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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-01-25, Page 3AT THE HIGH 10190 By Ann Cr000 HOUSE STONE ANNUM-, JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE of TAILORED TO-MEASURE SUITS AN EXCELLENT ASSORTMENT OF CLOTHES AT ONE ALL TIME LOW SALE PRICE 69 9 5 GOULD & JORY 235-0270 EXETER • A • , NV,•„.• • ..11'1111 Family -:rescued afterkwrong turn Stake candid camera session SNOWMOBILE ENTHUSIASTS GATHER AT PINE RIDGE CHALET IN HAY SWAMP Pick church officers at Clandeboye Mr. & Mrs. Peter Vatiekanand LISA of Waterloo, MI'S) Jaek Morgan and Ralph of BriiitleY Were Sunday guests of Mr, teett- • and Thacker and girls. Mrs. Jack Thomson and Mrs. ken Parkinson attended training Scribal for 4-li club leaders at Mitchell on ThtirtdaY and day, "Clothes Closet 440 -date," Mr. & `Mrs. Glen Mittel et Cheil Were ,sunday guests of Mr., • tloyd ThornSOn. Quite a number' of this dont- tinuttity attended the social even- ing sponsored by the 13abellne Conlntudlty at Sandi Perth Gen, tenrilal School, • Friday evening. Ford has a better idea— ivil4S.P.oFtA DELBRIPPE • Miss Pere May Dalbriciga, died in Exeter. ell TkursdaY, 4an -- uarY 1* She was the last memlaer of one of Usborne Towns_ hip's Pioneer families. She and her sister, the late Miss Beatrice Delbridge moved to F,xeter from the farm south Of Winehelsea about eight years ago. Her sister died in NC:member. 190. SurYiving are a number Of nieces and nephews. ' Feneral services were coil ducted by Rev. Stewart Miner at the R. C, Dinney Funeral flame, Exeter, en Saturday, January 29. Pallbearera were mews Kev- in, Fred and Bruce Deibridge, Fred Walters, John Ridley and . Elson Wale. MRS.EARL ROSS Mrs. Earl Ross, Kirkton, pass- ed away January 11 in the St. Marys Memorial Hospital follow- ing a week of serious illness. She was the former Mary Eliz- abeth Wright, a daughter of the late Andrew Wright and former Elizabeth Cousins, and was born at Brooklin, Dec. 15, 1888. She married Earl Ross and they farmed in Fullerton Township. Her husband predeceased her in 1956. For the past eight years she has resided in Kirkton. Surviving are two sons, Lorne and Howard of Fullarton Town- ship; two daughters, (Laureen) Mrs. Ben Ruston, of Cromarty; (Myrtle) Mrs. Charles of Kirkton; 12 grandchildren; one brother, Howard Wright of Mit- chell; two sisters, Mrs. Marg- aret Nichols, Brampton and (Myrtle) Mrs. Herbert Kercher of Hensall. Six brothers and one sister predeceased her. The funeral service was held at the Heath-Leslie Funeral Home, Mitchell, onSaturday, Jan. 13 at 2:30 pm. Rev. T. Elliott, Kirkton, officiated. The pallbearers were Laird Ruston, Glen Ruston, Percy Wright, all of Cromarty, Robert Ross of Guelph, James Ross of Fullarton Township, Ross Ker- cher, of liensall. Interment took place in Wood- land Cemetery, Mitchell. RAYMOND SHOEMAKER Raymond Leslie Shoemaker, 9, of Usborne Township died in South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Saturday, , January 20, after a lengthy illness. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Sharlene Stephens, brothers, Walter and David and sisters, Nancy and Margaret, all at home. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. Stewart Miner at the R. C, Dinney Funeral Home, Ex- eter on Monday, Jan. 22 with temporary entombment in Ex- eter Cemetery. Pallbearers were L av erne Skinner, Gilbert Johns, Harold Bell and William Routly. GEORGE A. BAGSHAW George Alexander Bagshaw, 84, a native of Exeter, died suddenly in Outlook Hospital, December 16. He was the second youngest of a family of 10 of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Bagshaw of Exeter. He emigrated west to the Frob- isher district in 1905 and took up Drivers fined .for infractions Only seven fines were levied by Justice of the Peace Mabel Gray in Exeter court, Tuesday. .Driving infractions only were heard with all other cases sche- duled for Goderich. Mervin S. Taylor; Exeter, pleaded guilty to a charge of eareless driving and was fined $25 and costs. He was involved in an accident on December 17 When he hit. a parked car on Huron Street. Tay- lor told the court he fell asleep. Another $25 fine was levied against John Bethel Frank, Korn- aka, who pleaded guilty to making an improper left turn. HIS action retuned in an accident also. Driving a car withdut a muffler cost David E, Prouty, Exeter, $20 and costs. land where .he made his home until 1942 when he retired to the village of PlrattYp He was.active In .community affairs. He helped .ergant.*0 the first co-operative et. irsay and the Wheat poot in Saskatchewan. In MIS community he helped to build the first church, school, rink).community hell and social centre. He is survived by his widow, four daughters and three sons and 27 grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the Birsay United Church with interment in ta.itey . Lew emetery. .MRS. JOHN DOUGHTERY Mrs.. Beatrice Dougherty, 68, wife of the late John Dougherty, died in South Huron Hospital, Ex- eter, on Sunday, January 21, following a lengthy illness. Mr. and Mrs. Dougherty lived at the PMQs at the former RCAF Station, Centralia when Mr. Dougherty was Warrant Officer on the station. After his death in 1955 Mrs. Dougherty and family moved to Exeter. She has been an invalid for several years. The deceased was the former Beatrice Ruhl of Wiarton and taught school prior to her mar- riage. She is survived by sons, Harry and William of Exeter anddaugh- ters, Jane of Exeter and Mrs. Adrian (Helen) Anthony of Ger- many, also one brother, Frank Ruhl of Toronto and sevengrand- children. Funeral services were con- ducted Tuesday, January 23 in Trivitt Memorial Church, Ex- eter, with Rev. H. A, Seegmiller officiating. The Hopper-Hockey Funeral directors were in charge of burial arrangements. Inter- ment was in Exeter Cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs Ken Bridges, Don Harris, Larry Est- ey, Ernest Cerson, Mel Keating and Nelson Wells. HARRY J. FUKE Harry John Fuke, a retired bank manager and native of Ex- eter, died in Belleville General Hospital on Sunday following an illness of eight months. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Fuke of Exeter, and as a young man was employ- ed on the staff of the Canadian Bank of Commerce in town. Dur- ing World War 1 he served with the 67th Battalion. He went to Belleville as man- ager of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, a post he held until his retirement in 1958. During his business life Mr. Fuke was prominent in the com- munity work of Belleville Ki- wanis. *Surviving are his wife and two sons, John M. of Toronto and Richard R. of Carrying Place. A private memorial service was held in the chapel of Bridge Street United Church. The OPP urges never drive when tired. It is better to pull off the road and have a nap than try- ing to fight sleepiness when driv- ing. The annual vestry meeting of St. James Anglican Church was held Monday night with Rev. E. O. Lancaster presiding. Officers elected were: rector's warden, Alan Hill; people's war- den, Alton O'Neil; vestry clerk, Maurice Simpson; delegates to Synod, Roy Hodgins, Maurice Simpson; assistants, Mrs. Karl O'Neil, Mrs. Cecil Carter; sides- men, Murray Carter, James Cun- ningham, Robert Latta, Tom Tomes, David Hill. Lucan churches ANGLICAN Flowers in the church Sunday were in memory of the late Ross Clatworthy and Edwincartwright (father of Mrs. George Rueger). BAPTISM At 3:30 prn, Christopher John, chosen son of Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Hodgins of Komoka was baptized by the rector. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cor- man of Forest. UNITED CHURCH At the January meeting of the Couples' Club, the Rev. J, W. Sach installed the officers. Honorary presidents are Rev. and Mrs. G. W, Sach; past presi- dents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Suter; presidents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Melanson; vice presidents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Abbott; secretaries, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McLellan; treasurers, Mr. and Mrs. Don Maguire; membership, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Patterson. The worship service was led by Mr. Melanson assisted by Mrs. Don Maguire and Mr. Stewart McLellan. Sunday evening, 20 Lucan- Clandeboye HiCmembers answered the roll call. President Linda Smith, was assisted in the worship service by Ken Latta. A special collection of over $13.00 was taken for the support of the branch's orphan. Board of Management, Rev. Lancaster, Alan Hill, Alton O'- Neil, Maurice Simpson, Robert Hodgins, Ray Hodgins, Mrs. Karl O'Neil, Mrs. Cecil Carter, Mrs. Alan Hill, Mrs. Emily Tomes, Mrs. Arnold Lewis, Tom Tomes, Murray Carter, James Cunning- ham, Roy Cunningham, Cemetery committee, Rev. Lancaster, Andrew Carter (sup- erintendent), Jack Murdy (sec'y- treas.) Robert Hodgins, Alan Hill, Tom Tomes, Murray Carter, Ray Hodgins , Maurice Simpson, James Cunningham, Jack Whit- more, Austin Hodgins. Ray Hodgins gave the report of the Hodgins' endowment. Organist is Miss Joan Cunning- ham, Fairfield folk hear farmer The Fairfield Friendly Folk met Monday evening with Mr. Gordon Hill, a member of the Farm Income Committee, as guest speaker, introduced byMr. Elmer Powe. Mr. Hill believes in a militant and progressive organization and claims the time is coming when farmers will have to take a stand and fight it out, in order to get a staple and adequate income for higher quality, production which is the farmers' problem. The speaker said "we do not want a government to dictate to us," and further continued "Efficiency alone will not give success to agriculture — we need the family-type farmer who loves the farm and is interested in its business." "A farmer needs a good education", he emphasized. Mrs. Earl Neil read a poem emphasizing the difference in life today and 50 years ago. She conducted a bingo-type game for the 25 members present. By MRS. WELLWOOD GILL The Grand Bend Women's In- stitute met Thursday with Mrs. Verne Ridley, convener of Agri- culture and Canadian Industries, in charge, Roll call was answer- ed by naming an industry of Western Ontario and one of its products. Mrs. Gerald Love was guest speaker. She conducted a ques- tion and answer quiz which proved educational as well as entertain- ing. Mrs. Nola Taylor president presided for the business. Group 1 reported a quilt to be quilted soon. Group 11 reported a family evening which includes a tour of the Ontario Water Resources Plant at 8:00 o'clock sharp then back to town hall for a social hour. The District annual which will be held at Grand Bend this spring was discussed. Group 111 had a bake sale and tea. Lunch was served by Mrs. Colin Love and Mrs. Rosa Grigg. Mrs. Wm Sturdevant attended the executive meeting of Huron presbyterial UCW at Clinton on _Monday. weft ip the search and the lam, fly was flown out ,of the moue- tams around noon, Monday, They Saw the heltePPtere searching and Dr. Sibley tied his orange sweatshirt to a yucca tree and this was spotted by a Janet• in one of the helicopters. .Asked if he Was One with mountain climbing, Pr. Sihley 1'4410, "we'll again, but We will probably he a little more prudent next time." The story of the family was contained in a news clipping sent by Mrs. Shaw to M r s. H. Q. Rivers in whose heilee she lives et 55 Gidley Street East. Kinsmen stage advertising night Thursday's meeting of the Ex- eter Kinsmen was advertising night, when each member was given the opportunity to adver- tise the product or service with Which he is involved in daily life. At other meetings, mention of one's business usually leads to a fine being imposed. In attendance at the meeting was Deputy Gover no r Doug Cruickshank, Goderich, who gave a very inspiring address, his product being Kinsmen. He pointed out that in most cases a Kinsman gets far more out of the organization than he ever puts in. Norm Tait and Bill Laing were named by the Kinsmen to be the representatives at the Retarded Children's Association organiz- ational meeting at Exeter Pub- lic School this week, The date for the annual Kins- men curling bonspiel was set for February 25. Rodeo committee chooses officers At its first meeting of the year, the Exeter Rodeo Committee re- elected local veterinarian Dick Roelofson as chairman for the year 1968. Bill Smith will handle the duties of vice-chairman and Dalton Finkbeiner will retain his secretarial position. Murray Moore will represent the Exeter Legion and David Frayne the Exeter Teen Town on the board of directors. Other groups in town will be naming their representatives to the com- mittee in the near future. Plans for this year's rodeo were discussed at the initial meeting but no definite decisions were made. • Noon hour basketball games: have begun with reguler teams,. Competttlon is keen and draws a nuMber spectators. Candid Camera Week menced this week, with students being encouraged to bring their cameras and snap. unusual and enlightening phatpgraphs of stu, dents and teachers .alike.. A number of staff members and students have contracted ..a variety of illneases in. the last. couple of weeks. We trust that they are all on the road to re- cevery and will be back with 'us soon, Parents' Night was quite suc- cessful and. I'M certain that most parents were both surprised and pleased with the .sundry facilities provided by the addition. The wheels of thought have been turning In the heads of many students these days, as an idea upon which to base the "AtHorne" dance, is being sought. Grade 13 students will write OSAT on Thursday of this week. OSAT is an aptitude test con- sisting of English and Mathem- atical questions. This test forms part of the admission require- ments requested by the uni- versities this year. Good luck to all Bye! Annual session at James Street Local pictures of the Christ- mas pageant and some centennial features were shown after the business portion of the annual congregational meeting of James Street United Church, Thursday night. Elected for four year terms on the Session were Mervyn Cud- moie, Harry Dougall, Robert Down, Dr. D. A. Ecker, Mrs. M. C. Fletcher, Ken Ottewell, Aubrey Tennant and Gerald Webb; Stewards: Howard Holtzmann, Douglas Insley, Lloyd Lovell, Don MacGregor, Frayne pars- ons, Calvin Wein; Ushers: Tom Ellerington, Dave Frayne, Edward Hern, Ross Huff, Jim Kerslake, Allen Oke, Hans Z eehuisen. All the organizations reported a good year and many highlights were recalled. Forty six new members joined the church in- cluding 18 from the communi- cant's class. A budget of $30,000 was accepted for 1968. Two persons were fined $10 each for failing to Stop at inter- sections. They were Geraldine Farr, Grant* and Edward Brady, 00 Thempson Road, ten- don. The final two charges Were for Speeding and fines Of $10 were handed out to ArenciRikkert, Rlt 1 Exeter and Donald E, Clinton. by MRS. G. HooPER - 21 MAlk t`t., SOUTH We' d like to help you propose Dionionds; forever the symbol of love. This Valentine 's Day why not give her the gift she will cherish through ,p life- time. Just come in and let .() hel p you select that perfect diamond for that. perfect someone. dIEWEILLER. "EXETER,,ONt tYstitik. 41' Pr. wilitana A. Sibley and his teur ehtlOren O'ruesen, Arizona, recently had a harrowing expert, Price when they were lost eYer« night in the Santa Catalina tams in Arisena. Dr. is married to the former Joanne Shaw, daughter of ,Mrs. E. Shaw and the late Mr, Shaw, Exeter. Mrs. Shaw was visiting with her daughter and family tit Tucson at the time, having gene t 0 Arizona before ChrtStiPas, Dr. Sibleyi head of the depart- Merit of neurology at the Univer. pity of Arizepa's medical school, started out with his three teen- age sons and daughter on Jane- pry 14 to do some mountain ulimhtng. They made a wrong turn and by the time the climbers realiz- ed they were off course it was getting dark so they decided to camp where they were. The temperature dipped to the 20s, so Dr. Sibley raked up some leaves and used them as blankets. He said in a news report he never doubted they would be found. ,,my concern was hew soon. We were not dressed well for the night-time weather. A half dozen rescue teams en- Quiet Sale means 'quiet deals. We're letting the price tags do the talking this time. Come in and look around. Let a salesman offer you a quiet deal—we promise it'll be quietly sentaticindl concerned! Look at the choice. Now that we're back in full production, we've got all the variety a guy (or gall) could ask for. (And they're waiting for you howl) tatty Snider ,.ttiotots limited 916 Main Sty S. Phone 235.1640 'Exeter We figure you might like a little quiet saving. We've got Mustangs,Torinos, the works-and the best deals in town. So c'mon in out of the racket—and listen to the crackle of the money you'll save! But don't miss out. The Quiet Sale is going to be quietly over before you know it--and so will the savings. Make a date with yourself to g et quietly dowrito your Ford Dealerthis week. You may come away shouting! fOktYSTHRZPOINT S.VEAR/50,000.MILE NtW CAlt WAkkANTY,,-YOUR FORD DEALER HAS MITRE DETAILS.