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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-02-13, Page 5• 4; SKIERS PARADISE — There was plenty of room on the slopes at Pinery Park during the weekend when skiers got out to try their skills on the snowy runs. Conditions were fairly good as attested by this photo. A few people took advantage too, of the huge open air skating rink in the park which is fast becoming popular as winter sport site as well as a summer resort for campers, picnickers, swimmers and boaters. 1'-A photo Hensall and district news CORRESPONDENTS Mrs. Maude Hedden, Phone 262-2002 Mrs, Bertha MacGregor, Phone 262-2025 Hensall UCW questions man's mission on earth of Lucan, Mr, & Mrs, Donald Bray, Robert, Janet and 'Ruth were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. John Bray and Agnes, John Etherington of Tripoli in Africa came home last Tuesday to visit for a month. When. John left Tripoli the blossoms were out. 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SIDE PORK LB. 49 C CHICKEN LEGS or BREASTS FRESH ..53C MAC 'N CHEESE, DUTCH LOAF, CHICKEN LOAF MEAT BY-PRODUCTS. 49C SAUSAGE MEAT .49G BOILING BEEF 3.$1.00 PORK CUTLETS 69C HEAD CHEESE .T. 8'n 48's INDIAN RIVER FANCY WHITE OR PINK GRAPEFRUIT (EXTRA LJ Au IF :YE) " s\AIET 12/894 Home from Tripoli February 190i 91 Cann slides show Florida sunshine • 11 • 0 • • The February meeting of Unit 4 of Hensall UCW was held • in Fellowship Hall Thursday afternoon with an attendance of 29 members. Tuckersmith • passes bylaw An increase in the 1969 road expenditures bylaw was approved by Tuckersmith township council, meeting in regular session last week. • The bylaw will allow the municipality to spend up to $92,500 on road maintenanceand construction costs, up $2,500 from 1968. Of this amount, $62,500 is for maintenance of existing township roads and $30,000 for new construction. Council also agreed to spend $70,000 to cover road construction costs at Canadian Forces Base, Clinton, which will be offset by $57,000 in grants from the provincial and federal governments. The tender of Sandy Contracting Co. Ltd., Goderich • to supply 20,000 cubic yards of crushed gravel for road maintenance purposes was accepted. The bid of the Goderich firm was the lowest of six received. Reeve Elgin Thompson and Deputy-Reeve Alex McGregor • will represent the township at the Midwestern Ontario Regional Development Association and the Midwestern Region Tourist Council. • —Continued from page 4 train ride and grabbed a ride out of London to Toronto on a rather spur of the moment decision. Train travel is quick, as it took us only two hours to land at • Union Station, but the convenience quickly ends once you reach the station. With three youngsters, one suitcase and a bag with the baby's diapers and food it tow, we headed for the nearest taxi and a downtown restaurant • before continuing our journey to visit some friends. Being close to the subway station at College St., it was decided the youngsters may as well enjoy the full experience of various modes of travel, so we bucked the strong winds that are • always prevalent on Yonge St. and headed for the station. It was crowded, and with our eldest hurrying off to follow the example of most other passengers by grabbing a transfer,it was with some relief that we finally got onto the train. This little feat was again accomplished with equal difficulty at Eglinton and we again hailed a cab to take us to our final destination, As stated, train travel is convenient and Surely beats battling Toronto's rushAtour traffic, but the benefits quickly end :4 This was our first visit to Toronto for a couple of years, and as we recalled, our friends Highlight of the meeting was the Bible study by Mrs. Eric Luther, who used as her theme "Man's Mission on Earth." Questions under discussion were "What is man's plan for a future life?" "What is your view of afterlife?""How can Christians help spread the Gospel to today's world?" "Will there always be wars and violence?" and "Why does God allow people to starve?" Mrs. Luther had Bible references read by members to answer these different questions. Miss Greta Lammie favoured with a piano selection. Hostess was Mrs. Frank Harburn. In answer to the roll call for the March meeting each member is asked to bring an article about China. Mrs. E. Rowe and Mrs. R. Erratt reported on the Huron and Perth Presbyterial meeting Musical sisters at Hensall Miss Julie Anne Heal of Hensell has successfully passed her grade eight piano with honors with the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto. Julie has also successfully passed her grade two theory. She has studied music under Mrs. Carol Carter, Seaforth. Miss Jane Heal has received word also that she has passed with first class honors her grade 5 piano with the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto. Jane is continuing her studies with Mrs. Carol Carter. lived up in the suburbs in a new area that wasn't particularly built up. Well all that has changed in those few months. The streets were changed and we found our hosts nestled in the midst of a thriving community consisting of a dozen high-rise apartments, two or three shopping plazas, etc., etc. We quickly found that the ease with which one may have found his way around Toronto a year or two ago bears no resemblance to his ability at present, Our opinion is that Toronto is an enjoyable place to visit, but only because we were able to leave it. held in Mitchell United Church. Mrs. J. McAllister presided throughout the meeting. The social committee served light refreshments, Hensall personals Bert Coleman has been transferred to Victoria and Grey Trust Co., Whitby, where he commenced his duties Monday of this week. Miss Mary Thomson of RR 2 Kippen, who has been a patient in War Memorial Childrens Hospital, London, since October 30 where she underwent surgery on her back, returned home last Thursday. Mr. & Mrs. Ken Pollock, Jim and Jane, visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Ron Passmore, Michael and Mark in London. Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Spencer and son Mark of Burlington visited recently with the former's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Walter Spencer. Mr. & Mrs. Bev Beaton were recent visitors with the latter's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Green in Mitchell. Mrs. Alda Simmons, who was a patient in South Huron Hospital, Exeter, returned to her home this week. Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Holland and daughter Gwendolyn of Clinton were recent visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Jim Sangster and Bradley. Mr. & Mrs. Tom Wall and girls, Tavistock, visited Saturday with Mr. & Mrs. Ken Pollock and family, Mr. & Mrs. Lorne Chapman and family, Mrs. E. Ellis of Clinton, Mrs. Bertha MacGregor visited with Mr. & Mrs. Don MacLaren and daughter Jodi in Toronto. Students of grades 6, 7 and 8 of Hensall and Zurich Public schools will participate in a public speaking contest at the Legion Hall tonight at 8 p.m. sponsored by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. The event is open to the public. Mr. & Mrs. Laird Mickle spent a few days recently in Detroit, and while there attended the hockey game between Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Black Hawks. By MR$i WILIJAIYI ROHDE The United Church Women met Wednesday evening with Mrs. Lorne Passmore and Mrs. William Johns as hostesses. Mrs. Arnold Cann, program B convener was in charge of the meeting. The lesson was given by Mrs. Jack Duncan, A chapter from the Study of China was given by Mrs. Arnold Cann assisted by Mrs. Jack Stewart, Mrs. Reg Hodgert and Mrs. William Snow. Mrs, William Cann showed pictures on Florida, Collingwood and other points north. Mrs. William Rohde conducted the business. Mrs, Miner led Bible study. Lunch was served by group 3. Thames ladies meet Batt'n Around PERSONALS Mrs. William Thomson of Exeter, Mrs. Glenn Jeffery and Mrs. William Rohde called at the L.A. Ball Funeral Home, St. Marys, last Tuesday where the late Jack Thomson lay at rest. Mrs. Donald Kernick and Mary, Mrs. Edwin Miller, Mrs, Stewart Miner, Mrs. Alvin Passmore and Mrs. William ' Rohde attended the second annual Huron-Perth Presbyterial United Church Women at Mitchell United Church last Wednesday. Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Knight visited Friday evening and Mr. & Mrs. Howard Cunnington and family were Saturday evening guests with Mr. & Mrs. William. Rohde. The flowers in the church Sunday were placed there in memory of the late Pearl Duncan. Messrs. Roy Coward, Ray Cottle of Exeter, Jack Borland, Ross Hodgert, Harold and Wayne Rowe were pallbearers and Donald Bray and Reg Hodgert were flowerbearers at the late Pearl Duncan's funeral Friday from the Dinney Funeral Home. After the funeral they and Mrs. Ray Cottle, Mrs. Jack Borland, Mrs. Ross Hodgert, Mrs. Harold Rowe, Mrs. Donald Bray and Mrs. Reg. Hodgert all returned to the home of Mr. & Mrs. Hoggarth of Egmondville. Miss Kathy Ferguson of Hensell spent the weekend with Miss Darlene Passmore. Miss Joanne Hodgert is staying with Darlene for a few days. Mr. & Mrs. Case de mooy, Sandra and Shari of London spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Passmore. Mr. & Mrs. Mark Strapp,, Laurie, Michael and Jamie of London, Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Gilmour, Kevin, Paul and David By MRS. J. TEMPLEMAN Miss Vera Hambley and Mrs, Ed Chappel were hostesses for the Home Economics and Health meeting of the Staffa Women's Institute held in the township hall Thursday afternoon February 6. The president Mrs. Ed Chappel presided. Mrs. Walter O'Brien read an interesting paper on the motto, "It is not what we have, but how much we enjoy what we have, that makes us happy," This paper had been prepared by Mrs. A.H. Daynard. Roll call was "Points to remember in an emergency" and was answered by sixteen members. In the business discussed a donation of ten dollars was voted to the McDonald Institute Expansion Fund. Mrs. Walter O'Brien introduced the guest speaker for Area residents capture prizes Mrs. Gordon Schwalm was the lucky winner of a hamper on CKSL Radio Coffee Club, London, Thursday afternoon. Murdock Morrison of Varna, was the winner of $10 on "Act Fast" C.F.P.L. T.V. Sunday evening, -when the panel were stumped on the word "democracy" in a charade he submitted. the afternoon, Miss Saurette home economist for Perth County. She chose for her topic "Daisy Substitute" stating that 20 years ago there were no dairy substitutes, where now there are many. A humorous reading was given by Miss Olive Speare. SUMMARY DAY A very successful summary day for the leaders training school on "Baking With Yeast" was held in Stratford Friday. All clubs which had participated in the training school, completed their clubs and reported a great deal of interest by those attending. Miss Saurette, home economist for Perth County and Miss McCloud, Department of Agriculture and Food conducted the leaders training school and were in charge of summary day. Mrs. Art Dunsmore, RR 2 Stratford was chairman. Staffa's was given in poem by Mrs. Carter Kerslake, Staffa Women's Institute set up a display of antique kitchen utensils, with commented by Mrs. Cecil Bowman. Staffa's leaders for this club were Mrs. Gerald Carey and Mrs. Charles Douglas. PERSONALS Mr. & Mrs. Cameron Vivian are enjoying a three week holiday in Florida. Mr & Mrs. Robert Mayer and Brian, Kirkton, visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Miller and family. Miss Carol Miller visited over the weekend with Miss Dianne Miller.