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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-07-24, Page 314 It's Our Annual Summer Clearance 25 OFF * Men's * Ladies' *Children's Summer Wear And It's Not Even Water Damaged (FOR WHICH WE'RE TRULY THANKFUL) GOULD & JORY Dial 235-0270 Exeter Time*-Advocat*, July 31, 1969 Pap 1$ Fa ily reunions Youth trapped in raging water CHANGE NOW HOW CUDMORE HEATING CALL 235-0487 ' Exeter For the Ultimate in HOME COMFORT With a new dueled warm air heating system, including the added advantages of cooling, humidity control, and special air cleaning facilities — and you have your choice of oil, gas, or electrical fuel units. Ron Brintnell, 16, is shown in the centre of this photo hanging onto a tree after he got trapped in the rushing waters on Ann St., just west of William St. One of two rescues during Thursday's flood was watched by a large crowd of onlookers who held their breath as they watched the event take place. Ron Brintnell, 16, was wading in the waters surging down Ann St, in hip-waders when he made his way behind a tree and then couldn't get tp safety on either bank. ' With his father, Frank, shouting instructions from the north side of the waters, Brintnell hung onto the large tree for almost half an hour before rescue attempts could be started. A small boat was first used in the attempt, bat men working from the south side couldn't get the craft moved into the flow to get to the youth. A rope was finally taken out to the tree by his brother, Rick, and Mike Mellenger. It was tied securely around the tree and the two men then made their way safely back to safety. However, suffering from cold and fear, Brintnell was unsuccessful in his attempts to move along the rope in the rushing waters and after a couple of steps he lost his footing and was dragged under. His brother raced back to his assistance and the two were then carried by the waters several feet into a shrub near the home of William Etherington. Exeter Police Constable Jim Dingwell made his way to the pair with the help of a rope and Dingwell helped the two Brintnells to the porch of the Etherington home. DBICHFRT REUNION. The Deichert Reunion was held at the Dashwood Community Centre, July 27 with 91 in attendance, Results of sports supervised by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Keller and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Negrin were: girls 5 and under, Diane Keller; boys 5 and under, Jimmy Keller; boys 6 and 7, Steven Hinds; boys 8 and 9, Beverly Learn; girls 10 to 12, Heather Czech; boys 10 to 12, Mike Keller. Young men's xace, George Keller; taking the mpst clothes pins off of a line with one hand, Marg Keller (17); men's kick the slipper in a basket, Clarence Bohner; guessing pins on a pin cushion, John Deichert; guessing contents of a can, Doris Weigand. The business session was conducted by Earl Keller and it was agreed to hold the 1910 reunion at the home of Mrs. Cliff Pepper on the Sunday closest to July 26. Officers elected for the coming year are President, Earl Miller; vice-president, Ron Deichert; secretary, Judy Deichert; treasurer, Claire Deichert; sports committee, Mr. & Mrs. Roger Keller, Mr. & Mrs. Murray Keller; lunch committee, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Deichert, Mr. & Mrs. Earl Deichert; music director, Peter Deichert. PFAFF-OESCH REUNION The 1969 Pfaff-Oesch Reunion was held July 13 with a good attendance. Dashwood students close Bible School By MRS. IRVIN RADER Closing exercises for the two-week vacation Bible School held at Zion Lutheran Church were Friday evening with the children giving a short program for their parents. Afterwards everyone viewed the crafts in the basement, followed' by a light lunch. The theme was "Living God's Way." Rev. Earl Steinman was in charge with his assistant, John Hayter. Miss Helen Nadiger and Mrs. Martha Miller were in charge of the music. Teachers were Marjorie Schenk, Mrs. Howard Datars, Shiela Willert, Dianne Miller, Joanne Hayter, Anne Becker, Darlene Rader, Mrs. Wilfred Thank You The members of the board of South Huron District Hospital take this opportunity to express appreciation for the splendid response by so many men and women of the community who have readily responded to our appeal and so ably assisted in the colossal task of cleaning up our hospital after the recent flood catastrophe. Our task is far from completed and offers of assistance in the days to come will indeed be welcomed. Becker, Mrs. Robert Boogemans, Mrs. Albert Miller, Mrs. Roy Gibson and Mrs. Chas. Tiernan. Helpers were Rick Hayter, Mrs. Arnold Becker, Randy Keller, Marlene Tyler, Olga Zemitis, Gary Gibson, Mrs. Frieda Keller, Miss Joyce Keller, Larry Gibson. Spare teachers were Mrs. Delmar Miller and Mary Lou Schenk. Spare helpers were Mrs. Earl Miller, Michael Fleet and Don Anderson. Winners in the sports were Gail Clarke, Bradley Stewart, Betty Cower, Steven Finitheiner, Judy Cower, Ron Bowers, Audrey Desch, Gordon Gower, Ruth Galloway and Paul Schenk, Kicking Slipper, Gary Dinney, Audrey Desch; ladles itick-the-alipper, Shirley Clarke; men, Henry Adkins} three-legged race, Kathy and Dale Dinney. Corning the farthest, Mr. Mrs. Milton Gower and family; youngest baby, Jeff Galloway; oldest lady, Mrs. Mary Gower; oldest man, Nelson Schenk; hidden mark, Gordon Gower; guessing game, Mr. Desch. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adkins and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Adkins are in charge of the picnic for 1970 to be held the second Sunday in July at Riverview Park, Exeter, BESTARD REUNION The Bestard and Pickering Reunion was held at Shipica Community Centre July 27 with 68 in attendance. Relatives were present from London, Lambeth, Lucan, Centralia, Exeter, Shipka and Grand Bend. Oldest person present was Mrs. Ettie Baker; youngest, Gary Todd Hayter. President for next year is Don Pickering; sports, the Pickering family. HODGINS REUNION The seventh annual Hodgins reunion was held at Poplar Hill July 27 with approximately 54 in attendance. The eighth reunion will be held Sunday, July 26, 1970 at Poplar Hill. New officers elected are President Mr. Ron Turner; secretary, Mrs. Marlene Turner; sports, Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Hodgins, Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Hodgins, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Herr, Mr. & Mrs. Wes MacGregor. Winners of races, 2-4 years, Daryn Hodgins, Sherri Hodgins; 5-7 years, Lori Hodgins, Doug Latta; 8-11 years, Don Latta, Daryl Hodgins; 12-15 years, Joanne Latta, Gary Herr; 16 and over, men, Jim Latta, Art Hodgins; women, Joanne Latta, Lois Hodgins. Blowing bubble gum, Don Latta, Lois Hodgins; wheelbarrow race, Gary Herr, Don Latta, Derwyn Hodgins, Jamie Pringle; three-legged race, Joanne Latta, Gary Herr, Jean Hodgins, Derwyn Hodgins; kick-the-slipper through hoop, men, Wayne Hodgins; women, Lois Hodgins; reverse race, Don Latta, Daryl Hodgins, Jamie Pringle, Derwyn Hodgins; spot walk, Lois Hodgins. Longest belt, Bruce Hodgins, Art Hodgins; most buttons on ladies clothes-, Edith MacGregor; most change in man's pocket, Jim Latta; oldest man, Garfield Latta; oldest woman, Bertha Brouillard; youngest child, Laurie Ann Ranee; most recently married couple, Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Hodgins. Mike Bellenger returns to the south side of the street after he and Rick Brintnell managed to tie a rope around the tree. Howeverrthe'maroontd-youth lost-his footing after going a couple of steps towards safety and Bellenger and Rick Brintnell raced back to this aid as he went under the turbulent waters. Others aiding in the rescue are shown on the left beside a boat. S Return home' from jaunt S PERSONALS Miss Sharon Rader spent last week in London with Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Howe and girls. Paul James of Windsor has been renewing friendship with some of his former classmates and friends. Mr. & Mrs Leo Gibson, Terry, and Michael have returned from a trip to Northern Michigan, Sault Ste. Marie, Manitoulin Island, and Tobermory, Mr. & Mrs. Brian Marriage and Randy of Clinton spent Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Leo Gibson and boys. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hayes and family of Tecumseh were Saturday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Louis Restemayer. Members of Mr. & Mrs. Louis Restemayer's family gathered Monday evening on the occasion of Mrs. Restemayer's 84th birthday. Present were Mr. & Mrs. Victor Kraft of London, Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Restemayer, Mrs. Herbert Miller and family, and Mrs. Madeline Fleet and Michael. The neighbors were also callers. Miss Edna Willert of Mitchell spent some time last week with Miss Susan Willed. Miss Susan Schenk of Crediton spent a few days with Miss Jane Guenther. The two brothers were then carried by the water to a shrub near the home of William Etherington on Ann St., while their father gives a worried glance behind him as he watched the events taking place. Mr. & Mrs. Don Ferguson, Quebec, are spending their vacation with latter's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Norman Ryan and George. Miss Judy Ryan and Mrs. Winnie Dignan London, visited over the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Norman Ryan and Bernie Madden. Mr. & Mrs. Gerard McCarthy and family, Maidstone, visited for a few days with Mrs. Mike Ryan Sr. and family. Mike McKeever of Toronto is spending his summer vacation with Mrs. Evelyn McKeever and family at the farm. Miss Margaret McCann has accepted a position at Grand Bend working with Miss Susan McCann. Mrs. Mary Bedard and family of Zurich visited last week with her mother, Mrs. Catherine Morrissey. By MRS. FRED BOWDEN CENTRALIA Mrs. Jack Essery accompanied by Mrs. Edna Caldwell of Exeter have returned home following a three week vacation to the West Coast where they visited with Mrs. Essery's aunt, Miss Sadie Caldwell in Vancouver and with Sgt. and Mrs. Dick Waite at Courtenay on Vancouver Island. They also took in the Calgary Stampede and visited a number of relatives in Tawson, Central Butte, Moose Jaw, Sask., and Winnipeg, Manitoba. They returned home by way of Northern Ontario. Recent visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Jack Essery were Mr. & Mrs. A. Fisher (the former Bernice Caldwell) of West Palm Beach, Florida, All attended the Caldwell Reunion at Riverview Park, Exeter. Miss Debbie Rippin of London was a guest last week with Miss Marikay Hodgins. Weekend guests with Mrs. Arthur McFalls were Mrs. Evelyn Atkinson of Marine City Mrs. Leda Williamson and Harvey Williamson of Detroit. Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Haddock attended the Bestard Family Reunion at the Shipka Community Centre, Sunday. Master Chris Hodgins of London spent last week with his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins while his parents were holidaying at Point Pelee. George Baynham and G. W. Parks were among the patients evacuated from South Huron Hospital following the flood disaster. Mr. Baynham went to the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Baynham in Exeter and Mr. Parks went to the home of Mr. & Mrs. H. Cooper, RR 1 Exeter. Lloyd Morgan will be in charge of the Service hi the United Church Sunday morning. Rev. Wilson will be on vacation during the month of August. Mr. & Mrs. H. Prance visited in Belgrave, Sunday. Mrs. Mervyn Pyrn is a patient in Gener Miss Ruth Ann Gill re . turned front Sarnia a week's al caMpi Hospital ng trip at Parte and entertained at a birthday party last Friday evening. Mr. & Mrs, G. Gotelaer Jr. and sons visited Mr. fit Mrs. 14. Prance a few days last week on their return from a trip to Mexico and the southern states. DRIVE IN ;PEPSI By MRS. J. TEMPLEMAN Visiting recently with Mrs. Sam Horns and Mr. & Mrs. Bob Norris and family were Mr. & Mrs. Eric Norris,East Lansing, Michigan, Mr. & rs. Jim Norris and family, Brampton, and Mrs. Ethel Mae Lyall, David and Nancy, Toronto. Mrs. Graham Wark and children, Killarney, Manitoba, have returned home after visiting with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Alec James, Mitchell. Mr. & Mrs. Philip James and boys and other friends and relatives in the community. Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Miller returned home from an enjoyable motor trip to Alberta. They accompanied Mr. & Mrs. Ken Duncan, Kirkton. Mr. & Mrs. John Templeinan visited Over the weekend with friends in Ortnstown, Quebec, and attended the Gamble-Greer wedding Saturday evening at Harmony Hill. Miss Geraldine Ternpleinan visited Over the weekend with Miss Linda IlacktreyT Thames Road. Gordon Miller attended church camp at Camp 13imini this past week. Mr. & Mrs. George Vivian, Janice and Andrew and Miss Brenda Kerslake holidayed in Northern Ontario fora few days. By MISS JEAN COPELAND Mrs. Wm. Fairweather and Miss B. McInnes of Hamilton, Scotland, are visiting with the former's daughter, Mrs. Ellis Straham, Ellis and family. Mr. & Mrs. Allen Hansen of Los Angeles, California, visited for a few days with their cousins, Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Anderson and Messrs. Allen and Hugh Berry. Graham Robinson spent last week at Bimini Camp acting as a JuniOr Counsellor. Miss Cynthia Copeland attended a birthday party for Miss Joan Ross of Kirkton Thursday afternoon. Mr. & Mrs. Win. Spence and Mr. & Mrs. David Spence of St. Marys have returned home from a a Very enjoyable trip to 'Western Canada. Miss Sandra Wilson of Lakeside spent several days holidaying with Mr. & Mrs. Jack Smith. Mrs. Wm. Strong of Seaforth and Mrs. Win. Spence rendered a duet at the church service Sunday morning. Mist Terri Brintnell entertained Saturday for her seventh birthday. Loree Russell, Cynthia and Ellen Copeland, Cheryl Brine, Lynn Robinson, Joan Ross, Susan Schaeffer and Sandra WilsOn were present. Rev, & Mrs. J, C. King have returned home front a delightful holiday in Western Canada. Mr, & Mrs. A. J. Donnelly and Mr. & Mrs. Mac Walker of Caledonia and Mrs. Stanley Mountain of St. Marys visited Monday evening with Miss Jean Copeland and Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Copeland and girls. :;:ft 144,0 With some help from others, Constable Jim Dingwell got a rope around pole and with the other end around his waste he waded to the shrub — after the Ilrintnells had made their Way to the other side and out of view, Dingwell then took the two to the safety of the verandah or the Etherington home.