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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-04-29, Page 17Full- size Pocisq-size arinresize A nnouncemen • • • The Board of Directors of Exeter Community Credit Union Ltd. are pleased to announce the appointment of their new manager Les Vincent For the past 10 years, Mr. Vincent has been a tax and farm management consultant. Prior to that he was in the insurance business in Windsor. He has been residing in Exeter for the past three years and is a member of the R. E. Pooley Branch Legion, He invites members, and prospective members, to drop in and get acquainted. Thank You At the same time, the directors take this opportunity to express, on behalf of the members, their sincere thanks to Harold Patterson' for his many years of service as manager. We wish him well in his future endeavours, Exeter Community CREDIT UNION Phone 235.0640' GM MARK Or EXCEt,LENCE Lunch on .forbricle- Times,Actvecate, April 29, P.00* senipr citizens plan own organization • p WERE YOU RIGHT? — The Indians pictured on page 3 are actually Mr. and Mrs. Andy Bierling of Exeter appearing in costume at Saturday night's Western Night sponsored by the Crediton and district social club. T-A photo • Cromarty, cubs see sheep shorn at farm By MRS. KEN McKELLAR • Brian Elliott of the Yellow Six led the opening Grand Howl at the Cub meeting Tuesday evening. Then the boys went to Rev. Daynard's farm and visited the conservation pond and saw the ducks, geese and bob-whites. They also saw horses and lambs • and Mr. Daynard showed them how to shear sheep. EVENING AUXILIARY At the April meeting of the Marian Ritchie Evening Auxiliary, which was held in the 4 church S.S. room, plans were made to hold a slip and bloomer sale, following the next meeting. Mrs. Wm. Taylor presided for the meeting and the scripture was read by Mrs. Duncan Scott. Mrs. John Ternpleman and Mrs. Beverly Taylor presented the study book on Com- munication in Missions. The roll call was answered by • • giving a current event or a short item from the Glad Tidings or Presbyterian Record. Mrs. Wm. Taylor led in prayer. Mrs. Gerald Carey conducted business and reported on the executive meeting of Stratford Presbytery held in Stratford and announced the June Conference to be held in Caven Church, Exeter, June 2. Mrs. Carter Kerslake and Mrs. L. Elliott read the secretary's and treasurer's reports. Two piano instrumentals were played by Marilyn Laing. 4-II The title of the exhibit of the Staffa Figurettes on Achievement Day held in Mit- chell, Saturday was "Handicrafts are Fun". Janet Allen was commentator, Debbie Wallace and Valerie McPhail received County Honour Pins, and certificates. PERSONALS Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hulley and family, Winthrop, visited with Mr. & Mrs. Larry Gardiner. • Mrs. J. R. Jefferson, ac- companied Mr. & Mrs. Norman Jefferson and family, visited with Mrs. Bruce Clelland and family at Listow el, Sunday. Jackie and Judy McGhee of London spent the weekend with their grandparents Mr. & Mrs, Otto Walker, Roy McGhee visited with'' his aunt and uncle, Mr. & Mrs. Larry Gardiner, Mr. & Mrs. Thos. Gillespie, London, visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. T. L. Scott and Mrs. E. Moore. Alec Scott was home from Ridgetown for the weekend. Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Routly of Elimville visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. K. McKellar. By MRS, CLARKE KENNEDY The Senior Citizens met Wednesday afternoon in the Legion Hall and were entertained by the Orpha Club. The group decided to organize and be on their own and to meet each month on the third Wed- nesday afternoon at 2 p.m., disbanding for the summer, The next get-to-gether will be in September. The Legion Hall was offered free of charge to hold their meetings. Wm Love was elected president and Mrs. Eva Bariteau, secretary-treasurer. Following the brief business discussion the members enjoyed a Guessing Game , It followed the pattern of the TV program 'Front Page Challenge' and was in- teresting and enjoyable. Court Whist was played for the balance of the afternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs. Eva Laughton, Mrs. Ethel Baker, Mrs, Ellen Wilson, Mrs. G, Tomlinson and Colin Love. Mrs. Wm Love expressed appreciation to the Orpha Club. HONOR BRIDE-ELECT At the summer home of Mrs. Don Brown, Southcott Pines, Saturday afternoon, Deborah Thomas, bride-elect of next month, was honoured at a lun- cheon and shower. At the door receiving the guests arriving from London, Stratford, GrandBend and areawas hostess Mrs, Brown, Miss Thomas, Mrs. Griffin Thomas and Barbara Ann Thomas. Following the luncheon the guests gathered in the living room where the bride to be received and opened her many beautiful gifts. Deborah thanked Mrs. Brown and guests for making the oc- casion such a happy one. Assisting Mrs. Brown serving were Sandra Thompson, Margo and Shelley Brown. EUCHRE • At a euchre held recently at St. John's-by-the-Lake Anglican parish hall prizes were won by A. Crown, M. McDonald, Max Turnbull, Mrs. Laura Deters, l?ashwood, Mrs. Colin Love, Mrs. Lloyd Baker. The door prize was won by Mrs. A. Crown. , CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Chamber of Commerce meeting was held Monday evening in the village, .hall. Angela Maruod. chaired. -the - meeting. A ''replacement for 1st Vice president was accepted by W. Maloy. W B. F. McLaren reported having attended the 20th an- niversary dinner of the Zurich Chamber. . Wm Sturdevant reported on the progress of the Medical Cei.ire building. The turning of the god ceremony will take place Saturday at 10 a.m. The ther- mometer figure is now $23,000. At the suggestion of Reeve Payne to hold a dinner meeting, "Miich might entice more people. to become interested in the Chamber, it was decided next months meeting would be a dinner meeting. The reeve also suggested that more co- operation between. Council and Chamber would be established by appointing a representative from each organization to attend meetings. 4-H The 4-H girls entertained their sponsors the W.I. ladies Monday evening. The girls displayed their sewing and also their record books. They entertained the ladies with a skit entitled "Look Right for Play," PERSONALS Miss Nancy Ranier of Toronto was a weekend guest at the home of Mr. & Mrs. R. Keyes. Tommy Keyes of Ottawa visited a few days last week with his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. R. Keyes. Mrs. Leroy Bariteau visited in London over the weekend with Mrs. Vera Roberts. Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Martin have returned home, having spent the winter in Florida. The UCW rummage sale held last Friday realized $136.00, Several United Church ladies were guests at Greenway UCW Tea held Wednesday afternoon. The Grand Bend junior choir provided some of the en- tertainment, Mr. & Mrs. John W. Warner have returned home from Arizona, Angelo Maruca has returned to his place of business having toured Europe and visited his homeland, Italy, Mrs. Idarnae Eecleston returned Friday to her summer home in Grand Bend from California where she spends the winter months. Mrs. Samson of London is spending a few days with her. Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Lee were in Hamilton Monday attending the funeral of Mr, Lee's sister, Mrs. Jack Allister accompanied them. Mrs. Johnson Patterson is a patient in Sarnia General hospital. Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Art Baker who celebrated their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary, Sunday. The fishing boats are in trouble these days trying to get Out thru the ice to their nets which have been set for several days. condition. Rev. Stuart expressed the hope that it and the cor- nerstone would be incorporated in the construction of the new church. All that was found of a very old and valuable communion set owned by the church were several soot incrusted pieces of silver which had been melted by the heat of the fire and now resemble cinders from a furnace. The church, which was destroyed, was built in 1908 of bricks from a still older church on the same site. One member of the building committee for that church is still alive; he is Duncan Aikenhead of Seaforth. Members of the building committee for the new church include, Ross Scott, chairman, Bob Fotheringham, secretary- treasurer, John Broadfoot, Mel Graham, Mrs, John Henderson, Fred ,McGregor, John Moffat, Arnold Taylor, Elgin Thompson, Mrs.. Stuart Wilson and W. D. Wilson iRev. Stuart is an, ex- officio member of the committee. Exeter's fires up slightly Exeter's fire statistics for 1970 were just slightly over the average recorded by the com- munity for the past five years. Last year there were 14 fires with total loss of $4,077, com- pared to the five-year average of 12 fires and a loss of $4,071 per annum, Some of the statistics included in the Exeter figures cover the neighboring township areas covered by the local brigade. Most other area communities show little change last year in fire statistics. Grand Bend had four fires with $6,886 loss, while Hensall had eight blazes but a loss of only $858. 'Lucan had the best record, There was only one fire with loss of $60 reported, compared to the five year average of two fires and a logs of $1,922 per annum. Stephen and Tuckersmith Townships showed the highest figures with eight fires and a loss of $76,647 in the former and eight fires with a loss of $54,310 in Tuckersmith. Zurich had six fires with a loss of $335 and the only other area municipality listed was Stanley Township with two fires and a loss of $499. In 1970, Huron had one of the highest fire death ratios in the province. Three men, one woman and two children died in fires, while two men, one woman and one child were injured, BEAUTIFUL LADIES — Last week's Variety program at Usborne Central school included students of all ages. Shown here are primary girls Christine Westelaken, Karen Johns and Kim Heywood. T-A photo • UlLeire"8 a low-pricedPoritiac four sizes. Sport-size It may be much easier than you think to afford a new Pontiac. Because this year there are bargain-priced models in all four Pontiac sizes. Pocket-size Ventura u is our newest Pontiac and our smallest—at Pontiac's smallest price. Now small car lovers can join the Pontiac family. Trim-size. T-37 is so cost conscious, 85% of North American cars cost more than its trimmest price! 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Other features include a kit- chen, church school rooms, a nursery, minister's study, and meeting rooms. Rev. Donald Stuart, PastOr of the Brucefield--' Kippen charge, said that' provision has been made in the, design to allow additional seating: by adding a balcony in the nave,,: should the need arise in the;.. •future. • • . •Final• apprdital 'tilt- ton struction of the,church must first be obtained from the Huron Perth Presbytery. It is expected that this approval will be given at a Presbytery meeting/10 be held . Tuesday in Walton. With this approval, the ar- chitects, Kyles, Kyles and Garrett Stratford will tender for the construction' • work which is expected -to'be completed by the end of the year. Since the Noveinber• fire, the congregation has been wor- shipping in the Kippen United Church, which is also served by Rev, Stuart. In the meantime, workers have been sifting the rubble of the old church and have 'come up with several interesting finds. The cornerstone was located and opened last week and contained pertinent relics of the church and community, Found in the stone were an old communion token, a 1906 fifty-cent piece, a 1907 twenty-five cent piece, a 1907 - penny, which is the size of today's quarters, a 1905 dime and a five- cent piece dated 1907, which is smaller than today's dime. The cornerstone also contained a copy of The Huron Expositor dated June 12, 1908 and a Seaforth News dated .June 11, 1908. A handwritten note explains that the two newspapers "represent the Liberal and Conservative viewpoints in the community,". Several church publications, including the 1907 church annual report, the May 1908 issue of the Presbyterian , Record and the June 1908 issue of The Presbyterian were also included along with a handwritten history of the church. 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