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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-12-09, Page 194 4.5 ;ire STILL GRADING EGGS — Grading eggs has occupied a great deal of the time spent by Dashwood merchant Vernon Schatz during the past 50 years. Above, Schatz is shown with a scales used in the olden days and his present equipment. T-A photo F714.(NVI.E. IN 1.7.1..1 FIFTY YEARS IN BUSINESS -- Only a few weeks ago Vernon Schatz of Dashwood completed 50 years In the general store business. Above, he is shown with his wife Idella in measuring out some yard goods that has been an important part of his trade over the years. T-A photo Turkey bingo well attended USED CAR BARGAINS 1971 MUSTANG MACH I, power steering, power brakes, console, only 7,000 miles 1971 METEOR MONTCALM 2-door hardtop, power steering, power brakes, radio, vinyl top, whitewalls, wheelcovers. 1970 SPORTS SATELLITE 2-door hardtop, V-8, automatic, power steering, radio, console. 1969 WILDCAT CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE, power steering, power brakes, AM/rM radio, power windows, power antenna, special wheels, low miles, exeu.tive driven car. 1969 MUSTANG 2-door hardtop, V-8, radio. 1967 CHEV BISCAYNE 4-door, 6 automatic, 1966 COMET 2-door hardtop, V-8, automatic, radio. 1970 FORD CUSTOM 500 STATIONWAGON, V-8, automatic, power steering, power brakes. BIG SAVING ONLY ONE LEFT 1671 ivIoNTE00 MX 2-door hardtop, V-8, automatic, radio, power steering, body side molding, wheel covers, heavy-duty suspension, vinyl trim, radio, Whitewalls, HENSALL MOTORS LTD. HENSALL 262-2604 i Esw P ecil Yes, the following 1972 Dodges have escaped the 3% Price Increase ;AVE TODAY! 2 -- 1972 bart Swinger Hardtops 1 — 1972 Charger SE (Dome) 1 — 1972 Polara Custom 2-door hardtop 1 — 1972 Newport Royal 2-door hardtop 1 1971 Charger 2-door hardtop (Demo) Aidik* IV Dobbs Motors Ltd. EXETER 235.1260 EVENINGS 235-1130 ski THE FLATTERY OF A FIZIEWP IS A LOTION sur OFTEN 'THE cRITicism ()FAN ENEMY IS A CURE. There's little criticism when you rely on Ron Dales. It's the wise way to shop where friendliness prevails. RON AUTO SALES I TOYOTA SALES 04L SERVICE RADIO EQUIPPED 240,tTOWING F1,235-1710 • EXETER 1.) LSMFT These Units All Winterized And Ready To Go . . SOLD UNDER OUR NEW 20/20 WARRANTY 1965 RAMBLER 4-door, 6 automatic, economical transportation, K31457 1965 BUICK WILDCAT 4-door hardtop, V-8, automatic, power steering, brakes and windows, K33441. Priced to sell at 1968 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE, V 8, automatic, finished in bright yellow with black top, K43106. Surprise your wife this Christmas 1967 T-BIRD 4-door loaded with extras. A real prestige car at moderate price, K32136. Now only 1968 PONTIAC CONVERTIBLE V-8, automatic, power brakes, power steering, etc. 821776 1970 THUNDERBIRD LANDEAU 2-door hardtop, loaded with extras, one pwner, actual mileage. Premium quality for those who prefer the best. K30748 1969 CHEV IMPALA CUSTOM 2-door hardtop, V-8, automatic, with power and bucket seats. J88713. Reduced to move at 1965 FORD LTD Sedan, completely equipped including air conditioning K39774. Only 1969 FORD GALAXIE 500 2-door sports roof, V-8, automatic, power brakes and steering, one owner, actual miles, finished in sharp red and white two-tone and all-white vinyl interior, K63689 1969 VOLKSWAGEN DELUXE, one owner, actual miles, K33902 1969 PLYMOUTH SATELLITE 4-door, 6 automatic, 32,000 actual miles, one owner, 43816L 1966 FORD GALAXIE 500 2-door hardtop, V-8, automatic, power steering, power brakes. Not certified, K36354 TRUCKS 1969 FORD PICKUP F100 styleside, economical, 6 cylinder, radio, custom cab C88100 1969 DODGE PICKUP 6 cylinder, heavy duty suspension, 282856 1966 FORD F350 with a 12' x 7' platform, V 8, 750 x 16 ten-ply tires, heavy duty springs, 27701B '1350 '2125 1150 495 995 1150 1150 1850 '3795 '2095 995 1995 1295 '1195 495 1195 1695 '1595 Ask us about this new 100% warranty for 90 DAYS or 3,000 MILES 1966 FALCON SPORT COUPE, V-8, automatic, bucket seats, power brakes and steering, finished in maroon metallic with black vinyl roof. K34509. Pre-Christmas special at 1969 FORD GALAXIE 500 4-door hardtop, loaded with extras including factory air conditioning. K34562 1969 FORD GALAXIE 500 2-door hardtop. V-8, automatic, power steering and brakes, 784139 Remember ... It's Sense To See Snider's Huron County's Largest Ford Dealer Larry Snider Motors LIMITED EXETER 235-1640 LONDON 2274191 Open Weekdays Until 9.00 Saturdays Until 6 bo It's no 'y e' handled 48 minion, pocorninr 9, 1971 Page 19 In egg business for 50 years Fifty years and some 48 million eggs later Vernon Schatz is still in the general store inisiness in Dashwood and eggs continue to be part of his life, Schatz is the only independent egg grader and the only outlet where a small farmer can sell eggs between Lake Huron and Toronto. Now well known in the general store business with the emphasis on men's suits, dry goods and woolen materials he started working for Reid, Edighoffer and Son on November 21, 1921. Less than two years later he moved into the building he now occupies on the northwest corner of Dashwood's main intersection and worked for Ezra Tiernan and Son. in the early days one of his first chores was counting eggs.' Grading was unheard of in the early 1920's and most farmers brought their eggs to the store packed in oats in pails or buckets. Also as an apprentice mer- chant, it was the newcomer's chore to look after the horse and buggies of customers, In a lot of instances, the women would come to town by buggy and the apprentices would hitch the horses to the posts provided in front of most stores or take them to a nearby shed becauseof a lack of space. Grading of eggs under supervision of the provincial government came into being in 1925. The Dashwood egg grader says he has received all kinds of there's more to boaski It's easy enough to tell: all-new aero-dynamic design. New handy compartment under the seat! New Salsbury automatic drives! Gas- tank cap with gauge! Exclusive 3-quart reserve fuel tank. Little things that mean a lot. Best rea- son of all is: the people who build Boa Ski are few in number and long on expert craftsmanship and they're out to prove that Boa Ski is a better buy . — and you better believe it! You can be sure with boa Exeter Farm Equipment 242 Main Street Exeter, Ontario (619) 2354 tt0 eggs brown and white, dirty and clean including rotten ones. Many years ago, most hens quit laying in the fall and most far• mers would pack eggs in water- glass for preservation until spring. When spring came and the hens started producing again, fresh eggs would be eaten and the storage ones would be taken to the store, creating a few rotten varieties, Currently, Schatz handles somewhere in the neighbourhood of 30 crates of eggs per week, Starting back in 1921 when he first handled eggs, mostly on a counting basis, the Dashwood grader estimates he had graded some 3,900,000 dozens of eggs. Projecting this to actual eggs, the amount would rise to more than 46 million eggs. Taking into consideration on many occasions he also packed the eggs away after candling, the number of eggs actually handled could become astronomical, Due to governmental pressure, the first egg grading plant located in a warehouse at the back of the store had to be moved to the basement and eventually to a new building adjacent to the store in 1944. Most of the grading of eggs throughout the years was done in the evenings. Early grading was done with the help of a small hand scales with each egg being weighed individually. In the 20's and 30's farmers and their wives brought many varieties of produce to the store to trade for merchandise. Farmers received one cent per dozen more for eggs that were traded for dry goods, groceries, etc, In addition to eggs, merchants accepted butter in rolls, dried apples, hams, side bacon, potatoes, dutch set onions and live and dressed poultry. Many customers bought flour for their own bread baking at the local general store and Schatz says it was quite common for a large family to ordera ton of flour at one time, In 1941 he bought the present business from the late Addison Tiernan. The store has been remodelled on two occasions, in 1943 and 1963. The Dashwood store is one of the few remaining that handle coal oil. During the summer months many visitors from south of the border drop in to what they call a meeOtypical Canadian general store', especially to purchase woolens. The Shatz store carries a tremendous stock. His motto is "You cannot sell from an empty wagon, people today will not wait until tomorrow. When he started in the general store business in 1921, Schatz received $8 per week. He says $5 went for board. By MRS. HUGH MORENZ Saturday and Sunday visitors with Mr, & Mrs. Lorne Devine were Mr. & Mrs. Ervin Latta of Waterloo, and Mr. & Mrs. George McArthur of Wallacetown. Mr. & Mrs. Don Baker, and Mr, Si Mrs. Tony Regier of Detroit, attended the funeral, Saturday, of their uncle and brother, Lawrence Regier of Zurich. Gary Baker of Waterloo spent the weekend at his home here. Mr. & Mrs. Otto Plein of Kit- chener visited on the weekend with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ferman Snyder; Mrs. Plein remained for some holidays. Mr. & Mrs. Morton Turnbull and Mr, & Mrs. Earl Eagleson of Parkhill, Mr. & Mrs. Bryden Taylor of Grand bend, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Murray of Sarnia, visited Saturday with Mr. & Mrs. Ed Turnbull, Mrs. Mabel Desjardine, and Mr. & Mrs. Harry Sheppard visited Saturday evening with Mrs, Ruby Little, Wilbur and Doug Smith, Congratulations and best wishes were extended to Mr. & Mrs. Paul Vincent newlyweds, at Area gir l in theatre Jackie Hudgins, daughter of Mr. 4 Mrs. Austin 1-lodgins, Lucan, was one from a great many applicants to be chosen to play as one of the five daughters in the Theatre London produc- tion, "Fiddler on the Roof." The play opened Friday night in the Grand Theatre under the direction of Fraser Boa and carried the audience's interest from curtain to final bow. There is a cast of 37 and the play will run for two weeks. Miss 1-lodgins is well known in the Lucan area. Sunshine Club Lucan Sunshine Club met Thursday at Masonic Hall with 17 members present and Mrs. Harry Bond Sr, presiding. Euchre was played under convenership of Mrs. T. Emery Sr, Lunch was served by Mrs. I, Little and Mrs. T, Emery which was provided by John Herbert and H. Prince. Police officer speaks to school Constable Joyce of London, spoke to the children of Biddulph school Wednesday and to the Lucan junior school, Friday. His talk, "What Else but Safety." The Lucan Biddulph school boys won their volley ball games three out of three against Parkhill while the girls won two out of two in competition with Parkhill girls. Health conference Childs Health Conference. sponsored by the Middlesex District Health Unit will be held December 16 at Lucan United Church. Pre school children are welcome. There will be a doctor in attendance to administer immunization needles, Complete canvass for Bible group The Lucan branch of the Canadian Bible Society met in the Christian Educational building of the Lucan United Church. The treasurer Mrs. Sheridan Revington reported $338.03 was collected in the annual convass of the Lucan and Clandeboye areas. The amount has been forwarded to the Canadian Bible Society, London. The president expressed appreciation to all who helped in the campaign. Lady honored A tea was held in honor of Mrs. R.R. Crozier prior to her moving to London, at the home of Mrs. J.W. Smith. The guest list included friends from Lieury, Ailsa Craig, Nairn, Byron, London and Lucan. Mrs. William Dunn poured at the tea table set with a Madiera cloth, candelabra, and a fruit arrangement, Mrs. Guthrie Reid arid Mrs. Clarence Haskett assisted with the serving, Mrs. Crozier takes up residence in London this week. Shop at home- NOW IN STOCK 1972 MINI ALL COLORS 1972 SPITFIRE USED CARS 1970 MERCURY 4-door hardtop, power steering, 4,500 miles, V-8, automatic. 1968 AUSTIN MINI Stationwagon, X 17404 1967 METEOR 4-door sedan, automatic, V-8. 1966 MERCURY PARKLANE 2-door hardtop, automatic, radio with stereo speakers, Driven by the 'Big H', 1966 PLYMOUTH 2-door hardtop, radio, V-8, automatic, power steering, power brakes. 1966 METEOR, 2-door hardtop, automatic, 390 V-8, power brakes and steering, vinyl top, radio (privately owned), K38392 1965 METEOR 2-door hardtop, 352 V-8, automatic, new paint, radio. 1964 FORD CUSTOM 500 4-door, radio, automatic, never licensed in 1971, M.F. Sticker on windshield H6239 SNOW TIRES • Recap Grip-Tread • Vida Cord • Belted ALL SIZES IN STOCK See You in Exeter oh Sat., Dec. 11 For The SANTA CLAUS PARADE South End Service EXETER 235.2322 Open Evenings By Appointment MT. CARMEL A large crowd attended the annual turkey bingo held Wed- nesday evening in Dashwood Community Centre and spon- sored by C.W.L. of Mt. Carmel. Turkey prizes went to Jim Weigand, Mrs. Nora Theander, Mrs. Leo Gibson, Victor Overholt, Mrs. C. Inson, Mrs. Charlie Cronyn, Mrs. Ken Lovie, Mrs. George Hodgins, Mrs. Pete McLeod, Allan Pfaff, Mrs. Joe Turkey door prizes were won by Mrs. Bill Hirtzell and Joey Dietrich. Money Prizes went to Mrs. Vincent Thompson, Brian their home in Parkhill. They were presented with a set of folding chairs and T.V. tables from their friends and neigh- bours of Shipka community. McCann, Mrs. Horace Lake, Mrs. McKenzie, John Campbell, and Horace Lake. Persona Is Mrs. Eileen Thompson of Exeter spent a few days visting with Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Thompson and Cindy. Nora and Margaret Hall, Windsor, spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. & Mrs, John Hall. Theresa, and Elizabeth Dietrich, London, were guests of their parents Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Dietrich. Wendy Trainor, St. Thomas, visited on the weekend with Mrs. Frank Trainor. McCann Construction are building the second new home just north of the village this week. Margaret Anne Hogan, Stratford, spent weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Hogan. Angela Mary Morrissey, Hamilton, spent weekend with her parents Mr. & Mrs. Jack Mossissey.