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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1972-03-02, Page 15• . • !•.?.?••?*le A COUPLE OF GOOD MEN TO KNOW IN THE DISTRICT ED JEFFREY, Conklin Manager CLAYT MATHERS,District Rep. Ed Jeffrey was recently appointed manager of Conklin's yard in Grand Bend, Before that, he was manager of Conklin's Southampton yard. He has a very extensive background in lumber and building products — a good man to know in the district. Ed and his wife, Phyllis are both natives of the area. He was born in Goderich; she was raised in Zurich. They have three children: Joseph, 14, Lisa 3 and Jim, a year and a half. Clayt Mathers was formerly manager of the Grand Bend yard. He is now District Sales Rep for Conklin yards in Exeter, Thedford, Goderich and Kincardine as well as Grand Bend. His job is to help Conklin customers, commercial as well as domestic, in planning everything from rec rooms, kitchens and room additions to complete buildings — home, farm and cottage. He and his wife, Elsie reside in Grand Bend. Clayt Mathers and Ed Jeffrey — two good men to know in the district. GRAND BEND HIGHWAY 21 :P.11:00E 2*,:2374 STOCK CLEARANCE 20% Off SKI-D00 * Clothing * Boots * Accessories DON'T MISS THESE GREAT BUYS EXETER FORD EXETER 235-2200 Equipment Sales Ltd GB club still going strong in minor hockey playoffs Crediton ladies at show of Toronto garden club GIFTS FROM THE YOUNGSTERS — At the close of Saturday night's Exeter figure skating carnival, two members of the club presented gifts to club pro Brad Loosely and helper Mary Hearn. Shown above are from the left, Karen Cudmore, Brad Loosely, Mary Ream and Kelly Finnen. T-A photo • Does the fact that we're guaranteed twice as long, mean that we're twice as good? We pay a legion of inspectors to make sure nothing leaves our hands that shouldn't leave our hands. And we're the only car makers with VW-Diagnosis, an elec- tronic system that protects our cars after they leave our hands. So while a Volkswagen may not be the lowest-priced economy car you can buy, once you check into what you get for what you pay, you'll find very few car companies who, in reality, end up with their prices lower. And none who start out with their standards higher. *All of the terms of this warranty ore clearly defined in the owner's manual and will be explained by any authorized VOlksWegen dealer in Canada. **Based on known' ources. Don Taylor Motors Limited MAIN ST. SOUTH/EXETER/23.1-1 106 By MRS. CLARKE KENNEDY The O.M.H.A. play-offs are still going strong with Grand Bend eliminating Paisley in a 7 - 2 score played Thursday night in Paisley. Grand Bend took the lead in the first period with one goal scored by Kevin Datars assisted by Cameron Haist and Michael Jackson, and a second goal scored by Michael Jackson assisted by Kevin Datars. In the second period goal three was scored by Steven Jennison assisted by Kevin Da tars and the fourth by Phillip Panet assisted by Mike Desjardine. In the third period other scorers were Kevin Da tars assisted by Steven Jennison, Phillip Panet assisted by Mike Desjardine, and Cameron Haist unassisted. During the game nine penalties were handed out to both teams. Paisley goals were scored by Rick Campbell assisted by Wallie Coleman, and Pete Parker assisted by David Bryce. The G.B. team was taken by bus to Paisley along with many fan enthusiasts. Another win Grand Bend's Monday night play off game with Belgrave in Zurich resulted in a 5 - 2 victory for Grand Bend. First period, Belgrave was leading 2 - 0; second period 2 - 1. In the third period four goals were scored by Grand Bend. Mike Desjardine assisted by Phillip Panet. Panet assisted, by Scott Green, Steve Jennison assisted by Kevin Datars, Mike Jackson unassisted and Scott Green assisted by Philip Panet were responsible for G.B. goals. Goalie Randy Lovie has played a tremendous game all through the play off series. Youth Services Sunday was youth service in the Grand Bend United Church. Guests attending the service were the Brownies, Guides and Cubs with their leaders. There was a full house with a very inspiring atmosphere, Fred Willert led in the order of service with Tom Thomas reading the scripture. Mary Blewett read "A traveller's Guide to Heaven" from a book "Patchwork Pieces." Guest singers Jana Lyn and Lora Lee Stewart of Ailsa Craig sang three duets each a testimony in its self and each bringing a message in song ever to be remembered. Guest speaker Bob Scrimgeour of Parkhill also inspired his listeners by taking his stand on his subject "Jesus Christ! Who is He?" He said many young people today are trying to show a better standard of living to both adults and youth and we admire their convictions "Thank God" for these dedicated young people, he said. Two of the songs were sung during the service, "Put Your Hand in the Hand of the Man of Galilee" and "It's a small World After All," Primary Sunday School pupils were also in attendance with their teachers and contributed to the service with their songs and finger plays led by Mrs. W. Brenner. Mrs. Nancy Dunn, Guide captain, read a message from Lady Baden Powell requesting the groups to set aside "A Thinking Day." In her final remarks she thanked parents and community for their interest and support. Rev. Dobson thanked all the leaders of these groups for their contributions to the community. Personals Mrs. Herb Pfile has returned to her home after visiting in London for several days. Mrs. K, Pagel and Mrs. A. Backman of Detroit visited last week with Mrs. Leroy Bariteau. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Peters of Thedford were visitors last week with Mrs.. Grace McCracken. Gary Masse, Hans DeJong, David and Nelson Desjardine are home from a month's vacation in Florida and are sporting a nice tan. Mr. & Mrs. Elgin Hendrick enjoyed a few days winter vacation by chartered flight to Florida and have returned home. Miss Jean Galbraith returned to Grand Bend after visiting last week in London, The Grand Bend Brownies are invited to a skating and toboggan party at the Pinery Park Monday evening as guests of the Thedford Kettle Point and Forest Brownies, Harold Hopkins has returned to his home in Southcott Pines having spent a couple of the winter months with his, daughter in Windsor. Monday evening in Thedford G.B. "Saints" hockey team played their first game in the play offs winning over Thedford 5 - 3. Syrup festival "Sap's Running!" That call is spring's invitation to the maple sugar bush. The list from food specialists at the Ontario Food Council, Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food, describes some of the maple syrup festivals and events during March and April. The two maple syrup festivals in Western Ontario are at Elmira and Belmore. The Elmira festival will be held on April 8 while the one at Belmore, which is located ten miles north-east of Wingham is slated for April 15. Hilliard Sparling and Mr. & Mrs. Clair Spading. MISS MADELINE BERTRAND Miss Madeline Bertrand of Detroit passed away February 24th in her 82nd year. She was the last remaining member of the family of the late Lobis and Sarah Eilber Bertrand, formerly of Crediton. Miss Bertrand is survived by two nieces, Marion of Detroit and Mrs. Thelma Somerville of Dayton, Ohio, and one nephew, Louis, of Detroit. Funeral services were con- ducted in the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home in Dearborn, February 26, with temporary interment in Detroit. In the spring interment will be made in the family plot of the Crediton cemetery. Play euchre at Whalen By MRS. WM. MORLEY Mr. & Mrs. MacLeod Mills were in charge of the euchre party held in Whalen Community Centre Friday night, There were five tables in play. Prize winners were: men's high, Earl French; ladies high, Mrs. Wm. Morley; lone hands, Ken Imeson and consolation, Hamilton Hodgins. Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Ferguson and family of West Lorne, Mr. & Mrs. Dave Hord and family of Parkhill visited Saturday with Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Ferguson. Mr. & Mrs. MacLeod Mills and Barry spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Orville Davies of Guelph. Gerald Hern and Gordon Hern accompanied by Macolm Spence and Ian McLellan spent the weekend at their cottage at Nine Mile Lake snowmobiling. Mr. & Mrs. Howard Currie of Lucan visited Thursday with Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Ferguson. • Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Hodgins, Pat and Paul of Clandeboye and Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Pym of Exeter visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Wm, Morley. Mr. & Mrs. Allan Hodgins were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Johnson. Mrs. Jim Foster, Bill and Steven visited Saturday with Mrs. Margery Morley. Mrs. Margery Morley attended the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Edgar Webb, at the Arn Funeral Home in Norwich, Sunday. By MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR Mr, & Mrs. Stan Preszcator spent an enjoyable evening Tuesday with Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Wein, Leonard Wein returned home last Thursday from South Huron Hospital. Mr. & Mrs. Stan Preszcator and Barbara Preszcator and Lorna Glanville visited Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ed, Regele of Walton, Tammy Preszcator visited Sunday with Dianne Doige of Exeter. Brenda and Barbara Glanville spent the weekend with their sister, Katherine, of Parkhill. Mrs. Alex Hamilton of Grand Bend visited Friday with her sister and brother-in-law Mr. Mrs. Leonard Wein. Philtip Biernaskie of Kitchener spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Stan Preszcator and Mr. & WS. Richard Glanville of Parkhill. Times-Advocate, March 2, 1972 Page 15 Several families at anniversary party at a birthday dinner for Mrs. Garnet Isaac at her home in Mr. & Mrs. Harry Carroll andMr, at a 40th anniversary party held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Lucan, dinner in honor of Mr, & Mrs. Lucan, Abbott in honor of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Abbott, Cliff Abbott's 40th anniversary, & Mrs. Heber Davis were guests Carroll were guests at a family Gote Wennerstrom was a guest Sunday, Mr. & Mrs, Harry Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Davis, By MRS. HEBER DAVIS daughter and son-in-law, Mr. Mrs. Leslie, Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Greenlee, Exeter, were dinner guests with the Earl Greenlee's. Ken Eaton, Mrs. Lenord, Mr. & with Mrs. Davis mother, Mrs, observing her birthday. service was held at the home of Following the service Mr. Sr Mrs. Mrs. Larry Greenlee and Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Carroll. George McFalls. Mrs. Davis was Mr. & Mrs. Earl Greenlee, Heather and Michael were guests Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Davis, St. Patrick's church cottage London given by her daughter, Mrs, Ron Carroll, Ian and Marjorie. Brenda were Sunday evening Mr. & Mrs. Ford Dyer, Sarnia, dinner guests with Mr. & Mrs, were weekend guests with their Rob Quinton, By MISS ELLA MORLOCK Mrs. Walter Fydernchuk and Mrs. Dave McClure went to Toronto last Wednesday to see the flower show of the Toronto Garden Club. The show, held in the O'Keefe Centre, displayed patio gardens for apartment dwellers, table settings, cacti, orchids, wild flowers, ideas for Christmas, objects for children made of cones, burrs and seeds, dried flowers, miniature trees and shrubs. Besides the flower display, there was a fashion show. Red, white and blue is a popular colour combination and accordion pleats have returned to fashion. White is the colour for men. Youth Sunday February 27 was Youth Sunday at Zion United Church, with the young people's group forming the choir. Bill Hodge was chairman and told the children's story. One of the speakers was Barbara Ratz, her subject "The Jesus Movement". The other speaker was Paul Fydenchuk, his topic "Youth Looks at Life." Special guests, Bob and Dan Heywood, Exeter, led the singing and sang several numbers to the accompaniment of their guitar and accordion. Elva Finkbeiner played the organ, Barbara Ratz the piano. Ushers were Dennis McIntyre, Howard Schenk, Barry Campbell and Bruce Hodge. The Heywood Brothers also sang during the Sunday School hour. Persona Is Steve Dundas, Frank Mclsaac, Ken Campbell, Gerald Dearing and Joe Varley attended the 78th annual good Roads Convention at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, February 21, 22 and 23. One topic discussed was that of providing adequate tourist ac- commodation. Earlier Wilmar Wein and Cecil Desjardine were in Hamilton for the convention of the Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities. Meetings were held in the Sheraton Hotel with discussions on regional govern- ment. Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Morlock, Mrs. Clayton Sims, Mr. & Mrs. Don Finkbeiner and family and Mr. & Mrs. Eldon Smith and family were in Walkerton Sunday for a family gathering with Mrs. • We can't prove it, but one thing's sure: we're twice as confident. Our warranty lasts for two years or 24,000 miles. Whichever comes first. * Anybody else's warranty (with the notable exception of Rolls-Royce) is good for only 12 months or 12,000 miles.** How can we do it? We're the only ones who have stuck with one car model for 24 years. Time enough to improve and refine it over 2,200 times.