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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-04-19, Page 14TOWNSHIP OF USBORNE WEED and BRUSHKILL Sealed tenders marked as to contents will be received by the undersigned until 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 1st, 1973, for the supply of 60 gallons of 96 ounces 50-50, 2,4-D, 2,4,5-T Weed and Brushkill, to be delivered to the Township Garage, Elim- ville, by May 25, 1973. Price per gallon in 5 gallon containers. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. This product to be applied to township roadsides by Mr. Fred Harburn, Staffa, Ont., under Permit II, 1968 Class 10. JOHN BATTEN, Road Superintendent, RR #3, Exeter, Ont., Telephone 229-6363 15:16c For the supply of SCHOOL BUSES for the HURON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Sealed tenders will be receiv- ed by R. B. Dunlop, Supt. of Business Affairs, Huron County Board of Education, 103 Albert St., Clinton, Ont., NOM 1L0, for the supply of 6 school buses, until 12:00 o'clock noon on Friday, May 4, 1973. Specifications and tender forms are available at the board office at the above ad- dress. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. L. CUNNINGHAM, Transportation Manager, Huron County Board of Education 16c TOWNSHIP OF USBORNE ROAD MATERIAL Sealed tenders marked as to contents will be received by the undersigned until 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 1st, 1973, for the supply and delivery of the following materials: JOB #1 Lot 2-3, Con 2-3 for .03 miles Approximately 3,000 cubic yards clay fill. Approximately 2,200 cubic yards 'B' gravel. This job to commence within one week after notification to Contractor by Road Superin- tendent. JOB #2 Con, 6-7, south from Highway #83 for 1.375 miles. Approximately 12,000 cubic yards clay fill. Approximately 7,500 cubic yards 'B' gravel. Approximately 1,700 cubic yards sand. A minimum of 800 cubic yards to be delivered per day. Township to do all spreading. Work to be completed by Sep- tember 1, 1973. Bids will be accepted on one or both jobs. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accept- ed. For further particulars ap- ply to: JOHN BATTEN, Road Superintendent, RR #3, Exeter, Ont. Telephone 229-6363 tc•ino 25 Auction Sales FARM SOLD Clearing AUCTION SALE For RICHARD TAYLOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 at 1:00 p.m. On the premises, Lot 1, Concession 12, TUCXERS1VIITH TOWNSHIP 4 miles east of Hensall at Chiselhurst Corner, featuring: Tractors, PTO Combine Farm Machinery and Furniture (Including some antique pieces) TRACTORS: David Brown Implematic 950 and loader; Ford Jubilee tractor; Int. PTO combine, Model 80, complete with bean equipment, FARM IMPLEMENTS: 91/2 ft. JF cultivator with matching harrows; Massey 3 furrow plow, Model 66; 15 run Cockshutt seed drill; disc, No. 11; Int. 81/2 ft. mounted cultivator, 3 point hitch; 7 ft. Ferguson mower, 3 point hitch; Dearborne manure spreader; Fleury Bissell disc; 2 row scuffler, 3 point hitch; 4 sections harrows with new steel draw bar; bean puller and knives; Otaco wagon with grav- ity box; Buehler wagon and wooden box; 21 ft. grain ele- vator; 12 ft. grain auger with motor; 3 drum steel land roller; Gehl hammer mill; 50 ft. endless belt; pig scales; wheelbarrow; 32 ft. extension ladder; sleighs and sleigh bells; root pulper; electric pail heat- er; 4 poultry feeders; 10 x 12 colony house; cutter; chains; forks and shovels and other items. FURNITURE & ANTIQUE PIECES: Flat to wall cherry glass cupboard; oak dresser and wash - stand to match; commode with end towel bars; wicker rocker s; toilet set; Beaver sealer; organ stool; gramophone and records; coal oil lamps; trunks; odd chairs; small churn; high chair; ex- tension tables; platform rocker; foot stool; some dishes; bed- ding; floor lamps; 4 beds, springs and mattresses; sewing machine; coal oil incubator; many other items. GRAIN: 750 bushel oats; 750 bushels mixed grain. Terms of Sale: Cash. RICHARD TAYLOR, Prop. Tel: 262-5254 PERCY WRIGHT, Auctioneer Tel: 262-5515 Neither owner or auctioneer responsible for accidents day of sale. 16c WORK FOR YOU CLEARING AUCTION SALE of 2 Tractors, Implements and Feed at Lot 1, Con. W, Boundary of Blanshard on No. 23 Highway, 2 miles north of Kirkton on Wednesday April 25 at 1 p.m. IMPLEMENTS — Cockshutt 550 gas tractor, live pto 3 pt. hitch and heat houser; Ferguson tractor; Case 10 ft. SP swather; Case 200 baler; MF 3 furrow 16 inch plow; 2 - 11 1/2 ft. Triple K cultivators; Cockshutt 10 ft. cultipacker; MF 3 pt. hitch double disc; Case 3 furrow 14 inch plow; Ford 2 furrow plow; MH 36 plate double disc; MF 130 bus. pto manure spreader; 4 compartment Mix Mill with 3 hp motor; 2 - 200 bus. gravity bins on HD wagons; Letz pto grinder; McKee auger type snow blower; Turnco gravity bin; Fox pto forage blower; 30 ft. grain auger; Case rubber tired wagon; Case manure spreader; set of harrows; quantity of lumber; quantity of galvanized steel; 3 pt. hitch blade; new eavestrough; Pioneer 650 chain saw; silo hoops; 3 hp motor; steel posts; 2 I beams 12 ft.; work bench and vice; heat lamps; 2 sets of scales; gas engine; sump pump; sealers; picture frames; desk; old telephone; forks; shovels; tools; etc. FEED — 10 ton of grain, quantity of straw No Reserve - Terms Cash Owner or auctioneer not responsible for accidents day of sale Mrs. Betty Lomond Prpts. W. E. Nairn and Son Auction Service St. Marys 284-3796 de 7-4 add ***************** * CLEARING FARM SALE Farm Sold On Wednesday April 25, 1973 1 p.m. sharp for * Mr. Clifford O'Neill Jr. T y T yy NORM WHITING anCtiOROOP AUCTION SALE of Valuable Real Estate Antiques, Furniture & Misc. Items Main St. (west of Community Hall) CREDITON Saturday, April 28 at 12:30 p.m. SHARP REAL ESTATE — consists of large 2 storey brick house • Main floor - living room, dining room; kitchen, summer kitchen; bedroom; 3 pce. bathroom - 2nd floor - 1 large & 3 small bedrooms. Full basement - oil furnace, electric water heater. 2 verandahs. This house is in very good condition situated on a lot 110' deep and 104' frontage subject to a 10' right of way on east side, with a 39' x 29' parcel of land behind Com- munity Hall. Real Estate sold subject to a reasonable reserve bid. Terms on Real Estate 10% day of sole, balance in 30 days. ANTIQUES — 2 pine dry sinks, 1 with drawer; pine flat to wall cupboard with 6 panes in each door; top of flat to wall cupboard with 6 panes in each door; bonnet chest with white porcelain knobs; bureau; 5 pce. settee set; parlor table; captain's chair; rocking chair; 2 stencilled chairs;sets of 3 & 4 pressed back chairs; 4 washstands; sheet music cabinet; cherry dresser mirror stand; footstool; 3 trunks (2 with rounded tops); pine box; picture frames; coal oil stove; small tables; cabbage cutter; Beaver fruit jar & others; string of bells; many pieces of pottery, jugs, etc.; ceiling fixture with 3 tiffany type shades; souvenirs of Evangelical Church, Crediton, Zion Church, Crediton, Hotel London; commemorative plates; many pieces of china & glassware including some Bavaria, Austria, Ger- many, Nippon, pressed glass; 7 R.S. Prussia decorative bread & butter plates; milk glass; depression glass; cake stand; 101 s gr bowl;tudio FURNITURE — etc. couch; Willis piano & stool; Rogers Majestic televi- sion;arm chair; odd chairs; buffet; chrome kitchen suite; washing machine; Clare Jewel electric stove; Annex stove; 3 dressers; 3 beds; mirrors; floor & table lamps; 2 sets of dishes; misc. dishes; pots & pans; bedding; garden tools; cedar posts, firewood,ladders, etc. Items in this sale itir6 in very good condition TERMS — CASH This sale is the belongings of the late Miss Lillian Hoist Norm Whiting Auctioneer Phone 235-1964 Exeter Clearing Auction Sale of 4, Tractors, S.P. Combine, a full Line of Implements and Furniture at Lot 2, Con. 10, Osborne, 1 1/4 miles west of Woodham, 10 miles S.E. of Exeter on Tuesday, April 24 at 1 p.m. IMPLEMENTS — David Brown 990 diesel tractor; Fordson Major diesel tractor; IHC "H" tractor and loader; Avery trac- tor; Gleaner SP combine with pickup; Owatonna 10 ft. SP swather; Gehl forage harvester with hay and corn heads; 2 Gehl self unloading forage wagons; Gehl pto forage blower, and pipes; IHC 15 disc fertilizer seed drill; MH wheel type double disc; Ford 3 furrow 14 inch plow; David Brown 3 pt hitch cultivator; J.D. roto tiller; Innes bean windrower; Case double disc; IHC 2 row corn planter; McKee forage harvester; IHC / ft. power mower; IHC hay conditioner; IHC 4 bar side rake on rubber; Case pull type combine on rubber; Bell 24 x 36 threshing machine; 2 HD, wagons with 300 bus. grain boxes; IHC 130 pto manure spreader; 2 wheel trailer; sugar beet lifter for A or H tractors; 5 hp electric motor; forks; shovels; FURNITURE tools; ETC, etc Frigidaire refrigerator nearly new; G.E. electric stove; round diningroom table with claw feet; 2 buffets; chesterfields and chairs; diningroom chairs; kitchen chairs; Raymond sewing machine; iron bed with brass trim- mings; beds; 20 gal. crock; 8 gal. crock; cauldron kettle; etc, No Reserve as the farm is sold - Terms Cash Owner or auctioneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Wm. Stephen - Prop. - 229-6424 W. E. Nairn and Son Auction Service St. Marys 2844796 Auction Sale of Tools, Antiques & Misc. Items CHURCH ST; EXETER, ONT. SAT. MAY 5, at 1:00 P.M. SHARP Mrs. Jack Elliott, prop. Complete listing in next issue. Contact Norm Whiting, Auctioneer Phone 235-1964 HUGH EVANS MLS GAS BAR with lunch counter and grocer- ies. Near Pinery Park. Excel- lent possibilities for expansion, on lot 168x350. WORKSHOP PLUS HOME On 11 4 acres, 3 or 4 bedrooms, 4 piece bath, large kitchen with dining area, shower and toilet in basement. Office and at- tached garage. 55 ACRES, near Lake Huron, with small creek, well and trees. CALL MAE THURMAN 1-238-2822 HUGH EVANS, M.L.S. Real Estate, London 16c 16 Property For Sale EXETER—Large older 2 storey brick home with 4 bedrooms, one 4 piece and two 1/2 bath- rooms, spacious broadloomed living room, family room with fireplace, large kitchen featur- ing Hanover cupboards, separ- ate dining room; centrally lo- cated on large lot with 2 car garage; 2 blocks from schools, 1 block from shopping area. Phone 235-2044, after 5 p.m. 13tfric EXETER-2 storey, older brick home, very good condition, 4 bedrooms, 11/2 baths, living room, dining room, kitchen, all very large rooms; separate garage; centrally located on good sized lot, Phone 235-0402, after 5:30 p.m. 16:17:18c EXETER-2 storey brick home, in good repair, modern kitchen and bath, full basement. Situ- ated on paved street, close to uptown. Phone 235-0563, 16* HENSALL — Modern 2 storey brick, 11/2 baths, 3 bedrooms, living room with fireplace, new family room, garage, Phone 262- 2642. 14tfn c MODERN 1 storey 3 bedroom brick, electric heat, basement, attached garage, sewage, pav- ed driveway. Phone 235-1066 or 234-6420. 15tfnc COUNTRY HOME, solid brick, single storey, converted school- house with full basement, on 1 acre treed lot, 5 miles north- east of Exeter. Asking $12,000. Phone 235-0907. 15tfnc NEW, WELL - BUILT tri - level home with attached garage, on Huron St. E., Exeter, featuring 3 large bedrooms and bath on upper floor; living room, dining room, kitchen and 1/2 bath off large bright family room on lower floors. Attractively decor- ated and completely carpeted throughout; ready to move in. Contact August Gregus, 235- 1647. 14:15:16c COTTAGE, 3 bedroom, 4 piece bath, electric heat, winterized, 5 years old, 2 miles north of Grand Bend. Terms arranged. Apply to Box "YRP", Exeter Times-Advocate. 13-18* SPACIOUS FAMILY home, 11/2 stories, 4 bedrooms, full dry basement, excellent location, landscaped ground s. Apply Charles MacNaughton, phone 235-0924, or Arthur Whilsmith, 235-2473. 15tfnc 11 Property For Rent 3 - BEDROOM town houses in Vanastra, RR 5 Clinton; $95.00 per month; all utilities paid, Phone 482-9742 or 482-7396 any- time. 39tfne CREDITON — Quiet 2 bedroom rear apartment, utilities paid. Rent or sell. Available May 1. Phone 234-6268. 14tfnc BEAUTIFULLY furnished 1 bed- room apartment, available May 1. Suit quiet, refined lady or married couple. Elliot Apart- ments, over C a na d i a n Tire Store, phone 235-2912. 15tfnc FULLY FURNISHED bachelor apartment, suit quiet lady or gentleman. Elliot Apartments, phone 235-2912. 16tfnc IN LUCAN — Modern 1 bed- room apartment with new stove and frig, all utilities included, available May 1, Apply Lewis Barber Shop, Lucan, or phone 225-2578. 16:17c MODERN, heated 2 bedroom apartment, in Brucefield, $80. Phone 262-5047. 16c EXETER — 1 bedroom apart- ment, unfurnished, he a t e d, a vailable immediately. Art Gaiser, 235-1505 days, 235-2754 evenings. 16tfnc 18 For Rent WINNEBAGO motor home, sleeps 8, private owner, reason- able rates. Phone evenings, 229- 6467. 16:17c RENTALS—Floor sanders, floor edgers; power hand saws; belt sanders; IA & 1/2 " drills; port- able television; floor polishers. Beavers Hardware, 235-1033. 18tfnc CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT--- Plywood forms, wedges, form ties stocked, power trowel, small mixer, etc, Phone 236- 4954 after five or Saturdays. N. J. Corriveau, Zurich. 4:24tfnc CONSTRUCTION scaffolding; ex- tension ladder; skil saw; ad- ding machine; sump pump; 12 & 20 ton hydraulic jacks; hand lawn sprayer; utility trailer; cartop carrier; 16' van; rolling home. Whiting Rental, 63 Main St. S., just south of river bridge. ltfnc CONSTRUeIION EQUIPMENT— Plywood forms, wedges, power trowel, wheelbarrows, s m a 11 mixer, etc. Phone 236-4954 any- time. N. J. Corriveau, Zurich. 16tfnc 20 Wanted To Rent YOUNG COUPLE, no children, require 2 or 3 bedroom house, available July 1. Phone 237- 3258, after 6 p.m. Mine APARTMENT, semi detached dwelling, lower half, or small house, Phone 235-1749. 16c SUMMER COTTAGE, 3 bed- room, within 5 miles of Grand Bend, on waterfront. Required for 2 weeks, second and third or third and fourth weeks of July. Contact John Hendrick, Mount Forest, phone 323-2631. 16c GRASS for 100 head of cattle, 100 - 200 acres of grassland. Harold Young, phone 294-6728. 16' 22 Notices INDEPENDENT SHIPPER to UNITED CO-OPERATIVE OF ONTARIO LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT TORONTO Ship Your Livestock with ROY SCOTCHMER Monday Is Shipping Day From Varna Stockyard CALL BAYFIELD 565-2636 By 7:30 a.m. Monday For Prompt Service No Charges on Pick-up 47tfnc ANYONE INTERESTED in forming a hunting-fishing-con- servation club in the Exeter area please call Dave Dale, 235-1355. 16* PUBLIC NOTICE Anyone who witnessed or was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Kings Hwy. No. 4, 1 mile north of the junction of Hwy. No. 7 (Elginfield) at 12:25 a.m. on the first of March, 1973, please contact 672-4131, or write: LERNER & ASSOCIATES 80 Maple St. London, Ontario. 15:16c 23 Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of Milton Clifford Balfour, Deceased. All persons having claims against the estate of Milton Clifford Balfour, late of the Township of Fullarton, in the County of Perth, retired farm- er, who died on or about the 5th day of April 1973, are re- quired to file particulars of same with Bell & Laughton, Solicitors, of Exeter, Ontario, by the 5th day of May 1973, after which date the estate will be distributed having re- gard only to those claims of which notice has been received. Bell & Laughton, Exeter, Ontario. Solicitors for the executor. 16:17:18c 24 Tenders Wanted TOWNSHIP OF HIBBERT DRAINAGE WORKS Sealed and Separate Tenders, on Township Tender Forms, for Open and Closed Work on the SCOTT DRAINAGE WORKS and NEEVEL BRANCH DRAIN- AGE WORKS, will be received by the undersigned until noon, Monday, April 23rd, 1973, for the construction of: Scott Drainage Works 13,310 lineal feet open drain. (4,900 cu. yds.) 5,336 lineal feet closed drain. 3 catch basins. Neevel Branch Drainage Works 1,100 lineal feet closed drain. Plans and Profiles may be seen at the Clerk's Office, Dublin. Township to supply material. Please state approxi- mate date of completion. A certified cheque for 10 per cent of bid to accompany each tender. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accept- ed. CHARLES FRIEND, Clerk Township of Hibbert. 15:16r *Wegi!!igieVegigg." Custom Slaughtering and Processing To Individual Requirements Cattle c,"cl Hogs ore Government Inspected in our Modern Abattoir for Your Protection. SLAUGHTERING ON MONDAY ONLY All Processing Guaranteed LOCKERS FOR RENT By Month or Year EXETER FROZEN FOODS Phone 235.0400 NORM .WIIITING auctxoneep Centralia Farmers Supply Ltd. Abilimmarr Page 14 Times-Advocate, April 19,. 1973 14 Wanted To Buy OLD KITCHEN furniture (cup- boards, tables, Chairs, etc.), lamps, crocks, picture frames, wash stands, china and glass. Ye Olde Antiques, Lucan, phone 2274139 collect. 16-19c PLAIN CHEST of four or five drawers, suitable for child's bedroom, Phone 235-1565, after 6 p.m. 16ne 16 Properly For Sale CALL 1863 "The Centennial Office" HOUSES FOR SALE EXETER — 4 bedroom frame house, in excellent condition; oil heating, forced air; lovely lot; driveway; close to schools; 2 piece bath down; 3 piece up; large living room. GRAND BEND — Located on Hwy. 21 just south of bridge on lot 82x126. Three bedroom cement block house, living room, dining room, 3 pc. bath, basement, oil heat. This house is modern and in good repair. HENSALL — Brick house on a well treed lot, 3 bedrooms all with closets, 4 piece bath, large kitchen, completed rec room, carport, living room, dining room. This is a lovely home and must be seen to be appreciated. OFFICE TO RENT — Space in the Devon building. Approxi- mately 650 square feet on the second floor. Parking and re- cently repainted. Immediate oc- cupancy. JOHN BURKE LTD. Broker Low Cost Auto Insurance Fire Insurance Real Estate Mortgages Trust Certificates Devon Building Phone 235-1863 48tfnc PRIVATE SALE — Spacious 3 bedroom brick bungalow, 3 years old, attached garage. Phone 235-0811. 16c BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Interested in Auto - Truck Colour Rustproofing? Responsible persons interested in going into business. Fully guaranteed and backed by a Triple A Company, established over sixty years. Body Shops, Dealers and Garages welcome Please contact Advertiser: 90 Strachan, Stratford, Ont. D & J RIDDELL AUCTION SERVICES * Licensed Auctioneers and Appraisers * Complete Auction Service * Sales large or small, any type, anywhere * Reasonable — Two for the price of one Let our experience be your reward. Phone Collect 'Doug' 'Jack' 237-3576 237-3431 NORM WHITING LICENSED AUCTIONEER & APPRAISER Prompt, Courteous, Efficient ANY TYPE, ANY SIZE, ANYWHERE We give complete sale service. PROFIT BY EXPERIENCE Phone Collect 235-1964 EXETER PERCY WRIGHT LICENSED AUCTIONEER Kippen, Ont, Auction Sale Service that is most efficient and courteous. CALL THE WRIGHT AUCTIONEER Telephone Hensall (519)262.5515 Hugh Tom FILSON and ROBSON AUCTIONEERS 20 years' experience of complete sale service Provincially licensed. Conduct sales of any kind, any place. We guarantee you more. To insure success of your sale or appraisal Phone Collect 666-0633 666-1967 BANGHART, KELLY, DOIG & Chartered Accountants 476 Main St. S., EXETER 235.0120 BICK'S CUCUMBER CONTRACTS Now Available MRS, G. KRAMERS Phone 345-2643, Dublin, or PAUL KRAMERS 527-0026 Seaforth 12tfnc WANT AD DEADLINE TUESDAY 5:00 p.m. Earn Extra Money This Summer GROW CUCUMBERS FOR BICKS PICKLES Seed and Cucumber Contracts Available Now, LLOYD ANNETT AND RON CRAIG RR 3, St. Marys 461.0366 11,.. IMPLEMENTS — John Deere 510 Diesel like new; MH 10 ft. self propelled combine No. 72 with 2 heads; 2 row corn head No. 22; New Holland 327 spreader 130 bu. like new; MH 15 run drill on rubber; JD 14" 3 furrow plow; Ezy flow lime 41r. spreader; MH No, 270 baler; MH 7 ft. mower; MID .3 HP _A rotary tiller, new; MH 4 bar siderake; rubber tired wagon & Jltr: " rackiTriple K 11 ft. cultivator; 3 pt. 3 section drags; Kinguyse 4. 40 ft. elevator; set double discs, 28 plate; 10 ft. 4" grain 41 ,.a auger with 5 ft. extension; MHgrinder; 1200 old white brick; 4. Jir large quantity old barn boards; scrap iron; etc. FURNITURE — and a few Antiques - old dresser, with mirror; * 2 old sideboards; beds; drop front desk; 3 tables; 12 kitchen 4 „A chairs old; 3 kitchen cabinets; bench; jars; and numerous other Ar 4( articles. 16 Properly For Sale 22 Notices 24 Tenders Wanted Grain • Feed • Cement Building Supplies Cool 228-6638 BRING YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS to MIDDLETON'S Drug Store Ltd. 359 Main St. Exeter Phone 235-1570 TRI -TOWN BOOKKEEPING SERVICE INCOME TAX RETURNS RECORD PREPARATION LAWRENCE BEANE Brucefield, Ont. 482-9260 PEGGY CUNNINGHAM 229 James St., Clinton, Ont. 482-7988 C. HARRY RODER, D.C. DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC 84 Pannel Lane, STRATHROY Telephone 245-1272 By appointment please. GEORGE EIZENGA LTD.. INCOME TAX - ACCOUNTING for FARM & BUSINESS 107 MAIN ST., LUCAN Telephone 227-4851 MOUNT CARMEL INCOME TAX AND BOOKKEEPING CENTRE INCOME TAX RETURNS $3.00 UP RECORD PREPARATIONS All Information Confidential 237-3469 *Lot 26, concession 7, Biddulph Twp. 3 miles north east of 4 Lucan, on the corner of the Roman Line & Centre sideroad. LIVESTOCK — Implem ents, Feed - Furniture and some An- * tiques, 2 ton GMC truck with racks selling as is; 1968 Pontiac *. 4. sedan hard top selling with fitness certificate. *LIVESTOCK — 4 Hoist. cows; 1 Ayrshire; Charolais; 1 Hols- tein bull service age; 1 Angus cow; 3 yearling Holstein heifers; 14._ *. 2 black yearling steers; 1 Holstein yearling bull; 2 WF yearling cross breds; breds; 5 small calves; * FEED — 1500 bales 1st cut hay; 500 bales straw. TERMS — CASH Not responsible for accidents day of sale. AUCTIONEERS 4( Tom Robson and Hugh Filson 666-1967 666-0833 * **************** A