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Phone 234-6202 Times-Advocatlk May 10, 1.973 Pao* McGregor Top Quality BEEF Government Inspected Whole Beef 86( Half Beef 874 Includes Cutting & wrapping & quick freezing Free Delivery Within io Mile Grant McGregor Phone 262-5889 Wanted * Scenes from earlier days in Exeter * Sports teams or individuals * Former elected officials or people of note * Old stores, hotels, landmarks * Scenes of family or social activities, etc. We'd also appreciate any written historical accounts you may have regarding earlier days within the community ALL ITEMS WILL BE PROMPTLY RETURNED TA EXETER DROP THEM IN TO THE OFFICE TODAY TA EXETER F. A. May & Son * Scarves Served since 1879 By MRS. ROBERT LAING Another landmark of this area has disappeared with the demolition of the corner store in Cromarty, The store, which in its day served as wagon and car- penter shop, general store, and post office, was recently pur- chased by the county of Perth, then sold to Ted Harburn with both the store and dwelling to be removed, The main building was 40 by 24 feet, with 16-foot posts on timber frame sitting on a 20-inch stone masonry foundation. It was covered first with one-inch lumber and later asphalt siding was put on, The store was opened by Joe Hoggarth in 1879, following the burning of the previous wagon shop in 1878. George Miller was the next owner and by the late 1880's had it equipped for both a store and a home. It was rented to Adam Case for a short time, then in turn to James Hyslop, Fred Coleman, and a Mr. Zimmerman from Zurich. Mr. Miller then took it over himself. The next owner, James Brown, was the last to operate the store for many years, and while he was there he had the kitchen moved from the west end of the building to the north side in 1906. In 1907, Mr. Brown sold to Ira Andrew who owned the store By MRS. ROSS SKINNER ELIMVILLE The community held a bridal shower in the Sunday school rooms for Ave Elford Monday night, Mrs, Ed. Johns read the address and Mrs. Clifton Webber Eleanor and Janice Johns assisted with the gifts. Readings were given by Mrs. Gilbert Johns and Mrs. Dan Coward. 4-H A good crowd attended the afternoon program of the 4-H Achievement Day at Exeter for the course "Sportswear from Knits". Each club presented a fashion show and Elimville I had an exhibit "Sportswear for All Seasons" and Elimville H was "Know Your Knits." All club girls and leaders were presented with sterling spoons for completing the project. A 5 year leadership award was presented to Mrs. Edward Johns who also received her advanced honours for completing 18 projects. County Honours were presented to Dianne Hutton and provincial honours went to Karen Skinner, Helen Batten and Roseanne Van Roestel from the Elimville clubs. • 1 across the street and by 1908 Dave McConnell owned both, Using the Miller store as. a warehouse. The dwelling at that time was rented to a Harry Golding. In the late teens and early twenties it was often rented by the community and used as a dance hall, In 1918 it was bought by a group of farmers and was operated as a co-operative for farmers' sup- plies with John McCulloch in charge, then Dick Quance. Mrs/ Quance later rented it from the Farmers' Club and opened a general store. James M, Scott rented the store in 1943 and from 1946 to 1954 it was run by Ross Houghton. Mrs, Lloyd Sorsdahl was the last storekeeper, and ran it ,until they moved to Mitchell in 1961. The building was rented to Laurie McKellar for several months in 1963, then sold to Les Desjardine, from whom the county purchased it. Cromarty Post office moved several times but was in George Miller's store from 1901 till 1907; then it was moved to Archie Robertson's home until 1928 when it again returned to the store, remaining there until it moved during Sorsdahl's occupancy to Walker's store across the street. The building has deteriorated greatly in the last few years and its removal will not only improve Mr. & Mrs. Elgin Skinner, Cindy and Cecil Islington spent the weekend with Mr. Everett Skinner, Ruth and Laverne Skinner. Sunday Mr. & Mrs. Reg McDonald and Susan, Randy Decker, Mr. & Mrs. Walt Tiedeman,Kelly and Michael and Mr. & Mrs. Bob McDonald, Exeter also visited. Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Webber at- tended the McPherson-Carter wedding in London Saturday. Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Parsons and Kim, Exeter, visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs, Ron Parsons. Mrs. Theron Creery, Mrs. Allen Johns, Mrs. Carl Gower and Mrs. Clif Jaques from the Elimville Women's Institute attended the Huronview Auxiliary blossom tea and bake sale last week. Launie Murch and Todd, Toronto visited a couple of days with Mr, & Mrs. Ross Skinner and family, Zion ladies pack bale By MRS. THOMAS HERN Zion West U.c.W. held their May meeting Wednesday in the church. President Mrs. Robert Hern was in charge of business and reminded everyone to bring layette articles and clothing to the June meeting. The bale of goods is to be sent to the Saugeen Indian Reserve at Southampton, The program was given by Mrs. Gordon Johnson who read a story. Mrs. Lorne Hern was in charge of an skit entitled The Challenge of the Cross'. She was assisted by Mrs.Earl Miller,Mrs. Keith Hera, Mrs. Tom Hern Jr. Mrs. Bob Hern, Mrs. Cliff Jaques and Mrs. Larry Hern, after which all were divided into groups to make posters. Personals Mrs. Ephraim Hern is spending a few weeks with her daughter Mr. & Mrs. Orville Snell and family, Grimsby. Mr, & Mrs. Gerald Lynn and family, Clandeboye were Sunday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hern and family. Mr. & Mrs. Paul Baker, RR 3, London Mr. & Mrs. David Baker, Whalen visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Baker. the visibility at the corner but the appearance as well, W.M.S. Seven members and one visitor answered the roll call, "chief foods of India", at the Cromarty Women's Missionary Society May meeting at the home of Mrs. Grace Scott, Mrs. James Miller, presiding, opened the meeting with a poem. The scripture, was read in unison followed by prayer. Mrs. M. Lamond presented a chapter of the study book, "Too many mouths to feed," assisted by all the members. During the business period, the president, Mrs. Lamond, an- nounced the June Conference of Stratford Presbyterial will be held in Cromarty Church June 12, For her topic, Mrs. Thos. L. Scott chose items from the Glad Tidings, referring to the 75th By MISS ELLA MORLOCK Mr. & Mrs. Will Oestricher were weekend guests of Dr. & Mrs. S.L, Honey, Fenwick, and of Mrs. R, W. McBain, Grimsby. Mrs. Honey and Mrs. McBain are sisters of Mrs. Oestricher. Laura Mathers returned home from St. Mary's Hospital, Lon- don, Saturday. Rev. Douglas Warren and Steve Dundas are attending sessions of the London Con- ference of the United Church at the University of Windsor this week, Jubilee celebrations of Dr. and Mrs, Buchanan who are missionaries, from the Presbyterian Church to the 131il Field in India, and to the Children's City in the Himalayas. She also gave two readings and a report of the Synodical which was held at Wingham in April, Boy scouts With Scoutmaster Wilfred Jarvis in charge, First Cromarty Scoot Troop learned how to light a charcoal fire and barbecued a supper of hot dogs at their meeting on Wednesday after school. Personals Mrs. Norman Harburn was taken by ambulance to Seaforth Hospital, after suffering a stroke at her home Saturday morning, Early Saturday evening the Hibbert Township truck, driven by Ed Chappel of Cromarty, was in collision with a car driven by Mrs. Han Von Euw of Seaforth. The accident occurred at the first corner west of Cromarty, Marilyn Laing was a guest at the Stratford Rotary Club's annual dinner for honor students of Stratford's secondary schools. The event was held in the Vic- torian Inn Thursday. Mr. & Mrs. Jo VanValkengoed and family visited last week with Mr. & Mrs. De Klein and family, Brantford. Sunday visitors with Mr, & Mrs. Wesley Russell were Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gillespie, London and Mrs. Grace Scott, Cromarty. Mr. & Mrs. Otto Walker visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Jack McGhee, London. 101 A HILLBILLY SCENE - During Stephen Central school's spring concert held Wednesday, a ploy depicted the good old days in the hills. Shown above taking, it easy are Preston Dearing and Steve Desjardine while Janet McDonald and Joanne Ondrejicka are in the background. 111.11.1111.1 PHONE 235-0852 Vaaalallanimawearoatwarawaila DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED We only have a few Exeter Centennial Charms Left "Having Checked The Matter Carefully I'd say the Best Gifts For My Mom are at Friends at Elimville shower bride-elect Cromarty land mark. disappears