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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-09-25, Page 26FAREWELL TO MINISTER — Rev. Jack Roedo and his family plan to drive to their new home in Holland, Michigan, but they could have paddled across the lake after the Exeter Christian Reformed Church congregation presented them with a canoe following Rev. Roeda's ferewell sermon Sunday afternoon. Harry Klungel, right, hands over a paddle, while other church officials look on, They include: Sybren DeBoer, Peter Visscher, Abram DeMooy, Albert Hummel, Herb Verbeek, John Branderhorst, Chester Baardq, Henry Poortinga, Presented with canoe Rev. Roeda bid farewell SORORITY SWING — Beta Sigma Phi members provided the legs for Kinky the Katerpillar during the Ex- eter fall fair parade on Saturday. T-A photo Readers Write Claim town not unfriendly Iiite2P0 PP4 —diJar V* 14A Times-Advocate/ Septerni)er 25, 1974 Grand Bend WI commence activities The first fall meeting of the Grand Bend Women's Institute was held Thursday afternoon at the town hall. Eighteen members answered the roll call by naming their "Favorite flower". The resolutions to be brought up at the Convention in St.* Thomas on October 15 and 16 were read by Mrs. Leroy Bariteau , Delegates to attend the convention are Mrs. Raymond Kading and Mrs. Ed Gill. Some members volunteered to collect for tag day for Exeter hospital. It was announced the Fall Rally to be held in Belgrave October 6. i Mrs. Bariteau commented on the motto "Friends are like beautiful flowers" . Lunch hostesses were Mrs, W. Fassold and Mrs. Olive Webb. The annual luncheon meeting of the Playhouse Theatre Guild was held Saturday, at the Oak- wood Inn. Reports for the year were given by conveners of the various committees. James Murphy, managing director of the Playhouse was guest speaker and he reported a satisfactory year. He outlined plans for 1976 theatre season, pointing out ways the Guild could assist. Personals Mrs. Josie Love, Mrs. Eva Allister, Mrs. Carol Allister, Janice, Kathy and Linda, at- tended a trousseau tea , Sunday afternoon in St. Marys, for their niece and cousin, Marti Cox. Several from Grand Bend attended the Mission Festival, Sunday evening, at St,John's Kinsmen to mark 25th The Exeter Kinsmen are staging their 25th anniversary on October 17 with a dinner-dance at the Pineridge Chalet. Ben Hoogenboom said this week that invitations have been mailed to former members, but said that if any have been missed they can secure tickets from any Kinsmen members. Dear Sir, The unknown lady whose letter was in "The Exeter Times- Advocate.' last week com- plaining about Exeter being an unfriendly town has my sym- pathy but not my agreement. From personal experience of moving to new places seven or eight times, I know how she feels, but that lost feeling can be of short duration, Children make friends quickly, and there is a wise saying that "To have friends one must show , oneself friendly." My recipe, for what it is worth, is to become involved in at least one organization; there are many from which to choose both secular and spiritual as well as many sports such as bowling, curling, etc. Secondly practice looking pleasant, "Shiite and Set the world a-smiling!" Then look out. for other lonely young mothers and invite them to your home. Now let me express my im- pression of Exeter. Having being ill in hospital for over six weeks I am both pleased and surprised by the friendliness and concern of so many folk in Exeter and district, Inter-Church fellowship has been demonstrated to an un- believable degree. I want to express my heartiest ap- preciation to all who prayed for ine, Sent gifts and all kinds of helpful greetings. It has been proved to me that the people of Exeter are indeed friendly. Sincerely I say "Exeter — I love youl" (Mil.) Kathleen Anderson * * Dear Newcomer, As I too was a newcotrier to Exeter` only 2 years ago, I read United Church, Stratford, when Dr. Bob McClure was guest speaker. Dr. McClure who will be 75 in November is a medical missionary, having recently returned from North Borneo, and will be leaving shortly to work in Peru. He is also a past Moderator of the United Church, Mrs, Louise Wilson holidayed last week in Niagara Falls and visited relatives there. Grand Bend Women's Institute won second prize on their W.I, exhibit of five articles for a living room, at both Exeter and Zurich fairs. Personals The United Church women held their general meeting, Tuesday evening in the Sunday School rooms with 19 attending. A Momentous Decision was the theme of the worship service conducted by Mrs, Hazel Blewett, After singing "In the service of the King," four members read the stories of Bible women who made decisions. Mrs, Dorothy Reeves read about Hannah. Mrs, Olive Miller - about Mary and Martha; Mrs. Eleanor Durie - about Lydia ; Mrs. Mabel Gill about Naomi. Mrs, Blewett read a story of decisions in history and reminded us of a thought for the month. "A house is a place of protection". "A home is a place of affection". Mrs. Joan Eagleson, president, presided for the business, Mrs, Marge Mason reported on the day that she and Joan spent at Alma College, St. Thomas. It was decided to hold the Thanksgiving Ecumenical- on October 7, The South Huron Regional will be held in Crediton United Church on October 15. It was decided to entertain patients at Blue Water Rest Home on October 21. Another item of business was decided, to install a telephone in the church basement, for use of members and nursery school staff. Meeting closed with prayer. Lunch was served by Mrs. Blewett and Mrs. Lorne Wright. Back in 1929, many people lost out through the stock market. Now, it's the super-markets. with interest your letter in last week's paper. Having moved several times in the past 20 years because of my husband's oc- cupation, I can understand fully your feelings. But I would like to share some of my experiences that may be a help to you. _ Did you ever consider some of your neighbors may be newcomers also? Have you tried calling on them or extended a friendly hand? Have you enrolled your children in any outside ac- tivities? Do they take part in sports activities, church groups, Cubs or Scouts or attend Sunday School? All of these plates help not only the children but parents to meet new people. How about you as parents? Join a bowling team, a night class, join a service or community organization, or become involved in a local church. With so many opportunities for involvement there is little need to stay at home and meet nobody, Having lived in the West most of my life, I will admit Easter- ners may be a Mt less outgoing when it comes to meeting new people, but I have also found that they do become true and lasting friends. Sure, the first year is hard, but it is hard wherever you go. There are many adjustments to make for all members of the family, People in today's society are busy. It is not like it was 50 years ago where the centre of activity was the home, Living has become' very complex. We lope Exeter and so do our three children, There have been many, many good times over the past two years; times we wouldn't trade for a lifetime. So don't be discouraged, In preaching his farewell sermon at Exeter's Christian Reformed Church, Sunday, the Rev, Jack Roeda took as his text Paul's farewell address to the Ephesians in which they were warned of the fierce wolves which could come into their midst and attack their faith. While he explained that the wolves may have changed in the past 2,000 years, "they are there." He cited one as being the fact that people make light of their Christian faith and fail to take their duties urgently. "They are unexcited about Christian faith and it is one of the great dangers in our society," he said. Rev. Roeda, who has accepted a call to Holland, Michigan, said there is "nothing more Accept the challenge and I guarantee within a short period of time you will feel differently about Exeter. signed Tried It and late Mrs. Howard Bishop * * * Dear Sir, I would like to acquaint the comm unity with a new organization, namely The Adoptive Parents Association of London. This association was formed in June 1975 as an in- dependent group to offer assistance to couples parenting adoptive children. We are not an adoption agency or a placement service, but are interested in advising and helping those interested in adoption. Our objectives are: To provide information to prospective adoptive parents To provide support to adoptive parents To educate the general public about adoption and foster' care To provide educational material on child-rearing To study adoption laws and procedures and support necessary changes which are consistent with the goals of the association. The first public meeting of the Adoptive Parents Association is Scheduled for -October 2, 8:00 p,M, at the Crouch Neigh- bourhood Resource Centre, 550 Hamilton Road, London, David Kirk, a renowned sociologist and atithor who has done extensive Work in the field of adoption will be guest speaker. We invite any members of the community interested in adopt' Lion to attend. Anyone wishing further information may canted tee St 455.7724, tours truly (Mrs,) Sandra Bitters dangerous" than the attitude that man is a Christian by nature. He said this creates a "com- fortable pew" situation and urged his congregation to let Christ shape their lives each day. The second wolf referred to, was that of the attack on stewardship and service, "We are stewards," he suggested, "and those to whom much, is given , , much will be ex- pected." He decried the claim by some that modern men "own our- selves." He said this was the attitude of people who claimed that abortion was correct. The minister said they point out it is their body and Continued from front page asked him for a dime to make a telephone call. He sould not identify the man and there was no evidence of- fered that it had been the deceased. Mrs. Archer testified that Schilbe had not made any phone call while he was at her residence, Two westbound drivers testified they drove over an object on the road which they first believed to be an animal. Cameron Mingay, 23, a University of Toronto student, said he was travelling from Hensel) around 4:50 a.m. with his girl friend Jane Zurbrigg, on their way to her parent's cottage near St. Joseph's when he was forced to swerve to avoid an object in the westbound lane. His girl friend had dozed off during their trip from Toronto, where they wore both working, and be said he told her "I think it was a body." She replied that it was probably just an animal and they con- tinued on to look for a- light at a farm, but never found one. They finally stopped in Zurich and called the Goderich OPP. The pair continued on their way to the cottage and didn't learn until later in the morning the object was Schilbe's body. He was so advised by police. Mingay said he could remember only the front wheel passing over the object. Miss Zurbrigg recalled being jarred awake by the- impact. Goderich OPP radio operator Lawrence Marshall said he received the call from the young couple at 5:18 a,m, and said that Mingay was most. cooperative, He said the latter appeared "upset" and "confused". Two' inutes after talking with Mingay, another call was received from a second person telling of a body on the highway, This person was described as "very excited" and "almost screaming," Charles Hoffman, Hemlock, Michigan said the caller referred to was a member of his three-cat group who had been travelling from Pobermory to Port Huron, Hoffman was in the lead and said he saw an object on the road which he first believed to be a deer, dog or blanket, He swerved to miss the object but recalled the "clunk, clunk," of both his wheels passing over the body. Another member of the party returned to Hensel' tocallpoliee, Goderich OPP Constable 133ii1 Wilson; who relayed the call to Exeter Constable Jim /lagers, told the jury he examined the ear driven by Mingay and "found nothing the way of damage to the front end, Softie damage was found in the undercarriage, lie said that some damage would have been sustained to the front of the car had the vehicle struck a they can do what they want with it. "That's a ridicupus claim," he suggested. "It is tempting to live unto yourself," he continued, noting that this was particularly so when people live in the midst of plenty, He suggested there was a demonic power in possessing, because the more people own, the more they want. "In the midstof abundance,God becomes an afterthought," he suggested. The congregation were told they should be driven by what is good, honorable, and pleasing to God. Births drop at hospital Only 24 WOOS were born in South Heron Hospital during the two summer months Of July and Augtiat. There were iS in July and only, nine in August. HoWever, the emergency ward was kept busy, A total of 364 people were treated in July and 393 In August, Seventeen major operationt Were cOndticted IS the surgery department. In conclusion, he urged them to "let God be present in your joys and your sorrows. Remember His promise that He will make something, good out of all that befalls you." Following the service, Words of tilnks were expressed to Rev, Roeda and his wife on behalf of the congregation by Sybren DeBoer. The Roeda family was presented with a canoe. Also speaking at the farewell was the Rev. Henry VanEssen, who noted the cooperation that had been enjoyed by his Bethel Reformed Church during Rev. Roeda's four years in Exeter. the road unless someone put him there." When asked by jury member Sharon Paeketetter., ., was known to be a fighter, Rath- well replied, "he got into some scraps, but not any more than anyone else." GB parking Continued from front page the job of bylaw enforcement officer. "It doesn't matter what the bylaws about parking say if we are not enforcing them," said Mr. Sharon. "Hiring an officer should solve a lot of the village's parking problems," Secretary-manager of the Chamber, Tom Webster suggested that the problem was simply too many cars for the number of available spaces on about 20 days of the summer. "Would it be practical to spend a lot of money on a lot for 20 days of the year," he asked,' He pointed out the possibility of naking a parking lot near the Legion Hall. President Kadlecik asked council to appoint two members of council to act with the Chamber's committee to get an early start on the investigation and interviews with merchants,' Collections are stolen,. Some local youngsters were disappointed when they went to pick up their insect collections at the conclusion of the Exeter fair, Saturday. At least two collections - bugs and butterflies - were missing. An official who contacted the T- A speculated that other students may have walked off with the collections because they needed the items for projects at their schools. "We hope they will return them," she said, , noting the youngsters who had worked So hard collecting the insects were bitterly disappointed, tAfliNfteL,EP,DIMNINP Melville A. Gunning of Exeter passed away at South Huron Hospital on Monday, September 21, on in his seventy-seventh year. Mr, gunning. is survived by his wife, the former Myrtle Kirk, and a daughter Muriel, at home, Funeral service was. held Wednesday from the Hopper- Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter with Rev. Glen Wright of- ficiating. Interment was in Zion Cemetery, ARTHUR J.. ATTFIELD Arthur J, Attfield passed away suddenly at his late residence hi Exeter on Sunday, September 21, in his 62nd year. Mr. Attfielci was the husband of Beth Cox and father of Barbara of Kitchener. Also surviving is one brother, Jack, and two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Hicks, Toronto and Mrs, Arlene Teedle, Guelph, One brother Harry predeceased him. Funeral service was held Tuesday, September 23, from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter, with Rev. Pierce of- ficiating. Interment was in Crediton Cemetery, CARL FREDERICK GU E NTH ER Carl Frederick Guenther of Shipka passed away at Victoria Hospital in London on Monday, September 22, 1975. He was sixty- three. Mr. Guenther is survived by his wife, the former Mabel Harton and a daughter Karen Elizabeth, at home. He was predeceased by a son John in 1969 and a daughter Janet in 1970, Also surviving are a sister Mrs i Clen (011ie) Trojan of Royal Oak, Michigan, two nephews and three nieces. Funeral service will be held from the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home in Dashwood on Thursday with Rev. H. Moore of Greenway United Church of- ficiating. A Masonic service was held Wednesday evening by the Doric Lodge No. 233 AF and AM of Parkhill. Interment will be in Crediton Cemetery. EARL SHELTON FURTNEY Earl Shelton Furtney passed away Tuesday, September 23, 1975 at the Strathroy-Middlesex General Hospital, He was eighty- five. He was the beloved husband of the late Laura (Meadd) Furtney. Furtney is survived by sons Stanley Furtney of FonthilI and William Furtney of West Williams Township and a daughter Mrs. Douglas (Alice) Hayter of Thedford. Also surviving are brothers Alvin Furtney of St. Marys and Carl Furtney of Ypsilanti, Michigan, 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral service' will be con- ducted at, the M. Box Funeral Home in Parkhill on Thursday, September 25. Interment will be in Sylvan Cemetery. ARABELLE MERNER Arabelle Merner, wife of the late John Wesley Merner, passed away in St. Joseph's Hospital, London on Monday, September 22, 1975 in her eighty-fifth year. She was the former Arabelle Snider. She is survived by three daughters Mrs. Carl (Catherine) Burn of Streetsville, Mrs. Jack (Mary) Fasken of Elora and Mrs. Harold (Joan) Smith of Zurich. She was predeceased by a son Jack, Mrs. Merrier is also survived by a brother Lloyd G. Snider of Elmira and a sister Miss Marie Snider of Kitchener, eleven grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 25 at the Westlake .Funeral Home in Zurich with Rev, truce Oily officiating. Interment will be at E. United Church Cemetery in Zurich. MRS, ADA (WATTS) STENGEL Mrs. Ada (Watts) Stengel passed away on September 11, 1975 at Metropolitan Hospital following a short illness. Left to mourn her passing are a daughter Mrs. Irene Allard and a son Robert of Detroit, Also surviving are a sister Mrs, George Brumm of Detroit and a brother Mahlon Watts of Exeter. IRENE MARGARET JOHNSON Irene Margaret Johnsoh passed away Sunday, September 21, in St, Joseph's Hospital, London in her 54th year. Mrs, Johnson was the wife of Edwin Johnson, Parkhill, mother of William at home and sister of Mrs. John (Evelyn) Trevithik, in McGillivray Township and Mrs. Harvey (Anne) Walper, Stephen Township. Funeral service was held Wednesday, September 24th from the M. Box Funeral Home, Parkhill with Rev. H.E.J. Moorhouse officiating, person who ,had been standing. Dr. Mallett said the multiple fractures, loss of skin and bruises,, were consistent with a "Body being dragged along a roadway. A lack of fractures in the face and head area ruled out the possibility he was knocked out by a heavy instrument and left on the roadway. He said Schilbe was more likely alive than dead at the time of sustaining the injuries and that he was probably lying down. In questioning by Dr.Wallace, the pathologist did say that it was possible the youth had been knocked down by a car prior to being run over by the other vehicles, He also explained it was possible some of the head injuries could have been caused by blows from a fist. Blood samples indicated alcohol content of 160 mgs. which Dr. Mallett said was enough to alter reaction time and induce the feeling of euphoria, He ruled out the possibility of Schilbe haVing suffered a heart attack or some physical ailment and said he would be "surprised" if anyone would pass out from the amount of alcohol in evidence. There was no 'evidence of drugs. Many of the young people who had been with Schilbe at various times during the evening said he was not drunk and one, in fact, said, he was "fairly sober." Terry McClinchey and Frederick Schilbe both said they didn't think the deceased youth would take off walking, "There's no way he'd ever take off walking home," McClinchey said. He also said that had Schilbe decided to hitch-hike he would have gone along Highway 4 because there would be More traffic. Several pointed out that Schilbe was not a daredevil type who might do some foolish act, "You can't believe he got there (on the toad) by himself?" Mr. Cochrane said to Donald MtIlwain, RR 1 Hayfield, "That's true," the youth responded. IVIcClinchey also thought it was impossible for him to be on the road. Robert Rathwell said Sehilbe "wouldn't be sleeping or lying on Inquest into youth's death irIttz,A,APP6F'F,41-"w SAD ctpWN Stephen Wright was one of the clowns in the tatter fair particle on Saturdey but must have been looking cif the clouds when he couldn't manage e smile. photo WILLIAM GEORGE STEPHENcON William George1Stephenson of Grand Bend passed away sud- denly at South Huron. Hospital on Sunday, September 20, 1970. He was hi his fifty-fourth year, Mr, Stephenson was the beloved husband of the late Jean Hogarth and father of Mrs, Jefferson (Margaret Jill) Yarde of Winnipeg, Gerald William and James Robert, both of London, and one grand daughter Shauna Jean, A son of MI's. Gertrude Stephensonuand the late Wilbur Stephenson of London, Mr, Stephenson is also survived by brothers Jack and Gerald and sister Mrs. Constance Sallsone, all of Exeter. Funeral service was held from the George E. Logan and Sons Funeral Home of London on Wednesday with Rev. C.L.G. Rowland of St. Martha-In-The- Fields; Anglican Church of- ficiating, Interment was in Mt, Pleasant Cemetery. MRS, FLOSSIE I. NELSON Mrs. Alexander D, Nelson, the former Flossie E. Nixon, passed away at Victoria Hospitals in London on Friday, September 19, 1975 in her seventy-seventh year. Wife of the late Alexander D. Nelson who passed away in 1971, she resided at 176 Clarence Street in London. Mrs, Nelson is survived by sons James Nelson of Exeter, Kenneth Nelson of Crediton, and daughters Mrs. Robert (Ger- trude) 141 -gg and Mrs. Margaret Brown, both of London. , She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 25 great- grandchildren. A grandson Kenneth predeceased her. Funeral service was conducted at the Needham Memorial Chapel in London on Monday with Rev. Farquhar McKinnon of Centennial United Church of- 'ficiating. Interment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery. ROSINA B, FINDLAY Mrs. William P. Findlay of London, the former Rosina B. Rankine, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Londop on Wednesday, September 17, 1975, She was in her seventh-seventh year. Mrs. Findlay! was the beloved wife of William P. Findlay and beloved mother of Charles J., William P. Jr., James Mc., Mrs. Archie (Mary) Maxwell, Mrs. Keith (Betty) Squire and Mrs. Robert (Irene) Flannigan, all of London. George Mc., of,, qt,,,„ Thomas, Mrs, Ted (Sarah) Smith of Aylmer, Mrs, Robert (Ina) Sanders, Mrs. Robert (Jean) Sandercott, Grand Bend, and Mrs. Harold (Margaret) Gibbons of Winnipeg. She is also survived by a sister Mrs. Carlton (Margaret)Marsh of Ottawa, 28 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral service was conducted Friday from the Needham Memorial Chapel with Rt. Rev, Dr. B.C. Eckardt of First Church of Christ Disciples officiating.