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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-11-06, Page 20"NEW" BINGO "NEW" ZURICH ARENA Starting Wed., Nov. 12 and continuing on alternate Wed. at 8:00 p,m. sharp - 14 REGULAR GAMES AT $10.00 PER GAME - 1 JACK POT GAME - 1 SHARE-THE-WEALTH JACKPOT $ 1 00 IN 48 CALLS Admission $1.00 for 15 Games Includes 1 Free Card Extra Cards 25e each or 5 for $1.00 Share-The-Wealth 2 Cards for 25e No one under 16 years of age will be admitted SPONSORED BY ZURICH REC AND PARKS BOARD Stag for Richard. Jennison Sat., Nov. 8 9:00 p.m. GRAND BEND LEGION HALL Admission $1,00 Everyone Welcome Stag for David Lovell Fri., Nov. 14 HuvilAyRGNiitLy Admission $1.00 Everyone Welcome A New Breakthrough in Weight Control Counterweight Weight Controls Ltd„ the leading and most respected name in Canadian weight reduc- tion Introduces the Revolutionary "NEW CANADIAN FAMILY MEAL PLAN," A way to lose weight that fits today's more relaxed living and eating habits. You decide how to use it. 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TRIVITT MEMORIAL ANGLICAN CHURCH 267 Andrew Street, Exeter Monday, 7:30 p.m. Also look for the 24 delicious low calorie foods by counterweight® TSZ, No registration fee charges for current members of other weight control organizations during the month of November. In the event of the mail strike continuing, the annual reports will be delivered to eizeh member. Tuesday, November 18 KIRKTON-WOODHAM HALL Banquet 6:45 p.m. Business Meeting to Follow Banquet Tickets Available PrOtt Directort arid Ca,Op Store Oldest resident dies in hospital Little vandalism reported at Granton By MRS. E. SUMMERS GRANTON There Were the usual Ghosts, Hobgoblins, witches and other queer characters abroad on the streets on Friday night but little vandalism. A few harmless fires the teenagers, sponsored by the Friendly Neighbors club in conjunction with the Scout and CO leaders. A good time was had by all. were started, and promptly extinguished by our efficient Fire Brigade. Highlight of the evening was a party held at the Scout Hall for the wee folk in the early part of the evening and a dance later for Scout & Cub news The Cub meeting Monday night took the form of a Halloween Party. Each cub brought a guest and packed a lunch for himself and his visitor, either a boy or girl, The program was planned by Tawny Star cubs, entertainment included, bobbing for apples, pushing candy kisses with the nose, balloon novelties, and a licorice chew, Everybody had a good time, especially when a scout leader dressed as a spook came to the door, and threw chocolate bars to the children, although the younger children were scared of the Apparition, A new cub leader was welcomed. Mrs. Lynne Rowe will assist Mrs. Doreen McRobert and Mrs. Mavis Knapman. Both leaders and cubs wish to send a "get well" message to Mrs. Mavis Knapman who is a patient in St. Marys Memorial Hospital. Wednesday the Scout and Cub leaders of Granton attended a meeting for Perth County leaders held at Kirkton, A film depicting the 1975 Jamboree held in Nor- way, was shown and greatly appreciated. chapter 3: 13-16, and the subject was "Help me to forget". The importance of forgetting MI be a blessing, we must work through God to erase from our minds what has caused us emotional upsets, such as pain, bereavement, embarrassment and last but not least, sin, St. Thomas Anglican At the Anglican church Rev, Mary Mills conducted the morning service and took her sermon from the book of Hebrews chapter 12:28, referring to All Saint's Day, meaning the One God, describing it to life which is Birth, Death and Resurrection, we must push on in the race, showing our talents in Faith, Patience and Godliness quoted Rev. Mills. Flowers were placed in the sanctuary in memory of the late Hubert Hodgins, he resided until entering hospital where he passed away. Pallbearers at the funeral which was Wednesday afternoon, were Kenneth Hodgins, > liner Halton, Allan Scott, Stanley Scott, Allen Aitcheson and Douglas Tuttle, the grandsons were flower bearers, interment was in St. James Cemetery, ClandebOYe. his parents Richard and Sarah (Carty) Hodgins, who moved to the Town Line of 13Iapahard in 1906, Hubert married Georgeda Scott of McGillivray Township November 11, 1914, who predeceased him January 7, 1941. He was the last remaining member rnQd l s of a f a survivedil Y b of to boys and 2 son, h c i retirement, rb ee nr three daughters, 11 grand- is children and eight great grand- Hodgins farmed until was a member of the St. Thomas Anglican Church and a. former member of the Township Council and in 1962 was made an honary member of the Woodham LOL 492, On his retirement Mr. Hodgins made his home in Granton, where Church News At the United Church in the absence of Rev. Mary McInally who was sick with the flu, Mrs. Robert Hardie conducted the service and read the sermon prepared by Rev. Mclnally, on Sunday morning, The sermon was taken from Paul's Epistle to the Philippians Personals Mr, & Mrs. Austin Hobbs recently visited Mr, J, F. Barthel at Parkwood Manor Waterloo, Mr, & Mrs. Nelson Hodgins of London were dinner guests of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins and family, following the funeral of the late Mr. Hubert Hodgins on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Don Middleton, Toronto was home for the weekend and attended church Sunday. Mr, &Mrs, Elmer Harlton have left for their winter home in Florida. VIMMINNINE11!MONIMMIIIMMIIMNOOMOMINNII1.1•10•11=MNIMNIIMON~I~NONIO~M.~11~111,1110•11•• CGIT news Friday, October 24 the Granton CGIT enjoyed a roller skating party in London, and later returned to the home of leader Mrs. Marion Gricken for a fried chicken lunch. At the regular meeting Tuesday evening, initiation ceremonies took place for both members and leaders. The girls have started to embroider em- blems for their uniforms as a project. Sixteen girls with leaders Mrs. Marion Gricken and Mrs. Betty Rooney comprise the group. APPLE BOBBERS — Bobbing for apples was the highlight of one Halloween party at Exeter Public School, Friday. Above, teacher Marg Hunkin holds the strings for John Windsor and Dianne Warwick. NOTICE Anti Rabies Vaccination Clinics 1975 FREE The Health of Animals Branch of the Canada Department of Agriculture, in co-operation with the Perth County Health District Ainit .arid all Municipal Councils, will conduct Clinics for th4tvacsipation„gf dogs and cats at the fallowing Clinics: MONDAY, NOV. 10, 1975 STAFFA Township Garage 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. FULLARTON Township Shed 2 p.m. - 5 p,m. MONDAY, NOV. 17, 1975 KIRKTON Kirkton Veterinary Clinic 9:30 a.m. - 12 Noon RANNOCH Township Shed 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. This service is offered FREE OF CHARGE to pet owners regardless of County of residence and they are urged to pre- sent their pets for vaccination at any clinic. Dogs should be on a leash, and accompanied by an adult, Cats are to be properly restrained. NOTE: Immunity following anti rabies vaccination is not per- manent; hence, annual re-vaccinations are recommended. The Health of Animals Branch, the Perth County Health Unit and the local Municipality are not responsible for accidents. PLEASE BRING DOGS AND CATS ONLY TO OUR CLINICS Cromarty women study 'minorities/ children and teachers of the Sunday School. Following church, members of Hensall, Exeter and Cromarty sessions and board of managers met in Cromarty church for a discussion on the planning and operation of the missionary work of the church. Also taking part in these discussions were Miss Welsh, Mr. MacLean, and Miss Pat Hanna, who is the director of Services for Overseas Students and Laymen Abroad. The Happy Gang The Happy Gang met at the United Church Wednesday af- ternoon. In the absence of the president Mrs. Thomas Dickinson, Mrs. James Kerr past president took charge of the meeting. Business discussed was the Christmas dinner which will take place at midday on November 26, in the church basement with UCW unit (3) doing the catering. Mrs. Gordon Dann who was in charge of the program invited Mrs. Wm. Morley to show her pictures of their trip through Northern Ontario and the Western Provinces, these were very much enjoyed. Lunch was served by the committee in charge, Mrs. Dann, Mrs, G. Squire, and Mrs. J. Kerr. Those honored by having their name on the Birthday Cake were Jean Westrnan and Daisy Gregory. HUBERT HODGINS Granton's oldest resident Mr. Hubert Hodgins passed away in St. Marys Memorial Hospital Monday, October 27, 1975 after a lengthy illness in his 92nd year. Hubert Hodgins was born in Stephen Township July 21, 1884, NOTICE OF Annual Meeting R. E. Pooley Legion Branch — Exeter 167 invites you to join them in the By MRS. ROBERT LAING CROMARTY Mrs. Ivan Norris opened the October meeting of the Marian Ritchie Evening Auxiliary with a call to worship, meditation and prayer. The roll call was an- swered by a verse on Praise. Mrs. John Miller read the scripture from Psalm 100, followed by the meditation on singing, Mrs. Robert Laing was in charge of the study book chapter on minority groups in the world including the Koreans in Japan, ethnic groups such as the Ukrainians and Chinese in Canadian ci'ties,Indian Canadians and the Hill tribes of Taiwan. The topic, Faith Makes People Strong, was taken by Mrs. John Miller, and Mrs. Carter Kerslake led a contest of Biblical names. Missionary emphasis weekend Cromarty Presbyterian Church took part in a Missionary Emphasis Weekend, Saturday and Sunday starting with a ladies' coffee hour at the home of Mrs. Mervin Dow, Saturday morning. Rev, Mac MacLean, Synodical Superintendent of Missions for Manitoba, led the discussion. Miss Wilma Welsh, who returned recently from Taiwan, was guest speaker in Cromarty church on Sunday afternoon. She spoke on the history of Christianity in Formosa, and stated that not only are we sending missionaries and financial help to Taiwan, but are doing the same for Americans in need. Previous to the church service, Miss Welsh showed slides of Formosa to the Personals Mr. & Mrs. Lorne Splane and family, London spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Scott. Recent visitors with Mrs. John Jefferson were Mrs. George Marks and Lloyd, Trowbridge. Mrs. Eldon Allen spent a few days last week with Mr. & Mrs. Barry Gammon and Caleb, Toronto. Miss Wilma Welsh, Toronto was a weekend guest of Mrs. Jean Carey. Residents in the Cromarty area were startled on Monday mor- ning by what sounded like a loud sonic boom, Cause of the blast was the dynamiting of a -large stone at Bob Laing's fifty, a mile west of the village. Kathy Douglas and Margaret Laing, who operated the booth at Cromarty Park, report that they still have a bulky knit sweater and a child's hat found in the park this summer. Frances Scott, London, spent Tuesday with her parents Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Scott. Last Wed- nesday, Anna Scott, London, visited with her parents. Exeter United Church at 10:50 a.m. followed by laying of wreaths cit the cenotaph All veterans in Exeter and surrounding area are urged to participate in the annual Remembrance Day Parade. VetOrans will meet at the Legion Hall, 10:15 a.m, and proceed to Church for service. Thence to the cenotaph for the laying of wreaths and the last posf, Medals will be worn. The Exeter District Co-op SCOUT HALL JOHN ST. Remembrance Service at Usborne Central School FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 — 1 1:00 ci.M. Wreath Laying Service, Eft. — Public Cordially Invited Welt-Corned:din Club Remembrance Day Banquet Tuesday, Nov. 1 1 7:o0 p.m. LEGION HALL Guest Speaker — ROBERT "PADDY' YOUNG Paddy is Headquarters Sergeant with the London City Police' and was responsible for the formation of their pop- ular pipe band. He served Overseas in World War II with 707 Somber Squadron as a tailaunner and was twice taken prisOner, and both times escaped. ALL VETERANS AND LEGION MEMBERS (Life, Ordinary and HOnorory) WELCOME Euchre Party Fri., Nov. 7 The dub will be open on • Mon., Tues. and Thurs. afterrtoont from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m, • Friday from 1:30 to 9:00 p.m. POr games,cards, custom quilting, reraxatiOn and goad fellowship come and join us for a cup of fea or coffee, Senior Citizen Bowling EXETER BOWLINO LANES Every Wednesday 2:00 to 4.:00 Everybody Welcome