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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-08-19, Page 11Mr- .4 Mrs. Allan MacKenzie and John of Scarborough visited Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Summers and attended the Lucan Fair with them on Saturday afternoon. Many folk, young and old from (Ironton attended the Lucan Fair on the week end which in spite of the weather was a terrific suc- cess, many also witnessed the. parade and some contestants from Granton took part. PORK POWER — Laverne and Helen McPherson of Arkona teamed their pet pigs Mac and Ross in Sunday's Lucan Fair parade. Also in the cart is Mark Scott of Lucan. The Arkona entry will be in the Exeter Fair parade on September 25. T-A photo Lady marks 93rd birthday —voriesermomilr McCann Const. Ltd. DASHWOOD, ONT. Pre-Cast Concrete Steps and Porches and Ornamental Railings . Your Autheorized Dealer DIAL 237-3381 We Service What We Sell Use Your Chargex or Mastercharge SELECTION & SAVINGS 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 11 1 4 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 M 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 r.. titnes.Advocute, August 19, 1976 Page II Granton cubs enjoy Manitoulin Island trip. • August 15. Friends and members of her family dropped in on Mrs. Morriessey at various intervals on Sunday, only to find that Mrs, Morrissey's illness had not dampened her bright outlook, Happy ninety-third birthday, young lady! One of the men responsible for keeping Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and the surrounding grounds in such tip-top shape, Wilfrid Hogan, took a well- deserved vacation during part of last week. Last Friday, August 13, was not an unlucky day for Mr. Hogan, as he and his wife visited in Windsor with Mr. Hogan's sister, Theresa and her husband, Mr, Wilfrid Ducharme. Also on Friday, the Hogans visited with another of Mr. Hogan's sisters, Sister Cecilia Hogan, who resides at The Pines, Chatham. The Hogans. returned home on this past Sunday and during this week their grandson, Brian Hartman, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hartman of London, will be staying with them. From Monday, August 16 to Friday, August 20, Father Mooney will be on retreat at St, Peter's Seminary,in. London. By MRS. E. SUMMERS At St. Thomas Anglican Church, Rev. Mary Mills con- ducted the morning prayer and took her sermon from the Acts of the Apostles Chapt. 27 v. 25I "Where fore sirs be of Good Cheer for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me': This was referring to the dream that Paul had on his journey to Rome as a prisoner, when all who were aboard the ship nearly perished in a bad storm. Paul interpreted this dream as a conviction that God wanted, him to reach Rome to preach the Gospel, said Rev, Mills. The children's story was a Bible Story on the scripture lesson and the singing of an ac- tion song entitled "Love is something when you give it away", Morning Prayer will com- mence at 8:15 a.m. next Sunday, August 23. The United Church congregation are invited to join with St. Thomas members for August, while their church is closed. Sunday School Picnic Children receiving Sunday School attendance awards at the St, Thomas church annual Sunday School picnic held in the Granton Park on Friday, August 7, were the following members, Sylvia and Kenny Beatson, Charlene and Paul Acres and Jeremy Noon received Bible Story books; gold cross lapel pins were awarded to Susan Noon, Betty Ann, Helen and John Herbert. Susan Noon received a book mark for her answers to a Bible Quiz. Rev. Mary Mills made the presentations. There was lots of fun and games, a peanut- scramble and races. Sunday school teachers are Mrs. Don Beatson and Mrs. Richard Acres. Cubs enjoy trip to Manitoulin Island On Friday night, August 13, twelve cubs journeyed by car with their leaders to Mr. & Mrs. John Harlton's cottage at Bradley Harbor near Lion's Head where they stayed overnight, then left for Tobermory and the ferry to Manitoulin Island the next day. The boys were given 15 minutes to shop for souvenirs at South Bay Mouth, they returned to the ferry very proud of their pur- chases as the store keeper had allowed them to buy $5.00 articles for $1.00 as they were cubs. FARM SAFETY lq WAYS Returning to the Mainland the park travelled the Bruce Trail for a short distance, visited the lighthouse where the lost boy from the retarded children's camp was found recently, saw the remains of a wrecked ship in a cove, (the boys were very in- terested in this), then visited some caves near Bradley Har- bor. They returned to the Harlton's cottage for an indoor camp fire owing to rain and the night, returning to their homes on Sunday evening. Accompanying the boys were leaders Mrs. Doreen McRobert and Mrs. Pat Harlton and their husbands, Mr. & Mrs. Michael O'shea and Mr. & Mrs, Wilfred Riddell. Honor bride at Kirkton By MRS. HAROLD DAVIS A miscellaneous bridal shower was held for Miss Shirley Greene at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Pearl Budden, Kirkton. Guests were present from Kirkton, Mitchell, Exeter, Sebringville, Stratford and London.„ Shirley thanked the guests for the many varied and beautiful gifts. A social time was spent. The hostess served lunch. Mrs. Metcalfe of Scotland is visiting with her daughter, Rev. & Mrs. Dawson and Shawn, Mrs, Wilbert Kirkby is a patient in St, Marys Memorial Hospital at time of writing. Mrs. George Hall and Mrs. Joan McCormick attended the Vael-Klahre wedding in London on Saturday. Mrs, Ross Cooke has returned home after being a patient in St. Marys Memorial Hospital this past week. Mrs. David Marshall is a patient in Victoria Hospital London at time of writing. Mr. & Mrs. Ewart Crago at- tended the wedding and reception of Miss Barbara Spearin and Herman de Munnik in St, Marys United Church on August 14. On Monday evening prior to the wedding, friends and former neighbors gathered at the Crago home to honour the bride with a miscellaneous shower. Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth More of Waterloo were guests on Sunday of Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Shier, Mrs. Near and family of California spent a few days last week with her sister Mr. & Mrs. Burns Blackler and family. The cubs and their leaders would like to thank everyone who helped with transportation and special thanks to Mr. & Mrs. John Hariton for their kind hospitality. lightning strikes Borne Lightning struck the farm home of Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Riddell of Ft,R. 2, Granton, on Friday evening during a thun- derstorm, damaging the TV aerial and putting out their telephone, Personals Wishes for continued im- provement in her recovery are extended to Mrs. William Allen who is a patient in St, Joseph's Hospital, London with a frac- tured hip, We are happy to report that Mrs, Nellie Blum is now home from hospital. Mrs. Edith Jermyn of London and her sister, Mrs. Rita Din- smore of Chattanooga Tenn. spent a few days last week with Mr. & Mrs. Austin Hobbs, while they were there Mr, & Mrs. Hobbs took their guests to visit Mr, & Mrs, Alec Irvine of Kirkton and Mrs. Lloyd Scaffe of Ailsa Craig and Miss Marjorie Harrison of Sarnia called on the Hobbs and enjoyed a visit with their guests. Congratulations to the talented family of of Mr. & Mrs. Michael Taziar of H.R. 1, Granton, on winning so many prize ribbons at the recent Academy of Music Festival held in Sarnia, between them, Pat 13 and Paul 10 and Cindy 11 brought home nine firsts, a second and a third. Paul and Pat are guitarists and Cindy plays the accordian. Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Hariton enjoyed a trip to Shelbourne for the Fiddlers Contest on August 7, then went on to. Penetanguishene for overnight, taking the 30 thousand Island Georgian 'Bay boat cruise from Midland the following day. Mrs. Eva Allison and Mrs. Marjorie Steeper of Ailsa Craig were Sunday visitors of Mrs. William Cook and Billy after attending the Lucan Fair Parade. Mrs. William Summers of Burlington sister-in-law of Mr. Elmer Summers and his nephew Mr. Roger Rivett of Hamilton spent the day with Mr. & Mrs. Summers on Tuesday of last week. Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Harlton and Mrs, Harlton's brother and his wife, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Nichol of Forest attended the funeral of their cousin the late Mr Thomas Nichol of Bad Axe, Michigan, on Saturday, August 14. SPORT SHOES • Bauer New Edition Turfpro XL Football Knabbies $75.95 • Eauippe Yellow & Black .Nylon Joggers $18.95 • Targa Blue & White Nylon Joggers.$76.95 • Supreme Blue Suede Joggers $78.95 • Victory Blue Nylon Basketball Shoes $15.95 NORTH STAR & COUGAR For Every Member of the Family Joggers - Asst. Colors in Leather & Canvas Casuals - Ladies' & Men's Earth Shoes CASUAL & DRESS WEAR • For Ladies — Leather Ties in Blue, Black and Brown —Clarks Wallabees For Men — Earth Shoes, North Star and Clarks Wallabees Ladies' Dress Shoe SALE CONTINUES $1.99 AND UP lanitilitlillIIIIIllilltill111M111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111I1111111111111M111111111111111illii By PAUL SALMON MT. CARMEL Just last week I expressed the wish of the villagers that Mrs. Catherine Morrissey's recovery from a bout of illness would be quick and complete. By displaying a true fighting spirit, Mrs. Morrissey has recovered quickly and was back in Mt. Carmel in time to celebrate her ninety-third birthday on Sunday, 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 11 11 1 11 M 11 1 1 0 11 11 11 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 11 11 11 1 11 11 1 11 1 .11 SEPTEMBER 4&5 THE MID-WEST EXETER, ONT. IGIT ON DOWN' Reserved Grandstand Seats available For Saturday and Sunday Shows Chuck wagon Breakfast 7:00 'a.m. Saturday & Sunday at the Saddle Club Booth. Eggs, sausage, pancakes, fried potatoes, toast, and coffee will be served. $235 per person (or your choices from the above selection individually priced) Tickets available from Exeter merchants or the Rodeo Committee Rodeo Dance Saturday Night at the Rec Centre in Huron Park chuck Wagon Races Saturday!