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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-12-01, Page 8FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES (operated by the Children's Aid Society) Request your support for their CHRISTMAS BUREAU gifts, new and nearly new toys and clothing may be left at the Exeter United Church Dec. 5-9th Remember Teenagers Too! •-\ Income tax receipts issued for all financial donations. Registration #0184192-01-15 Ot — FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES 46 Glouchester Terrace Goderich, Ont. N7A 1W7 EXETER'S MAINWAY STORES WILL BE • . • . • 'Ike:sir •„...k! • • POLAROID LAND CAMERA $2 9 98 COLOR PACK 82 POLAROID PRONTO CAMERA $4998 CONTINENTAL ELECTRO FLASH CAMERA Uses 110 Film Never Needs Flash Cubes $3388 • • . • •• TIMEX WATCHES Latest Models 10% OFF Christmas Wrapping 3 Roll Jumbo Foil *10 Rolls Single Rolls $1.49 $2.19* 89$ • 41N 4!, GIFT TAGS & SEALS 44c BUTCHER KNIVES ONLY $1.99 TWO PIECE CARVING SET ONLY $2.99 tV,ilge4rvitilA'Att;TAigNviV4VAi• WAI,;?.41k14i0led ttil.e6c#4i tlzi;+61;?AttAN tIMMC:Mtvitta CHRISTMAS CARDS Re ?jat00 25 Jumbo Cards CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENTS $ 1 22 TABLE CLOMS BUTLER'S DEPT. STORE "YOUR FAMILY DEPARTMENT STORE" 397 MAIN ST., EXETER, ONT. Weather hampers Ailsa Craig event and weaving, Thelma Moore of London with Japanese em- broidery, Mrs. C. Price, Exeter Page 8 Times-Advocate, December 1, 1977 A SPINNER — Laurie Harper showed her weaving talents at Satur- day's craft show in Ailsa Craig, Photo by Scheifele. By JOY SCHEIFELE AILSA CRAIG Winter weather conditions prevented many from attending. the AiIca Craig Take-a-Break annual craft and bake sale, Saturday. Both indoors and out-of-doors at the former public school in Ailsa Craig, there was a feeling of Christmas in the air. Outside snow blanketed the surrounding pine trees and covered the ground while the wind whipped up the occasional snow squall to make driving somewhat hazardous. Inside the school glittering Christmas trees and attractive wreaths decorated the scene„ which included a wide variety of handicrafts and home baking, A total of 20 exhibitors were scheduled, but weather con- ditions made it impossible for four to get to the annual sale. The remaining 16 exhibitors showed a wide variety of talent and in- terest involving many, many hours of labour. Local exhibitors included the mothers of the Take-a-Break group with home baking and crafts, Jane Walker with an assortment of Christmas or- naments and decoupage articles, Ruby Otterbein and Belle Duerksen of Craig Ceramics, Pauline Ross with artificial flower d irector At the annual general meeting of the Ailsa Craig and Parkhill branches of the United CopOperatives of Ontario, Cor Vandenberk, RR 3 Parkhill was newly elected director for Parkhill. Don Glavin, John Peters and Clifford Ritchie were returned to office for another term. The meeting held at the Ailsa Craig town hall November 24 was attended by approximately 40 shareholders. Ailsa Craig directors, Jim Windsor, Ken Daniels, and Gerard Cornelis were also re- elected for another term. . Ulrich Schwab, of G.H.Ward was the guest speaker. His topic centred on farm income and taxes, Roy Bloomfield of Mississauga reported on the United Co- operatives of Ontario, and branch managers respectively reported on the Ailsa Craig, Parkhill, Strathroy and Ilderton branches progressthroughout 1976 - 77. At' the conclusion of the business meeting light lunch was served to the shareholders. arrangements, Diane Crawford with leathercraft, Ruth. Wade of with wood articles and other Strathroywith petitpoint jewelry, miscellaneous, and Ruth Smith Laurie Harper of London with with wooden plaques, Other exhibitors included Allan McKillop, RR 3, Dutton with leather work; Carol Whiteford, RR 2 Lucan with macrame purses and T-shirts, Gwen Twynstra, RR 1 Grand Bend with board painting and macrame, Mark Stewart, Thedford with string puppets, Nick Corrie, Komoka with antique reproductions, Patricia Kelly Shop At Wilson's Jewellery Beside Bank of Montreal, Exeter ° PLEASING YOU PLEASES US N • y PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE By MISS ELLA MORLOCK CREDITON The first Sunday of Advent was celebrated in Zion United Church Sunday morning. Reg Fink- beiner explained the symbolism of the Advent wreath, and traced part of the prophetic line of the promised Messiah. More is to be explained as additionaL candles are lit on following Sundays. Rev. Bruce Pierce in his message linked Isaiah's prophecy concerning the Promised One with fulfilment announced in the New Testament. Personals Nola Faist, accompanied by Rev. & Mrs. Fred Faist, celebrated the American Thanksgiving with relatives in, Rochester, Michigan. Mr. & Mrs. John Fahner and family have moved into their home on King Street North. Members of Stephen township council, present and former employees, and trustees of the three police villages, with their wives, enjoyed, Christmas dinner at the Pineride Chalet Friday evening. Members of four other councils were present in the d ining room, making a total of 288 guests. The reeve of each municipality introduced the members of his party. An evening of dancing followed the banquet. Mrs. Charles Pinner is a patient in South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Sympathy of the community is extended to the family of the late Mr. Lloyd England. Mr. & Mrs. Stan Preszcator and girls and Mrs, Mary Thorn- ton were Sunday supper guests; with Mr. & Mrs. Harold McCallum, RR 1 Walton. Also; visiting them were Mr. & Mrs., Paul McCallum, Mr. & Mrs. Stan Preszcator! visited Tuesday evening with lylr, & Mrs. Basil Glavin, RR 1 Crediton. Harry Hirtzel received news of his uncle's birthday celebration at the Masonic Home in Detroit, Michigan. Louis P. Hirtzel was 103 October 8 and was born in Crediton in 1874, By MISS JEAN COPELAND Mr. & Mrs. Barry Insley and Jock, Nairn Centre visited for a few days with their aunt and uncle' Mr. & Mrs. Ted Insley. Mr. & Mrs. George Wheeler and Mr. & Mrs. John Rodd visited Tuesday with Rev. John Wheeler of Wellington Terrace, Aurora. The Woodham male quartet sang at the church service at oWildwood Nursing home Sunday afternoon, Flowers in the church sanc- tuary Sunday last were in memory of the late Mrs. La Verne Rodd, placed there by her family. The flowers Sunday were in memory of the late Fred Jameson, placed there by his sister Florence. BELLVIEW FRUIT FARMS Our truck will be at the Henson Sales Barns Thurs- day from 1110 — 4:30 (weather permitting) featuring all varieties from our cold storage. Phone 524-8011 20% to Off every table lamp in the store! Save now for Christmas gifting. SALE EFFECTIVE NOV. 28 TO DEC. 3 ALL SALES FINAL! SORRY NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. CASH N' CARRY ! Royal Albert & Paragon China, Waterford Crystal and Giftware. HOTSON LIGHTING GRAND BEND -t( Butler's Department Store does it again. Stretch your Christmas shopping dollars now by taking advantage of these special values. These are just a few of the tremendous buys we have in store for you. FLOWER DISPLAY — Pauline Ross of Take A Break works at her ar- tificial flower display at Saturday's craft show in Ailsa Craia. 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