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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-12-29, Page 15Hensall and district news CORRESPONDENTS • Mrs. Hilda Payne, Phone 262-5018 Mrs. Bertha MacGregor, Phone 262.2025 About people you know . Times-Advocate, December 29, 1977 LONG SERVICE — Seven employees of the recreational vehicle plant of Bendix Home Systems in Hensall were hcrnoured Friday on comple- tion of 10 years with the firm, From the left are plant manager Andy (manse, employees Helen Walker, Leroy Hoffman, Rene Boogemons, Clarence Wadel, Tom Jorgensen, Sarkis Koyounian and Sebastian Tkaczyk and plant superintendent Murray-Hounsell. T-A photo Many holiday visitors at Hensall Usborne & Hibbert Mutual' Fire insurance Company (Established in 1876) Provides Full Insurance Coverage for Town Dwellings as well as Farm Properties Ross Hodgert Hugh Benninger John Moore Clayton Harris Joseph Uniac Mrs. Elaine Skinner Wally Burton AGENTS Woodham Dublin Dublin Mitchell Mitchell Exeter Exeter 229-6643 345-2001 345-2512 348-9051 348-9012 235-1553 235-0350 DIRECTORS AND ADJUSTERS Jack Harrigan R.R.3, Lucan Robert Gardiner R.R.2, Staffa Lloyd Morrison R.R.1, St. Marys Lorne Feeney R.R.2, Dublin Ray McCurdy Kirkton William Chaffe Mitchell Get advice from our friendly courteous staff or let us do-it for you. • Floor Covering • Wall Panelling • Wallpaper or Stucco or Paint • Design your new Kitchen BUILDING CENTRE Ball-Macau ay Limited Seaforth 527-0910 Clinton 482-9514 Hensall 262.2418 Bick's Sweet Mixed or Yum Yum PICKLES Clark's 14 fl. oz. BEANS WITH PORK Maxwell House Instant COFFEE Libby's Fancy TOMATO JUICE ..OEST .6-14:Y$ AT -9 Del Monte Fancy Peas Palanda Crushed, Sliced or Tid bits Pineapple Stokely's Fancy Cream Style Corn Al can Foil Wrap Blue Bonnet Margarine Crisco Oil Rose Brand Sweet Mixed Pickles Hostess Potato Chips Weston's Brown N Serve Rolls , The Management & Staff Extend Best Wishes To Our Customers And Friends For 1978. Grade A Frozen Eviserated BEST BUYS 14 fl. oz. 19 fl. oz. 3/9 00 2/98' 14 fl. oz, 3/$ 00 95' 18" X 25' 32 fl. oz. 99c 3/1°° moz.$4 39 48 fl. oz. 59' Turkeys Fresh Killed Turkeys Maple Leaf Football Hams, Chicken Loaf 19 Ham Sausage $1.49 $1.59 Frankfurters lb 854 Smoked Side Bacon Schneiders Dinner Maple Leaf sliced Store Sliced PRODUCE Produce of U.S.A. Red Emperors Grapes Produce of Ontario, Waxed Turnips Produce of U.S.A. Celery 41111.7.10•1011011111.181101111O 10 to 24 lbs. lb. 84 Hens lb.92t whole 1/4 lb. 1 . 69 Piece Sliced $1 19 1 lb. pkg. 111 2 lb. 97c lb. 10' 59' FREEZER SPECIALS CHOICE LOCAL BEEF 9 5$ LOIN OF BEEF processed lb, $ 19 HIND OF BEEF processed d bl b.15 BEEF PATTIES no filler 10 lb. or 3 lb. bag lb. 854 WEEKEND SPECIALS DECEMBER 28, 29, 30 PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to limit all quantities on all advertised items. Because of increased costs we find it necessary to make a 50c charge for grocery delivery. SIDE OF BEEF TURKEY WINGS 10 lb. box lb. 39$ ABATTOIR HOURS Beef Slaughter — Monday, Pork Slaughter — Tuesday, Hours for Picking Up Freezer or Custom Orders. Tues. to Fri. — 8 a,m, to 6 p.m., Sat. 8 cr,m, to 1 p.m. Choice Local Beef & Pork Abattoir Phone: 262-2041 ARKET GROCERIES & FRESH PRODUCE Phone: 262-2017 Hensall 26.4 fl. oz. 24 fl. ox. 79' 7,9 oz. 79c 12 's 2/89' FROZEN FOOD McCain's Fancy Peas, Mixed Vegetables or Peas & Carrots Bird's Eye Cool Whip 1 Litre 21b. 79$ 99' Club meets in former church The annual Christmas ac- tivities of the Kinette club of Hensall have had far reaching results throughout the com- munity. Under the leadership of Mrs. Donna St. John, shut-ins were visited on December 12 and miniature poinsettia given to them for Christmas. Donna also organized a visit to the Queen- sway Nursing Home last Wed- nesday when gifts were presented to each of the patients by children of the Kinettes (the Kin Kids), The leaders and their committees are to be thanked for all the volunteer work they did. The December meeting took place on Wednesday at the Country Spire, starting with a shopping tour there, Afterwards the members and their guests met at Pat Brown's in Exeter and final arrangements were made for the above activities. The "March of Dimes" in January was also discussed. An exchange of gifts among members then took place • Concert held An old fashioned Christmas concert was held in the Hensall United Church schoolroom on Wednesday. Attendance and participation was down as the flu bug is getting more prevalent around Hensall. Numbers were given by each of the graded classes and the audience sang carols between numbers. Naturally Santa Claus arrived to end the evening with treats for the children. Mr. & Mrs. Doug Patterson of London, Mr. & Mrs. Barry South- cott and family of Exeter and Mr. & Mrs. Ken Smale of Zurich visited with Mr, & Ms. Howard Smale on Christmas Day. Mr. & Mrs, Toni Hummel of London visited with Mr. & Mrs. Sam Oesch on Christmks eve. Mr. & Mrs, Jack Lewis, Shelley, Charlotte and Kevin of Sarnia and Mr. & Mrs. Greg Spencer, Mark, Ian and Tanya of Bancroft spent the Christmas holiday with Mr. & Mrs. Walter Spencer. Mrs. Sam Rannie and Suzanne spent Christmas with the for- mer's daughter and son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Don Bender of Dash- wood, Suzanne Rannie of Ithaca, New York, is spending the holiday season with her mother, Mrs. Sam Rannie. Mr. & Mrs. Randy Mason and Andrew of Huron Park and Mr. & Mrs. John Skea, junior of Milton visited with Mr. & Mrs. John Skea senior over the holiday weekend. Mrs. Rosa Harris spent Christmas with Mr. & Mrs. Bev Harris, Angela and Alice. Mrs. Nellie Riley spent Christmas day with her son, Ross Riley and his family, Local club fete seniors The last regular meeting of the Kinsmen Club of Hensall and District for the year 1977 was held in the form of their annual Senior Citizen Christmas Party last Monday. The evening commenced with a " bus trip for approximately 35 senior citizens from Hensall to the Bluewater Rest Home in Zurich. The first part of the evening was spent visiting with the residents of the Rest Home. Later in the evening, en- tertainment was provided by Mozart Gelinas and his Melody Makers, who complimented the season with several Christmas songs. Following the much- enjoyed entertainment a lovely lunch was served to everybody by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Rest Home. While everybody was enjoying lunch, 12 door prizes of Christmas chocolates were drawn for and presented to the lucky winners. A good time was had by all. 150 club draw held The Kinsmen Club of Hensall and District held their second annual 150 Club Draw at the Hensall Legion on last Saturday. The winners are as follows: 1st prize of $500, Jim St. John, Sunderland, Ontario; 2nd prize of $100, Grant St. John, Hensall; 3rd prize of $50, Bill Walsh, Seaforth. There were 12 con- solation prizes of $25: J. A. Black, London, Ontario; Len Smale, Hensall; Harold Knight, Hensall; George Varley,' Kippen; Lorne Taylor, Varna; Earl McNab, Hensall ; Peter Zwann, Hensall;, Corky Schroeder, Exeter; Gary Kyle, Exeter. Our $500 winner, Jim St. John, was also fortunate enought to win $25 and Greta Baker won twice in the $25 draws. Mr. & Mrs, William Rogerson spent Christmas with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr, & Mrs. Greg McDonald, Ailsa Craig, Mrs. George Armstrong spent Christmas day with her daughter and son-in-law Mr, & Mrs. Donald Flear, Grand Bend. Mr. & Mrs. Peter Bisback and Victoria spent Christmas with the latter's parents Dr. & Mrs, Roger Whitman of Seaforth. Cindy Bisback has been released from War Memorial Children's Hospital, London and was home for Christmas. Mr. & Mrs, Alan Busch, Bar- bara, Joanne and Karen of Dorchester and Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Horton, Gayle, Danny and Jodie of Clinton enjoyed Christmas dinner with Mr. & Mrs. Bert Horton. Miss Joan Forrest of Fort McMurray, Alberta is spending the Christmas week with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Edison Forrest. Bruce Forrest has completed his Doctorate at Simon Frazer University,. Vancouver and is moving to University of Waterloo in the new year to take a Post-doctorate in Chemistry. Jack Phillips of Greenford, London, England and Mr. & Mrs. Ben McAuley of Vanastra visited with Mr. & Mrs. Larry McAuley and family over Christmas. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Smith spent Friday night in Guelph with their son Greg and then all three went to Erin and spent Christmas with their daughter and son-in-law Mr. & Mrs. John McGuire and family. Mrs. James McAllister has returned home from South Huron Hospital, Exeter, where she has been a patient for the past two weeks. Mrs. Bill Fuss is home after undergoing surgery in St. Joseph's Hospital, London and was able to enjoy Christmas dinner with her family, Mrs. Florence Slade has. returned home after having surgery in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Horton received .1 telephone call from Hampshire, England on Christmas day, Sermon related to modern times Rev. Don Beck conducted the annual Christmas Eve Com- munion service at Hensall United Church on Saturday with a good attendance. The com- munion meditation on "A traditional sermon" showed how all the trappings of modern times can be dedicated to the true Christmas story. The choir, under the leadership of Mrs. John Turkheim, sang the anthem, "In the silence of the night" with Mrs. Donna St. John taking the solo, The coloured Advent can- dles were replaced by white candles on the wreath with a fifth, taller candle in the centre, signifying purity and Jesus as the Light of the World, and the fifth candle was lit by John BlackWell. On Christmas Day morning, the usual morning service was conducted by Rev, Don Beck, who preached on the subject, "Fillthi with wonder", Christmas is a wonderful time in all its aspects. The choir sang the an- them, "Joy to the World" and Shawn Cooper, son of Mr. & Mrs. Donald McCurdy was presented for baptism. Flowers in the church were in loving memory of Mrs. Jean Ferguson, placed there by her family. Choir sings The Christmas Church service in Carmel Presbyterian Church was conducted by Rev. Fox of Huron College on Sunday. Miss Brenda Pepper played the organ and led the choir in singing. The Senior choir sang as a prelude to the service the first part of the "Manager King" cantata and the anthem "Christmas Gloria". The Junior choir sang "The Little Drummer Boy" and "Away in a Manger", Rev. Fox delivered an inspiring Christmas message and baptized the children of Mr, & Mrs. Harry Moir, Hensall and Mr. & Mrs. Bailey of Exeter, congregation. The service con- cluded with the Senior choir singing the last song in "Manger King". The members of Caven Presbyterian Church, Exeter worshipped with Carmel Church for the Christmas service. Pee Wees drop game to Zurich The Pee Wees played against Zurich on Friday, losing to Zurich 10-5. Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Munn spent the Christmas Holiday with their son-in-law and daughter Mr. & Mrs. Don Gooding and Dale at Parkhill, Mr. George Parker who was a patient in South Huron Hospital, Exeter was able to return to his home for Christmas. Mr. & Mrs. Ron Mason, Tracey and Cindy of Bowling Green, Ohio spent Christmas with Mrs. Mason's mother Mrs. Glenn E. Bell. Mrs. Bertha MacGregor returned bailie after spending the holiday with Mr. & Mrs. Don MacLaren, Jodi and Brooke in Oakville. Miss Dorothy Farquhar of Toronto spent the holiday with her mother Mrs, Emma Farquhar and sister and brother- in-law Mr, & Mrs Walter Spencer. Mr. Burt Coleman of London visited with his mother Mrs. Gladys Coleman and brother Ivan on Christmas. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Corbett spent Christmas with the latter's sister. Mrs. Blanche Chapman in London, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Holland, Bantams lose close game Hensall Bantams played against Dublin on Thursday losing to Dublin by 5-4. Most of the first period was scoreless but Hensall finally pushed ahead when Jeff Rowe ,scored assisted by Dave Consitt, Both teams were fighting for goals in the third period. Dave Consitt scored for Hensall assisted by Jeff Sangster and Jeff Rowe, followed by Paul Smale scoring the third goal for Hensall assisted by Doug Volland and Dennis McBride. The fourth goal was scored by Dave Consitt assisted by Jamie McClinchey. Gwen and Michael of Clinton were holiday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. James Sangster and Brad. Mr. & Mrs. Don MacLaren, Jodi and Brooke of Oakville, Gerry and Mrs. Chapman, Lisa and Leanne of Burlington, Mr. & Mrs. Craig Chapman and Michelle, Forest, Rod Chapman, Barrie and Mrs. Shirley Deloge, Toronto were holiday visitors with Mrs. Lorne Chapman. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Corbett, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Chaffe and family of Mitchell, Mr. & Mrs. Al Corbett and family were Christmas guests with Mr. & Mrs. Ross Corbett, Steven and Jeff, R. K. PECK APPLIANCES "In the heart of downtown Varna" • Vacuum Cleaners - Sales & Service of most makes • CB Radios & Accessories • Speed Queen Appliances • Moffat Appliances • Smoke Sensors • Insect Lights & Fly Killing Units • Handcrafted Gifts Varna, Ontario Phone 482-7103 )