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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-08-24, Page 21Times-Advoccite, August 24, 1978 Pag* 21 AND DISTRICT NEWS GRAND BEND Area persons die Pallbearers for the funeral of Arnold Mason held Thursday August 17 were Grand Bend firemei), Clayton Mathers, Harry Hamilton, George Winegarden, Prosper Van Bruane, Russell Desjardine and Dale Hayter. Mr. Mason passed away at St. Joseph Hospital, London on Tuesday, August 15. Survived by a daughter Shirley, two brothers, Lloyd of Grand Bend, Delbert of London and one sister (Della) Mrs. Thomas Baird, Grand Bend. He was in his 74th year. Predeceased by his wife Joan Eby Mason (1942) and 4 brothers Ed, Roy, Mansel and Lawrence. Funeral service was from T. Harry Hoffman funeral home, with Rev. Bruce Guy officiating, with burial in Grand Bend cemetery. She had resided in Stephen Township and later in Green Acres, Grand Bend. Pallbearers were Lyle Steeper, Harry Sheppard, Bill Amos, Harry McAdams, Wilfred Hogan and Percy Noels. Rev. A. Bell of the Anglican Church officiated with burial in Grand Bend Cemetery. sang a duet entitled “Cleanse me.” Church of God Youth fellowship met Thursday evening for a special social time for Kathy Steckle. They met at the home of Marian Snider, went swimming and later enjoyed sloppy joe’s for lunch. Preview show possible Funeral service was held Friday from T. Harry Hoffman funeral home, for Mrs. Ethel (Tetreau) Appleton, who passed away at the Blue Water rest home on Wednesday August 16, in her 86th year. Widow of the late Harry Appleton (1969). Surviving are two brothers Wellington Tetreau, London and Robert of Algonac Michigan. 9, 4-H meet The Grand Bend 4-H ‘'Happy Hoers,” club, met Thursday night for their final meeting before achievement day, at the home of Marilyn Walper. The girls made posters and plans for their display. Achievement day is being held August 23, at Huron Hall, Centralia College. The girls have reported enjoying this club and ten­ ding their gardens. Church news Special speaker at the United Church outdoor service Sunday morning was Mrs. Evelyn Krueger, Owen Sound. Her topic was "A look at crosses.” The opening hymn sing was conducted by John Moore and he also in­ troduced the speaker. Soloist was Mrs. Millie Desjardine singing Lead us Heavenly Father and The Lord is my shephers, ac­ companied by organ music and flute played by Dawn Crabe. WIN WOAA TROPHY — The Dashwood pee wees recently won the Western Ontario Athletic Association championship. Above, WOAA minor baseball chairman George Foulon of Wingham makes the presentation to Dashwood captains Dave Hayter, Tony Smith and Travis Davis- T-A photo The Dashwood pee wees recently won the Western Ontario Athletic On Monday night James Murphy artistic and manag­ ing director of the Huron Country Playhouse, gave an indication of the shape of things to come at Grand Bend’s Summer Theatre. In his address to about 350 people attending the playhouse’s annual patron’s night midnight party he said “Next season we will be presenting five productions, playing two weeks each. Thus, the 1979 season will run 10 weeks, opening about a week before the Canada Day week-end and finishing on Labour Day week-end. “Other inovations being explored but yet to be ratified by the board for next season would be the in­ stituting of discount preview performances on the open Tuesday and the next day matinee with most reviewers being invited to the official opening on Wednesday night.” Additional inovations will include Monday night per­ formances in the second week plus Saturday matinee performances for all productions. The midnight party held in the court yard of the Playhouse followed a special performance of the current play “Picnic” now playing in its last week on the Playhouse stage. The patrons were treated to a “midnight breakfast” of bacon courtesy of the On­ tario Pork Producers Association and over 1000 eggs donated by McKinley Hatcheries, Zurich. Church of God Church of God held a turnabout service Sunday morning. Rev. John Camp­ bell spoke on the topic of worship, first, which was followed by music, offering and prayer. A special offering was taken for Kathy Steckle who leaves shortly to attend A.B.I. in Alberta. Rev. and Mrs. Campbell X ' Dining Room Open 5-12 Daily “-238-2161 GRANDMA'S SUBMARINES I Grand Bend council may or may not have their con­ sultant’s report on an­ nexation, but in either case they won’t say. Reeve Bob Sharen refused to say if council even had the report Tuesday night. He said the details of the study would not be made public when the village did receive the report. “We plan to put a statement paper out on it,” he said. Sharen said the in­ formation would not be shared with the neighboring municipalities of Stephen, Bosanquet, the two town­ ships which would lose land to and assessment Grand Bend. “Does Eaton’s tell Simp­ sons their business,” said Sharen. Grand Bend is considering annexing portions of the two townships and the an­ nexation study the feasibility of the idea. The village maintains it is supplying services to the areas ad­ joining Grand Bend but is not receiving taxes in return. Both Stephen and Bosanquet have opposed the idea of annexation. In a surprise move last month they offered to amalgamate their entire municipalities with Grand Bend. The village has made no com­ ment idea. Personals Mrs. Alec Hamilton and Mrs. Irvin Rader, Dash­ wood, attended the London Area Tweedsmuir Curators workshop held Tuesday, at Elgin County museum, at St. Thomas. Mrs. Jack Ridley is a patient in Victoria hospital, London. Mrs. Margaret Maven, Guelph has been holidaying with Beulah Holt and Mrs. Mae Holt, here. The Playhouse Guild held their annual cocktail party Saturday August 12 at the home of Marnie and Don Brown in Southcott Pines. A large number of Guild members and their husbands enjoyed the afternoon with friends and guests. Doug Coo won the raffle prize-a white macrame hanging planter, donated by Phyl Wilkins. Mrs. Colin Townsend, Paul and Shawn, North Van­ couver B.C, are holidaying with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Walter Fassold in Green Acres. The Townsends spent last week end in Toronto at her brother’s Col & Mrs. R.W. Fassold. Mrs. George Latta returned Saturday from a two week bus tour to the Maritime Provinces, Montreal and Quebec City, and home again by way of the Northern United States. Your Blood is Always Needed F + i 1 BE A ‘ E blood : DONOR : V •••••••• Benjamin Moore pamts SAVE!A SAVE $3.00 SAVE $4.00 / SALE ... __ PRICE 10.75 Gal. EXTERIOR ENAMEL HOUSE PAINT LATEX PAINT EXTERIOR MOORGARD Reg. $18.75 SALE >15.75 PR,CE Gal. EXTERIOR LATEX SEMI GLASS moorglo SALE Reg. PRICE $20.95 >16.95 Gal. SAVE $3.00 EXTERIOR STAIN SALE Reg. PRICE $15.35 Gal. *12.35 Gal. GRAND BEND DECORATING and FLOORING CENTRE 15 Main St. 238-8603 resolution decided Tempo Garbage super tough 26 x 36, 10's2/79* Nat included in 6% refunds. Fresh Medium Family Pack formerly chuck,Tend-R-Spot Cooked BonelessTend-R-Sport Fresh family pack, BAVARIAH SAUSAGE *1.28 68* Not included in 6% refunds. Council says penalties light A hard crackdown on vandalism is needed , Grand Bend council Tuesday night as they supported a passed by the town of Trenton. The Trenton resolution calls for new laws with heavier penalties imposed on vandals, as well as requiring restitution be paid victims of vandalism. Municipalities and property owners are cited as the main victims of the destruction. The resolution says the present laws are ineffective as a deterrent to this crime. Trenton requests that a meeting of elected officials from the the three levels of government and police of­ ficials be called to discuss changes in the law. All citizens should be urged to support their police departments by reporting acts of vandalism and by being prepared to. act as witnesses if they see such acts of vandalism. and Mrs. his parents, R. Wiersma, Mrs. Ed Mrs. Jean By MANUEL CURTS Next Sunday, Rev. Morley Clarke, London, of the C.E. Department of the United Church of Canada will be vacation-time minister in the United Church. Sunday at the Anglican Church service Andrea Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hodgins, was bap­ tized by the Rev. Sutton. Recent visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Peter Wiersma were Peter’s aunt and uncle, Peit and Annie Wiersma of Holland, Mr. and Whitby. Mr. Matthews McGrath and Mrs. Mary Wyatt, all of London visited with Lillian Ulens. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Smithers, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Pickering and Mrs. Ada Dietrich attended the funeral services of their aunt, Mrs. Muriel Shute in Brantford last Tuesday. Monday of this week, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Shute, Brantford visited with the Smithers’. Sunday dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. R.S. English were, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Pollock, London, and Mr. and Mrs. Ted McPherson, Toronto, who now are holidaying at Grand Bend. A bolt of lightning toppled the bricks of the chimney of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. W. Woodburn, during the rainstorm Saturday afternoon. By the way! Couples just married should never con­ template purchasing a water mattress. If they do, they are almost certain to drift apart. • CUT ME OUT “---1 I ANDERSON'S i TAXI □ o 20 Woodward St A new service for Grand Bend and area. Liquid Bleach Javex 87* Not included in 6% refunds. Carnation Evaporated OLDE FASHIONED Duncan Hines Cake Mixes 68* Not included in 6% refunds GROUND Save 30c lb. Backs Attached Fresh CHICKEH LEGS ib. 98( Save 60c Ib. General Mills Cheerios Kleenex Paper Towels Bick's Wine Sauerkraut Shortening Crisco ! HAM *2.78 Save 70e lb. Shop and save at the Tenderspot. Quality, price and service all in one stop. Tend-R-Spot Homemade HEAD CHEESE 98* Save 50c lb. Chef-boy-ardee, Ground beef, Meatless, Mushroom68'Spaghetti Sauces Dares, Party Pack, Cookie Jar, Lunch Time Cookies Weston's Crusty Vienna Bread Wittich's Potato Bread Nestles Chocolate Drink ii^SPECIALS No. 1 VALUABLE COUPON < Family pack, 7 to 9 chops J b 98* I 1I Save 60e Ib. ; ■ 300 gr.14 2 rolls, 2 ply 98<2ibs-^l .88 32 oz. jar 68<26 oz 2/98* 3 lbs., 454 gr. *2.28 16 oz. sliced 3/’l Dr. Ballards, Beef, Beef & Cheese, Chicken, Liver Dog Food Fabric Softener Fleecy 25.5 oz.2/89* ’2.48 *2.28 CELLO CARROTS 2 lb. bag 2/65* LOIN CHOPS i■ ■ Fresh Ont. Pork Mixeda■ii * III i Limit 2 packages per family with coupon and J $12 order excluding cigarettes, tobacco and ■ coupon item. 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