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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-08-01, Page 21THE BLANSHARD MUNICIPAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM KIRKTON, ONT. NOK 1K0 August, 1979. SPECIAL NOTICE To Kirkton Telephone Customers: On Saturday, August 18th, the Kirkton telephone exchange will be cut-over to new electronic digital switching equipment. This new equipment plays an important part in our upgrading program to provide private-line and two-party service for all telephone users in the Kirkton exchange. This will also make digit tone service available. PLEASE NOTE: - Saturday, August 18th (1) All Kirkton customers must dial all 7 numbers when placing calls to Granton, St. Marys, and Exeter including local calls within the Kirkton exchange. (2) The number for Directory Assistance in exchanges served by London - St. Thomas - Goderich Directory and numbers in your local calling area changes from "0" to 411. For Directory Assistance dial 411. Please make this change on Page 3 of your Telephone Directory. Kirkton telephone users with private lines or two-party service will no longer be asked "Your number please?" when dialing long distance calls. The new system automatically identifies the telephone number from which long distance calls are made and will: • Eliminate the need for you to give your telephone number when dialing a long distance call. * Speed up the placing of your long distance dialed calls. • Ensure that calls are accurately charged to the telephone number from which they are placed. * Prohibit the fraudulent charging of calls to someone else's number when dialing long distance calls. We are pleased to announce these new additions to your telephone service, If you have any questions about these changes please call our business office at 229-8933. LLOYD 10.11DLI11, Manager. (3) Decorate your home with beautiful CUSTOM DRAPES Choose the fabrics and the styles you want and Barb Whiting will custom make your drapes for you. You can also choose matching bedspreads and pillow shams. WHITING'S WAREHOUSE Main St. Exeter 235-1964 Ferguson Amides NEW 1979 HONEY CROP 80a lb. in your own container The flavour is predominately Basswood. Week days 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. Closed Sundays On Hwy 84 3 miles west of Hensall Phone 236-4979 SOLID OAK from the Imperial Oak Collection We offer a choice of occasional, dining and bedroom pieces of well proportioned, custom- styled furniture to please the tastes of people to- day. Pieces may be purchased individually or in sets. These fine pieces are on display now in our store. Come in and check the quality. master charge FURNITURE LTD. 355 Main St. 235-1990 Exeter "Free Parking Behind Our Store" The rich look and feel of solid oak combined with the best workmanship available will more than make up for the extra investment you'll make in this beautiful furniture. We're pleased to display fine pieces from the Imperial Oak Collection in our store...and we're sure you'll be just as happy to have it in your home. August 1, 1979 Pali* 9A. WHAT DO I HAVE HERE? — The Exeter United Church Bible school held this past week had 83 pupils enrolled, In the kindergarten division teachers Marian McCarter and Marilyn Johnson and students Kevin Robinson, David Negrijn, Becky Morgan and Bridget Wraight go through a song which talks about the various parts of the body. T-A photo Lutherans attend convention By GORDON MORLEY Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lewis, Ruth and Elmer visited Viola Lewis in Strathroy Hospital Sunday afternoon. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Morley were Mrs. Robert Hackney of Sarnia, Mrs, Wayne Hackney, Jayne and Scott, Windsor and Mr, and Mrs. Perry Harris, Thamesford, There will be no church service on Sunday August 5 in Brinsley United Church, Mr, and Mrs, Ed. Gackstetter, Exeter were Sunday evening visitors with Mrs. Violet Allison and Kathleen Morley. BAPTIST BIBLE SCHOOL — The annual Exeter Baptist Church Bible School was well attended this year. Above, Carol Prouls and Lillian Johns accept registrations from Doug Smith, Yvonne Zivkovic, Billy McGrath and Janet Marquardt. T-A photo Thames Road family golfs by Lillian Hodgert and the low for men was a tie bet- ween Gordon MacLean and Eric Ellis. The most honest golfers were Joanne Hodgert and Scott Hodgert. Golfers were present from London, Seaforth, Welland, Komoka, Exeter and Thames Road. Church Service & Picnic Nearly 100 people attended the annual Elimville and Thames Road out door church service Sunday morning. Pastor Ross Hargreaves was in charge of the service, assisted by a loudspeaker from Don Jolly. After the service everyone sat down to a bountiful dinner. The table committee were Kathy Cooper, Mr, and Mrs. Larry Lynn, Robert Bray, Mr. and Mrs. George Kellett and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Stewart. After dinner sports were conducted by Joan Cooper, Elaine Pym, Joyce Cun- nington, Pat Hodgert, Connie Jeffery and Pauline Pym. Balloon Toss: Larry Dawson, Lee Hodgert. Guess jelly beans in jar (243), Mrs. Ross Skinner who guessed 246. Mystery Can: sliced beets, Mrs. Gilbert Johns. Kick the Slipper - Ladies, Donna Kerslake; Men - Michael Grubb. Continued from page 8A Nebraska, Minority, Poverty-depressed area Ministry, Navajo Indian Ministry, and the Lay- Ministry program. Four offerings were taken during the course of the convention. The first at the opening service raised over $11,000 and will be used for the League's mission projects. The other offerings are designated for World Wheel Barrow Race: Doug Cooper and Brent Dawson; Scott Hodgerts,,apd Michael Stewart. Three` legged race, Joyce Cunnington and Connie Jeffery, Barb Skinner and Joan Cooper. Team 1 won the bean bag toss and also tapioca in the cup. The team consisted of Robert Bray, Kathy Cooper, John Pym, Mrs. George Kellett, Dennis Pym, Michael Grubb, Glen Grubb, Andrew Grubb, Doug Cooper, Donna Kerslake, Donna Stewart and Dave Van Allen. The teams also played skin the snake. After the sports a friendly ball game was played with Elimville against Thames Road. The Thames Road people are pleased to report that the contractor will have the church windows finished by the' time this paper is printed. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Cann, Mr. and Mrs. Reg Hodgert, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hodgert and Mr. and Mrs. Barry J. Miller attended the 80 bir- thday party for Mr. Gordon Miller of Auburndale Florida at the home of Mrs. Iva Miller, Grand Bend, Monday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Bev Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Hunger, refugee reset- tlement, and other mission programs. A "parade of blankets" consisted of more than 3200 blankets or quilts brought by delegates and guests for Lutheran World Relief. Mrs. Barz presented a quilt, hand made and donated by Mrs. Hilda Knarr, Tavistock, especially for this occasion. More than 6,500 persons attended the opening ser- Murray Dawson, Larry and Brent, Gerry McCarter spent a few days at the Dawson cottage at Lake Timiskaming recently. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Rohde, Mitchell visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. William Rohde. Mrs. Lorne Passmore, and Mr. and Mrs. Frayne Par- sons attended the Gunning reunion at Riverview Park, Exeter, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Hodgert, Jack, Joanne, Laurel, Lee and Pat at- tended the Gardiner reunion at Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.Arnold Cann accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bray to Ottawa, Kingston and other points east during the past week. Brenda Ballantyne and Paul Stewart are attending camp at Camp Menesetung as counsellors this week. Ron Stewart returned home Saturday after touring Europe for a month. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Ballantyne and Wendy spent last week at Chesley Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Rohde and Karen, Exeter visited on Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. William Rohde. Mr. Ross Hargreaves attended camp at Bimini last week and helped teach Christian Education. vice, where they heard Dr. Oswald Hoffmann, in- ternational Lutheran Hour speaker, expand on the convention theme "Sow the Seed," Hoffman said, "The LWML is the greatest organization we have in the whole church." Catching the excitement of the opening service, he said, "I don't think we need a sermon," referring to the stirring processional which featured beautiful hand-made ban- ners, depicting the theme as interpreted by the LWML's 43 Districts, augmented by banners from seven coun- tries depicting League work overseas--Brazil, Guate- mala, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Nigeria and the Philippines. He said, "The seed of God is doing its work in the church—now. Whether we live, or whether we die, we are the Lord's. The seed is sown. The crop is growing." Dr. J.A.O. Preus, President of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, told the delegates that their prayers, gifts and projects are producing. He said, "The Missouri Synod is a peculiar thing--unlike any other church in the world. When the church decides to do almost anything, it is on the move. You, dear ladies, are a very important ingredient in that." This was greeted with applause to which Preus replied, "Don't ap- plaud; I should be the one applauding! I submit to you there is no other church body where women play a more vital and important role." A highlight Wednesday morning was a surprise appearance by the Vice President of the United States, Walter Mondale, who commended the Leaguers for their work in so many worthwhile projects throughout the country. Mrs. Helen Morris, Mankato, Minnesota, who concluded a four-year term as President of LWML, was awarded a special medallion, the "Crest of Christ" awarded by Con- cordia Teachers' College, Seward, Nebraska, By MRS. FRED BOWDEN Mr. and Mrs. Frank Maloney, Cambridge and Mrs. and Mrs. Randy Robitaille and Amy , of Midland were Monday visitors with Mrs. V. Overholt and Pauline, If there's an anniversary up ahead share an Anniver- sary Smile —as you've shared so many other good things. A simple Spring bouquet ... or a sophisticated arrange- ment. We can suit whatever style you prefer. And we'll deliver it wherever you like with a 100% Smile Guaran- tee. Your Flower Valu Smile Shop—the first name in anni- versary flowers. The last word in value. 4gWE DELIVER ANNIVERSARY SMILES Valhi By MRS: WILLIAM ROHDE THAMES ROAD The Andrew Hodgert family held its annual golf tournament at the Exeter golf course, Sunday July 22 with 28 golfers participating. The group returned to the home of Reg Hodgert for a picnic supper on the lawn. Prizes were presented by Lillian Hodgert, assisted by Reg Hodgert. The trophy was won by a team composed of Brenda MacLean, Rick Parker, Brenda Hodgert and Lee Hodgert. Ladies low gross was won i BIBLE SCHOOL FUN — Children of all ages spent an enjoyable week at the vacation Bible school at Exeter United Church. In the grade four class Jennifer Hancock, Karen Schenk, Kim Crawford and Pamela Zanth worked on their wall plaques. 4 ' —raj Congregation enjoys outdoors To the grand in our recent BEST WISHES following winners opening draw. Brian Veale, Box 1990, Exeter A men's suit Derry Boyle Exeter ' Biltmore H atl Greg Prout, RR 3 Exeter Pair of trousers Mary Funk, Mensal! A sweater We thank everyone who participated in our draw and all those who visited during our grand opening. us 'l , , Vets , e. . .