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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1992-06-10, Page 16Back in Time from the anitiyes of the 'dimes -Advocate 10 Years Ago June 9, 1962 - The date of the Canadian economy hit several residents of the area this week with the announce- ment that Hughes Columbia Inc. had pre into receiver- ship. Huron County Board of EthicatbnWhrnetees have given themselves a $100 a month increase for 1962. Iry Armstrong and Doug Gould have been named co- chairmen of a committee to get a senior citizen facility or nursing home project underway in South Huron. Willow Wiper, a four year-old pacer owned by Bob Ha- mather -of Zurlch -culminated an .ezeellertt MOM by win- ning the Graduate Series at the Meadowlands for his 15th win in 17 starts. 25 Years Ago June 8,1967 - The village of Grand Bend rebuses to budge on their fire retainer fee increase from $300 to $800 br neighbouring munitipalities. A registration of 63 for next year's kindergarten classes at Exeter Public School has forced the board to look for ex- tra accommodation. Members of Exeter council criticised the new fountain at Riverview Park with some of the comments being unfit for publication. Hodeefignow a business and no longer a game accord- ing to Ebble Bishop, general manager of the Loudon Nation- als. He was the guest speaker at the annual banquet of the Exeter Minor Hockey Association along with coach Turk Breda and Toronto Maple Leafs Jack Chipchase and Larry Jeffrey. A scrumptious chicken dinnner is available at the Derby Dip for $1.09. SO Years Ago Farmers of this district are feeling a labour shortage. Last week, 19 Exeter high School students volunteered to assist in weeding sugar beets. An editorial says, "Now they are contemplating calling up the youth of 18 and 19 for the armed forces giving as the reason for doing so that the youngsters are better fighters than married men. We confess to a considerable degree of puzzlemeht. We thought that practice made perfect." 100 Years Ago June 9, 1892 - At a meeting of West Huron teachers, In- spector Tom dealt with work of the school room in general. Teachers were strongly urged to have as much blackboard work as possible, give plenty of problems and encourage the use of phonetic spelling. Ronald Currie of the Royal Hotel in Parkhill has assigned to D. McLeod of that'town. The hotel is mortgaged to the ex- tent of $600 and Shrift's officer Graham has served the pa- pers and seized the furniture for the mortgage. E. Abbott who has been prospecting in the northwest for the past few months has returned to his home in Biddulph. Granton by Muriel Lewis GRANTON - Margaret Oakley and Muriel Lewis from the St. Thomas' Anglican Church, together with five other ladies from Saints - bury and Lucan, attended the 53rd weekend held at Huron College, London last weekend. Reverend Stephen Emery offi- ciated at the wedding of Kaylene Marie Roloson and Patrick Joseph Massenhoven which was held at Holy Trinity Church in Lucan on Friday evening. Emerson and Mary Wallis attend- ed a pool party and barbecue at the home of their son Wayne and San- dra Wallis in Sarnia on Saturday af- ternoon, June 6. The guest of hon- our was Sandra's aunt Elizabeth Hall of Scotland who was celebrat- ing her birthday and is visiting with the Wallis family for five weeks. Fifty family members were present including Hall's daughter from South Carolina. Marie Jones and George and Alice Hales joined the church by transfer of membership. UCW Unit ane met on Thursday after- . noon, June 4 at Craigholme in Ail- sa Craig with a former member Ma- bel McNaughton, in honour of her 98th birthday. Dianne Blake and Audrey Harl- off favoured with a vocal duet and Dianne also accompanied for a sin- galong. Business discussion included the June 9 General meeting and the pork and strawberry supper on Jtme 17. Edythe Wessman and Isabel Scafe, both formerly of Granton also joined in on the get-together. Unit two met on Thursday eve- ning at the home of Margaret Cope. The president Penny McRobert led the discussion on plans for some upcoming fundraising events in- cluding the supper, Canada Day and the bazaar. Unit three enjoyed a tour of Inter- iors '92 in London on Tuesday eve- ning, June 2 which was arranged by Elizabeth Garrett and Joan Hayden. Later they returned to April Bryan's home for their meeting when Eliza- beth Garrett presided and further plans were made for the Pork sup- per in June as well as other events. Unit 4 met at Nora Wissel's home on Wednesday evening. June 3. After discussing the supper and the June general meeting, Nora Wissel continued with the program. Elsie Dann had a reading and Wissell gave a poem. Unit five met at Florence McRo- bert's home on Tuesday afternoon. The president Margaret Spence read a poem and gave the medita- tion on Life is a two-way street based on 1st Corinthians 16 verse 2. 4-H Ach ievetnen t The Achievement night for the #1 4-H So 'N Sews Club led by Dean- na Beatson and the #3 4-H Grunion Greeners Horticulture club led by Margaret Bryan was held on Thurs- day evening at/the St. Thomas' An- glican Churg#, when parents, ►raids and W.I. members were guests. The Greeners presented a skit which involved a mystery in a flower shop, which had been 'ten by Susan B an. The So T1 ws put on a faction show when y modelled the clothes they had made. Special awards were attained by Sylvia Beatson for having complet- ed 18 clubs and by Jean Bryan for six clubs. Leanne Kelly and .Melanie Beac- om had the beat books in the sew- ing club and Jan Bryan and Tracy Reeves had the bat books in the boniettlW o comae. Phyllis O'Nell of Luton, presi- dent of the middlNex Pointy 4.H Association preseared the awards. Deanna Butson leafed the .(ficins of the guests with three sewing eon- testu. Handy & Dandy Mug ith every 8 pack of Quarter Pounds or Quarter Pounds Lean (You'll get a free mug with a 12 or 18 pads too!) * Unbreakable, 22 oz., with lid and whistle straw... Great for the BBQ, patio or cottage! * Start your collection today for friends and family (don't forget Uncle Bob and the cat! ! )