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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1995-10-25, Page 26Page 26 Times -Advocate, October 25, 1995 1 Back in Time... By Ross Haugh from the archives of the Exeter Times Advocate 10 YEARS AGO October 23, 1905 - The mo- bile home plant on Oxford street in Hensall is back in business with new owners and a new name (to be announced soon). A consortium of 12 customer -dealers from across Ontario have purchased the assets of the bankrupt General Home Systems plant, and signed a long-term lease on the building. Ted Van Roestel and Brian Illman of the Exeter area were very successful on a recent fishing trip to the French Riv- er. The two local fishermen came home with a sturgeon that was more than six feet long and weighed in at 82 pounds. 25 YEARS AGO October 22, 1970 - The Hu- ron Board of Education this week approved a three-year capital expenditures forecast which will provide for a $200,000 addition at the Exet- er Public School in 1972. The Huron Board of Educa- tion has approved two new scholarships. A Moncur scholarship will be set up for South Huron District High School students. In accordance with the wills of Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Miller Moncur of Peterbo- rough, at least $48,703.25 of their estates is to be held by the board in trust for SHDHS and to be invested by the board as a perpetual trust. The interest is to be used each year for a scholarship for a graduating boy and girl with terms to be set by the board. 40 YEARS AGO October 22, 1955 - The new truck mail service from Lon- don to Wingham began this week and although considera- ble difficulty was experienced the first day, by Wednesday it was operating right on sched- ule. Mrs. Chuck Snell was elect- ed president of the Exeter fig- ure skating club at the annual meeting Friday night. 50 YEARS AGO October 24, 1945 - A total of two and one-quarter tons of used clothing has been baled and shipped from the town hall to a Toronto warehouse on the first leg of the journey to meet the needs of destitute men, women and children of the war devastated countries. Mr. William Sweitzer has sold the property on Main Street recently purchased from the estate of the late William Snell to a Mr. Bailey of Lon- don. We understand Mr. Bai- ley intends to erect a green- house. Mr. and Mrs. William Fisher both of whom have been life- long residents of this commu- nity, observed their diamond wedding anniversary at the home of their son Clarke. Hensall town hall was the setting for a reception for local boys who were in the services. It was sponsored by the La- dies' Five Hundred Club. 75 YEARS AGO October 23, 1920 - Mr. R. Northcott of Sexsmith has pur- chased a Fordson tractor from Messrs. Snell and Passmore, Exeter. A gang of thieves stole 450 pounds of butter from the Shamrock creamery in Central- ia. They also entered the Grand Trunk Railway station and took about 300 pounds of sug- ar, a pail of lard and a caddy of tobacco. Messrs. Carman Doupe and Cecil Stewart are the delegates from Bethany Sunday School to the Boys Parliament in Exet- er. Victor Jeffrey and Edgar Thomson are the delegates from the Thames Road Presby- terian Church. 100 YEARS AGO October 25, 1895 - From the Manitoba Mercury comes, " Mr. Thos. Carling of Exeter has been visiting the fairs in southern Manitoba for the past week and his services as a judge have been very much in demand. Mr. Joseph Lawson of Credi- ton is in Grand Bend building the bridge which goes by the name of the Whiskey bridge. The collector will soon be on his way, when it is hoped he will be favourably received by the taxpayers. Mr. Samuel Sweitzer in dis- posing of his lumber this year had it drawn to Grand Bend and shipeed from there by boat, an tmpiovement on the old method of having it shipped by rail from Parkhill or Centralia. CnMM11NilTY__ From left, Karin McKay, Dawn McFalls and Gla Verellen proudly display their shadow box and other crafts during the A.R.C. Industries third annual craft and bake sale. Por- tions of the proceeds went to Partners of Community Living and Dashwood Wood Prod- ucts. Door prize winners were Mary Kenney from Crediton and Katrina Merner from Clin- ton. Week of the Child a huge success in Hensall Liz Sangster HENSALL - At Hensall United Church Reverend Henry's mes- sage was "Good News for Broken Hearts". The children's story was "Say You're Sorry". Mrs. Nancy Young was confirmed, also her daughter Jennifer was baptized. The greeters were Greg and Bren- da Dayman and family. There was a barbecue for those confirmed this year and their families follow- ing the service. The ushers were Wayne Corbett and Dennis Martin. The anniversary service will be on November 19 at 10 a.m. The speaker will be Bruce Whitmore with music provided by the Har- mony Kings. The flowers in the church were in memory of the ;ate Janet Moir. At Carmel Presbyterian Church Reverend Dan's message was "When Christians. Dance". Re- membrance Day service will be held at Carmel Church November 5 at 9:45 a.m. The annual Week of the Child was a huge success again in Hen - sail. Many businesses sponsored events and activities. Costume pa- rade winners included: Warren Eld- er, Kee:an Westlake -Power, Heath- er Lenting, Megan Bisback, Lind- say Anne Allen, Laura Elder, Brittany Pilgrim, and Jordan Reid. Poster sutmission prizes were awarded to: Artemysia Fragiskatos, Megan Bisback, Panyese Fragiska- tos, Luke Wollis, Keelan Westlake - Power, Justin Campbell, Michael Collins and point collection sheets must be submitted to the Municipal Office by October 26 to be includ- ed in the weeks final contest. Chil- dren are reminded that they will re- ceive .a certificate from the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario, in January 1996, for their poster submission. Thank you again, for all the fami- lies who took the time to partici- pate in the weeks events. And thank you to all sponsors, without this generous support, the week would not be possible. Extreme summer temperatures took a heavy toll on cooling systems, batteries and tires. That's why Five Star Service can help get your Chrysler vehicle ready for the cold weather ahead. Don't wait! For peace -of - mind driving this winter, call your local Chrysler Dealer today to schedule a time that's convenient for you! e>_ F'. 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