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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1995-11-15, Page 13Back in Time.„i By Ross Haugh from the archives of the Exeter Times Advocate 10 YEARS AGO November 13, 1985 - Pro- duction ceased at General Coach on Mill street in Hen- sall when all 162 members of Local 3054 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America began a legal strike on Friday. Union and company repre- sentatives had met seven times since August to try to reach a settlement on a new contract. Huron county council is supporting a resolution to urge the Ontario government to forego the sale of beer and wine in grocery and conven- ience stores. 25 YEARS AGO November 12, 1970 - Don Owens, a member of the On- tario Fire Marshall's staff told some members of Exeter council this week it was im- perative that they draw up a new agreement with the three neighboring townships of Us - borne, Stephen and Hay. The townships, which helped buy the fire truck about eight years ago on a shared basis now pay for protection only on a per -call cost basis. 35 YEARS AGO November 15, 1960 - All six prizes in the Exeter Le- gion's Remembrance Day es- say contest have been won by girls. The winners were Bar- bara McDonald, Marion Ker- slake, Bernice Grainger, Lin- da Walper, Dianne McKenzie and Shirley Genttner. 40 YEARS AGO November 16, 1945 - Close to 500 people visited the new grain elevator erected by Cann's Mill Ltd., during the open house Wednesday after- noon and evening. South Huron District High School Panthers won the right to advance into the WOSSA football playdowns Wednes- day afternoon by upsetting the league -leading Mitchell squad 13-11 in Mitchell. 50 YEARS AGO November 13, 1945 - C/Sgt. Glenn Fisher became the pos- sessor of a silver trophy when he broke the tape to win the Exeter High School Cadet Corps obstacle race on Friday afternoon. Frank Gregus was second and Jack Hennessey came third. The Exeter Wartime commit- tee last week packed and shipped 83 parcels of Christ- mas Cheer to those in the ser- vice overseas from the Exeter district. Splendid progress is being made in the erection of Mr. James Grieve's new residence on William street. The interior is now ready for the plasterers. 75 YEARS AGO November 12, 1920 - During the past two weeks revival ser- vices were conducted in the Methodist church in Elimville and were largely attended. An oyster supper will be served by the Crediton Wom- en's Institute next Tuesday for 40 cents and 25 cents. The Ontario Temperance Act comes into effect in the county of Huron on December 1 and the operations of the Canada Temperance Act will be sus- pended. Mr. N. Marshall of Osborne township has purchased the hardware business of Percy F. Doupe in Kirkton. Mr. Davis Roger has rented Mr. Mar- shall's home on Concession 13 of Usborne. 100 YEARS AGO November 14, 1895 - ' Mr. Charles Fritz of Dashwood has been distinguishing himself as a marksman having shot nine out of ten pigeons and won first prize money at the shoot- ing match in Crediton last week. A railway car carrying 1,750 live geese and ducks left the Wingham railway station Tues- day for New Bedford, Mass. The fact that the rabbits have scarcely begun to change col- ors yet is taken by some hunt- ers as an indication that there will be fine weather yet before winter finally sets in with its full quota of snow and frosts. About $40,000 worth of new buildings have been erected in Exeter this year. W.R. Hodgins of Hensel) has challenged John Snell of Exet- er to a challenge with his horse for a stake of$ $25 to $100 to trot on the Hensali track on May 24 next. Chris Fahrner of Crediton sold his prize colt the other day to Mr. P. Glavin of Mount Car- mel for a good figure. This ani- mal has taken nine first and seven second prizes this year. Times -Advocate, November 15, 1995 Page 13 Caven fun night Stu McLellan takes a shot while playing crokinole with his partner Cliff Ersman. McLellan was participating in the Caven Presbyterian Church "fun night” last Friday. Panther Profile By Anita Wein The Citrus Campaign was kicked off at SHDHS on Monday. The campaign will run until November 24. This is the school's major fundraiser for the year and your support will be greatly appreciated. We will be selling navel oranges, white and red grapefruit and tan- gelos. The fruit will be delivered from December 13 through the 15th so that's just in time for Christmas. The money raised by this campaign goes into the school. The student council plans to use some of the money to improve the Library and maybe the cafeteria. Also money goes to support all activities occurring within the school such as sports and activities planned by the student council. We want to try and upgrade the school in all aspects, physical and otherwise. For example, this Thursday the student council is presenting the exciting speakers Andy and Stu. Every bit of support we get counts. We promise high quality fruit so please support the school. Students get out there and sell your citrus. Buyers, we thank you for your sup- Ixrrt. Upcoming events Andy and Stu: Thursday, November 16 University Information Program: Thursday, November 16 Sock Hop: Wednesday, November 22. Reports have been distributed. $18,000 in jewellery taken from Grand Bend home GRAND BEND - OPP reported pearl, diamond and gold jewellery worth 518,000 was stolen from a residence at 11 Shady Lane last week- end. Car damaged in hit and run accident GRAND BEND - A blue Honda Accord received damage to its front right side on Oct. 30 while it was parked at Prout's Lumber on Broadway Street at about 2:30 p.m. The vehicle that struck it left the scene. Witnesses are asked to call police. Vehicles driven by Elizabeth He- wetson, 75, and Paul Couse, 56, both of Grand Bend, were damaged when they collided on Ontario Street. A collision occurred at Grand Bend's main intersection involving cars driven by Gloria Johnston, 36, of the Dashwood area, and Todd Jacques, 27, of Sarnia. Hunter-Buvar Auto Body 284-2888 St. Marys Don t ask for more vacation time. Create your own. 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