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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1995-12-20, Page 40Page 40 Times -Advocate, December 20,1995 Back in Time... By Ross Haugh from the archives of the Exeter Times Advocate 10 YEARS AGO December 18, 1895 - Exeter was among the municipalities to re- ceive a polite thank you letter from Toyota Motor Corporation indi- cating it had not been chosen as a site for the Japanese firm's new manufacturing plant. 25 YEARS AGO December 1,, 1970 - Jim Connolly who has held the position of acting road foreman in the village of Grand Bend for the past four years resigned recently. He has accepted the road superintendent po- sition in Southampton. The Hon. Charles MacNaughton announced today that arrange- ments are being completed for the provision of flying services at Centralia Industrial Park. The new business, Huron Air Parks Limit- ed will provide radio and weather reporting services, commercial air transportation and flying instruction and aircraft sales and servicing out of a hangar to be erected on the former air force base. 35 YEARS AGO December 19, 1960 - Charles P. Corbett became the fourth family member to serve in municipal pffice when he was elected to Lucan council last week and headed the polls. Both his father and grandfa- ther have been wardens of Middlesex county. 40 YEARS AGO. December 17, 1955 -The proposed dam in Usborne township was dubbed "Morrison Dam" in honor of the chairman of the Ausable River Conservation Authority, John A. Morrison. Grand Bend took their first step towards building a community centre when they agreed to purchase a parcel of land near the village school on which the centre will be erected. 50 YEARS AGO December 18, 1945 - So anxious was he to be home for Christmas after four years overseas, Calbert Cutting, a stretcher case, who ar- rived at Halifax on the Lady Nelson, took leave from the hospital train and arrived in Exeter the same afternoon. The Exeter arena and the gymnasium have received a coat of alu- minum during the past week. The Exeter Lions Club donated $1,500 to the British Children's War Victims' fund at their meeting Monday night. F.Lt. W.L. Schroeder who recently returned from Ceylon where he was attached to the RCAF is one of 25 methbers who have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. 75 YEARS AGO December 17, 1920 - An unknown person or persons broke into Mr. Maurice Brenner's Garage in Grand Bend and removed the four tires on Mr. Robert Pollock's new sedan car and took them away. Five persons guessed the correct weight of the Christmas baby beef in Paul's butcher shop. Thirty pounds of the beef were divided equally between Mrs. C.F. Hooper, Messrs. H. Rundle, David Ru - sell, George Snell and T.H. Ferguson. Elected by acclamation in Exeter were reeve B.W. Beavers and councillors Charles Snell, W.H. Penhale, Jesse Elston and Joe Da- vis. • Mrs. .W. Glenn of Hensall was appointed a member of the wom- en's executive of the UFWO in Toronto. 100 YEAR S AGO December 19, 1895 - The tax collector was in Hurondale last Sat- urday and swagged in a nice little pile. He says there will be a very small five percent list this year. This speaks well for the farmers who respond to the tune of about $10,500 annually. Hay township clerk Fred Hess Sr. reports that all births, deaths and marriages not registered by December 25 are liable to a fine of $25 for negligence. The usual handshaking incidents to this approaching election sea- son have commenced and the ordinary citizen discovers that he has more friends than he was aware of. At the recent fat stock show in Hensall, Thomas Sweet of Exeter eminently successful in the stock ring, obtained first prize and sweepstakes for his two year-old heifer. David Davis purchased the animal for the Christmas trade at five cents per pound live weight. The pews in Main. street Methodist church were rented on Wednesday last and were all taken in a short time. Sittings, howev- er, can be secured on application to the pew steward. J.A. Taylor of Hensall has sold his grocery business to J.W. Broderick of Exeter who intends to put in dry goods along with it. Pentetcostal Women's Minsitries donate to organizations EXETER - The Women's Minis- tries from the Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle was hc'd at the home of Mrs. Jenny Kipfer at 2 p.m. De- cember 14. The roll call was taken and an- swered by a bible verse on King- dom. There were nine present. In the business it was decided to send a donation to the Spanish Missionary in London, also a do- nation to the Huron County Health, The Needy Children and the India's Boys Home will be sent. Jean Triebner was presiding over the meeting, and asked Ada•Trieh- ner to pray. Jean Jolly read the Christmas Story from the Bible, Luke chapter 2, this was accompanied by Christ- mas carols. Ruth McLaren read a poem, "The Night Before Jesus Came." Lunch was served and provided by everyone. ?�1 We hope you have a happy holiday! Bart DeVries PHOTOGRAPHY Telephone 99642118 NORMAL. PICK-UP Monday, Dec. 25 Monday, Jan. 1 EXETER HOUDAY GARBAGE PICK-UP CARD O ,j,e, KUP Wednesday Dec. 27 PICK-UP CHANGED TO Wednesday, Dec. 27 Tuesday Jan. 2 Thursday, Dec. 28 Exeter Landfill Site will be open Mondays and Thursdays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon. until first week of April, 1996. liaLIDAILAISIEILLIIIIIIILMEMEA Landfill site open Christmas Week - Wed. Dec. 27, Thurs. Dec. 28 and Sat. Dec. 30 News Yeah Week •'flies. Jan. 2, Thurs. Jan. 4 and Sat. Jan. 6, 1996 ( Glenn Kells World Superintendent LJ]\I[TY Students at McCurdy Public School held their Christmas Concert on Thursday. The Magic of Christmas, a concert by all the students at McCurdy, showed there is magic in the air during the holidays. Pictured above are the Early Years classes. Stop Smoking Program for Women in Huron County • Quit or Reduce Smoking • Leam to Cope with Stress •'Improve your Health • • Meet New Friends • Gain Support • Feel Good About Yourself Childcare and Transportation Provided Exeter Sessions Start January 17th, 7 - 9:30 p.m. CaII: Ruth Cooper Clinton - 482-3416 ( long distance 1-800-265-5184) Sponsored by Health Canada and Huron County Adion Group on Women and Smoking Kazoo music performed GRAND BEND - On December 6, 121 Grand Bend Golden Agers met at 12:30 p.m. to enjoy their Christmas luncheon. A turkey meal with all the trimmings was catered to by the Legion. Entertainment was provided by the Grand Bend Public School Jun- ior Choir, under the direction of Danielle Gordon and Mr. ,Marchan. The local Kazoo choral ensemble under the direction of Larry Cole sang and played a variety of Christ- mas carols. The seniors enjoyed a solo by Harriet Van der Burgt and Jim Shaw reminisced about an unfor- gettable .Christmas he spent during the war. The next meeting is January 3 at 12:30 p.m. riDAvs', 1 HAY TOWNSHIP - 150 Years - HEAR YE! HEAR YE! The Sesquicentennial Celebration for the Township of Hay will begin with a NEW YEAR'S LEVEE! You are cordially invited to attend on SUNDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 1996 1:30 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M. Official Ceremony at 2:00 P.M. at the HENSALL COMMUNITY CENT • ENJOY REFRESHMENTS 11 ENTERTAINMENT THROUGHOUT THE AFTERNOON . PERIOD COSTUMES OPTIONAL . ./ .iM 40111111! -Ah lei EVERYTHI cs W G MUST GO EVERYTHING MUST GO rn tLOSING T, eT AYTAG, G.E., M AM RCA, BEAM, YAMAHA \1I 's sot OSS (f) Washcrs, Dryers, 'ridges, gaiiges, Dishwashers, luu(ls. �•� \ (tC tltlll1S• Range . rugs, (tl' )l It 'Il"� 1ii�'I'ull�(tl'e., litll'1c-'\lore On An Ex3e11ent C hoIce of Q ualit y Mercd;se skive Pe pler, Sealy, Theraped1c, Broyhill, Avant' Sofas, Chairs Mattresses, pinees,Entertainment Units, Bedrooms, Mirrors ojjee Tables, .am s, Books, Recliners, Etc. 'MAPI ifei 1 appliances and furniture 1 BITING' MILLER CARPET •] MAIN ST.. !ALTER (11.) 235.11114 63 Main St. EXETER 235.1501 • We are proud to have served Exeter & Area for 12 years EVERYTHING MUST GO EVERYTHING MUST GO awl C) C) O t Come in and check out our BEST SELLER NOVELS ;;� 424 Main St. Exeter -► `= `ra.... 019) 235-1331 Stop Smoking Program for Women in Huron County • Quit or Reduce Smoking • Leam to Cope with Stress •'Improve your Health • • Meet New Friends • Gain Support • Feel Good About Yourself Childcare and Transportation Provided Exeter Sessions Start January 17th, 7 - 9:30 p.m. CaII: Ruth Cooper Clinton - 482-3416 ( long distance 1-800-265-5184) Sponsored by Health Canada and Huron County Adion Group on Women and Smoking Kazoo music performed GRAND BEND - On December 6, 121 Grand Bend Golden Agers met at 12:30 p.m. to enjoy their Christmas luncheon. A turkey meal with all the trimmings was catered to by the Legion. Entertainment was provided by the Grand Bend Public School Jun- ior Choir, under the direction of Danielle Gordon and Mr. ,Marchan. The local Kazoo choral ensemble under the direction of Larry Cole sang and played a variety of Christ- mas carols. The seniors enjoyed a solo by Harriet Van der Burgt and Jim Shaw reminisced about an unfor- gettable .Christmas he spent during the war. The next meeting is January 3 at 12:30 p.m. riDAvs', 1 HAY TOWNSHIP - 150 Years - HEAR YE! HEAR YE! The Sesquicentennial Celebration for the Township of Hay will begin with a NEW YEAR'S LEVEE! You are cordially invited to attend on SUNDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 1996 1:30 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M. Official Ceremony at 2:00 P.M. at the HENSALL COMMUNITY CENT • ENJOY REFRESHMENTS 11 ENTERTAINMENT THROUGHOUT THE AFTERNOON . PERIOD COSTUMES OPTIONAL . ./ .iM 40111111! -Ah lei EVERYTHI cs W G MUST GO EVERYTHING MUST GO rn tLOSING T, eT AYTAG, G.E., M AM RCA, BEAM, YAMAHA \1I 's sot OSS (f) Washcrs, Dryers, 'ridges, gaiiges, Dishwashers, luu(ls. �•� \ (tC tltlll1S• Range . rugs, (tl' )l It 'Il"� 1ii�'I'ull�(tl'e., litll'1c-'\lore On An Ex3e11ent C hoIce of Q ualit y Mercd;se skive Pe pler, Sealy, Theraped1c, Broyhill, Avant' Sofas, Chairs Mattresses, pinees,Entertainment Units, Bedrooms, Mirrors ojjee Tables, .am s, Books, Recliners, Etc. 'MAPI ifei 1 appliances and furniture 1 BITING' MILLER CARPET •] MAIN ST.. !ALTER (11.) 235.11114 63 Main St. EXETER 235.1501 • We are proud to have served Exeter & Area for 12 years EVERYTHING MUST GO EVERYTHING MUST GO awl C) C) O t