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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1996-04-03, Page 12Page 12 Times -Advocate, April 3, 1996 Back in Time... By Ross Hatigh from the archives of the Exeter Times Advocate IO Yr RS AGO Aprit2, 4986 - The 67th hit y.candle jva3lit by president Fern bougall of the .liurondale %omen's Institute as she presented a apse to Ila Moir who has been.a member for all of the 67 years and a loader of many. many 4-H Homemaking clubs. The Zurich Has Beans brought home gold medals and a trophy af- ter winning the "B" championship in the International oldtiiners hockey tournament in Zurich, Switzerland. 25 YEARS AGO April 8, 1971 Exeter council Monday night unanimously ap- proved a mobile home park "in principle", but indications were clear that it will be some time before such a development takes place in the community -Local businessman Len Veri has' proposed a 19 acre development in the arca of Riverside Drive in the vicinity Of the local curling rink and u Kitchener firm has apparently op- tioned land east of the local fairgrounds for a proposed mobile home park. At one of four special meetings held recently, Exeter council ap- proved a capital expenditure of about $250,000 for the erection of u new town hall and fire station. The Exeter Broncos won the OMHA zone championship over Blenheim. It's the tint provincial hockey championship to the town ' of Exeter. The club sponsored by the Midwestern Rodeo was coached by Ron Bogart and managed by Bob Pooley. 35 YEARS AGO April 3, 1961 - Bob Hayward who drove Miss Supertest 11I to two straight wins in the.Marswprth trophy race, spoke to the Lucan Li- ons Club recently and was presented with an honorary membership in the club. • South Huron District High School Board is advertising for lour teachers for the 1961-62 term. George Glendinning, R.R. 8, Parkhill, has won about $1,200 in the recent running of the Irish Grand National Sweepstakes. 40 YEARS AGO April 4, 1951 Martha Cochrane was named winner in a public speaking contest for grade tight pupils at the Exeter Home and School Association, Tuesday night. Alice Carter, who recently carred her Gold Cord as Guide, ac- companied by Mrs. Robert Luxton, travelled to Toronto to attend the Gold Cord certificat;, presentation ceremony at the University of Toronto. SO YEARS AGO April 6, 1951 - Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lindenfield have moved into their new brick residence on Main street. Pte. Ray Snell, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Snell, arrived in Lon don Sunday after serving two years overseas in a tank corps of the Governor General's Footguards. He saw heavy fighting in the hills of Italy and with the Canaarans in France, Holland, Belgium and Germany. Mrs. E.D. Bell and her mother, Mrs. Hedley, who have been liv- ing in Wingham, have arrived to make their home in Exeter where. Mr. Bell has taken over the law practice of Mr. J.W. Morley. Mr. Russell Balkw111 has purchased a lot from J.A. Stewart, east of his residence, and is excavating a foundation for a new house. 75 YEARS AGO April 2, 1921 - The choir of Carmel Presbyterian Church in Hen- sall , consisting of 35 members, motored to Exeter Monday evening and rendered the cantata, "Thc Living Christ" at Caven Church. Messrs. Foote and Pilon are enlarging the Grey -Dort Garage by removing a couple of partitions at the rear. Mr. McNash of Walkerton is the assistant buttermaker in the creamery at Centralia and commenced his duties Monday. Rcv. Chidley, the now pastor of Thames Road Presbyterian Church, was inducted on Thursday last. 1'00YEA/ISAGO April 2, 1896 - The noted 'sign painter, "Scottie" struck the vil- lage of Lucan on Saturday and has been hard at work decorating the windows of the businesses. Rev. R.H. Shaw of Lucan was made the recipient of of 100 bush- els of oats a few days ago by a number of his farm parishioners. Thc Lucan correspondent for the Times reports that a sheep, a dog and a heifer in Lucan have gone mad after being bitten by stray dogs. The report continues, "We trust chief Manes will develop into an expert marksman and kill every unmuzzled dog seen in the town". Redistribution of funds ZURICH - Queensway Nursing Home (Division of Provincial Nurs- ing Home Limited Partnership) says the March 28 release from the Ministry of Health to bring fair- ness and equity to the province's long term health care system is good news. "We support independent living within our facility and in the com- munity. The redistribution of funds will help both: This is the first time that residents of nursing homes will receive the same fund- WM donates to needy children EXETER - The Women's Minis- tries from the Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle was held at the home of Dove Matheson March 28 at 2 p.m. Jean Tricbner presided over the meeting • and led in the hymn "Christ Arose". Ada Triebner played the organ. The roll call was taken and answered by a bible verse on "Rise". Ruth McLaren led in prayer. It was decided to send a donation to the needy children, India's Boys' Home and Mozambique Feeding Program. Ella Tinney read the story of San- dra Vasburgh and Jean Jolly had a missionary reading about Frank Ju - Huck and'Marilyn Busch. Triebner gave a message on "Redeeming the Time" using Gal. 2:20 and 1 Pe- ter 1:7. All the women read a scripture,,Prayer requests were giv- en by Triebner and all the women prayed. Lunch was provided by Mathe- son and Ger'da Liebman helped serve. ing as residents in homes for the, aged. This is a welcome change,". states a recent Queensway press re- lease. "We are excited about the in- creased money made available for programs. This added funding will provide for programs which will enhance the quality of life of our residents. It is good to hcar that the increased funding is due to re- distribution and not an extra burden to the taxpayer." CD14MLlNLFY Baby baptized at 'shames Road Church Paul and Karen Garrow had their daughter bap- tized on Sunday morning. By Rhodu Rohde THAMES ROAD - Rev. Jim All- , sop was in charge of the Palm sun day church service on Sunday morning. ,• The congregation sang the Dox- ology. The responsive reading was token from the service book "Exalt- ed King and Gracious Father", Psalm 68. The choir sang "This Isn't Love" accompanied by organist Agnes Bray. They sang the children's hymn "Lord of the Dance" and Rev. Allsop gave each child and some adults a palm branch. They went around the inside of the church waving a palm branch and saying "Hosanna to the King." Rev. Allsop lit the Christ Candle. They sang the Baptismal Hynt?a "Father of the Human Family" and Rev. Allsop baptized Rachel Nicole Garrow, daughter of Paul and Kar- en Garrow. Ray Cann; Clerk of Session, presented the Garrow's with a certificate. Robert and Kathy Bray received the offering. The scripture lesson frotn the Old Testament Isaiah 50:4-9a and from the New Testament Philippians 2:5- 1 I. Rev. Allsop read from the Gos- pel of Matthew 21:1-11. The title of his sermon was enti- tled "Having the Mind of.Christ." - They sang the closing hymn "All Glory Laud and Honour" and Rev. Allsop pronounced the benediction. Upcoming events of.Thames Road church On April 5 there will be a Good Friday Joint Worship Service at Elimville at 7:30 p:m. On April 7 at 8:30 a.m. a joint sunrise service , will be held at Thames Road, then the breakfast from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and then the Joint Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Anyone wishing to place an East 'er lily in the sanctuary in memory of a loved one for the joint service on the Sunday, please contact Shar- on Passmore or Judith Parker be- fore Thursday. Following the ser- vice your Easter lily can be given to a shut in if you wish. Personals Sunday guests attending church and the baptismal service at Thames Road and later lunch guests with Paul and Karen Gar - row, Matthew. Brayden and Rachel were Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Dale of Londesborough, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Garrow, of St. Thomas; Mr. and Mrs. Terry Bedard, and family of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Rob Van Damme and fancily of St. Marys and Rcv. Jim Allsop: Lloyd and Dorothy Knight of Ex- eter were Saturday evening supper guests with Bill and Rhoda Rohde. Don and Janis Richardson were guests at the wedding ot'their neph- ew Scott Richardson and Wendy Cooper at Burford on Saturday. Many people called at the Kirk - ton -Woodham Community Centre on Sunday to honor. Phil and Mar- jorie Johns on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. Cigarettes stolen from Tender Spot Grocery Store ZURICH - Thc front door window of the Tender Spot Grocery Store was smashed on Saturday night and 46 cartons of cigarettes were taken. The owner of the store awoke to the sound of breaking glass and called police. A VILLAGE FOR ALL SEASONS SPRING HAS ARRIVED IN (r hayfield tre Be charmed by our unique shops, delighted by our renowned restaurants and inns, and awed by our exquisite service. r EXPERIENCE BAYFIELD FOR EASTER...AND ALWAYS REMEMBER... Shope are open Good friday i Easter Sunday for your shopping pleuurtti Selp's vale -mart, was recognized as the independent store winner of the. Foodland • Ontario Retailer Award for the Best Creative Display. Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Ru- ral Affairs, Noble Villeneuve presented the award, March 25th at the Art Gallery of Ontario. From left to right, .Cathy Seip owner/manager, the Minister, Tom Seip, store owner/ manager, Seip's valu-mart Exeter, Ontario. a _._..__ April 1 to 14, 1996 ConveGGiEnience SizSe HUDIAPERS Visine, 15 mI. ass't. EYE DROPS Facial Tissues 150s KLEENEX Kinder Surprise, 2 pk. EGGS Milk Chocolate; 175 g. ALLAN BUNNIES Butler Ass't TOOTHBRUSHES Mouthwashes 710 mi. SCOPE Oil of Ola , kits BOD( WASH HbIlwGGIES 9.49 249■ 990 1 ,9 990, 1 .29 2•49 3'as 3.99. ALL TOYS, GAMES, PUZZLES 25% OFF TRIANGLE DISC CIUNT.. 433 Main St. Exeter 235-1661 Seip's IF Available at Seip's valu-mart only -w e reserve the right to limit quantity 20, EASTER SPECIAL 6t rrf Frozen Utility Turkeys 790 lti Ib. 1.74 kg. Two Day Video Deal Thursday - . Saturday - Friday Videos for Sunday 1ea 99 Don't miss out.- Reserve your videos NOW! Video Hot Line 235-3535 CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER SUNDAY HAVE A .SAFE AND HAPPY EASTER! • . • • • • • • • • • • Air!41X...1_,_1_ :-..__,,-r.- - •STEPHEN to ►_ _Sa. i_ ,� _-. d 0 - f' 1 , 3 s r Meeting Notice EXETER - GRAND BEND - USBORNE AMALGAMATION COMMITTEE The Council representatives, of the above, municipalities are meeting on an ongoing basis lo determine the feasibility of amalgamating the four municipalities into a single municipal corporation. These meetings are open to the public. Any group or individual that would like to make a presentation the committee, should contact Larry Brown Committee Coordinator at 234:6331. The next Amalgamation Committee meeting is: Wednesday, April 10 - 7:30 p.m. at Exeter Council Chambers Public participation is welcomed A VILLAGE FOR ALL SEASONS SPRING HAS ARRIVED IN (r hayfield tre Be charmed by our unique shops, delighted by our renowned restaurants and inns, and awed by our exquisite service. r EXPERIENCE BAYFIELD FOR EASTER...AND ALWAYS REMEMBER... Shope are open Good friday i Easter Sunday for your shopping pleuurtti Selp's vale -mart, was recognized as the independent store winner of the. Foodland • Ontario Retailer Award for the Best Creative Display. Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Ru- ral Affairs, Noble Villeneuve presented the award, March 25th at the Art Gallery of Ontario. From left to right, .Cathy Seip owner/manager, the Minister, Tom Seip, store owner/ manager, Seip's valu-mart Exeter, Ontario. a _._..__ April 1 to 14, 1996 ConveGGiEnience SizSe HUDIAPERS Visine, 15 mI. ass't. EYE DROPS Facial Tissues 150s KLEENEX Kinder Surprise, 2 pk. EGGS Milk Chocolate; 175 g. ALLAN BUNNIES Butler Ass't TOOTHBRUSHES Mouthwashes 710 mi. SCOPE Oil of Ola , kits BOD( WASH HbIlwGGIES 9.49 249■ 990 1 ,9 990, 1 .29 2•49 3'as 3.99. ALL TOYS, GAMES, PUZZLES 25% OFF TRIANGLE DISC CIUNT.. 433 Main St. Exeter 235-1661 Seip's IF Available at Seip's valu-mart only -w e reserve the right to limit quantity 20, EASTER SPECIAL 6t rrf Frozen Utility Turkeys 790 lti Ib. 1.74 kg. Two Day Video Deal Thursday - . Saturday - Friday Videos for Sunday 1ea 99 Don't miss out.- Reserve your videos NOW! Video Hot Line 235-3535 CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER SUNDAY HAVE A .SAFE AND HAPPY EASTER! • . • • • • • • • • • •