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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1994-9-7, Page 12Page 12 Times -Advocate, September 7, 1994 Back in Time.,. By Ross Haugh from the archives of the Exeter Times Advocate 10 YEARS AGO September 5, 1984 - First elected in 1980, Murray Car- diff was an easy winner for the Progressive Conservatives in last week's federal election in the Huron -Bruce riding. Cardill gained 23,969 votes compared to 8,802 for Liberal Bruce McDonald, 4,075 for Valerie Bolton of the NDP and 158 for Libertarian Joe Yundt. Many area residents are among the one million people expected to travel to Midland or Downsview September 15 to see and hear Pope John Paul 11. The newly erected Stanley township complex was offi- cially opened on the weekend by reeve Paul Steckle, MP Murray Cardiff, MPP Jack Riddell and other area politi- cians. All in attendance agreed the very attractive, ex- tremely functional building will he a source of pride and the centre of service and fel- lowship for years to come. 25 YEARS AGO September 4, 1969 - The Exeter flood relief fund com- mittee set up after the July 24 flood has been disbanded af- ter it was learned South Hu- ron Hospital would get assis- tance from the Ontario Hospital Services Commis- sion and lack of public re- sponse. Collection boxes set 1 up during the recent Fun Day on Main street realized only $$2.73. Major donations from the Exeter Legion and Exeter Kinsmen will be returned. Hensall mill owners have agreed to pay a percentage of the bulldozing fees at the mu- nicipal dump. Last weekend's Midwestern Rodeo held in Exeter was bigger and better than ever. With 12,000 in attendance, chairman Bill Smith said, " I'm very happy with the re- sults especially with a 30 per- cent rise in entries and 6,000 spectators at the Sunday show." Canada's Teen Age Queen of 1969, Miss Jewell McAvany spent the holiday weekend in Exeter visiting her sister, Mrs. Brian Swcitzcr. 50 YEARS AGO September 7, 1944.- Newly appointed Exeter Public School principal Claude Blowes reported 150 students have enrolled for the coming year. Exeter council has agreed to call a meeting to decide what form a suitable peace celebra- tion should take as the pros- pects of a complete victory in Europe are not far away. Taxi driver Frank Haines of Hensall had his record of driv- ing 260,(XX) miles without an accident broken last week when a vehicle made an im- proper turn in front of him and caused an accident. 75 YEARS AGO September 4, 1919, Luther Burbank, famous experimen- talist in horticultural products has made it possible to grow hickory nuts on a grape vine. Would it not be just as easy to for him Io he ahlc to grow gold dollars on a golden rod plant. Exeter Ford dealer Milo Snell reports the Ford car made a world famous record in the fighting arca of the Great War. Out of 4,000 cars used in France, Italy, Egypt and Mes- ixltamia, 3,545 were Fords. There was a bit of a strike on at the Exeter flax mill for a day or two last week, the cause of which is not clear. However, after management had brought in sonic men from Dashwood - thc strikers returned to work. 100 YEARS AGO The incandescent lights throughout Exeter arc now do- ing excellent service and we can safely say that we now have one of the best lighted towns in Ontario. Willie Elder, son of William Elder of Hensall who is a little over 15 years of age has se- cured the second scholarship m Classics and Moderns in the re- cent examinations in Toronto entitling him to four years free tuition in the university and S55 in money. Expenses claimed in the re- cent election by West Huron candidates were W. Gamow $479.27 and S73.89 for Mr. Connelly. TY Taking Toll A toll booth was set up on the Main Street of Exeter on'Friday afternoon as members of the Exeter and Area Fire Department held their -third annual fundraiser for Multiple Sclero- sis. Pictured here is Jim MacGregor, on left, who was taking donations while Deputy Chief John Morgan handed out stickers to those who donated money. Last year the de- partment raised $3,000 while in the first year they raised $3,500. Morgan said the de- partment hopes to raise about the same amount again this year. Decoration day in Clandeboye By Muriel Lewis GRANTON - Many from the Granton community attended the Decoration Day and Service at St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye on Sunday, September 4. Sympathy of the community is extended to Margaret Oakley in the loss of her sister Jean Devos of Chatham, who died on Saturday, September 3. At St. Thomas' Anglican Church on Sunday, the Rev. Stephen Em- ery based his message on the text from Proverbs 2:5 'they you shall see what reverence for the eternal is, and find out what knowledge of God means'. At Granton United Church on Sunday, Pastor Normalie Voakes entitled her sermon 'Open Wide!' The Christ Candle was lit by Tiffa- ny Blom and the ministry of music was the hymn 'Unto the Hills'. Next Sunday, September 11, a breakfast will be served in the church basement preceding the ser- vice from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. UCW update Unit one of the U.C.W. met at the church Thursday, September 1 in- stead of at the park because of the cool weather. Discussion included the bazaar and luncheon on October 22, ar- rangements for the next meeting and the program of the general meeting in December. Unit 2 met at Julie McRobert's home on Thursday, September 1, commencing with supper served by the hostess. Julie demonstrated a new supper recipe which everyone enjoyed. Sherri McRobert chaired the meeting and led discussion on the pleasing results of the Fun Date projects, also the bazaar and lunch- eon and other fund-raising sugges- tions. Hostess Julie then served dessert and coffee. Unit 4 met at Nora Wissel's home on August 31. Leader Mari- lyn Humphrey opened with the meditation 'A shopping spree' which involved how you select your friends and do things for oth- ers. Each one contributed to the program with 'I remember when' memories on Friendships. The upcoming bazaar and lunch- eon was discussed and at the close of the meeting Marilyn and the hostess served refreTments. YOUR FORD & MERCURY DEALERS SAY THANKS FOR 90 SUCCESSFUL YEARS IN CANADA. THANKS FOR 90 YEARS, TAI'! COME REAP THE REWARDS OF SUCCESS WITH YEAR-END PRICES ON OUR MOST SUCCESSFUL MODELS. ESCORT -THE BEST SELLING LINE UP OF CARS IN ITS CLASS! ESCORT 3-000R HATCHBACK F -SERIES -THE BEST SELLING TRUCK IN THE WORLD! 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