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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-11-2, Page 32Page 32 Times -Advocate, November 2, 1994 C,C�M 1��r1 ]LAITY Drop in centre scores John Miller, a member of the Royal Navy Beach Commandos was the guest speaker at Fri- day's 30th annual meeting of the Huron Historical Society. From the left are Miller, presi- dent Paul Carroll, vice-president Ron Latham and secretary -treasurer Rae McFarlane. Historical Society hears of 1944 invasion of Normandy BRUCEFIELD - The more than 100 persons at- tending Friday night's 30th annual meeting of the Huron Historical Society at the Brucefield United Church heard a first hand account of the invasion of France held by the Germans 50 years ago. The speaker was John Miller of Toronto who joined the Royal Navy in 1940 and was only one of 14 survivors of the Royal Navy Beach Commandos. He suffered the loss of one ye in the invasion of Nor- mandy in 1944. After working as a CBC studio engineer, Miller obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Waterloo and established a second ca- reer as a secondary school teacher. He is also the au- thor of a book entitled, "Dieppe, Canada's Forgotten Heroes." Miller took his audience behind the scenes and an insight into the planning of the attack. It doesn't ap- pear common knowledge of the many enormous breakwaters that were built in England and taken across the 100 miles of the English Channel to France and placed off the coast. In June of 1943, Operation Mulberry was con- ceived. It was to be a whole seaport floating across the channel. The cement breakwaters were 60 feet high and as long as a city block. These breakwaters totalling 20,000 feet in length were placed in 30 feet of water at low tide to cut the currents and provide quiet waters for unloading. In the Mulberry operation, the breakwaters were placed a half mile off shore at the lowest tide, but with enough water to unload tanks, guns, combat loaded trucks and heavy equipment. A total of 70 obsolete ships were placed in the channel for protection while the breakwaters were set into place. Miller continued, "It was an amazing piece of en- gineering. Waters were very rough out at seas, but very quiet inside the breakwaters. It was done over- night and totally unexpected by the Germans. Float- ing tanks were also used." The June 5 invasion of Normandy included 4,024 landing ships and crafts on five beaches along with hundreds of other boats, a total in excess of 6,000 vessels. Paul Carroll, president of the Huron Historical So- ciety was chairman for the banquet. Margaret McClure of RR 1, Centralia is past president. St. Patrick's celebrates communion Members of the con- gregation will be doing the service next Sun- day. By H. Davis SAINTSBURY - St. Patrick's Holy Communion service was held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday October 30. Rev. Stephen Emery for his chil- dren's focus asked "Who do you love?" Sunday, November 6 St. Pat- rick's Morning Prayer service will be held at 10:00 a.m. with St. Pat- rick's members looking after the service. iso Personals Mary Davis was a recent dinner guest with Jean Hodgins of Lucan. Bill and Betty Johnson and Hugh and Hazel Davis attended the fall Great Chapter meeting in Christ Church, Listowel on Tuesday eve- ning. Katic-Scarlett MacGillivray was a Friday visitor with her grand- mother Hazel Davis to celebrate her belated birthday. When in Exet- er, they called on relatives Georgi- na Dobbs, Mary Brown, Blanche Walters, Eileen Carroll and Viola Coates at the Exeter Villa. The Davis's attended the funeral Sunday of the late Jack MacGilliv- ray at the Davidson Chapel at Li- ons Head. The community's sympathy goes to Bob and Heather MacGillivray and family in the loss of their fa- ther, father-in-law and grandfather Jack MacGillivray. Caleb and Corbin MacGillivray were Saturday visitors with the Da- vis's. Jamie Hem was an overnight visitor with Harley Davis Saturday. Suzanne Davis and children were Sunday visitors with mother Doro- thy Dietrich of Dashwood. Marguerite Greenlee is hack in hospital. The community's thoughts and prayers arc with her. RIME CHEF N YOU! SEND IN YOUR FAVOUI ' E RECIPES FOR OUR LUCKY DRAW YOU COULD WIN $50 $30 $20 1ST PRIZE 2ND PRIZE 3RD PRIZE All recipe entries must be received by Monday, November 14, 1994 Send in any of your favourite recipes to Box 850, (Exeter Times Advocate) • Pie/Pastry. • Beverages • Appetizers • Christmas recipes • Candy • Soups/Sauces • Meat & Main Dishes • Etc., Etc. • Desserts • Microwave Dishes • Bean Recipes • Casseroles KIDS - WE'D LOVE TO GET FAVOURITE RECIPES FROM YOU! Make sure you include your name and address 424 Main St. Exeter Box 850 235-1331 October 31 Carpet bowling 4 games played Lawrence Russell 3 W, 1 T, score 30 Wilma Davis 2 W, 1 T, score 29 Mary Drachenberg 2 W, I T, score 27 3 games played Marion Dearing 2 W, score 22 2 games played June Hodgson 2 W, score 17 Cribbage Doris Hackney was high and Vi Tinney was low scorer after ten games. Poor boy luncheon A delicious luncheon prepared by June Hodgson and Faye Skinner was enjoyed by 18 people. This luncheon is the last Monday of each month. Phone Faye at 235- 0258 if you are interested in attend- ing. Is anyone interested in learning to carpet bowl? If so phone Marshall at 235-1834 to arrange a time. Cone out and try it, it's fun. Got a News Tip? Call the Times - Advocate 235-1331 Customer Appreciation Wednesday No ember nd McDonald's Restaurant 261 Main St. N. Exeter, ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION "They shall grow not ofd as we that are Left grow old; r4ge shaft not weary them nor the gears condemn. t the going down of the sun and in ie morning we w111 remember them" Exeter R.E. Pooley Branch 167 235-2962 [Jill Wilds, President Greg Pfaff, Poppy Chairman Tues., Nov 1- Poppy campaign beings at 6:30 p.m. by the Huron -Middlesex Army Cadet Corps and Branch volunteers. Sun., Nov. 8 - Parade forms at Legion at 10:00 a.m. March to Cenotaph for laying of wreaths and Last Post. Medals to be wom. Legion Church Service will be held at Exeter United Church. Members of the community are welcome to attend at all events. Fellowship at the Branch will follow and all are welcome. Fri., Nov. 11- REMEMBRANCE DAY Services to be held at all local schools, please check schools for Service times. Remembrance Day banquet at Branch. Social 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Supper to be served at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker: Mr. Rob Essery. Tickets are $6.00 and available at the Branch, Stan Frayne's and Dinney Furniture until Nov. 10th. All veterans and members welcome. Hensall Branch 468 262-2948 Larry Uyl - President and Poppy Chairman Thurs., Nov. 3 - 6 - 9 door to door canvass in Hensall. The support of the public for the annual poppy appeal will be greatly appreciated. Sun., Nov. 8 - Remembrance Service. Alt veterans, members, ladies auxiliary, Hensall and area residents are cordially invited to attend our service at the Hensall United Church. 10:30 - Meet at the Hensall Legion Hall. 10:45 - Parade to Church, service conducted by Rev.' Henry Annen and Rev. Mark Gaskin. Atter church service, the parade will go to the Cenotaph for the Laying of the Wreaths and the last post. Medals to be wom. Following this ceremony, refreshments will be served by the ladies auxiliary. We trust members of the community and area will make a special effort to attend these services. Frl. Nov. 11- REMEMa NCE DAY Banquet to be held at the Hensall Community Centre at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Rev. John Verhoog. Everyone welcome. llckets available from legion members, the Branch or call 282-2618.