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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-03-24, Page 5Wednesday,March 24, 2004 Exeter Times—Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME I OYEARS AGO March 23, 1994 - Kathy Merner was the guest skater at the weekend annual figure skat- ing carnival in Zurich which was entitled "Sounds of Music". C.G. Farm Supply of Zurich has earned an outstanding sales per- formance award from the White manufacturers of farm equip- ment. 25 YEARS AGO March 21, 1979 - Two shot guns, two rifles and two handguns were stolen in a break-in at a Hensall residence. A neighbour reported seeing two men in a small foreign car near the residence. Specials this week at A&H Superior Market are three loaves of bread for $1.39, margarine at 77 cents, 10 pounds of potatoes for 69 cents and a large tomato juice for 69 cents. The Exeter Hawks defeated Belmont in four straight games to reach the Ontario semi-finals. A big factor in the Exeter wins was the goal tending of Randy Lovie. Adella (Bammie) Fisher, Huron county's oldest resident celebrated her 106th birthday on St. Patrick's Day. 40YEARS AGO March 23, 1964 - Acknowledging all contributions and pledges to date, the district swimming pool committee announced over $14,500 had been raised. Co-chairman Mel Gaiser says construction could start within a few weeks Described by government officials as one of the most modern processing lines for turnips, the new installation at Exeter Produce and Storage washes, dries and waxes turnips in a continuous process. The line accomplishes in seven minutes what required 12 to 18 hours to complete by the conven- tional rack drying method. Hensall police chief Ernie Davis was guest speak- er at the St. Patrick's Day meeting of the Hensall Brownie pack. He spoke on safety. 45 YEARS AGO March 22, 1959 - Miss Sheila Fanner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fahner R.R. 1, Exeter won a $50 music scholarship in the clarinet class at last week's Stratford Kiwanis Music Festival. Zurich goalie Richard Stade and Hensall defence - man Craig Chapman were judged the best individ- ual players in the third annual Shamrock tourna- ment in Lucan. Damage totalled $16,000 in two early morning fires which destroyed farm buildings in Usborne township this week. A large barn owned by Fred Knip was lost along with contents including a new combine and more than 125 pigs. At about the same time a drive shed and colony house owned by Gilbert Johns of Elimville went up in flames, causing the loss of equipment and 500 chicks. 50YEARS AGO March 25, 1954 - The Exeter figure skating club made a colourful debut before a crowd of 500 when it presented its first carnival at the local arena. Lucan's public school children left temporary quarters in the Anglican and United church base- ments and the arena following the disastrous fire and will occupy the new school this week. 60YEARS AGO March 24, 1944 - During the week the women of the Soldiers' Welfare committee packed and shipped 24 parcels of nearly seven pounds each to the boys of the district who are overseas. Mr. Glen McKnight has accepted a position as express agent for CNR and commenced his new duties on Monday. Sgt. Clarence McDonald , son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe MacDonald is now in England where his younger brother Ted has been for more than two years. Another brother Reg has been in British Columbia for the past year. The Exeter Red Cross canvass this year will real- ize over $8,500. 80YEARS AGO March 25, 1924 - Mr. Wes Simmons who left a few weeks ago for Fillmore, Saskatchewan to settle his business affairs there returned to Exeter on Monday to resume the business he recently pur- chased from Mr. D. Russell. 85 YEARS AGO March 22, 1919 - Exeter town council has pur- chased a fine bay team for the use of the corporation this summer. Mr. John Piper has been engaged to handle the team. Seniors' Perspective By Jim earls ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR Monthly Draw for a Free Dinner: One person, whose name will be drawn once a month by a staff member at South Huron Municipal Office will be awarded a free dinner to be held at the Lions Youth Centre, 125 John Street West Exeter. Town & Country Support Services are sponsoring this draw and they put on a hot meal every Tuesday at noon for seniors. This event is known as "Dining For Seniors". The lucky per- son from the first draw is: Shirley Kirk, Exeter. Upcoming Euchreamas: Exeter: Friday March 26, 2004 at the Exeter Legion 10:00 a.m. A delicious lunch, prizes and a good time are pro- vided. Starts at 10:00 a.m. Clinton: Monday March 29, 2004 10:00 a.m. at the Betty Cardno Memorial Centre 317 Huron Street (Hwy 8) Clinton Ontario. Lunch includ- ed, prizes and earnings go to Community Support of Town & Country Support Services. Upcoming Events: South Huron Diabetes Education Centre: 24 Huron Street West NOM 1S2 To register please call (519) 235- 2700 ext: 239 (leave message if necessary). Class will be held at the South Huron Hospital Exeter Cost: Free. All classes at 1:30 p.m. Cholesterol Class March 31, 2004 1:30 p.m.: You will learn about healthy eating to lower your risk for heart disease and stroke. WinghamTown Hall Heritage Theatre: George Hamilton 1V Thursday April 1, 2:00 p.m. Fiddle & Step Sunday April 4, 2:30 p.m.; Thursday April 8, 10:30 a.m.; Saturday Apri110, 1:00 p.m. South Mountain Saturday April 24,8:00 p.m. Cabaret at Exeter United Church: Exeter United Church Choirs and Fun & Fellowship Committee present a Toe -Tapping Cabaret. Enjoy an evening of music and refreshments on Saturday April 3 at 7:00 p.m. Contact Joyce Morgan Secretary at 235- 0860 for tickets. Chili Luncheon: Exeter Lioness is having a Chili Lunch on Friday, April 2nd. The meal includes a 12 oz. container of chili, din- ner roll and butter, carrot and celery sticks, and cake. Hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Lions Youth Centre 125 John Street W. Take-out available. Profits to "Community Projects" Lest We Forget: "Private Wilson Culbert" Pte. Wilson Culbert was born October 7th 1893 in Centralia Ontario. Wilson enlisted in the 161st Battalion at Exeter Ontario and his service number was #654626. The men who enlisted in Exeter were sent to Clinton Ontario. They trained until May, and after that, moved to Hillcrest Army Camp, London Ontario. Pte. Culbert finished his training in trench warfare. Then the battal- ion boarded a train and travelled to Halifax, Nova Scotia, where they boarded the S.S. Lapland. They sailed out of Halifax harbour on November 1st 1916, and arrived in Liverpool, England and travelled by train to Digbate Army Camp, near Thorncliffe, Kent England. The Battalion received more training there. Due to the fact that the 161st did not have enough men to make up a full fighting Battalion, they then were split up into at least eight other Battalions. They needed reinforcements who were in France fighting at that time. The 161st remained intact for a little more than a year. By the end of 1917, the 5th Division fighting in France had been split up and the 161st was absorbed into the 4th Reserve Battalion, and the Battalion soldiers went to France in drafts. Those who were not already drafted were transferred to other units. Soldiers from the 161st went to the 1st, 4th, 18th, 43rd, 47th, and 52nd battalions, the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles, and several Machine Gun Corps. All units were part of the Canadian Corps. At this time Pte. Wilson Culbert became part of the 47th Canadian Battalion Infantry. (Western Ontario Regiment) He was sent to France and to the front lines of action, where he was killed in action March 9th 1918 near the small village of Drury, which is not far from Vimy Ridge. He was 24 years of age at the time of his death. Pte. Culbert was buried in the Drury Crucifix Cemetery, The village of Drury is located 17 kilometres east -south-east of Arras. The cemetery was put in place by Canadian units (mainly the 46th and 47th Battalions), immediately after the capture of the village. It contained at the Armistice 72 graves now in plot 1, Rows A and B. Private Wilson Culbert was the son of John and Sarah Culbert of Centralia Ontario. According to the census of See PERSPECTIVE page 6 Jim Bearss Professor Gizmo of Mad Science of London was at the Lucan Library March 19 with the Fire and Ice show.At left she demonstrates how air streams work while above she gives children in the audience a dry ice shower. 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