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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1955-12-23, Page 9'1:5 • rhea j„ia4 'YD Tp ONE AND .ALL! FROM THE HENSALL MERCHANTS W. O. GOODWIN GENERAL MERCHANT Phone 16 Hensall AWRY ,e="4.1/ BEATON'S BAKERY BEVERLY BEATON - Prop. - Phone 35 Hensall SPORTSMAN GRILL BERT HORTON - Prop. Phone 154 Hensall SHOE REPAIRING SKATES SHARPENED R. A. ORR Hensel HURONDALE DAIRY R. MOCK - Prop. Phone 27 Hensall RI*'S PRODUCE RUDY PETZKE Phone 190 - Hensall DRYSDALE'S HARDWARE Phone 11 Residehce 60 Hensall KOZY KORNER W. J. LEE - Prop. Phone 111 . Hensall CHRI5Tn1t15 ..hi GREETIt1GS BROWN'S HARDWARE Phone 113 - Hensall W. G. PARKE Cockshutt Farm Implements Phone 147-W Hensall H. BONTHRON Furniture — Funeral Director Phone 15 Residence 156 Hensall Season's Greetings to All ! May yours be a holiday over- flowing with happiness and good cheer. BOB COOK Motor Sales & Service Mercury -Lincoln -Meteor Dealer USED CARS AND TRUCKS No Better Place to Buy Wellington : Phone 178 Hensall Greetings To All . . . May all the joy which comes from the true spirit of Christmas be yours through all the year. FINK'S TIN SHOP Tinslnithing, Plumbing, Heating, Sheet Metal Work, Electric Wiring ED. FINK Prop. Hensall Phone 36 ,May you find good cheer, peace and happiness at Christmas- time. These are our sincere wishes for all our friends who have made this Christmas such a wonderful one for us. MIDDLETON'S DRUG STORE Phone 20 • Helnsall IRWIN'S LADIES' WEAR B. N. IRWIN - Prep. ;phone 163 Hensall C,Heeq IP 4 is'OE`SZ MAS S�` 011 J We're thinking of you, all our friends, and hoping that this happy Christmas season brings to you good cheer, good health and good fellowship. JIM'S MACHINE SHOP Repairing a Specialty Acetylene and Electric Welding Phone 9-W ..... : ..... Hensall - - WILLIAM CLEMENT Texaco Dealer London Road Phone 143 To all our friends we wish a Christmas that is a merry one in every way, and a New Year that will be happy every day. HENSALL DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE INC. Garnet Mousseau - Manager Fertilizer - Feed Coal - Shingles - Twine - Etc. Phone 115 Hensall HYDE BROTHERS ALLIS-CHALMERS DEALERS Phone 128-W Hensall To all our friends we wish all the good things that this glor- ious time can bring: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. HENSALL MOTOR SALES Dodge and DeSoto Sales and Service General Repairs • Towing T. COATES - R. CAMPBELL London Rd. - Phone 31 Hensall JOYNT'S MEN'S WEAR King St. T. C. JOYNT & SONS, Props. Phone 62 •Hensall _ May the happiness of the holi- day season, deepened and strengthened by the spiritual inspirations of the Christmas message, abide with y o u through all the days ahead. GEORGE T. MICKLE & SON BUYERS BEANS, GRAIN, Etc. Phone 103 : Evenings 133 ilenstg SCHOLL'S MEAT MARKET Choice Quality Meats and Groceries Phone 17 Hensall STORES in Hensall will remain open all day Wednesday until Christmas and also Evenings of December 22, 23 and 24 Hensall Chamber of Commerce Much Activity. At Chiselhurst Church Groups Christmas Story 101:1 uwre Mensal! Institute young People's meeting conven- ed. onven-ed. in the United Church, Hensall, the theme of the meeting being, "Choosing Worthy Goals." Marilyn Eyre conducted the worship. Maja Roobol read sacred passages, and a poem by Miss Marilyn Eyre. A story, "Religion and Life," was given by Miss Maja Roobol. Miss June Ross also gave a story and offered prayer. Rev. C. D. Daniel presented a short Bible study. During the business period con- veners and members were picked for the following commissions: Stewardship and Training, conven- er, Miss June Ross; members, Di- ane Rannie, Ross Kercher, Gwen Chapman, Marion Pepper; Citizen- ship and Community Service, con- vener, Gerald Horton; members, Lawrence Eyre, Charles Mickle, Nelson McClinchey, Alfred Ross, Beth Goddard; Faith and Evan- gelism, convener, Ken Parker; members, Faye Ross, Cecil Pep- per, Geraldine Parker, Shirley Coleman, Audrey Richardson, Mary Anne Rannie; Missions and World Outreach, convener, Maja Roobal; members, Marilyn Eyre, Jerry Mc- Clinehey, Gwen Spencer, John Jacobi and Betty Parker. Hensall Y.P. Name Conveners The Hensall Women's Institute held their Christmas meeting on Wednesday evening with a fine and varied program. Conveners were Mrs. N. Cook and Mrs. J. God- dard, while the hostesses were Mrs. G. Armstrong and Mrs. W. R. Stephenson. Roll call was an- swered by a donation to London War Memorial Children's hospital. A beautiful medley of carol tunes as a piano duet, was played by Mrs. J. Goddard and Mrs. R. Pryde. "If Jesus Had Not Come" was the theme of the message given by Rev. Donald MacDonald, minister of Carmel Presbyterian Church. "If He had not come," said the speaker, "our outlook would be the same as those who, as yet, have not heard the good news." Carol singing was enjoyed by all, conducted by Miss Greta Lammie, accompanied by Mrs. W. Brown. Mrs. E. Rowe contributed a read- ing, "The Courtship of Larry O'Dee." A film entitled, "The Night Befor`r Christmas," which presented the T. • Eaton's Santa Claus parade, was shown with Mr. Jack Drysdale's kindly help. Re- freshments, served by the lunch committee, brought a delightful evening to a close. The Chiselhurst Missionary So- ciety and Women's Association met in the church schoolroom Tuesday for their Christmas meeting. Mrs. P. Harris was in the chair for a brief meeting of the WA., with 24 members in attendance, who an- swered the roll call by naming a favorite Christmas carol. Items of interest were brought up in the business session. Mrs. Harris thanked the members for their co- operation accorded during her ses- sion as president for the past two years. W.M.S. Installs Officers Mrs. William Brintnell chaired the meeting for the W.M.S., which opened with the theme and prayer and worship. Mrs. Brintnell, Mrs. E. Kinsman and Mrs. R. Taylor. Jr., read scripture passages, which were followed with Christmas hymns. The study on "Home Mis- sions" was presented by Mrs. C. Coleman. assisted by Mrs. R. Boyce. Mrs. E. Chappel and Mrs. E. Treffrey. Rev. C. D. Daniel in- stalled the 1956 officers. Mrs. S. Roobol favored with a vocal sole. and a ladies' quartette, composed of Mrs. R. Taylor, Jr., Mrs. E. Chappel. Mrs. Roobol and Mrs. A. Ross. sang. Various committees submitted their yearly reports. Mrs. Brintnell. president for the past two years,. expressed thanks for co-operation of the members. Lunch was served. S.S. Has Supper The Sunday School supper was held Tuesday evening at 7:30, the tables being lovely with Christmas motifs. Rev. C. D. Daniel present- ed a film, °The Other Wise Man." Teddy Stoneman., Patricia Harris and Bobby Munn gave recitations; Faye and June Ross and Jimmy Hamilton contributed piano num- bers, and Dorothy Parker favored with a solo, accompanied by her sister, Geraldine. Bobby Munn al- so sang. • Rev. Daniel presided for the election of officers for the Sunday School as follows: superintendents, Harold Parker and Mervyn Eyre; secretary. John Jacobi; treasurer. Lawrence Eyre; pianists, Faye Ross and Geraldine Parker. Teach- ers will be chosen by the superin- tendents. The children received treats from Santa Claus. • Usborne Council Tas soEvosaint,, arm Ir The home of Mr. and Mrs Jarvis Horton, of Hensall, will be the set, ting on Christmas Day for C t- mas festivities and an added at- traction will be the celebration of the sixty-fourth wedding annivers- ary of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Mitchell, of Hensall. Mr. Mitchell, 89 in.February, and Mrs. Mitchell, the former Eliza- beth Rice, 85 in March, were mar- ried at the home of the bride's Kippen Groups Combine For Joint Meeting Kippen W.M.S. met on Wednes- day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Harold Jones, with Mrs. Herbert Jones as co -hostess. Mrs. Emerson Kyle presided and opened the meeting with Hymn No. 47. Mrs. Archie Parsons was in charge of the worship. Mrs. Ross Love reported for the visiting committee. The visitors for December are Mrs. Robert Mc- Gregor and Mrs. J. McLellan. The supply committee reported having packed a bale for Korea, also that a personal gift had been sent to the prayer partner, Miss Ada San- dell in Korea. Mrs. Eldon Jarrott reported for the Sunshine commit- tee. Mrs. Morley Cooper, treasur- er, reported theallocation had been reached. Mrs. Robert McGre- gor reported for the nominating committee. Mrs. N. McLeod favored with a piano instrumental. The roll call was answered by a Christmas hint. The Christmas program was fol- lowed with scripture readings be- ing given by Mrs. Alex Hyde, Mrs. Lloyd Lovell, Mrs. Howard Fink• beiner, Mrs. Eldon Jarrott, Mrs. Russell Consitt, Mrs. R. McAllis- ter, Mrs. Bert Faber, Mrs. John Sinclair, Mrs. N. McLeod, Mrs. J. W. McLean and Mrs. S. Pepper. Mrs. Bruce McGregor favored with a solo. The candlelighting service was held with Mrs. Joe McLellan light- ing the first candle. in memory of the departed members; Mrs. R. M. Peck for the officers for 1956; Mrs. Emerson Anderson for the prayer partner, Miss Sandell, in Korea; Mrs. W. Workman for our church and the churches through- out the world. Masters Grant and Kenneth Jones favored with a duet. Mrs. Ralph Turner gave the top - is from the study book. Mrs. Bruce McGregor led in the singing of carols. Mrs. Kyle extended thanks to all taking part in the meeting. Mrs. E. McBride moved thanks to the hostess and co -hostess. Mrs. John Sinclair moved a vote of thanks to the retiring president and secretary. The closing hymn was No. 46. Mrs. Kyle pronounced the benedic- tion. A dainty lunch was served by Circle No, 2. Usborne Council met as agreed prior to December 15 final session to deal with year-end business, on Monday afternoon, with Reeve Verne Pincombe presiding, and Councillors Harold Jeffery, Har- old Hern, Clayton Smith and Hugh Love in attendance. Rebate of grant received from the Province to the Dykeman drain under the Provincial Aid to Drain- age .Act was authorized on motion of Smith and Jeffery. Appeal from the Agricultural Societies of Exe- ter and Kirkton for ::additional support was further considered. and on motion of Jeffery and Love a further grant of $40 was made to each society. Certificate of final completion was received from the Engineer and all accounts paid in full on the Moir Drain. The treasurer was authorized to make application to the Department of Public Works for the Provincial Aid to drainage grant on motion of Love and Hern. On motion of Jeffery and Smith. the treasurer was authorized to close all 'drain accounts for the year and to charge all drains ow- ing 'the township interest at the rate of five per cent, and to pay all drains to which the township owes money. interest at the rate of three per cent. Appointment of township trustee to the S.H.D.H.S, Board for a two- year term was left over until the final meeting for the year. The reeve and clerk were authorized to sign deed for road allowance sold to Ephriam Hern by the town- ship in the year 1928, on motion of Harold Hem .and Jeffery. Certificate for partial completion of the work on the Anderson Drain extension was received from the engineer in charge of the work Council agreed to pay the contrac- tor 60 per cent of his contract price, as recommended by the en- gineer. Council agreed to retain Emer- son Penhale for snow removal work as in former years. guaran- teeing him $95 a month from Dec. 15, 1955, to March 15. 1956. on mo- tion of Hern and Smith. The road superintendent's re- port was considered and passed on motion of Hern and Love. along with road accounts, to a total voucher of $2,899.86. The tax collector reported re- ceipt of and transfer to the Gen- eral Account of the township of $33,400.00 in 1955 taxes. The treas- urer reported receipt of $617.95 in accounts receivable from the road superintendent and receipts of $3,661.42 to 'general account. and with a balance of cash as of No- vember 30 of $4,979.38. Current accounts in the amount of $12,287.76, including the rebate of provincial grant on the Dyke - man Drain of $3308.21 and the 1955 S.H.D.H.S. debenture payment to the Town of Exeter of $8.098...3. were passed for payment on mo- tion of Love and Hern. Council agreed to pay a grant of $25 for the year 1955 to Kirkton Public Library. W. R. Brock was appointed mem- ber of Land Purchasing Commit- tee of the Ausable River Conserva- tion Authority to represent the township in negotiations with land owners in connection with the pro- posed dam ht 'Con. 2-3, on motion of Smith and Herd. 1!! parents, the late Mr. and Mrs - John Rice, of Ribbert Following their marriage they lived in Tuckegsmith Where Mr., Mitchell farmed, retiring to Meer sail twenty-six years ago. Their marriage was solemnizei1 on pe- cember 23, sixty-four years ago„ but the event will be celebrated Christmas Day. The avalanche of snow which has fallen the past few days isa much different story than the one they saw on their wedding day. They recall, while driving with a horse and buggy to take the train at Dublin for Toronto to spend their honeymoon, that the day was ideal, with all farmers very busy Officers Elected The 1956 slate of officers is as follows: W.M.S.—Honorary presi- dent, Mrs. Emerson Kyle; presi- dent, Mrs. Emerson Anderson: first vice-president. Mrs. Joe Mc- Lellan; second vice-president. Mrs. Russel Consitt; third vice-presi- dent, Mrs. John Anderson; secre- tary. Mrs. Wilmer Jones; treasur- er, Mrs. Morley Cooper; press sec- retary, Mrs. A. Gackstetter; Mis- sionary Monthly, Mrs. A. Parsons; Mission Band secretary, Gerda Bennindyk; Baby Band secretary. Mrs. Ross Broadfoot; Community Friendship secretary, Mrs. A. Mc- Murtrie; Christiatt'14 Stewardship secretary, Mrs. McLeod; supply secretary, Mrs. Emerson Kyle; sup- ply committee, Mrs. A. Parsons. Mrs. R. McAllister; pianists. Mrs. R. Broadfoot and Mrs. Harold Jones; Sunshine Associate mem- bers' secretary, Mrs. Eldon Jar- rott; Christian Citizenship. Mrs. S. Pepper. Officers of W.A.—Honorary presi- dent, Mrs: W. Workman; presi- dent, Mrs. Harold Jones; first vice- president. Mrs. A. McMurtrie; sec- ond vice-president. Mrs. A. Gack- stetter; third vice-president, Mrs. Verne Alderdice; treasurer. Mrs E. McBride; secretary. Mrs. B. Faber. CHRISTMAS TURKEYS We have avail' able high quality broad - breasted Bronze Turkeys f o r Christmas and New Year's Place your or- der early. We Deliver. CAMPBELL EYRE Phone 670 r 13 : Hensall WALTON .Mrs. Hilda Sellers has returned home after spending a week with her brother-in-law and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Armand Kernick. Lucan. Mr. and Mrs. Don Gray and fam- ily, of Stratford, were weekend guests at the home of the latter's father. Mr. Joseph Hackwell. Mr. Douglas Kirkby. of London. visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kirkby. WINCHELSEA on T ey bo r ,a members of ite e Mra Mils...,, i in !l joy? g e a o he l ,, teat r. Mit rt° oes. u �i revelry day to family shop- mg a: d ge t ,1. They}��ave a family of tfik0e ughters, Mrs. Carl Stoneman, Mrs. Melville ' ma+ quair and. Mrs. Jarvis Horton, of ,Hensall, rang, St Tuckersuuandth; osevenesorandchilanley,dreof and , ten great-grandchildren. USB.OIE & IIBBERT MUTUAL' ' FIRE INSURANCE CO. IMAD OFFICE _ EXETER, Ont. President, Martin Feeney, R.B. 2, Dublin; Vice -President, B. Clay. ton Colquhoun, R.B. 1, Science Hill. DIRECTORS—Harry Coates, R. R. 1, Centralia; William A. Ham- ilton. Cromarty; Milton McCurdy, R.R. 1, Kirkton; Alex J. Rohde, R.R. 3, Mitchell. AGENTS—Thos. G. Ballantyne, R.R. 1, Woodham; Clayton Harris, Mitchell; Stanley Hocking, Mit• chelL SOLICITOR—W. G. Cochrane, Exeter. SECRETARY - TREASURER —. Arthur Fraser, Exeter. The Home of Unusual Gifts . BIBLE BOOK ROOM We have many suggestions for inexpensive Sunday School Gifts; also a good stock of Bibles, Books and Handwork for your children. Give them something to help build Christian character. Mirror and Permastone Plaques a Specialty Call or telephone your requests at any time. Mrs. W. E. Milroy Seaforth — 666 r 12 , „!5-. .5_" .r,,k"r5-- u' Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Batten and Mr. Alfred Brooks visited Thurs- day with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Arm- strong. near Hensall. the occasion being Mrs. Batten's and Mrs. Arm- strong's birthday. Mrs. Nelson Clarke has return- ed home to Farquhar. having spent a week with her daughter, Mrs. Bill Walters, Mr. Walters and Dan- ny. Miss Wilma Walters. of London, visited over the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wal- ters. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gilfillan and Randy, of Exeter, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Colin Gilfillan. 'Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rowe and family were Sunday evening din- ner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Walters and Danny. Winchelsea Euchre Club had their first party of the season on Monday night with Mr: and Mrs. Jack Hern and Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hern as hostesses. Prizes went to Mr. John Coward, gent's high; Mrs. Jffihn Coward, women's High; Jack Wicks, for lone hands, and Ward Hern for 1oNO.' SEAFORTH MONUMENT WORKS OPEN DAILY T. Pryde & Son All TYPES OF CEMETERY MEMORIALS Enquiries are invited Telephone Numbers: Exeter 41 Clinton 1620 Seaforth 573 NOTICE! TOWN OF SEAFORTH PARKING To facilitate snow removal, NO PARKING on the Streets of this Municipality will be allowed between the hours of 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. This order will be strictly enforced in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, Section 43, Subsection 9. Notice is Hereby Given that the Municipality will not be responsible for any damages caused to parked vehicles as the result of snow removal operations. PROCLAMATION By resolution of the Council, I hereby proclaim TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27th BOXING DAY A Public Holiday and respectfully request the Citizens and Businessmen to observe the same. "God Save the Queen" Seaforth Stores will remain open Wednesday - Afternoon, Decemker 8thi