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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Hensall Observer, 1959-09-03, Page 1Ontario's Grain Capital About People You Know ... Mrs. Bessie McKie of Kitch- ener visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Alexander. Miss Jane Horton attended the C.N.E. in Toronto last week. Patience pays off for Greg Spencer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Spencer, who has put in a long eight weeks with casts on both legs. We feel sure this has not been one of Greg's best summers, and wish him good luck, and good health, now that he has had the casts removed. Dr. Bert Christie, who is on the O.A.C. teaching staff at Guelph, visited last week with Dr. and Mrs. J.C. Goddard. Miss Beth Goddard and Miss Gwen Spencer spent the week- end at the Goddard summer cot- tage recently. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fuss, Lyn- da and Cathy are vacationing at their summer cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Neeb spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Wim. e . , . BrQVVTA,;� � �r- .. "- -- -.- George, Billy and David Tay- lor, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Taylor, attended the United Church summer camp at Goder- ich last weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Spenc- er, Gwen and Greg, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C. Cornish at their summer cottage at Sauble Beach. Mrs. Clay Austin, David and Brian have returned home after a month's vacation, visiting Tor- onto, Niagara Falls, Simcoe, Buffalo and Fort Erie. Mrs. Austin and children are leaving Hensall on September 15th, to join her husband in Delhi. Miss Lois Simmons is spend- ing a few days with Miss Ann Mickle at the lake. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scruton of Port Dover are vacationing with Mr. and Mrs. E. Shaddick and Bill, and Mr. and Mrs. P.L. McNaughton and Robert. Mr. and Mrs. Laird Mickle, Charles, Bob and Ann spent last Friday in Ridgetown visiting the former's mother Mrs. George T. Mickle. Miss Phyllis Dougall has re- turned after a year in England on an exchange teaching posit- ion. She will resume teaching in Toronto when school reopens in September. Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Dougall are vacationing for a few days in Sundridge. Mr. and Mrs. Cal Horton of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Horton of Listowel and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Horton of Hensall vis- ited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Faber. Miss Patty Lanyon who has been the guest of Miss Sharon Lynne Hume for her holidays returned to her home in St. Thomas last Sunday. Mr. Douglas Brintnell left on Tuesday for his new job at the Snap-On Tools plant in London. h/- -Az `-� - 17 1 W_ e . �i .. t bra.: 7,40& de4oe4 $2.00 Per Year Hensall, Ontario, September 3, 1959 Vol. 1, Issue 42 Tuesday Marks End of Summer Noliday Kippen Marksman At International Finishing with a score of 93, John Anderson of Kippen. re- turned home Sunday from Van- dalia, Ohio, after participating in the Grand American Trap - shoot. Shooting from 20 yards, Mr. Anderson had 49 of the first 50 birds, but dropped back in the second division, when visi- bility was lowered somewhat by rain. A total of 2395 shooters participated in the three day e- vent, with 32 traps in operation at one time. The division in which Mr. Anderson was shooting was won by two Americans, who tied with 99 birds, and split $8000 in prize money. Mr. Anderson will win a cash prize as well, and expects his award will be receiv- ed some time this week, a)- though }though he does not know the amount. Don't Miss This Thriller Labour Day, next Monday, September 7th, will see a mat- ched battle at Hensall ball dia- mond, when the Huron -Perth Intermediate Champs of 1946 take on the Hensall Juveniles in an exhibition game at 5.00 p.m. Some of the `old timers" coming back for the game in- clude Carter and Everett "Do" Kerslake, Carey Joynt, Bruce Glen, Jack Tudor, along with three Hortons, Don Joynt and other Champs of 146. Two Stations Robbed Thieves broke into Reid's and Ferg's gas stations, stole a quan- tity of candy and some money. The breakins were discovered on Wednesday morning. The two stations adjoin each other. Terrifying Experience For Seizure Claims Mom's Happy Township Clerk but Kids Groan Edwin P. Chesney, 53, clerk- ----- _-__----- treasurer of Tuckersmith Town- School days will soon be with ship, died suddenly from a heart us again.On Tuesday, September forth, early Friday morning, 8th, the children will once a - attack at his home, R.R. 4 Sea- gain set the wheels of education August 28, 1959. rolling. A lifelong resident of the School principal Robert Rae - township, he farmed for a time, burn expects 200 children this and later became relief officer terih, an increase over last year. and tax collector. He had been Mrs. Howard Scane will have township treasurer for more a full class, when Cathy Fuss, than 30 years, and 14 years ago Catharine Anne Christie, Julie took over the duties of township Heal, Beverley Corneil, Dorothy, clerk as well. He was also ac- Skea, Alison Fiford, Shirley countant for the Hensall Sales Smale, Keith Harburn, John and Barn, and had worked until late Donald Noakes, Shelley Bon - Thursday night on the Com- thron, Janet Ottem, Joe Vain- pany's books. stone, Paulene Allan, Heather Surviving are his wife, the Hume, David Austin, Timothy former Cora Sherwood, and a Mock, Sheila Sangster, Michael brother W.J. Chesney, Ottawa; Sangster, Karin Schade, Donald sisters, Janet and Bertha, High- Fisher and Mary Thompson land Park, Ill., Mrs. Jessie Walk- make their way for the first er, Rochester, N.Y., and Mrs. time to school. W.K. Ament, Kitchener. Services were held Sunday Teachers for the other grades from the Box Funeral Home, will be the same as last year, Seaforth, with interment in the -Mrs. Robert Elgie, Grade 1, Mrs. Maitland Bank Cemetery, Sea- Albert Shirray, Grades 2 and 3, forth. Eric Mansfield, Grades 3 and 4, ------------ Mrs .Haugh, grades 5 and 6, e. sd �u e■,'c. N u r e Noigm., iFetv Robert Raeburn, Grades 7 and 8. _-A Heu$K'-- alt l t nurse, -- • . •_.: _ Mrs.; Fred. L "Appleby Marie Jarrott, 18, was one of Edith Meikle, 19, of Woodstock, Mr. and Mrs. William Clem- Was Well Known Here three horrified witnesses at a tragic drowning Monday at Grand Bend, when Alice Hays, 19 year old student nurse, was swept beyond her depth by a strong undertow. The four nurses had come to Grand Bend to celebrate the end of their first year of train Ing at Stratford General Hos- pital. Miss Hayes was swimm- ing in heavy breakers at the north side of the large pier with when they were swept out of their depth by the undertow. Miss Meikle reached shore with difficulty, but Miss Hayes disappeared while struggling through the breakers. Lifeguards and volunteers immediately formed a hand-to- hand line and walked through the breakers, but the body of the victim was not recovered until an hour and a half later. ent entertained at a farewell party on Thursday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle Wilkin- son who left on Friday for Mar- lette, Mich. The couple was presented with a musical decanter and matching tray of glasses, with Ernie Chipchase doing the hon- ours. A social hour was enjoyed and a chicken barbecue was served on the lawn. Seven coup- les were present. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Frederick J. Appleby, 76, of Simcoe, on Monday, Aug- ust 31st, with interment in TiII- sonburg Cemetery. Mrs. Appleby, a former well known resident of Hensall is survived by her husband, two sons, Walter F., R.R. 4 Ingersoll, G. Ernes, Delhi, and one daugh- ter Mrs. J. Mountenay, Dor- chester. Hensall Youngsters Bring Home Lake Huron Zone Athletic Trophy Hensall boys and girls amassed 353 points to win the Lake Hur- on Zone athletic trophy. Teams from St. Mary's, Exeter, Goder- ich and Hensall playgrounds took part in the playground e01 1201513-001 track and field meet at Exeter Park, sponsored by the Lake Huron Zone Recreation Council. The Hensall winners, shown left to right, front row: Chris Cam- eron, Arlene Chipchase, Murray Hume, Michael Hoy, Bill Told - en, Danny and Betty Cameron and Patricia Hume. Second row, Bobby Carlisle, Kenny and Ruth Smale, David Taylor, Suzanne Rannie, Laverne Harburn, Billy Chipchase. Back row; Sharon Lynne Hume, Robert McNaugh- ton, Denny Mock, Jack Chip - chase, Scotty Hume, director, Bruce Horton, George Taylor and Pat, Lanyon.