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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1966-03-03, Page 884•$H.E HURON EXPOSITOR, $EAFORTH, ON'•T.. MAR. 3, 1966 NEWS OF -'WALTON W.I. Euchre Series Attracts Interest The Walton Women's Insti- tute met in the Community Hall last Wednesday evening, with the president, Mrs. Roy Wil- liamson, presiding for the busi- ness. The members answered the roll call with a new tea towel. A nominating commit- tee was appointed: Mrs. Don- ald Buchanan, Mrs. Torrance Dundas, Mrs. James McDonald, Mrs. Jan van Vliet, Jr., alid Mrs. Nelson Reid. Mrs. George McCall was appointed to go to the officers' conference at Guelph, May 4 and 5. Committees for the .euchre March llth are Mrs. Gerald Watson, Mrs. Frank Walters, Mrs. Mac Sholdice, Mrs. W. E. Turnbull and Mrs. Ronald Ben- nett; March 25: Mrs. Roy Hue- ther, Mrs. Stewart Humphries, Mrs. Edward Miller, Mrs. Al- -vin McDonald, and Mrs. Geerge Pollard. Plans for the visit to Huron - view were given by Mrs. Jan van Vliet, Jr., and Mrs. Stewart Humphries. Plans for the Fa- shion Show March 31, were dis- cussed. Mrs: William Humphries then presided for the remainder of the meeting.' A sing -song in- cluding "The Hymn of All. Na- tions," was led by Mrs. Wm. Humphries, with Mrs. Hubert Traviss at the piano. Mrs. Frank Walters introduc- ed the guest speaker, Mrs. Stan - we leave church. Mrs. William Roe thanked the speaker for her very interest- ing address. ° Mrs. Roy Williamson gave the Intercession, and Mrs. Harvey Craig read the request of pray- er from the women of Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin Amer- ica. The hymn, "The Day Thou Gavest," was sung. Mrs. G. 31c - Gavin voiced her appreciation to the speaker, those taking part in the service, and the special music. Rev. A., Higgin- botham spoke of a social dis- cussion to be held March 6th in Blyth (United Church. Dies in California Word was received Tuesday morning of the death of Mrs. Agnes Henry, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew John- ston, in her 92nd year. She re- sided in Stockton, Caljfornia. One son, Douglas Propd, sur- vives; also two sisters, Mrs. Cur- rie Staples, Winnipeg, and Mrs. George (Leila) Dundas, Walton. Mr. Malcolm Fraser, who has been convalescing at the Kidd Nursing Home, Seaforth, after being confined to.. St. Joseph's Hospital, London. is now spend- ing a few.. weeks with his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Fraser, Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Johnson and family, London, were Sun - ley Bride, of Fordwich, who told day guests at the home of Mr. of the. wider organization and and Mrs. Joseph Ryan. work of the institute under the Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ennis, A.C.W.W, Mrs. Donald' Buchan- Steven and Leanne, of-Toron s an thanked the speaker and 'to, spent Sunday with Mr. and then discussed resolutions. One Mrs. Douglas Ennis. 'she would like to see More :Mrs: Clarence Rudiepa- • atelut was sprays and insecti- . tient in Stratford General 'Hos:cides that are not labelled 'peis-'Pita'. . on'. yet Warn you to keep away Bob Humphries. of London, from children, etc. • • "'spent the weekend with his After a contest on brand parents, Mr. and Mrs --Stewart names, lunch was served by !Humphries. Mrs. Allan McCall, Mrs. Ray Miss Linda Leeming, of Mit- Huether, Mrs, Mac Sholdice and chell, and Master Jeffrey Leem- Mrs. Frank Walters. ! ing, orMeKillop. spent ' the D was shown by the 4-H Club girls, which had been on dis- play at the Achievement Day held in Seaforth District High School recently. Mrs. Nelson Reid introduced Misses Brenda Bewley and Karen McDonald, who gave- the commentory on the materials and different seams used in making sleeping garments. World Day of Prayer • The World Day of Prayer -was held in Duff's United' Church, Friday afternoon. Mrs. Gordon McGavin and Mrs. 'Margaret Humphries' were in charge of the program. Mrs. McGavin introduced the World Day of Prayer by giv- ing its origin, and Mrs. Hum- ,-„pisries gave the call to worship, I work they are doing: Sco.utmas- taken from -Psalm 19:1-3 and ter, James Axtmann; assistants, Psalm 96:29. The hymn,. "All People That. On Earth "De Dwell,” was sung, with Mrs. Martin Baan at the piano. • Mrs. John Burch took as • her Campbell Wey introduced the part, "Adoration and Thanks- I head table: guests and James giving," besides two passages of 1 Smith acted as chairman for Scripture from the Book of the evening. A film 'on "Wild the. Prophet Isaiah; from chap- Life in the Marshes" Was shown, ter 6, verses 1-8;, when 'Isaaiah.l 'Carl Haan, St. Marys, chair- man of Perth District, and Jack - Fowler, ADC of Mitchell, out- lined. the 1967 Centennial tour to the World's Fair and Eastern Provinces. They were thanked by William Leeming. uring the evening a display weekend with their grandpar- ents, Mr. • and Mrs. Leonard Leeming and father, Ross Leem- ing. The Boy Scouts, Cubs and their leaders attended Duff's United Church last Sunday morning. The minister, - Rev. Arthur Higginbotham, conduct- ed the service. .Miss Sherrill Craig and Graeme Craig sang a duet, with the organist, Mrs. Harvey Brown, accompanying. A father and son banquet, in,. eluding Boy Scouts; Cubs, fath- er3- and -their leaders, was held in the. basement of Duff's Unit- ed ,Church Monday evening, with 86 in attendance. Rev. Arthur Higginbotham welcom- ed the- fathers, sons and spon- sors, and expressed his thanks to the following leaders for.the George Hibbert and Bob Campbell; Cubmaster,' William Humphries; assistants, Howard Hackwell, Douglas Kirby. hears the call to begin his life work; to be speaker for God, arid from chapter 43:10-12 when the discipline of humiliation and suffering has done its work upon the nation earlier describ- ed as being deaf and blind, but , Murray Dennis expressed his what is now called upon by God ! thanks to the ladies of the 17th to -be His witness. and Boundary Unit who cater- ed to the supper. Mrs. Stewart Humphries is treasurer and Mrs. Ronald Bennett 'is secre- tary of the Scout organization. Mrs. Nelson Hegland, of Kin- dersley, Sask., who spent the winter with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William Roe, returned to her home this week. Mrs, Mel Searle, Spring - water, Sask., who has_been vis- iting with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Roe, accompanied her mother. The monthly meeting of the UCW of Duff's United Church was held Friday in the Sunday school rooms. Mrs. Gordon Mc - Gavin presided, opening with the reading of Psalm 3 in uni- son, followed with meditation and prayer. Mrs. Campbell Wey read the secretary's report and thank - you notes were read by Mrs. Nelson Marks. Mrs. Kenneth McDonald gave the financial, statement. Clip sheets on lotteries and drugs were presented apd it was decided to have a form drawn up and signed..by....the dif- ferent unit members and sent to Parliament. The Presbyterial will be held in Wesley -Willis Church, Clin- ton, on March 22, With Mrs. John Butch and Mrs. Charles McCutcheon as -delegates. The Easter thankoffering will be held Sunday evening, March 27, ,;commencing at 8 p.m., with Rev. Allen Johnston, of Brussels United Church, as guest speak- er. Guests' for the evening will be Brussels United Church, Sea - forth United Church, • Moncrieff and Anglican ladies. A special invitation - is given to the men. 'A program committee, is to look after the program, each unit to be • responsible- for - a nttmber. Mrs. Alvin :MeDt,nald gave 'a report of the Presbyter- ial; tmeetittg at Clinton. London VOW tifereitecewil1 be -held The hymn, "Come, Let Us To the, Lord Our God;", was sung. Mrs. William Coutts led the Confession and Penitence wikr prayer, responsive reading, the' ,hymn, "Jesus Calls Us O'er the .Tumult" and scripture reading taken from St. John's Gospel, chapter 5. A musical number was given by Mrs. Emerson Mitchell. (vio- lin), and Mrs. Herbert Traviss at the piano, with both joining in a vocal duet. Act of Dedication was given by Mrs. Harold Bolger indicat- ing the relationship between God .'and HHlis pepple by these weeds:,," a -ares my witnesses and my servant whom I -babe. chosen. "Lord of Light, whdtie Name Outshineth," was sung. The offering was received by Mrs. Andrew Coutts and Mrs. Stewart Humphries and dedi- cated, followed by the hymn, "Ye KerVants df God, Your Mas- ter Proclaim." . Mrs. Alvin McDonald intro- duced the' guest speaker, Mrs. Allan McTaggart of Moncrieff. Mrs. McTaggart took as her theme, "Ye Ame My Witnesses" and explained that it meant to be able to speak with confidence about something we are sure of, something We have proved by personal experience and that springs from a Christ -centred life, It means., involvement in every sphere of life, society,, politics, education, industry, commerce, _..-.-recreation, etc. There is, no area in life that should be ' left untouched by Christian - influence. People should be interested in -their' highest %tell.being and be ready to !hely ,whenever possible. Ar poem was .,read, "Who is My •Nbigltbor? ' There is a • change' in triditiotiil ideas, ate teYiclat tie at fOltUrcb' tinct attend aheeiat XICWW: stir jCh ofChtir . tiait witneaa sheuid begirt *heti NEWS QF HENSAI�L �iensall �o:perative Reports Successful Year The 28th annual meeting of the Hensall District Co-opera- tive was. held on Thursday in the Hensall arena auditorium. About 75 interested area farm- ers were .present to review the past year's business and to dis- cuss the annual statement for the year. The financial report was giv- en by Lorne Power, of UCO District office, Chatham, who re- viewed the highlights of the year. The assets of Hensall District Co-dp totalled $488,000 at Nov. 30, 1965, with sales for the past year totalling $$53,,000, leaving a net savings of $22,778 to be allotted as patronage re- turns for 1965. It was decided to declare a dividend of 2'/4 % on member purchases. Retiring directors are Stan- ley Mitchell and Jack Kinsman. Two new directors elected, to the board for three-year terms were James Drummond, RR 2, Kippen, and Elgin Hendrick, RR 1, Dashwood. The guest speaker` for the evening' was Fred Hamilton, RR 1, Guelph, a former Professor from the University of Guelph and as well a ,prominent farm- er in the Guelph area. Mr. Hamilton is the Zone 6 Direc- tor on the UCO Board of Direc- tors, and he spoke .about the importance of each individual in the co-operative movement, Accepts New Position Garnet Mousseau, the manag- er of Hensall District Co-opera- tive, announced that he has ac- ceeptl "the position of-manager of United Co-operatives Fertil- izer Plant at Thamesville, with his new duties to commence op March 21. He was presented with- a platform rocker chair by - Clifford Pepper on behalf of theboard, staff and members of Hensall Co-op. Mr. Mousseau thanked the meeting for the gift and also the co-operation and support he has' received from the board, Hensall Marks D -ay Of .Prayer As has been customary in re- cent years, the first .Friday of Lent, is set-aside as the World Day of Prayer. The service in Hensall this year was held in the United Church with Mrs. Harold F. Currie as key woman and leader for Hensall 'United Church. Other participating churches included St. Paul's Anglican, with Mrs. Annie_Reid as lead- er; Carmel Presbyterian with Mrs. Harvey Hyde as leader, and Chiselhurst, with Mrs. Dick Taylor as leader. The theme of this year's ser- vice, "Ye Are My • Witnesses," was prepared by the Scottish women, and the meditation on this theme was very ably pre- sented by Mrs.. Harold Parker, of Chiselhurst. - Mrs. J.. C. Goddard ,presided at the 'organ for "the musical part of the service, and ,Mrs„ Norman Cook and Mrs. Earle Rowe welcomed all to this ser- vice of prayer and commit- ment. Ushers. were Mrs. V. Pyette and Mrs. W. Spencer. Scripture lessons were read. by Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Robt. Bell. Presenting special pray- ers were Mrs. R. A. Orr (Wo- men of Africa); Mrs. Tom Brint- nell (Women of Asia), Mrs. Doyle Talbot (Women of Eur- ope and British Isles), and Mrs. James McAllister (Women of Latin America). Mark ,Thinkrhg Day The First Hensall Brownie Pack observed `Thinking Day' last -Tuesday in the form of a birthday party in honor of their' founders, Lord and Lady Baden Powell. Each Brownie represented a different country and lit a candle for the Brown- ies of their country. An inter- esting hour followed when each. Brownie told a little about the country she represented. • Snowy Owl Mrs. Barrie Jack- son was in charge of the Think- ing Day to project, ."Pennies on the March"; $5.80 was collect- ed over the past six weeks, and this money' will be sent to the World Friendship Fund to help less fortunate Guides a n d Brownies. Complete Nine Quilts , • Unit. Four of Hensall United Church Women, under the con- venership of Mrs. J. Flynn, have completed nine quilts—three for the bale for overseas re- lief, and six custom quilts. Ladies quilting every day av- eraged around 15 a day. Pot- luck dinners, and afternoon teas March 28, 29 and 30 at Wing - ham. Walton UCW will serve cookies the last day of confer- enCe in Wingham. Each unit will look after these and are to be left with Mrs. Nelson Reid by Tuesday, March 20. The.;meeting elived with pray er by Mrs, Glordon McGavih.,. staff and members of alio Co-op during the 18 years ,which he was employed, and wished them succes in all their future en- deavours. Mrs. Erma. Lowery, of Exeter, is assisting in the drug store during, the absence of Trevor Wilson, who with his wife, is vacationing in Florida. . Mr. and Mrs. William Fuss, Mr. and Mrs. James Hyde and Mr. Don Kyle, of Toronto, who is on the staff of the Bank of Montreal there, left Sunday by car for a two weeks' vacation - in Florida. Mrs: John Henderson was ad- mitted as a patient to South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Thurs- day evening. Mrs. Pearl Passmore spent the weekend with her daugh- ter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, Felix Boo-gesman, Burlington. Home Economies and Health meeting of Hensall Women's Institute will be held in the Legion Hall Wednesday, When the guest speaker will be Dr. C. Wallace, of Zurich. Program conveners are Mrs, Clarence Reid and Mrs: Garfield Broder- ick. Kinettes Tell All At Annual Beef Night The regular meeting of Hen- sall Kinette Club was held Wed- nesday evening at the home of Mrs. Harold Caldwell with 101 per cent attendance and with Mrs. William Fuss presiding. A tentative date was set for Sat- urday, May 7, for the spring rummage sale at Hensall Arena. The Kinettes and Kinsmen will visit Ontario Hospital, God- erich, March 23, to entertain the patients in the hospital. The club reached their objec- tive of $215.00 and over in the recent March of Dimes cam- paign. The response to organ- ize Teen Town was gratifying, and an announcement will be made shortly. - . A nominating committee of Mrs. Fuss, Mrs. $ob Caldwell, Mrs. --_Harold Knight and -Mrs, Dies In Strathroy Funeral services for, Mrs. Elgie M. MacVicar, 87, were held Thursday from the ' Den- ning Brothers,funeral home,• Strathroy, Witburial in Pop- lar Hill cemetery. Mrs. "Mac - Vicar, of Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy, passed away at her home on Tuesday, and is sur- vived by ohe son, William, of Stra'throy; two daughter; (Vera) Mrs. Robert J. Drysdale, Hen- sall; Mrs. Al (Lottie) Beare, Hamilton; half-sister, Mrs. Geo. (Etta) Casey, Toronto, The for- mer Elgic Zavitz, she was the widow of -Hugh MacVicar. EGMONDVILLE Mrs. Margaret McNairn was visited by her sister and broth - r -in-law, Mr. and- Mrs. Maurice Hewlett, of Toronto. While here hey also visited$. other, relatives n the surrounding country. Mrs. McNairn has received word .that her son, Jim, 'has een successful in drilling one well andit is producing water, nd is working„on several oth- rs in the vicinity. Jim is in. ood health and likes his job. t Indore, India. Mrs. Ted Brown has sold her ouse and is moving to an partment uptown, which she as rented. e b a e g a h -a h were a feature of the.quiltings. Bowlers Mark Birthday Friends of Mrs. Mary Taylor, members of the bowling team in ° which she plays, surprised her at her home on the occa- sion of her 78th birthday and presented her with a floral cen- terpiece. John Baker, was chosen to bring• in the new slate of offi- cers for 1966-67. This being "Beef" Night, many views were aired. including the outstanding quotations: "A smooth—running ship under the capable hand of a good cap- tain. The next meeting, Mar. 9th, will be past president's night, when Mrs. William Clem- ent will be hostess. ' FUNERAL WILBUR JEWITT Wilbur M. Jewitt, 49, RR 1, Clinton, died Thursday night at Seaforth Community Hospital, f(illowing a lengthy illness. He was born in Kincaid, Sask., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Reu- ben Jewitt, coming to Ontario in: 1937. In 1940 he .was married in Londesboro to the former El - ma Leitch, and since that time farmed in Hullett Township. He was a member of ' Hullett Ma- sonic Lodge and Constance --Can- adian Order of Foresters, a member of Constance United Church, having served as a church elder 'and steward, and at the time of his death was superinterydent of the Sunday School.' He was also a director of 'the board of the Seaforth Farmers Co-operative. Surviving • besides his wife, are four sons:-' Ronald, Gary, Beverley and Brian, and one daughter, Glenyce, all at home; five sisters, Mrs. Alma Banks, Hazenmore, Sask.; Mrs. 'Gordon (Olive) Halladay, - Rosetown,. Sask.; Mrs: Clarence (Helen) Mclllroy, Shelbrook, Sask.; M'r's. Elwood (Marjorie) Spicer, Re- gina, and Mrs. Frank (Jeanne) Steele, Kelso, Sask., and one brother, Lloyd, Beaverlodge, Alta. 'The body was at the G. A. Whitney funeral home, Sea - forth, where funeral. services 'Were held Monday at 2 pan':; with Rev. Robert J. Tschanz, of Londesboro and Constance Unit-` ed Churches, in charge of the service, assisted by Rev. J. C. Britton, of Northside United, Church, Seaforth, Pallbearers were Jas. Flynn, Lloyd Medd, Jack Medd, Reg Lawson, Lorne Lawson and Frank Riley. • Flowerbearers were John and Dennis' Jewitt, Ross Jewitt and Bill Dowson. Temporary entombment was in Pioneer Mausoleum, with bur- ial later in Maitlandbank ceme tery. • Remember!. It takes but a moment to , place an Expositor Want Ad and be money in pocket. To advertise, just Dial Seaforth 527-0240. RED CROSS IS ALWAYS THERE WIIHYOIJRHELP irASA RED GROSS MONTH MARCH 1st to 31st 1966 Canvassers will,cali at the homes of Sea - forth and district residents asking for con- tributions.to the - Annual Drive for Funds ' Your gift recognizes the Red Cross con- tribution to the cause of humanity, and the many outstanding services of the Red Cross. CIF By .TACK HOLLAND Hello . to you all again, and here's a bit of news from around the community. On Thursday, March 3, there will be the regular meeting of the executive and I and many oth- ers hope that one of the items to come out of that will be an- other euchre party. How about it, comrades! Mrs. Cleave Coombs, the La- dies' Auxiliary President, in- forms me that they have many wedding dinners booked as far ahead as July, so a lot of our young folk .must be thinking of the nuptial knot, so good luck to them all. The auxil- iary have really done a mar- vellous job with their different projects, but especially in the - catering department where they have earned. a most enviable reputation. Now this has. only come as a result of a lot of hard work and sacrifice of time on their part, so on beltlf of our Legion Brandi,• hats off to our fine Auxiliary. As stated in this column be- fore, at this time of year we all are more prone to accidents, and if anyone- in the commun- ity is unfortunate enough to have one that requires a wheel chair, crutches or a hospital bed, contact Jake Cornish or yours truly,' and we'll see. what we can do to help you out. This service is .free and is part of our Legion community effort to help those in need. Attention to all members of the.. zone executive! Our zone commander, Allan Nicholson, is calling a zone executive coon-. cil meeting in the Goderich Le- gion Hall on Sunday, March 13 —a date to keep' in mind. . .Just. received- word- a.few. days ago .of another old com- rade of mine who has slipped away, and I will cherish the memory of him always. Be- tween us, we had some great times and some rough ones. I'm sure that, all of us can say the same about some of their battlefield comrades, where men are closer than brothers, so to all of those great . fellows a moment's thought: "At the go- ing down of the -sun, and in the morning, we will remember them." 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