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THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 18, 1954
Hensail And District News
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CLEANING
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cadiek
and Sharon Grace, London, visit
ed over the weekend with
and Mrs. John Wallace.
Miss Florence Russell, of
chell, spent the weekend
Mr .and Mrs. Wesley Russell.
Mr. and Mrs. John McLachlan,
Seaforth, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Allen were guefets of Mr, and
Mrs. Andrew McLachlan Wednes
day evening.
The members of the Ladies
Aid enjoyed a pot luck dinner
and quilting at the home of Mrs.
T. Laing last Wednesday.
Funeral Of John Hay
Rev, G. M. Lamont conducted
the funeral service last Wednes
day afternoon for John Hay of
Mitchell. A great-niece, Joyce
Priestap, presided at the organ
and Edward Allen led in singing.
Friends attended from Kings
ton, Hensall, Kippen, Farquhar,
Mr.
Mit-
with
C EBUI/*EC ton> Hensall, Kippen, Farquhar, dCK w lktEd Seaforth, London, Stratford, Dub
lin, Cromarty, Staffa, Mitchell
HATS . ..The remains were interred in
Knox Presbyterian cemetery, Mit
chell. Pallbearers were Bert But-
Beautifully Cleaned and Blocked her, Alex McLaren, James Hog-
| garth and William Miller, of
Cromarty, and James Barbour, of
Staffa.SHIRTS
Professional Laundry Work
Returns Them Just Like New
RUGS
Comments About
Centralia
By MRS. F. BOWDEN
Co-op Votes
Dividends
Over 3'00 attended the annual
meeting of Hepsall District Co-
Operative Incorporated in the
Community Arena, Zurich, on
Thursday night. The meeting,
presided ovei* by the chairman,
Duncan
supper
of the
The ,
a total
savings of 59,526,
voted to pay a dividend of 2.5?
per cent on 1953 purchases. I
The guest speaker, Mr, Errol
Nephew, president of the United Co - operatives of Ontario, and j
manager of Oxford County Farm-]
ers Co-operative, outlineci the
work and business in general.
Other speakers were Mr. R.
Scott, of the Livestock Depart
ment, Toronto, and Mr. Ed.
Schenk, Stratford, field man for,
the United Co-operatives in this
district. Directors elected were
Roy McBride, re - elected, and
Alex McGregor.
Entertainment for the evening
was provided by Mr. Lucas,
toonist
dance
Zurich
Cooper, followed a turkey
served by the Ladies Aid
Lutheran Church.
report for 1953 included
sales of 5341,000 and net
The meeting
of London. Music for
was furnished by
Syncopators.
ear
th e
the
Any Size, Luxuriously Cleaned
Weekly Service
Invisible
Mending
Two- to Three-Bay Service
Quality Workmanship at
Reasonable Prices
Mid-Town
Cleaners
Phone 33
February
SHOE
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Exceptional Savings await you
at Wuerth's during this Special
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Oxfords
Black, Brown Burgundy
Including Those Famous
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Guild Meeting
Mrs. M. H. Elston was hostess
on Monday evening of last week
to the ladies of Christ Church
Guild for the February meeting
which was well attended. During
the meeting, in charge of the
president, Mrs. De Velleir, of
Huron Park, an apron, a gift
from Mrs. Astley, of Grand Val
ley, was presented to start a
“travelling apron” with several
donations already attached.
A solo, “Bless This House,”
was beautifully rendered by Mrs.
Parker. An invitation to the
Guild was extended from Huron
Park Guild, to attend their meet
ing on Wednesday evening when
Dr. Bell, home from China after
25 years of service, will speak
and show films. '
was accepted.
W.M.S. Meets
“The Church
Book” was the ------- —February meeting of the "SV.M.S.
held in the schoolroom of the
church on Tuesday evening of
last week, with 19 members and
one visitor present. The study
book chapter was presented by
the leader, assisted by Mrs.
Frank Hick'S, Mrs. George Bayn-
ham and Miss Agnes Anderson.
An invitation was extended,
through Mrs. Gates, to the ladies
of Christ Church to meet with
the United Church ladies on the
World Day of Prayer, March 5
at 3 p.m.
Mrs. M. Elliott was in charge
of the business. Reports were re
ceived from the secretaries.
At the close of the meeting
a Valentine lunch was served by
Mrs. L. Hodgson, Mrs. K. Hod
gins and Mrs. Kipp, assisted by
Mrs. William Elliott.
Personal Items
Mr. and Mrs.
visited over the
Mr. and Mrs. E.
Windsor and attended the Holly
wood Ice Revue in Detroit, star
ring Barbara Ann Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Vic Roy, Clinton,
guest speaker at the Exeter Com
munity Credit Union meeting,
■and Mr. and Mrs. T. Munroe, of
Kippen, treasurer of the Union,
were dinner guests with Mr. and, Mrs. Ken Greb on Wednesday’
evening of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hicks
and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Elliott
were in Strathroy on Tuesday of
last week attending the funeral
of the late Mrs. W. R. Elliott.
Mr. and Mrs. K. Greb and
Wayne spent the weekend with
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Smith, in
Mount Albert.
A crokinole party will be held
in the school room of the church
on Friday evening of this week.
The Truth Seekers’ Sunday
School class will sponsor & play,
“Mama’s Baby Boy,” by Sea
forth Junior Farmers, in the base
ment of the church on Friday
evening, February 26.
This invitation
of the Open
theme for the
Fred Smallacombe
Active Citizen
Fred Smallacombe, well-known,
resident of Hensall practically all
his life, passed away on Monday
morning at the’" '*
Home here, He
health for some
eighty-first year, he was born in
Exeter, son of the late Mr. and
Mrs. William Smallacombe and
came to Hensall with his parents
when a small boy. He saw the
old Huron and Bruce Railway
when it first went through in
187'5.
In municipal life he served as
reeve and councillor for a num
ber of terms and was active in
the Conservative party. He was
a member of the Park Board,
Chamber of Commerce, Huron
Lodge 224 A.F. and A.M. and
Hensall Lodge 223 I.O.O.F. He
opened the first ice rink here
and also conducted a restaurant.
He started the onion business in
Hensall for Steele Briggs and
ran it for many years.
Mr. and Mrs. Smallacombe
celebrated their golden wedding
December 1949. Mrs. Smalla
combe passed away in April
1950. Surviving are one son Fred,
of Guelph; two daughters, Mrs.
E. Norminton (Freda), Mrs. C.
Faber (Jean), of Hensall;
grandchildren
grandchildren; one brother
net, of Guelph; one sister,
George Walker, Windsor.
The body rested at the
thron Funeral Home,
where funeral services were held
on Wednesday, February 17,
under the auspices of Huron
Lodge 224, A.F. and A.M. Rev.
W. J. Rogers officiated. Burial
was made in Hensall Union
Cemetery.
Consitt Nursing
had been in ill
months. In his
nine
and two great-
Gar-
Mrs.
Bon-
Hensall,
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Watch
Our Window Display
For Moro
Specials !
Wuerth's
Main St,
Truck Smoulders
While Driver Out
Hensall firemen were called
Friday morning to extinguish a
fire in a tractorntrailer owned by
Allan’s Transport of Jlensali and
driven by Garnet Allan who had
just driven in to the Texaco ser
vice station on No. 4 Highway
to get gas. Allan had gone into
the service station and when he
returned a few minutes later,
fire and smoke were pouring
from the motor underneath the
hood. Considerable damage was
done as wires were burnt out,
Mr. Allan could not give
estimate of the damage.
an
Entertain Auxiliary
Members of the Hentail Legion
entertained the Ladies Auxiliary
in the Legion Hall on Monday
night. Over 50 were present and
enjoyed a night of television, A
turkey barbeque lunch was serv
ed, Members in charge were W.
O. Goodwin, Jack Drysdale,
Clark, Bob Sangster, Dr. D.
Kelvie.
Jim
Mc-
Honor Hockey Player
Provincial Constable
Wade, of Seaforth, who
his new post
was honored at
Ivan
left
Monday for his new post in
Walkerton, was honored at a
presentation held for him at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson
Allan over the weekend. Mem
bers of the Hensall hockey team,
on which he played defence, pre
sented him with a chrome
smoker.
A. Y. McLean
Addresses W.l
Mr. A. Y. McLean, of Seaforth,
was guest speaker at the Febru
ary meeting of Hensall Wo
men’s Institute. Mr. McLean was
one of five Canadian delegates to
the United Nations Assembly in
New York and his discussion of
the problems with which the
U.N. is faced, was most interest
ing. He .pictured an average day in the life of the delegation,
which was headed by the Hon.
L. Pearson. The speaker asked
for whole-beared support of the
United Nations and interest
the problems which it faces.
Mr. McLean was introduced
Mrs. R. V, MacLaren.
Mrs, T. Lavender discussed
the motto, “The Home, the Bul
wark of Democracy,” emphasizing the importance oj cooperation
and sharing and of realizing we
cannot attain the best results
through the domination of others.
Others taking part in the pro
gram were Miss Greta Lammie,
who contributed a violin
and Miss Gladys Luker
played a violin solo.
The president, Mrs. G.
strong, who candueted the
ing, was named delegate to the
conference for
at tbe O.A.O.,
6 and 7.
During the
Mrs. R. H. !
H. Ho r t o n
in
by
solo
who
Arm-
meet-
Branch presidents
Guelph, on May
with
Mrs.
Presented With Clock:
Following th® choir practice
at Carmel Presbyterian Church
cm Thursday evening, Mrs. Chas.
Forrest, who is leaving to take
up residence in Sarnia, was pre
sented with an electric clock,
The choir was entertained later
at the home of Mrs. Leo Tiberio,
where refreshments were served
and a social hour spent.
Honored By Friends
Mr. and Mrs. George Ingram
have taken up residence on Ox
ford street in Hensall. Prior to
their leaving the farm, the neigh
bors and friends on No. 4 High
way gathei*ed at their home and
presented them with a lamp and
table. During the evening cards
were played. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh
Love were in charge of arrange
ments.
Attention *
Car Buyers
Finance and Insure Your New or Late Model Car
SEE US BEFORE YOU BUY
P. L. McNaughton
PHONE S5 HENSALL, ONT,
£*
ContractWorkman and Margaret Jean
Broadfoot.
Sixth year: Marie Sinclair,
Sharon McBride, Ruth Ann Jar-
rott, Donald Johnson, Marie Jar-
rott, Ilene McLean, Evelyn Hyde,
Marjorie Hyde and Alec Hyde.
Seventh year; Ann Sinclair,
Ronald Anderson, Wayne Mc
Bride and Jack Bell.
Y.P.U. Hold Crokinole Party
A successful crokinole party
was held in the Sunday School
room of St. Andrew’s United
Church on Monday evening. In
spite of unfavorable weather, a
fine crowd turned out. The party
was arranged under the auspices
of the Y.P.U.
Four New Elders Elected
Four new* members were elect
ed for St. Andrew’s United
Church Board to replace deceased
members and those who have
moved. The new members are
William Bell, John Sinclair, Win
ston Workman and Robert Mac
Gregor.
Barley
We Are Now Taking Contracts for 1954
CONTRACT EARLY
Acreage Has Been Greatly Reduced
social hour
Middeton and
i a s hostesses, the
members had the opportunity to
meet Mr. and Mrs. MacLean.
Mrs. Harry Caldwell, Kippen,
will be guest speaker at the
March meeting and Mr. Robert
Cameron’s films will be shown.
Mrs. Shirray and Mrs. L. Chap
man will be hostesses.
Phone 24
COOK BROS.
MILLING CO.
Hensall, Ont.
Personal Items
Miss Katie Scott is a patient
in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London.
Mr. and Mrs. William Hedden,
of Hamilton, and Mrs. P. Bal
four and little son, Shane, of
Port Dalhousie,
visitors with Mrs.
den and Herb.
The ladies Of
Missionary Society of the Hensall
United Church made four quilts
Tuesday afternoon.
Some of the credit in extin
guishing the fire in the tractor
trailer owned by Allan's .Trans
port should go to Gordon Kroft,
school bus driver, who quickly
stopped his bus and used two fire
extinguishers.
Mrs. C. Forrest and family are
leaving this Saturday to take up
residence in Sarnia where Mr.
Forrest is employed.
Ladies of the W.M.S. and W.A.
of Chiselhurst United Church
made three quilts on Tuesday
afternoon and enjoyed a pot luck
supper.
Mr. David Dignan, who re
cently underwent an operation in
St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, is
gradually improving.
Mrs. Ida Jackson and Donald
spent the weekend with Mr. and.
Mrs. Fred Nelson, in Goderich.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Oesch spent
the weekend with friends in St.
Catharines. »
Miss Betty Armstrong enter
tained at her home in honor of
Miss Elaine Beer, who left Sun
day for Bermuda. Elaine was
presented with a gift of jewelry.
The affair was arranged by Miss
Betty Armstrong and Miss Betty
Moir and attended by a number
of girl friends of Elaine.
Miss Eleanor Cook .and
Barbara Frise, of London,
weekend visitors with the
mer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. N.
E. Cook.
The Misses Betty Mickle and
Frances Gibb, nurses in training
at Victoria Hospital, London,
spent Saturday with
parents, Mr. and
Mickle and family.
Miss Elaine Beer,
ly accepted a position
tary to the matron of the King
Edward VII Memorial
Bermuda, left Sunday by plane
for Bermuda to assume her
duties. She was accompanied by
plane to Malton Airport by her
mother, Mrs. Fred Beer, who is
visiting with friends in Toronto.
Miss Betty Moir,
spent the past week with her
mother, Mrs. Bertha Moir,
turned to London this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bedard, of
London, spent the .weekend with
the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Stewart Bell.
Mr. Ross Jinks spent the week
end with friends at St. Thomas.
(Intended for last week)
Miss Betty Moir, of London,
spent the past week at the home
of her mother, Mrs. Bertha Moir.
P.
Shane,
were weekend
Catherine Hed-
the Women’s
Si
/!
Message From
Kippen
By MRS. A. GACKSTETTER
fam-
who
hair-
Play Safe
WITH WINTER'S
Treacherous Roads!
✓
Don’t Become a Victim of
The hazards of ice and snow make travel twice
was a contributing factor.
Slippery Roads in Wintertime . . .
Take It Easy! Drive Extra Carefully!
dangerous. Both South Huron’s traffic fatalities
1953 were victims in accidents in which snow or ice
Personal Items
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Perkins
of Exeter were Friday visitors
with Mr. and Mrs. S. Cudmore.
Mr. and Mrs. Reid Torrance of
Porters Hill ■were Monday visitors
with the latter’s father and sister, Mr. Henry Ivison and Jean. !
Mr. and Mrs. Havercamp and
family moved from the village to
their farm, recently purchased
from Mr. George Ingram on No.
4 Highway, south of Hensall.
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Love of
Caro, Mich., visited the latter’s
sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Dalrymple and
ily, last week.
Miss Carol McMurtrie,
passed her examinations in
dressing in London last week, in
tends to open a beauty parlor in
Hensall.
Mr. and Mrs. Lome Schneider
and family of Stratford and Mr.
and Mrs. Cornish and family of
Goderich were recent visitors
with Mr. Robert Thomson.
Mr. Bob Love of the Toronto
University spent the weekend
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Ross Love.
Mr. and Mrs. Pat Curran of
London and Mrs. Jennie Schilbe
of Exeter visited recently with
Mrs. McClymont.
Mr. and Mrs. Beverly Beaton
of Goderich visited last week with
the latter’s father, Mr. Jonah
Green, who is ill.
Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Dickert of
Clifford spent Wednesday with
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dickert,
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Cudmore.
and Lome of London were Sun
day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. S.
Cudmore.
Diplomas And Seals Awarded
Robert Rakes diplomas and
seals were presented to thp child
ren of St. Andrew’s United Sun
day School at the morning service
on Sunday by Rev. Norman Mc
Leod,
Those receiving diplomas were;
Diane Faber, Ruth Ann McNichol,
i Grant Jones, Joan Sinclair, Bar
bara McNichol, Wendy Jones,
Nancy Consitt and Nelson ’ Mc-
Clinchey.
Second year
Faber, Harold
as
in
with
sure
er are working perfectly.
Hospital,
Drive Carefully ALL
who has
W.
re-
bl
and
to
Miss
were
for-
Coo-
An-
Co.o-Space contributed in the
service of the community
by John Labatt, Limited
the former's
Mrs. Laird
storms—listeii for wea-
who recent-
as secre-
Vocalist: I’m going away
study singing.
Friend: Good! How far away?
Avoid travelling during snow
reports before making long trips. Be prepared
chains, sand, shovel and extra clothing. Make
your windshield wipers, lights, brakes and heat-
W. A. Elliott
weekend with
S. Adams in
th er
/
District Society
Sets Committees
At a meeting of the directors
of the South Huron Agricultural
Society held here Saturday after
noon, the date for the Hensall
Spring Show was set for May 28.
Various committees were ap
pointed: Horse Committee, Elmer
Webster, Otto ----- ’ "
Coleman, Alvin
Taylor; Cattle,
Jim Doig, Dick
McKinley, Jack
Jackson, Sam
MacArthur: Advertising, Bob Mc
Gregor, Alf Moffat, Dr. D. Mc-
Kelvie, Lome Hay, Jack Drys
dale: Entertainment, R. H. Mid
dleton, Earl Dick, George Arm
strong, A. Kerslake; Grounds, R.
H. Middleton, Lome Luker, How
ard Wright, Earl Campbell, Har
vey Coleman, Sam Dougall,
R. Dougall, Alvin McBride.
Willert, Harvey
McBride, Harvey
Howard Wright,
Kinsman, Elgin
Morrissey, Stan
Dougall, Sydney
Honor Bride-Elect
Complimenting Miss Jean
gram, bride-elect of this week, a
number of friends and neighbors
assembled at the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John In
gram, on Tuesday evening. Jean
was showered with many beauti
ful and useful gifts. i
seals: Kenneth
_____ Parsons, Louise
Hyde, Jean Hyde, C&rol Faber,
Bonnie Dalrymple, Robert
per, Marjorie Turner, Gary
derson, Jim Consitt, David
per, Donald Parsons.
Third year: Gwen Jones
Bob Benindyk.
Fourth year: Marilyn Anderson
(second diploma).
Fifth 'year: Elaine Bell, Mar
garet Elgie, Gerald Johnson, Billy
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