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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1950-08-10, Page 8THE; TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 10, 1950Page 8 the their good .Mrs, Phone 109 Mr, Rogers and Mrs. Sam !» First Locomotives Nearing Completion Heatherley ,and Gillies, of Grand Houghton, of Wing- Bal- past and interest States were of great from the Tor- with Their oat dist- M. Guilfoyle and Craig were iSun- Mr, and Mrs. R. their old on Sunday and and on in the village New York Ann Arbor ibazaar and urged the continue Hazel JPcFalls. Mr, and Mrs. Harold of Ailsa day guests with Greenlee. Mr .and Mrs. motored to Simcoe and spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Guilfoyle. Try a Want, Ad—A small doer of big deeds—"Phone 31-W. First Products of Plant FP-7 Freight Locomotive and GP-7 General Purpose Switcher Mrs. Ernie Grahm, Manson, of Crumlin, some of E. Greenlee I R.C.A.F. Herbert T. Rogers Pies !n Michigan Word has been received of passing of Herbert T. Rogers, brother-in-law of the late Laura M. Jeckell, in Ann Arbor, Mich., on June 12, 1950. Mr. Rogers was born July 12, 1881 in Negaunee, Michigan, On August 12, 1908, he was mar­ ried to Elizabeth Blanche Jeckell ’of Exeter, Ontario, Canada, Mr. Rogers was the first man­ ager of the University Golf Course at Ann Arbor, taking that -position in 1930 and serv­ ing in that capacity until 194 2, when poor health forced his .tem­ porary retirement. He had been ticket clerk at the IT-.. Y-.h Central depot .in since 1946. Besides his wife, is survived by a daughter, Miss Margaret M- Rogers of Colorado Springs, Colorado; a son, Roden J. Rogers of Denver, Colorado; and two grandchildren. Mrs. Rogers now resides with her son at 2511 Locust St., Den­ ver 7, Colorado, SA1NTSBURY Master David Lewis of London is spending his holidays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H, Davis. Mrs. F. Dobbs and Freddie have returned to the farm, hav­ ing .spent the past week visiting Mrs*. C. O’Brien of Erieau. Mr. and Mrs. C. O'Brien and Francis are holidaying with the Dobbs .family. Mr. and Mrs. G. Godbolt spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H, Davis. Miss B. Guest and Mr, Guest also visited there. Mr. G, Caldwell and Wayne Dickins of London are holidaying With Mr. and Mrs. M. McDonald. Miss Joyce McDonald and How­ ard are spending a few days in London at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Dickins. Mr. N. 'Hodgins and Mr, M. Hodgins wei'e Sunday guests with Mrs. W. J. Davis and Ivan. Miss Almarie Davis spent the week-end at the home of Miss CREDITON EAST The Misses Belle and Mar­ garet Simpson of Toronto and brother Bert of Dundee Scotland is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Jack .Anderson and Mr. Charles Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. R. Motz and Ronald and Mr. and Mrs. William Motz visitd Monday with Mrs. Wm. Heatherley and Mrs. Frank Scheiding at ;O a k w o o d, Grand Bend. Mrs. John Baird of London is visiting with her daughter .and son-in-law, Mr. Sims. Mrs. William grandson, John Bend, and Mr. William Heather­ ley and Mrs. Frank .Scheiding of London spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. R. Motz and Mr. ,and Mrs. William Motz. Mr. J. Montgomery and wife and family of Dashwood has moved into the home recently occupied by Mr. Alvin Sims, welcome them to our midst. Montgomery will operate ■garage of Mr. Aaron Wein. CROMARTY Mrs. Payne of Regina spending a month with her many relatives in this district. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Balfour of Sault Ste. Marie have been holidaying at the homes of and Mrs. William Hamilton Mr. and Mrs, Frank Bruce. Miss. Helen Walker has turned home after having veiled through the western Vinces as far as Lake Louise in Alberta. She reports a very en­ joyable trip. Mr. and Mrs. Mat Thompson spent a day recently with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McLachlan and other friends in the village. Mr. and Mrs. Ivy Allen of Brantford spent the holiday week-end visiting their many friends and relatives in and around Cromarty. Mr, and Mrs. Andrew Crom­ arty of Dorchester, while renew­ ing old acquaintances in this community on Sunday, -called on Mr. Archie McKellar and Mr, and Mrs. Ken McKellar. Mr. Cromarty was employed on the farm of Mr. James Ballantyne some thirty-five years ago. Plastic demonstrations are be­ coming quite popular in our midst. Miss Olive Speare and Mrs. Lindsay McKellar have each entertained the ladies at one of these parties. Mrs. Elmer Colquhoun of Clin­ ton and Mr. and Mrs. George Hepburn and children of Tor­ onto visited with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Scott Sr* last week, Mr. and Mrs. M. McKellar of Seaforth visited his father, Mr. Alex McKellar* on Sunday after­ noon. Mr. James Scott Sr. continues quite ill, although his condition has improved slightly during the past week.Mr. ; “ * — • - Donald called friends evening. Mr. and Mrs. Len Frank and Leonard, ham, and Mr. John Houghton of Mildmay spent Civi** Holiday with Mrs. William Houghton. Mr. and Mrs. Gersliam Speare of Toronto spent the week-end with Miss Olive Speare. Bridal Showers Given A prenuptial shower was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Norris, Cromarty East, for their daughter, Dorothy Norris, of London. Readings were given by Margaret Walker and Mrs. Calder McKaig, piano solos by Celia Norris and Mrs. Ernest Allen, vocal solos by Hazel Hamilton and Irene Kemp. Helen Lamont read an address to the bride-to-be while Margaret Ann Wallace and Ruth Norris carried in a basket of gifts. Hazel Ham­ ilton and Margaret Walker as­ sisted in opening the parcels. Lunch was served. Miss Phyllis McLaren was dered a shower, prior to marriage, at the home of parents, Mr, and Mrs. Keith Laren, eon. 12. A varied gram ’was enjoyed, after which the bride-to-be was presented with a basket of gifts. Lunch was served. Phyllis was also pre­ sented with a wall mirror by S.k 7, where she had taught school for the past two years. Ross Keyes Wins Oats Competition Judging in the Beaver competition in the Exeter rict was sponsored by the Exeter Agriculture Association. W. H. Eddy, Burford, judged the crops. Twelve fields were judged. Winners were: Ross Keyes, 89% points; Carmen Cann, 86; Glen Stewart, 85; Clarke Fisher, 84; Harry Strang, 83; Kenneth Hern, 82; R. E. Pooley, 80%; Archie Etherington, 79. kirkton (August 3) Mr. and Mrs. John Williams spent part of the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Williams at St. Marys. Little Miiss Gwen O’Callaghan, of London, is holidaying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Miller Mc­ Curdy, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stewart of Ottawa are holidaying with the latter’s parent's, Mr. and Ray Francis- Miss Allie Cameron of carres, Sask., spent the week with Mrs. E-. Doupe Mrs. William Ratcliffe, Mr, and Mrs, Butson of onto spent the week-end Mr, and Mrs. A. Coates. ' son, Bryan, returned home with them. David and Bryan Christie are holidaying with their .grand­ parents, Mr. and Mrs, Parrott, of Mitchell. C.W.L. Plans Another Bazaar On August 1, the Catholic Women’s League held its meeting at the home of Mrs. C, Vivian. The president turned in articles that had been made for the coming ladies to work. Booklets brought in sold to members present, It was agreed that a gift of a silver baby spoon be given to Mrs, Vivian foi* her neW daughter, Susan Marie, A welcomed visitor at this meeting was Mrs, A. Bonokoski from Saskatchewan, mother of Mrs, F. Rice of Exeter. The meeting closed with prayer, A dainty lunch was enjoyed by all. The September meeting will be held at the airport hojne of Mrs. Doucette. AT OUR NEW PLANT We keep a good supply on hand of the necessary batteries for hearing aids arid radios, Don’t let weak batteries interfere with their performance, Exeter, Ont ^Ve’re mighty proud of our new diesel locomotive plant and we hope the folks in the region of London will share in this pride. This is the first plant in Canada built for the exclusive manufacture of diesel locomotives. Bring I The new railroading with diesel power has the same fascination for today’s young folks that the pulling steam locomotive had yesterday. Come and see us* And bring*along the kiddies—there’s a surprise awaiting every boy and girl. Parking facilities have been arranged and competent guides will be on hand to explain features of the plant* A short 10 Months ago, ground for the ncib plant teas first broken by the combined efforts of (left to right)* Homer Hardy, then. Reeve of London Township} E, K Rippingillo* Jr,, President of General Motors Diesel Limited} and Ray .4* Dennis* then Mayor of London, The building of this exclusive diesel loco motive plant was carried out in the record time of 310 days, “on time” with the build­ ing schedule previously laid down. As each bay of the plant was completed, work on the first locomotives was carried on. Before the end of the month, General Motors Diesel will make its first delivery of Canadian manufactured General Motors locomotives. Orders on hand call for several types of locomotives from 600, 800, 1200 to 1500 horsepower* First to be delivered will be 1500 M*F* heavy freight units and 1500 H*P» general purpose switchers. The first two products of the new plant* ready shortly for delivery to Canadian railroads show something of the varied nature of General Motors diesel railway power. The Ei*-7 unit is a 1500 liorscpow er s tteaml i nor designed for hauling either heavy freight or fast passenger trains. The road switcher, designated as GP-7* is a 1500 horsepower general pur­ pose locomotive, at home in either yard or road work. Both types can combine with other units for multiple operation giving increased pow er combina­ tions up to 6000 horsepower* y-» Complete Line of Locomotives to be Built Here The new plant will servo Canada with a complete line of locomo­ tives designed to handle arty major job in tail or industrial There will be the ■*-<* 4hcbig 1500 horsepower frbad freight unit similar to the FP*7biit designed for freight scr-' vice only . There will be the Gl*-7, a 1500 horsepower general pur­ pose road switching locomotive designed to be equally eifective in yard or road work; and, Ibero will be a series of yard switchers ranging from 600 to 1200 horse­ power* Those locomotives—of General Mot ors design and man­ ufacture—arc built under a single responsibility, AB major eoniponents are serviced com­ pletely by the one organization.