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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1958-12-18, Page 6Page 6. The Times -Advocate, December 18, 1958 ANOTHER MOTHER WINS—Mrs. George Clifton, R.R. 3 Kippen, became the second mother of a large family to win a "Pot Of Gold" prize at Hensall Saturday. Mother of five, children, she received the $100 prize when her ticket was drawn by the first winner, Mrs:Minnie Noakes, who has a family of eight Don Joynt, above, makes pre- sentation. —T -A Photo By -Law Authorizes Killing Stray Dogs Hensall council joined others in the district this week in pass- ing a dog control by-law as 7 protection against rabies. The Hensall by-law provides that any dog found running at: large without a tag, and where the owner or harbourer is not known, shall be shot. In addition, the owner of a dog who allows it to run at large will be liable to a fine of up to $50. The by-law, similar to ones passed in Stephen, Hay, Exeter and other municipalaties, was recommended by Huron County Health Unit to protect the public against rabies. Statutory final meeting of council was held Monday night with all members present. Constable E. R. Davis was Instructed to collect the poll tax at once. Officials say this affects about a dozen young men in the Mr. Davis said cups had been purchased for the hall. He re- ported on snow removal and the repairs necessary to the tractor. Tax Collector J. A. Paterson announced tax arrears had been trimmed to $1,541.03 or 2.85 per cent. He also read the different changes made by the assessor in the December assessment, and stated that taxable assessment had been raised $19,175, and the exemptions lowered by $2,075, Assessor D. E. MacKinnon was called to the meeting to answer a number of questions, Close to $700 was paid out in fees to members of the fire brigade. The amounts varied according to attendance at fires to which the brigade had been The accounts included: Chief Bryan A. Kyle $96.50, W. Smale $27,00, D. Sangster $28.50, J. Sangster $27.00, W. Carlile $51.50, T. Lavender $69.50, W. Fuss , $40.50, W, Ferguson $39.00, 71.1 Caldwell $18.00, F. Harburn $21.00, K. Buchanan $34.50, G. Mousseau $30.00, L. Noakes S30.00, C. Volland $31.50, H. Smale S33.00, W. Mickle $27.00, W. J. Caiaeron $27.00, G. Saw- yer $37.50. ensall And: District News, CORRESPONDENTS Mrs, Maude Hedden, Phone 5. Mrs. Archie MacGregor, Phone 56, SS Pupils Entertain 114. Charles D. Daniel :was chairman for the Christmas con- cert of the Sunday School of the United Church, held in the :church' school room on Monday evening. Numbers presented by the dif. ferent classes included: nursery, Mrs. J. Taylor, Mrs. 1. Sim- mons and Mrs. Reaburn's class; recitations by Kathy Fuss, Joan Slater, Beverly Cornell, Timmy Mock, Catherine Ann Christie, Karen Broderiek, Catherine Mc - Ewan, Cathy Munn, Ann Bell, Roddy Chapman and Al Corbett; Miss Jean Noakes and Mrs. Christie's classes, presentation of songs and recitations in a skit called "Merry Christmas;" Mrs. Passmore's class, recita- tions, Arlene Chipchase and Lyn Faber; duet,.Joan Simmons and Arlene Chipchase recitations, Bill Taylor, Gary Pyle, Douglas Munn and Ralph Watson, recita- tions together. Musical skit by Miss Lammie .and Mrs, Walter Spencer's class; Mrs. Rannie's class, poem, Grant Walker; piano solo, Deanne Forrest; song, Joyce Flynn, with Mrs. Fuss accom- panist; Mrs. Douglas Cook's class, a carol spectacular; Mrs. Robert Cook's class, a play in- terpreting Dickins' "Christmas Carol;" reading Robert Mc- Naughton, and carol singing °with Miss Lammie at the piano. Santa Claus was a welcome guest. Mr. Clem Christie, super- intendent of the Sunday School, presented candy bags. Personal Items Mr. Gerry Rennie of the staff of the Bank of Montreal, •Clin- ton, is enjoying a three weeks' vacation. Mrs. Alice Peterson, of Rapid City. S.D., is visiting her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Jinks. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hall and Douglas, Exeter, spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne McNaughton, of Cromarty. Mrs. Robert . Reid, of . • dine, spent the weekend with iher son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid and 'family, Mrs. Annie Saundercock is a patient in South Huron Hospital, eter, suffering from injuries arid Shock: she received in a fall in her home. Mrs. Alberta McBeath is a Christmas Tree patient in Scott Memorial Hospi- tal, Seaforth, Mrs. Edna Corbett spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Parker, Rickey and Cindy. Mrs. Louis Simpson visited last week with Mrs. Etta Hemp- hill in London. Mrs, H. Erratt This Saturday The annual Christmas party for the children of Hensall and district will be held this Satur- day at 1.30 p.m. Santa Claus will be on hand to present treats to the children and films in charge of the Hen- sall Kinsmen Club will be shown in the town hall. Chocolate milk, compliments of Hurondale Daira. will be handed out to the chil- dren. This party is sponsored by the Email Chamber of Commerce and Hensall Legion 'Branch 468. Contribute Gifts At Chiselhurst White Gift service was ob- served in Chiselhurst United Church Sunday last, with the church decorated in Christmas motif. Scripture passages were read by Robert Drummond and Erie Ross, and a vocal duet was rendered by Ruth Ann Coleman and Patricia Harris. Mrs, Harold Parker gave a Christmas story, and Rev. C. D. Daniel a Christmas message. Dies On Sunday Kippen Sees Yule Shows 'The Sunday School concert at Kippen United Church was held last Monday evening at 8:15 p.m. and a large crowd attended. Rev. MacMillan chaired the pro- gram which consisted of cho- ruses, recitations, poinsetti drill, plays, solos and instrumentals, 1 Tuckersmith School S.S. 10 Tuckersmith held ts1 annual school concert on Frday evening.. A play — "The mice and, the cat" was a highlight along with I chorus by the whole school and solos by Katherine MacGregor, Mary Plumb, Grace Riley, Do- ris Riley, .Bryce Jacobi and a ! hula hooa song, each pupil hoop, Santa made his appearance givina presents to the children. 1 Mrs, Stewart ',Coach Plant Dies In Seaforth s fr Airs. .1. D. Stewart, liensall: died at the Thamera Nursing Home, Seaforth, on Tuesday in her 89th year, She was the former Agnes tier husband predeceased lies' in P11943-. She is survived by several 1 nieces and nephews. The body is resting at the Bonthron funeral home where ;private funeral service will be held on Thursday at 2.30 p.m., Chas. Daniel officiating. lii- terment will be in Hensall Union; cemetery, Chiselhurst WMS. 'Honors Members . Two W,111.S. life memberships ; were presented to Mrs. Earl Kinsman and Mrs, William Brit- ;nell at the Christmas meeting of ,i.Chiselhurst W.M.S. and W.A., ;held in the school room of the church An address was read by Mrs. John Glenn, and cer- tificates presented by Mrs. Harold Parker; Mrs. R. Taylor Jr. presented' the life member- ship pins, A recording of Dickens' Christmas Carol was played, in charge of Rev. C. D. Daniel. 'Mrs. Clarence Coleman chaired the W,M.S. meeting, and Mrs. A. Ross accompanied at the piano for the singing of Christ- mas carols, At the W.A. meeting, presided over by Mrs. R. Taylor jr., a donation of $25 was voted to the White Gifts for Sunday, The devotional was taken by Mrs. Percy Harris, Mrs. Robert Kinsman and Mrs. George Parker were hostesses, U.C. Morning Seivice White Gift service was ob- served at the United Church Sun - taking turns at twirling the Euchre followed the concert with; the winners being: ladies, Mrs. Ray Lee; consolation, Mrs. S. Drummond; men's, Mr. James 'Drummond, consol, Ray Lee. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cornish and family of Goderich visited Sunday with Mr. Robert Thom - I son, Mr. and Mrs. N. Dickert at- tended the funeral of Mr. Dick- ert's aunt the late Mrs. Chas Dickert of Harriston. Funeral was held from Clifford Lutheran Church on Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. N. Dickert visited Sunday with the former's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Whale at Listowel. W.M.S. Mrs. Henry Erratt, the former Mary Ann Robinsin of fl.R. Varna died on Sunday. December 14 at the home of her son, Rus- sell, in her 85th year. Mr. Erratt died 16 years ago. Surviving are one son Russell, -1 R.R. 1 Varna: two daughters, (Olive) Mrs. George Stephenson, R.R. 1 Varna; (Ruby) Mrs. George Anderson, Seaforth; six grandchildren, seven great grand- children; one sister, Mrs, Er- ratt, Toronto; three brothers, Rev, William Robinson, Mani- toba; Thomas, Egmondville; Richard, R.R. 1 Zurich. Public funeral services were held from the Bonthron funeral chapel, Hensall, Wednesday, De- cember 17 at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. T. J. Pitt. Interment was in Bayfield cemetery. WO' \TR\O^Sch VIMIATANIATAIA*,,‘ MEN WHO THINK OF TOMORROW PRACTICE MODERATION TODAY thellouse of Secigram, blatattItS SINCE 18s/ 1010C/09004/00,40/00,0040/4,,,.. 400' The December meeting of the W.M.S. was held at the church Thursday evening with 17 mem- bers present. Hostesses were Mrs. Bert Faber and Mrs. Ed- gar McBride, MtS. Howard Fi'nkba'n r con- day morning when a special eel - lection for the Springhill Disas- ter Fund amounted, to over $300. Elizabeth Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Munn, and Ida Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Blackwell received the riles of baptisna administered• by Rev. Charles D. Daniel. Prior to the service during the Sunday School hour Rev. Daniel and 'Mr. Clem Christie, superintendent,' presented awards to the Sunday School scholars including 40 seals and 15 new certificates. ducted the worship service, A poem was read by, Mrs. 'Russell Consitt, A number of favourite carols were sung conducted by Mrs. John Sinclair, accompanied by Mrs. Ross Broadfoot at the piano and a solo was sung by Mrs. Howard Finkbeiner. Mrs. Emmerson Kyle re- ceived the supply work for the coming year. Used nylons are asked to he brought in to the January meeting. A chapter of the study book was given by Mrs, Allan Johnson, List Of Officers For 1959 President is Mrs. Russell Con - silt; vice-presidents, Mrs, John Anderson, Mrs. :Harold. Jones :arid Mrs., H. Finkbeiner; secretary, Mrs. Harold Jones; treasurer, Mrs. Morley Copper: press sec- retary, Mrs. N. Long; Missionary Monthly, Mrs, A. Parsons; Ails - shaft Band; Miss Dorothy Tur- ner, Baby nand, Mrs. Ross Broadfoot; community friend- ship, Mrs. Ralph Turner; Chris-, Ilan stewardship, Mts. Rota; p ) Love; , • • Emmtrson Kyle, Mrs. A. Parsee:4 and Mrs. R. MeAllister;pianists Mr. :Ross troadfoot, Mrs. 'Harold Jones; sunshine, Mrs. VIden jarrott; Chriation citizenship, Mrs. Stewart Pepper, White Gift Service White Gift Service Sunday at St. Atdrews United church was conducted by Rev. Cook of Lucan in the absence of the pastor, Rev, D, A. MadMillan, who is III, and was, well atterltd. The service was arranged by the Sunday School teachers., The story Was told by Mil. Ronald MeOregor and David Cooper read the aeripttire. The choir was under the leader ship'of Miss jean 1VI5On. Little Sharon: Strong of Seaforth was OW soloist, , The flowers in the church were placed id memory 'of the WI H ears Bell Histor Miss M. Ellis, convener of the Tweedsmuir History, gave an in- teresting account of the Bell, family and the three Bell farms. on Highway 4, south, and Tucker-; smith township at the December meeting of in, Hensall Women's In- stitute the Legion Hall. This history was prepared and typed by Dr. and Mrs. James W. Bell whose ancestors arrived in Canada in 1835 after six weeks' voyage from Scotland. Mrs. E, R. Davis demonstrated the making of simple, economical Christmas table decorations giv- ing many new arid novel hints. A highlight of the evening was a parade of handmade millinery under the supervision of Mrs. William Henry. Mrs. E. R. Davis. was pronounced the winner and presented with a gift. Carol singing was directed and accompanied by Miss Greta Laramie. Messrs. Frank Forrest and Orval Rapson, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Norman Pepper, gave several violin selet- dons: Mrs. J.: E. MeEwan con- vened and presided over the pro- gram. reats ta r General Coach Works of Can- ada Ltd., Hensall, entertained its employees at a turkey banquet and dance.at Goderich:Pavilion Fr id ay re ght. Special guests were John W. Atkins, company president,. and Riley Ramsey, vice-president, from Marlette, Mich., who were presented wills gifts by Robert Norris and Don Hesse, Zurich, on, behalf of the staff. Ladies were presented with corsages and cups and saucers. Clarence Petrie and his Night- hawks from London provided music for the dance, About 200. were present. FIRNOT SERIOUS Hensall firemen were called on to extinguish a small blaze in the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Riley on Main street on Tuesday morning. No damage is reported, Kinsmen Plan Party Bill Coleman, Jack Simmons and Eric Mansfield were initi- ated into membership to the Hen- sel]. Kinsmen Club at their din- ner meeting on Thursday night, Plans were made for the Christ- mas party for Kinsmen children Sunday afternoon, December 21, The, Kinsmen are also selling pen Kids comegcmconconcvoungorifogoriti WI Guests Children of pre-school age were Give Chocolates special guests of Kippen East w. \Yemen's Institute for the Christ mas meeting forwhich Mrs - Verne Alderdice was hostess at, her home with Mrs. Robert Bell as co -hostess. The Christmas story INS told by Mrs. Arthur Finlayson. Cur- rent events were reviewed by Airs. Wilmer Broadfoot. Diane. Darlene and Doug MaKay, Brad and Dianne Finlayson entertain- ed with recitations. Reports of the district rally held in Exeter were given by Mrs. James Drummond and Mrs. Stewart Pepper. Highlights of the London area convention were presented by Mrs. Drummond and Mrs. Wilmer Broadfoot. The group decided to send some sewing to the Children's War Memorial Hospital, London and will begin working on the. project in January. A special collection was taken for the. Chil- dren's Aid L'aciety at Goderich. Prizes were given to Mrs. Arthur Finlayson, Mrs. Jack Caldwell' and Mrs. Eldon jar - rod for selling the most tickets on the three Christmas cakes which were drawn for on Sat- urday, December 5. Members exchanged gifts and the winner of the draw for the Christmas cake was Mrs, William Cald- well. 1 Luncheon was served and the • children presented with gifts and treats. Tree and treat committee included Mrs. Stewart Pepper and Mrs, James Drummond, sandwiches and cookies, Mrs. Robert Gemmell, Mrs. Robert Upshall, Mrs. Charles Eyre and Mrs, Finlayson; ice cream, Mrs. Harry Caldwell, Mrs. John Sinc- lair, Mrs, Joseph Lostell, Mrs. 1 Robert Bell and Airs. Robert Kinsman, President Mrs. Campbell Eyre :was in the chair for the meet - Scotch Pine Christmas trees ; iYoung People next to The Crest Hardware Store. CO.OP PAYS 57,000 At the regular directors' meet- ing of the Hensall District Co - Operative, it was revealed that they are now paying 1946 accum- ulated dividends amounting to over $7,000.00. Elect Slate At Cromarty Mrs. E. Moore was hostess for the Christmas meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society. Mrs, T. Laing presided for the meeting and also For the election of officers. The Christmas pro- gram in the Glad Tidings was followed. The secretary, Mrs. T. L. Scott, the treasurer, Mrs. W. Harper, and all other secre- taries, gave their annual reports. Honorary president is Mrs. Sadie Scott; president, Mrs. T. Laing;; vice-presidents, Mrs. C. McKaig and Mrs. Al. Lamond; secretary, Airs. T. L. Scott; assstant, Mrs. K. McKellar; treasurer, Mrs. W. Harper; sec- retaries, supply, Mrs. Sadie Scott; Glad Tidings, Mrs. Hough- ton; home helpers, Mrs. Hough- ton, Mrs, J. M. Scott; exchange, Miss Al, Currie; press, Mrs. K. McKellar; literature, Mrs. J. Al, Scott. Nominating committee, Mrs. F. Allen and Mrs. E. Moore; welcome and welfare, Mrs, L. i Sorsdahl; pianists, Mrs. W. Miller and Mrs. J. Wallace; .aud- itors, Mrs. Grace Scott and Mrs. Kay Sorsdahl. Y.P.S. The Y.P.S. met in the school room of the church on Sunday evening with Alice Sorsdahl pre- siding. The devotional was by Mildred Howe and Margaret ; Wallace. I The topic was given by Alice 8orsdahl and a Bible quiz was conducted by 11J.v, S. Kerr. An invitation from the Staffa young people to attend their New ;Year's Eve party was accepted. W.M.S. And W.A. 1 The December meeting of Roy's Church W.M.S. and W.A. was held at the home of 'Mrs, T. I Colquhoun, with a number of as- sociate' members in attendance. 1 Mrs. Murray Christie presided land opened the meeting, assisted by Mrs. Harold Pridham. Mrs. AL Christie, Mrs. H, Dow, . Miss B. Dow and Mrs. E. Chris- tie presented a skit which told, of the way Christmas is spent in our ' missions across Canada. Christmas carols were sung and Mrs. Andrew Christie led ifl prayer. The topic "A Christmat Ales - sage" was given by Mrs. S. Gra- 'ham. 1 Airs. N. Dow will he in charge of the next meeting at the. home of Mrs, Gordon Dow. A number of articles for the Christmas of- fering of layettes! for Arab ref- ugee babies„avere received. Mrs. Carl Payne, president, chaired the opening and busi- ness, Miss Phyllis Case, district director, gave a report on the area convention in London and Mrs. R. Al. Peck reported on the South Huron executive meeting held in Hensall. Gifts of cookies and candy and a special collection for treats were received for the Huron Cpunty Home. A donation of $10 was voted to the SalVation Army, London and Christmas cards are to be sent to all shut-in mem. Scout Troop Numbers 22 Since the start of the First Hen - sail Boy Scout troop on Oct. 7, !1951, sponsered by the flensall 1Kiesmen Club and under' the ;leadership of Scoutmaster John Baker, Assistant Scoutmasters, I Eric Mansfield and Ronald Bre.: deriek; we now have a troop consisting of 22 boys, These boys are divided into four patrols under the leadership of Douglas Shirray, truce Hor- ton, Jack Chipchase and Dennis Mock. Our evening meetings start with flag break and prayer, '01. lowed by inspettion, tames and instruttion. The meeting is doted with the lowering of the flag and prayer. Follow the activities and pro- gress of your troop in this Col - UM each week. lateMrs. Roger 'Rice, 'Mother of Mrs. Piers -011 Charters, Spread Cheer ; The Young People's Society • of the Hensall United Church, ac- companied by Rev. C. D. Daniel and Mrs. Daniel. visited the pa- tients at the Queensway Nursing Home on Sunday evening, They . entertained them with carol singing and treats, which were packed 'by the members. Personal Items Mr, Lloyd Crawford, of To. taint°, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Crawford. ' Mr. and Mrs. W. N. P,inning and boys. Mitchell, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, K. McKellar, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Houghton, Alitthell, visited on Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Al, Houghton. Messrs. 'Mervin Dow, Gordon Laing and Lloyd Sorsdahl at. tended the final reeding of the sector project in t ;Neter on Sunday evening, Mrs. Robert Laing is confined ''to her home with a tooth infec- tion. The death of Mr. thigh Mc- Lachlan, of Seaforth, formerly a resident of Cromarty, occurred recently, Th the )1 months up to Oelt). bee, 1.058, Canada's consumer price index rose by two per mil; theretate over the past five years has been little per ebilt. ALL GAILY OFT WRAPPED Moir's Neilson's Smiles 'N Chuckles ilv.erobao ICE CREAM TREATS Treat The Family To The HOLIDAY SPECIAL Tasty Fruit and Nut Flavor HALF GALLONS IN ALL POPULAR FLAVORS Cigarette Eg. Cigar Gift Packs 41, I d Co'S RESTRURIET Pot—take- out orders, phone 302. MAIN ST. EXETER .:CfACCOMitittiti*OttqatifttOURCCCOIC.CCOVV44.444'k'4 VV.603:10k4..t. Wtt:Vnlit'Kji* Stuck... with last-minute Christmas shopping problems? HERE'S A TIP FOR BUSY SANTAS..• If your gift -list doesn't seem to he getting any shorter, make a quick trip to your loW B of M branch. See if you don't agree that it's the ideal gift shop for those "hard -to -buy, for" people on your list. For the cradle and classroont sets ; ; . there are special passbooks designed to make a hit with the young fey. With a nice balance inside, they make a perfect extra gift that will grow with them through the years. And A: just etch their eyes when they see the gay Christmas passbook cover. ;..and (Alm; too. You can take the worry omit of' shopping for the hard-to:please by giving festively -decorated B of M Christmas cheques in their Christmassy folder and' en'velopes. Praetical J3 of Al money orders in hotly - decked envelopes save you needless guesswork when buying for out -of- towners. and if :von are an employer ; ; . brighten up' your staff's bonuses by using colourful 13 of M Christmas cheques,, 814 not drop into your neighbourhood B of M branch today? One short visit will soon restore that cheery chuckle to your Christina/1 giving. „ BAIa MP 0ntre0 OP Of. or MONTREAL B M ed44414 9euti Sto.4 Exeter Wench: Cti.Ant,LS SMITH, %nook Centralia (Sub -Agency): Open Tuesday and Thursday • Grand Band (Sub -Agency) # Open Mott* ''Cd. Crediton Branch:, CLARE IRWIN, Manager - (Ono Tuesday, Thursday and on Friday 4,30 - 6 pali,) Dashwood (Serb -Agency): Open Mon,, Wed. & -rd. Ileosall 13ancht ICCNNErif cHRISTiA.N, Manager Lion Branch: JACK $1.P.ACY, Manuet Zurich Branch: ' 1011l'4 BANNISTM, MaeaAcr, Oft Itglitt ClItAbtitit Ii "(MY WALK 'it WI MU 119 il0i3t*C1PrO.AllegfArthICAlit,C01,101t,Selit.