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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1965-10-28, Page 14Page 14 Times Advocate, October 28, 1965 New members installed by sorority By MRS. ROBERT RUNDLE Seven new members and a director were installed at the regular meeting of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority held at Centralia Tuesday evening. Shown here left to right are Mrs. Robert Hafekost, Mrs. Ronald Bogart, Mrs. William Pollen, Mrs. William Belling, Mrs. I 11111re‘', 90 years young Henry Hoffman of Dashwood who celebrated his ninetieth birthday Sunday _still enjoys reading the paper to keep up with events in the community. A magnifying glass makes reading a little easier. (T-A photo) By MRS. FRED BOWDEN By MRS. WELLWOOD GILL Town of Exeter Notice Re Change Of Time Citizens are requested to take notice that the Town of Exeter will change back to Eastern Standard time at Midnite, Saturday, Oct. 30 Signed, ERIC CARSCADDEN, Town Clerk Middleton & Genttner NOW OFFER THE FINEST IN FUEL OIL SERVICE! Your Friendly BA Agents OIL BURNER SERVICE including 1. Annual Tune-up 2. 24-Hour Emergency No-Heat Calls 3. One Mid-Winter Inspection and Adjustment You pay for parts only (if required) PLUS Free Solar PAC Service WHICH PROTECTS YOUR FUEL TANK AGAINST CORROSION PHONE 235-2411 MPIMINIMOMMINIMINSOMIIMIMMIMINOMPOINIPIMINIMINOMMINIMPOISMORIONSUMNIONIONNIMINIONMON.11.11.11106 I SOLAR NEAT) 1966 Volkswagen owners are going to get a big kick out of this. The new Volkswagen has a bigger engine. It's about 20% more powerful than this year's model. So it accelerates much faster. And it doesn't get short-winded on long hills any more. Surprisingly enough, our 1966 engine doesn't drink any more gas than the old one did. Volkswagen owners will still get around 38 miles to the gallon. The only difference is that they'll get them faster from now on. In case you think we've just gone power mad, we'd like to make if clear that the engine isn't the only thing that's new about the 1966 Volkswagen. For instance, we've also put in a new, thermostatically-controlled heater booster to keep HUNTER •DUVAR LTD., VW owners warmer in winter. We've fitted safety locks to the front seat backs so they won't tip forward when the car brakes quickly. And we've added a four-way emergency flasher to make night stops less hazardous. There are some other new features, too, but we're saving those to show you when you come in. One last thing. Some people thought we'd changed the shape of our car this year, They needn't have worried. It's still pretty difficult to tell a 1966 Volkswagen from a 1965 or even a 1955, Unless you're driving it, that is. Main Street, Telt 235.1100 Mr. Lloyd Morgan conducted the service in the United Church Sunday morning for the pastor, Rev. D. M.. Guest, who was ab- sent owing to illness. The ser- vices this coming Sunday will be withdrawn in favour of the Whalen anniversary. Mrs. Earl Dietrich attended the ordination of her nephew, Father John Corriveau at St. Philip's Church,. Toronto Sat- urday. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Steeper and family of Corbett were Sun- day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins. Marikay Hod- gins returned home after spen- Henry Hoffman of Dashwood, a retired mail driver, had a wealth of memories to share with his family and friends when he celebrated his ninetieth birthday Sunday. During his long and in- teresting lifetime Mr. Hoffman served 45 years carrying the Ro- yal Mail between Exeter, Grand Bend and Dashwood. Mr. Hoffman was born in Hay Township within two miles of Dashwood and has lived a nd worked in this area all his life. He is still an ardent baseball and hockey fan and follows the action of the local teams. Up until last year he attended most of the games in the village but this became too much of a strain on his health and now he fol- lows the accounts of their games in the local paper and watches NHL hockey on television. Mr. Hoffman received recog- nition in 1946 when he retired as mail carrier between Exeter and Grand Bend. Mr. Hoffman started ding the weekend with the Stee- per family. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dietrich, Sylvia and Karen attended a din- ner and reception held at St. Joseph's Parish in Stratford on Sunday for Father John Corriv- eau. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hod- gins attended the McCutcheon- Bodkin wedding at the Anglican church in Florence Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. M. McLay of Palmerston were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Powe and family. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Zavitz of Tillsonburg were weekend visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lammie. carrying express, passenger s and mail over this route in 1901 driving a stage coach and carry- ing a pistol as protection from bandits. In 1909 Mr. Hoffman retired the old stage coach for one of the first trucks and old- timers in the area can still remember the people gathering along the road to watch him speed along at a terrific 15 miles per hour. Horses were still valuable and used in this service in the win- ter time due to road conditions. It was not until about 1940 that roads were snowplowed regu- larly and so many trips were made with a horse and sleigh. Upon retiring Mr. Hoffman in- dicated that he wished to retire a couple of years before this but kept working until the war was over Mr. Hoffman's memory is still good and he can remember his early life in the Dashwood area. He worked in the planing mill with his uncle before starting to drive the mail stage. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman had four children and the family has grown to include 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The children include Mrs. Nor- man Evans (Merta) Richmond Hill, Mrs. Mervin Tieman (Alice) of Dashwood, Mrs. Ken McCrae (Gertrude) of Dashwood and Harry, also of Dashwood. Besides following the local sports scene Mr. Hoffman has a keen interest in the community and follows this through the local paper. Although his eyes aren't as good as they used to be he still reads the complete paper with the aid of a magnifying glass. He knows most of the residents of the village and of course, all the residents know him. New pledges join sorority Seven new pledges were given their degree at the banquet of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held at the Dufferin Hotel Tuesday even- ing. Pledges were Mrs. Ron Bogart, Mrs. Robert Hafekost, Mrs. Wil- liam pollen, Mrs. William Bell- ing, Mrs. Jack Taylor, Mrs. Archie Chisholm and Mrs. Robert Pooley. Mrs. C. S. MacNaughton was also installed as sponsor and Mrs. Clayton Smith, Woodham, as director. AID MISSIONS The General Meeting of the Grand Bend IJCW was held Tues- day evening with the ladies from Dashwood EUB church as guests. About sixty-five members and guests attended and Mrs. Clarke Kennedy, president, welcomed all ladies. The Paul Webb unit was in charge of worship. Mrs. Wilma Pollock was assisted by Mrs. Irwin Bestard and Mrs. Verne Sharpe. A duet by Mrs. Ross Love and daughter Mrs. Fred Lobb of Clinton also a piano solo by Mrs. Lobb was enjoyed. Mrs. Verne Ridley gave a reading on the six pearls of worship. Mrs. Earl Ratz introduced the speaker for the evening, Mrs. Arthur Webb. Her son is a mis- sionary in Hong Kong and she told of his work there. Mrs. Kennedy presided for the business. A Christmas box and $100 was voted to be sent to the Irwins in Korea. A bale of good used, clean clothing willbe pack- ed early in November. Lunch was served by the Ir- win Unit. All services will be on stand- ard time at the Grand Bend United Church Sunday October 31. Guest speaker will be Rev. H. L. Yarr of Thedford. Rev. G. E. Morrow will be preaching at the anniversary services in Thedford. MARK SILVER ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Ray Patterson celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Saturday, October 23, with a dinner at the Green Forest Motel. Guests present were Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Bea- com, Arva; Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don Woodburn, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Woodburn of Corbet t; Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Patterson, Dashwood; Mrs. Marjorie Knight of London; Mr. and Mrs. Well- wood Gill, Mr. and Mrs. John- ston Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. James McLaohlen, Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Nutt of Sarnia visited Sunday evening with Mr. & Mrs. James McLachlen and family. The Woodham LOBA entertain- ed the members of Seaforth, Clinton, Mitchell, St. Marys, Lakeside, Lucan and London and the LOL mews Lodge of Woodham to a euchre. Draws on a blanket, apples and other gifts were held. Ervin Rader, Dashwood; Mr. and Mrs. Reg Park and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gibson of Trenton, Mr. Ernie Gibson of Peterborough, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Abbot of Toronto. Following the dinner a recep- tion was held at Corbett Com- munity Centre where about one hundred friends and relatives were entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson were recipients of many congratulations and beauti- ful gifts. The evening concluded with a shivaree. PERSONALS Mr. & Mrs. Alex Hamilton spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Barry Hamilton and Debbie at Ottawa. Mr. & Mrs. G. Sabiano of De- troit, Mich., and Mr. & Mrs. G. Reich of St. Clare, Mich., visit- ed Wednesday with Mrs. Marie Pask also Mr. & Mrs. Gladwin Pask of Detroit, Mich., visited with Mrs. Pask Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Baker en- tertained their family at a kit- chen shower for their grand- daughter Mrs. Donald Lee (the former Donna Gail Watson) of Ottawa. Mr. Lee returned recent- ly from Cyprus. Mr. John Watson, Mr. & Mrs. David Watson, Mr. & Mrs. Donald Lee spent the week- end with Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Bak- er. Cpl. & Mrs. Neil Chamberlain and Nancy of Kingston visited over the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Clarke Kennedy and family. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lindsay and Margie of Southampton spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Glen Manley and family. Weekend guests with Mr. & Mrs. Ray Patterson were Mr. & Mrs. Dave Entwistle, Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Abbott, of Toronto, Mr. & Mrs. Earl Gibson, Tren- ton, Mr. Ernie Gibson of Peter- borough, Mr. & Mrs. Reg Park of Trenton. Lunch was served to around 65 guests. Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Beckett visited with Mr. & Mrs. John Kenney and family of Lucan Thursday evening. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Lawson and Eddie visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Jim Rohde and Ro- bert of Mitchell. Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Roudi of Port Credit visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. John Witteveen, Shar- on and Brian. Mr. & Mrs. Ron Shamblaw and family and Mrs. Dave Shamblaw of Kirkton visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Beckett and girls. Mrs. Robert Rundle, Jim and Jack visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Charles Crane and Mr. & Mrs. Brian Crane, Dwayne and Kimberly of Thamesford. Mrs. M. Copeland and Jean attended anniversary service in St. Marys United Church Sunday evening. Mr. & Mrs. George Ball, Kathi and Debra of Dundas visited Thursday with. Mr, & Mrs. Norris. Webb and family. Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Copeland, Cynthia and Ellen attended an- niversary service in Gra.nton United Church Sunday and were guests with Mr. & Mrs. Bev Westman and Janet. Mr. & Mrs. Ted Insley, Mur- ray and Karen and Miss Blanche ,mtus attended anniversary ser- vice at Parkhill United Church Sunday evening. The 1JCW South Perth Regional Rally was held in Woodham Unit- ed Church Wednesday. Mr. & Mrs. Reg McCurdy, Mr. & Mrs, Don Brine and Mr. Alex Gartenburg spent the weekend in Hazel Park, Mich. Reg, Don and Alex attended the Masonic Lodge meeting Saturday evening. Mrs. Chester Hazelwood, Edi- son and Mrs. Leslie McCurdy of Detroit visited with Miss Blanche Mills and Mrs. Arthur Hopkin Saturday. Miss Rhea Mills is spending several days with Mr. & Mrs. Harold Thomson of Parkhill. Mrs. Robert Rundle and Jack visited Saturday with Mrs. W. Payne and Jim and in the evening with Mr. & Mrs. Fred Payne of London. Clayton Smith (Director), Mrs, John Chisholm, Mrs. Bob Pooley and Mrs. Jack Taylor. The group has a membership of approximate- ly 30. (T-A photo) Dashwood resident was stage driver