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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-06-26, Page 3Centralia Formers s u pply Ltd, Grain • Feed • Cement Building Supplies Coq( 228-6638 W.D. BURTON 6 Invite you to join them for Worship, Fellowship and Services TirrooPAdvocito, .Juba. aot 1949 -t Fete 'trucker of .40 years — Continued from front Page On another occasion, the firm undertook to move some South African mahogany from Toronto to a Durham furniture factory. The jab appeared simple • enough, but it took on a different note when the transport company officials caught their first glimpse of the logs, Each log constituted a full load for even the largest units In the fleet and required two cranes to lift them on board for their trip to Durham. The task took about two weeks. "They_ were big, clumsy and awkward," Mr, Tuckey says in recalling the logs. Although he stopped driving in 1950, the company president can still he seen on the docks early each morning helping loading trucks for their daily runs. For the remainder of the day he's busy running the operations of a firm that 40 years ago boasted only one truck. Mr, Tuckey has been active in • many other areas as well. He was a member of Exeter council for 12 years, nine of those as reeve and one as mayor, that being the year Exeter became a town. He was warden of Huron • County in 1943 and in that year and again in 1948 he carried the banner of the Liberals in two provincial elections. He failed to unseat the late Dr. Hobbs Taylor in his first bid and was defeated by the late Tom Pryde when he took • another crack at provincial politics in the 1948 by-election. INVESTORS .SYNDICATE' LIMITED more can be said for a man than he left his community a better OW than what he found it?" The Huron mpP. also paid tribute to Mrs. .Tuckey, whom he described as .a "gallant partner". Mts. Tuelcey,,who,at one time accompanied her husband on long trips and helped with the driving, was "there through thick and thin" Kr. MacNaughton concluded. Another speaker was Joe Goodman, general manager of ATA, who said he was proud to be part. of a tribute to a "great Speaking of his valued contribution through the years to ATA and now as the group's president, Mr. Goodman termed Mr. Tuckey a "tremendous man" and added "we're all better off for having known him". He presented Mr„ Tuckey with the ATA "Oscar" for his service and leadership to the industry. Replicas and plaques were also presented by members of the staff. NEW SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR LUCAN LIONS -- The 1969-70 executive of the Luean Lions Club was installed during special ceremonies Friday night and is shown above. Back, left, directors Larry Hotson, Gary McFalIs, Jim Freeman and Don Smith, secretary Jim Shipley and tail twister Alf Williams. Front, treasurer Glen Nevin, 2nd vice-president Bob Gibbons, president Bob Taylor, 1st vice-president Grant Graham and lion tamer Jim Young. Missing was past president Harold Butler, T-A photo An active member of the Exeter Lions for many years, Mr. Tuckey was instrumental in the campaign, and later the construction, of South Huron Hospital. He admits he'd never have enough nerve to start into the trucking business again, but gave na indication that he's ready to quit, He told his employees Saturday they may be able to stage another celebration when he marks his 50th anniversary in the industry. Mr. Tuckey received many plaudits at the Saturday night event, the first coming from Mayor Jack Delbridge, who worked for the local_ trucker in the 1940's. "He'd never ask you to do a job he wouldn't do himself," the Mayor recalled. He congratulated Mr. Tuckey on his 40 years in the trucking industry and for the fact this year he had been elected president of the Automotive Transport Association. "You've been a big asset to this community," Mr. Delbridge told his former employer, The Hon. C. S. MacNaughtan termed the local firm headed by Mr. Tuckey "one of the community's largest industries and one of our province's most efficient transport operations". He paid tribute to Mr. Tuckey's honest concern for people, his dedicated interest in his community and his honesty in business. "Ben should feel very proud of his contribution to his employees, community and province," he added. 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ACW The last meeting until the fall monthly meetings begin was held by the ACW of St. John's-by-the-Lake Church at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Baker, UCW The general meeting of the Grand Bend UCW was held Tuesday evening with 20 members and five visitors present. Mrs. Clarke Kennedy assisted by Mrs. Louise Wilson and Mrs. A. Hayman conducted the worship period. Mrs. Wm Brenner and Mrs. Gerald Kading sang two duets. Mrs. Wm Blewett and Mrs. Clarke Kennedy gave a summary of Prime Minister Trudeau's Dashwaosi lights care underway The floodlight program proposed for the Dashwood Athletic Field will become a reality later this summer. Chairman of the athletic field committee, Glenn Webb, and Bob Hoffman, secretary of the finance committee, reported Tuesday afternoon that the lights and steel towers had been ordered. Work is expected to begin on the project some time next week and should be completed by the end of July. The lighting will be of the metal arc type and will involve 20 bulbs on eight steel towers. The financial end of the project received a boost last week with grants from the townships of Stephen and Hay, who are joint owners of the property. Stephen council is contributing $750 to the fund and Hay is adding $500. Hoffman said contributions had now reached $5,500. The total cost of the project including erecting a new screen and painting of present facilities is expected to come close to $10,500. The field has been established under the Community Centres Act and a grant of 25% will be received from the provincial government. Any deficit left at the time of the erection of the lighting system will be carried by the 25-members of the building committee. Contributions received since last week's issue are as follows: $50 — Howard Klumpp and Maurice Klumpp; $25 — E.R. Guenther; $10 — Ernest Miller, Larry Weido; $5 — Mrs. Amelia Klumpp,RayVanDorselaer, Mrs. Ross Love, Mrs. Ed Nadiger, Elmer Zimmer; $2 — Helen Nadiger, Florence Wein, anonymous; $1 — Della Tomlinson. F.M. Boulton, Manager of Investors London Region, announces the appoint- ment of Mr. W.D. (Wally) Burton as Sales Represent- ative. Mr, Burton is qualified to discuss the many services of Investors Group, which include Mutual Funds, In- vestment Certificates and R egistered Retirement Plans JAMES STREET UNITED CHURCH WI The Grand Bend Women's Institute held the June meeting with a dinner at the Imperial Hotel. After dinner a short business period was conducted by the president, Mrs. Wm Love. Several prizes were presented; most great grandchildren, Mrs. Remmie Ravelle; lucky number, Mrs. Vern Ridley; lucky plate, Mrs. Alan Parker. Other winners were Mrs. Colin Love, Mrs. Lily Moore and Mrs. Marty Burke, Ready Mix CONCRETE PI ont 235-0831 Residence 228-6961 _(C.A. McDOWELL DASH WOOD Rev. & Mrs. Bruce Guy were chaperones for the Sunday school junior Bible class of Calvary United Church when they journeyed to Goderich. Sunday afternoon and enjoyed airplane rides followed by a picnic lunch at Bayfield. Mr. & Mrs. Herb Gaiser of Dearborn Heights are spending some time with Chester Gaiser. Mrs. Ervin Greb of Preston spent a few days with her daughter and family, Mrs, Lorne Becker on her way home from a trip to the west. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Guy of Windsor spent several days at the parsonage with Judy while her parents, Rev. & Mrs. Bruce Guy attended a ministerial training program at Five Oaks church camp near Paris, Ontario. Mrs. Leo Gibson attended tne TOPs Convention at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto last Friday and Saturday where she was crowned chapter queen for the Centennial Slimmers of Exeter. 4 Mr. Burton may be reach- ed at 141 Gidley Street East, EXETER. Telephone: 235-0793 CLARENCE (DUTCH) KESTLE Clarence (Dutch) Kestle, 91 Dufferin St., Stratford, passed away Friday in Stratford General Hospital at the age of 76 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Pollen, and one son, Gerry, Stratford. Funeral service was from the Heinbuck Funeral Home, Stratford, Monday. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. MRS. CHARLES GODBOLT Funeral service for the late Mrs. Charles Godbolt, 72, Exeter, were held Thursday in the R. C. Dinney Funeral Horne. Rev. Douglas Warren conducted the service. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. Pallbearers were Arnold Lindenfield, Bob Pooley, George Godbolt, John Godbolt, Ken Johns and Chas. Fisher. CLIFFORD QUANCE Clifford (Dick) Quance passed away suddenly Friday morning at his home on William Street in Exeter. Mr, Quance was an employee of The Exeter Times-Advocate for the past 16 years. The deceased was in his 50th year and is survived by his father, Maurice Quance. He was a life member of the Exeter Kinsmen and a member of Main Street United Church. Funeral service was Monday from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home with Rev. Douglas Warren officiating. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Southcott, Frank Creech, Robert Nicol, Dave Cross, Earl Frayne and Bev Gould. Members of the Exeter Kinsmen served as honorary pallbearers and flowerbearers. SAINTSBURY Mr. & Mrs. Ron Carroll, Brenda and Ian visited Mr. & Mrs. Carfrey Cann at their summer home, Grand Bend, Sunday. H. S. McLean, Teeswater, was a weekend guest with his daughter, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Dobbs and family. Miss Brenda Gaynor, Centralia, spent Saturday with Miss Brenda Carroll. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Carroll accompanied Mr. & Mrs. Maurice MacDonald on a' motor trip to the Georgian Bay area over the weekend. Mr. & Mrs. Heber Davis accompanied Mr. & Mrs. M. H. Elston on a trip to Peterborough to a confirmation service conducted by Bishop Snell, Toronto, at Christ's Church, Lakefield, when Mrs. Elston's God child, Connie Watts, formerly of Huron Park, Centralia, was confirmed. They also Visited with Mrs. Frank Osborne and Robin at Havelock and Mr. & Mrs. Doug Grayer and Bob at Keswick. Mr. & Mrs, Earl Greenlee accompanied by Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Greenlee, Exeter and Mr. & Mrs. Fred Guilfoyle, Dublin, were guests at the wedding of Miss Joan Earley, Kerwood, and Wayne Watson at the Kerwood United Church Miss Joyce Cunningham and Gary Barker were members of the Grade 8 graduating class at Biddulph Central School and attended the banquet for the class at the school Thursday Wayne Carroll and Arnold Cunningham met with Rt. Rev. Bishop Luxton on Saturday afternoon regarding the appointment of a new rector for the Kirkton, Granton, Saintsbury Parish. Mr.' & Mrs. Bill Johnson and Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Davis attended a going away party for Mr. & Mrs. Mel Scrimshaw, London, who are moving to Hamilton. Mr. & Mrs. Tom Kooy attended a first birthday party for their granddaughter, Bonnie Jean, Saturday evening at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Kooy, Exeter. Minister: Rev. S. E. Lewis, M.A., B.D. Organist & Choirmaster: Mr. Robert Cameron 10 a.m.—SUNDAY SCHOOL All Departments of James St. and Main St. will meet to- gether. 11 A.M.—MORNING SERVICE Sermon: "Reason for Opti- mism". Rev. Hugh Wilson Senior Ohoir: "Still, still with Thee" "0 Send Out Thy Light" The congregation will express its appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis for their ten years of service. Nursery for babies, Junior Con- gregation for children 4, 5 and 6 years. Come and worship. Anglican Church of Canada TRIVITT MEMORIAL CHURCH St. Peter's Day June 29 8:00 a.m.—Holy Communion 11:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer Sermon Topic: "The Big Fisherman" 11:00 a.m.—Sunday School Infants cared for during Church Service. Rector: Rev. G. A. Anderson, D.P.C. Organist: David Elston Witnessing for Christ in Exeter for more than 100 years. • MAIN STREET and CREDITON United Church of Canada Minister: Rev. Douglas Warren, BA, BD. MAIN STREET Organist: • Mrs. Frank Wildfong, ALCM 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School 11:15 a.m.—Morning Service Nursery for pre-school children CREDITON Joint Services in Zion Church 10:00 a.m.—Morning Service 11:15 a.m.—Sunday School 0 CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Main at Hill St., Exeter interim Moderator: Rev. R. M. Bisset, Avonton Organist: Mrs. Murray Keys Sunday, June 29 SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m. CHURCH SERVICE 11:30 a.m. Supply Minister Nursery available for pre- school children, CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Minister: Rev. D. J. Scholten, B.A.,B.D. 10:00 a.m.—Reading Service (English) 2:15 p.m.—Worship Service (English) Rev. Schollen 12:30 p.m.—Back to God Hour CHLO (680 Kc) PETER VanDORSSELAER ' Funeral service for the late Peter VanDorsselaer, 69, RR 1 Hay was conducted Friday at the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood, by Rev. Bruce Guy. Interment was in the EUB Cemetery. Pallbearers were Clayton Prouty, Clayton Merner, Milford Merner, Joseph Cammaert, Hilton Ford and Peter Vischer. ACW Mrs. Bill Johnson gave her home Wednesday evening for the June A.C.W. meeting. • Mrs. Hugh Davis, president, conducted the religious and business periods. It was decided to have the usual trip to London and dinner for the members July 16. The mystery prize donated by Mrs. Harry Carroll was won by Mrs. Johnson. BETHEL REFORMED CHURCH Huron Street East Rev. Harmen Heeg, Minister Sunday, June 29 10,00 a.m,—Morning Worship English 11:00 a.m.—Sunday School 8:00 p.m.—Evening Worship Dutch 'Come and Worship' CALVARY United Church of Canada DASHWOOD Minister: Rev. Bruce Guy, B.A. Organist: Mrs. K. McCrae Sunday, June 29 10:00 a.m.—Morning Worship "When Worship Comes Alive" 11:00 a .in ,—Sunday School JEREMIAH GRAVELLE Jeremiah Gravelle, 82, Grand Bend, is believed to have died last Monday, June 16 at his home. The body of the deceased was discovered Thursday after neighbors became suspicious when they had not seen him. Mr. Gravelle was a former beekeeper and barber. He and his trained dog were often seen about the golf course where they collected stray golf balls. Born in Stephen Township, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. William (Ida) Millman, Thedford, and a number of nieces and nephews. The body rested at the Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood, where funeral service was conducted Saturday by Rev. G. E. Morrow. Interment was in Grand Bend Cemetery. Pallbearers were Roland G renier, Earl Deters, David Jackson, Ivan Luther, Howard Green and Irvine Desjardine. EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH Huron Street West Rev. Ivor Bodenharn Bible School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m.— Morning Service 7:30 p.m.—Evening Service Wed. 8 pan.—Prayer Service We welcome you to worship with us. CENTRALIA • FAITH TABERNACLE Undenominational Rev. David Ellyatt Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Service 11:15 a.m. Sunday 8 p.m. Evangelistic Wed. 8:00 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Fri., 7:30 p.m. Young People's A hearty welcome awaits you, CROMARTY Cromarty CGIT girls were hosts Sunday evening for a farewell party in honor of David Scott who is leaving for Vancouver June 27, David will be working for CUSO in Sarawak for the next two years. Mrs. M. Lamond welcomed everyone and the CGIT girls sang accompanied by Mrs. G. Laing The guest speakers, Mr. & Mrs. John Brown of London were introduced by Mrs. Laing. They told of their CUSO experiences and showed slides of the people, the country and fellow workers in Zambia. Calder McKaig read an address of good wishes to David and Janet Allen presented him with a gift of money: David made a suitable reply and told of his desires and hopes while working in CUSO movement. A former minister, Rev. S. Kerr of Embro reminisced about David as he grew up in the community, PERSONALS Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Moore and daughter Elaine of Lindsay spent the weekend with Mrs. E. Moore and Mr. & Mrs. T.L. Scott and family. Rev. S. Kerr of Embro visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs, Calder McKaig. Mr. & Mrs. Everard Kerslake enjoyed a ten day motor trip to the West visiting friends in Winnipeg and Milwaukee. Mr. & Mrs. Don Riehl and family, RR 5 Stratford, visited Sunday with Mrs. J.R. Jefferson. GRAND BEND A confirmation service was held at St. John's.by-the4.,ake Anglican Church last Sunday evening with Bishop Queen officiating. Those being confirmed were from St. John's, Joan Stewart, Brenda Taylor and Peter Gill; from Grace Church, Greenway, Mrs. Beatrice Hayter; from St. Paul's, Thedford, Janet Lean, John Lean, Ronald Carrothers, Tom Carrothers, Beverly Burch and Mary Madill, A reception followed in the Parish Hall which was convened by Mrs. J. Mennell and Mrs. F, Newton. EXETER PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE 53 Main St. Ph. 235-0944 Pastor: P. E. Rhude Sunday, June 29 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School for the Whole Family 11:00 aan,—Moraing Worship 7:30 pal-I.—Evangelistic Service PEACE. LUTHERAN CHURCH Andrew and George Streets Pastor: Rev Earl Steinman 9:15 a.m.—Divine Service 10:80 a .m ,—Stinday School ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH DASHWOOD Poston' Resr, Earl Steirinnen 9:45 aan..,--Sunday School 11:00 aan.—Divine Service Guest Speaker: Arthur Rader Churches of the Lutheran Hour HENRY STURLEY Henry Sturley of Goderich passed away at the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, Sunday, June 22 in his 87th year. He was born in England October 24, 1882. He came to Toronto from England in 1906 where he resided until moving to Katrine, Ontario, in 1946. He has been a resident of Goderich since 1960. Mr. Sturley was a member of First Baptist Church, Goderich, A steam fitter, by trade, he was employed by the Robert Simpson Company until his retirement in 1939. Surviving besides his wife, the former Mary J. Metcalfe, are one daughter, Mrs. Don (Doris) Wilson of Exeter; two sons, Charles H. and Irvin J. both of Toronto; one sister, Mrs. Arthur (Ada) Stratton in England; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at the Lodge Funeral Home, Goderich with the Rev> Arthur Mayberry of First Baptist Church, Goderich officiating. Interment was in Colborne Cemetery, Colborne Township. Pallbearers were Charles Sturley, Irvine Sturley, Don Wilson, Frank Wilson, Hume Clutton and Don McMillen. ZION UNITED CHURCH CREDITON Minister: Rev, H. G.Zurbrigg, B.A., B.D. Sunday, June 29 10:00 a.m.—Morning Worship Rev. H. G. Zurbrigg preach- ing his farewell sermon. 11:15 a.m„—Sunday School 12:00 noon—Pot Luck Dinner 'at the church with afternoon fellowship with the Zurbrigg's, HURON COUNTY TROTTING ASSOCIATION HARNESS PONY RACES SUNDAY JUNE 29 EXETER FAIR GROUNDS ENTRIES 1:00 P.M. POST 2:00 P.M. PONY DRAW 1ST PRIZE: PONY OR $150.00 2ND PRIZE: SULKY OR $100.00 3RD PRIZE: HARNESS OR $50.00 FEATURE: CHARIOT RACES SILVER COLLECTION WE BUY THE BEST The grand champion entry at the Hensel, Calf Club Show last Tuesday, owned by Paul Passmore, left, was purchased by Jim Darling of Darling's IGA. This Prize-Winning Beef Will Be Available At Regular Prices This Weekend at Darling's IGA EXETER LUCAN HURON PARK MRS. THEO HEY Mrs. Theo Hey, Blue Water Rest Home, formerly of Dashwood, passed away Wednesday at the Home. She was predeceased March 20, 1969 by her husband, William Hey. The body is resting at the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. MILTON WI LLERT Milton Harry Willert, manager of • the Goderich branch of Guenther-Tuckey Transport died suddenly at Alexander Marine & General Hospital Wednesday, June 11. He was 52. Mr. Willert was born Jan. 5, 1917 in Ailsa Craig, son of Reinhard Willert and the former Amelia Engeiand, He attended school in Dashwood. He married the former Gladys Saundercock in Hensall Oct. 20, 1951. The deceased has lived in Goderich since 1959 when he became branch manager. He was employed by the company in Exeter for many years prior to the appointment here. A member of North Street United Church he had served on the board of Church Stewards. Surviving with his 'wife is a daughter Patricia at home; his mother, Mrs. Amelia Willed, Dashwood; a brother, Alvin, Exeter; two sisters, Mrs. Cliff (Doris) Penhale, Dashwood, and Mrs. R.J. (Ada) Newton, London. The funeral service was held at. Stiles Funeral Home June 14 with Rev. J. Donald MacDonald officiating. Interment was in Maitland Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Rumig, Dick MeWhinney, Andrew Moore, Howard Kuenzie, Jack Hinton and Fred Newton. Flowerbearers Were fotYr cousins, William Willed, Lorne Devine, Bob Hamather and Douglas Harnather. School bawd —Continued from Front Page manager, enclosing fads on the Board's deposit and loans account. At June 16, 1969, total notes processed amounted to $4,318,075 with total re-payments of $3,252,000: outstanding balance at June 17, $1,166,0'75. Interest paid on loans for the period January 1, 1969, to May 19, 1969, was its follows: 1969 current loans (commenced January 13), $30,527 or $6,105 per month; 1.969 special loan (commenced April 2, 1969), $357 or $178 per month; grand total interest paid: $30,884 or $6,284 per month, Interest is on a floating basis at the bank's prime rate. BOSANQUET Mr. & Mrs, Harold Prance attended the Don Messer show at Clinton last Thursday Mr. & Mrs. Peter Burley have sold their farm to Ron Fleming and J. Peters, Mr. & Mrs. H. Prance visited Mr. & Mrs. Ron Desjardine of Dashwood, Sunday. B1DDULPH David and Wendy Elston attended a class party held at Bayfield Friday evening for Medway Band and Grade 13. Master John Kemps, London, spent the past week with his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Atkinson. Mrs. M. H. Elston, was invited by the minister to attend the confirmation service in Lakeside Anglican church near Peterborough, Sunday June 22 to witness the confirming of her God child, Connie Mary Watt. The Watt family lived at Centralia Air Base some years ago when her father Was in the Air Force. Mr, Elston and Mr. & Mrs. Heber Davis accompanied her on , the trip. They visited with Mrs. Frank Osborne and Robin of Havelock and with Mr. & Mrs. Doug Grayer and Bob, formerly of Centralia Air Base, where they now reside at Keswick, Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Abbott of Lucan, Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Gardiner of Exeter and Mr. & Mrs, M. H. Elston gathered at the home of their uncle, Clarence Fletcher, Tuesday evening to meet their cousins, Mr. & Mrs. Murray Gibson and