The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-05-31, Page 10HONORED FOR LONG SERVICE — Lloyd Hey, right of Crediton, received a gold watch and an enscribed
plaque in London recently honoring him for recording 45 years as a Gulf dealer. Making the presentation to
the veteran dealer is T. B. Simms, Ontario Motorist Market Manager for Gulf Oil Canada Ltd. Looking on at
the left is Lorne Voigt, who has worked for Mr. Hey for 43 years of the 45 he has been in business in Crediton.
The presentation was made at the Holiday Inn. - Singer photo
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433 Main St, Exeter 235.1661
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Traditional
Worship
Morning service, 11:00 a.m. with
a guest sermon by the Reverand
Andrew H. McKenzie, B.A., B.D.,
minister of Knox Presbyterian
Church, Acton, a former native
of the Hensall area,
There will be a time
of fellowship with coffee
and refreshments following
the service.
A
contemporary
experience
of worship
in song
"Music Alive", 7:30 p.m.
A special service conducted
by Mr. Albert Furtpey,
Director of Christian Education
and Organist and Choir Director
at Trinity United Church,
Ingersoll, along with pianist,
Miss Anne Wessenger, also
of Ingersoll.
Joining with us in this
evening of song will be honoured
guest, the Reverand Frederick M.
Feist, President of the
United Church's London
Conference.
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By MRS. WILFRED MACK
Francis Clark, a long-time
resident of the village died at the
Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on
May 21, in his 99th year.
His father James Clark moved
to the village from Usborne
Township about 1870. He had
learned the harness making
trade under Mr, Fanson of
Exeter. He opened a small shop
on King St. North. Later he
erected a building on Victoria
Street and moved his business
there.
James married shortly after
coming to Crediton and built a
frame house just east of his shop.
Seven children, four boys and
three daughters were born to
James and Mary (Hill) Clark;
Francis William was the second
oldest.
As he grew up he worked with
his father and learned the har-
ness trade. A stable was added to
the rear of the shop and two
horses were kept for hire. This
developed into a full-time
business when the harness shop
was sold to Mr. Kibler.
A few years later James
decided to return to his former
trade. He sold the livery business
and bought out Kibler.
In the early 1890's James and
his brother Walter erected the
brick building on the northeast
corner of the main intersection of
the village. Francis had a small
team of black horses and a wagon
and drew all the lumber for the
building from the mills at Khiva
and Shipka. He also drew sand
for the mortar from a pit south of
Mount Carmel.
The first telephone in the
village was installed in James
Clark's shop and was moved
along with the harness business
to the new building on the corner,
Francis married Effie Lewis in
1897. They lived in Granton for a
few years but returned to
Crediton to carry on his father's
business and operate the
By MISS ELLA MORLOCK
Sunday Zion United Church
celebrated its fourth anniversary
since the union of the two
congregations, the 122nd an-
niversary of the beginning of
church services in Crediton,
Rev. Jim Somerville, London,
Canadian director of Compassion
was guest speaker. In the mor-
ning he talked of the necessity for
reaching out to those in need;
during the evening service he
shared the story of his own
spiritual walk. Rev. Fred Faist,
Stratford, president of the
London Conference, brought
conference greetings and
assisted in the evening service,
The choir sang two anthems
during the morning service.
Music for the evening service
was provided by John Ropp and
his two sons, Ailsa Craig.
Personals.
Guests of Mr. & Mrs. Walter
telephone exchange.
When rural mail delivery came
to the community, Francis and
his father carried the mail on the
two Crediton routes using a horse
and buggy or a cutter according
to the season.
As cars and farm tractors
increased in number the demand
for harness diminished and
Francis purchased the Crediton
Rural Telephone System from
Dr. J.W, Orme. He was in charge
of the Crediton Telephone
Exchange until dial telephones
were installed,
Mr. and Mrs. Clark had three
children, Merle. Russell and
Laura, Francis was a faithful
member of the Crediton
Methodist Church and the
Crediton United church and was
present at the Centennial Ser-
vices held in 1969.
After the death of his wife
Francis lived in Exeter for a time
before moving to the Blue Water
Rest Home.
Weber Sunday were Mr. & Mrs.
Clarence Schade, Zurich, Mr. &
Mrs. Ralph Weber, Dashwood,
Bill Weber and Ginger Love,
Grand Bend, Peter Sereda,
Centralia, Mrs. Wilfred Doupe,
Exeter, and Mr. & Mrs. Ron
Weber, London,
Carmen Roeszler is a patient in
University Hospital, London. He
sustained a knee injury in a fall.
Thursday neighbors gathered
in the Dashwood Community Hall
to honor Mr. & Mrs. Ray Morlock
who have moved to their home in
Crediton, and Mr. & Mrs. Jim
Morlock, newlyweds. Mr. & Mrs.
Ray Morlock were presented
with a wall mirror and a kitchen
step-stool. Mrs. Arnold Becker
read the address and Gordon
Finkbeiner made the presen-
tation. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Morlock
received a framed picture and a
cake plate. Mrs. Laurence
Becker read the address; Doug
and Helen Finkbeiner made the
presentation.
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Medcalf,
London visited Laura Mathers
Sunday.
WI •
The May meeting of the
Women's Institute was the
grandmothers' meeting. Roll call
was an answer "What is your
favorite hobby?"
During the business session
conducted by the president, Mrs.
Walter Weber, a $25 donation was
made to Huronview toward the
purchase of a vehicle to transport
residents, and it was decided to
continue to support the Save The
Children Fund,
Mrs. Ross Haugh, chairman of
the program, discussed the
motto "Let us laugh at our-
selves" and gave a reading on the
average individual. Mona
Hodgins favored with a piano solo
and a step-dance number.
Guest speaker was Mrs. Moira
Couper Hensall and her topic
was "Leisure". She directed a
game in which each member of a
group did five stitches of em-
broidery then passed the article
to the next member of the group.
Hostesses were Mrs. Dave
Cottel, Mrs, Art Ford, Mrs. Ross
Krueger and Mrs, Robert Bush-
field.
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The congregation of
Hensall United Church
invites you to attend the
125th
anniversary
celebration
services
sunday, June 3,1973
Celebrate anniversary
at Crediton church