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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-12-12, Page 18Suggestions from the CHRISTMAS GIFT STORE HURON TRACTOR (LIMITED) EXETER BLYTH Toys for kids of all ages... at your John Deere dealer's To make Christmas bright for the youngsters on your shopping list, choose authentic, rugged, John Deere Action Toys. John Deere Toys have been making kids happy since 1930 and keep- ing parents happy with their long-lasting durability. John Deere Toys are built to take playtime punish- ment, long after Christmas is past. We have farm implement toys, industrial equipment toys, lawn and garden maintenance toys, and battery-powered snowmobile toys with tracks that move and headlights that shine. We have pedal- driven riding tractors and wagons, 1 /32- and 1 /16-scale toys, 2-inch miniatures, and put- together kits, too. BICYCLES TOOLS John Deere Bicycles... exciting Christmas gifts, year-round family fun A shiny new bike! That's a sure way to make this Christmas exciting for your child. John Deere 20-inch high-rise bikes for boys and girls have the styling kids like .. , the quality parents want. Bikes make great gifts for teenagers and adults, too. We have 3-speed and 5-speed models 111110 and the top-of-the-line 10-speed. And when you're shopping for that Christmas bike, be sure to check our full line of custom bike accessories. John Deere Garden Tools ... to cut big jobs down to size We have a wide variety of top-quality lawn and gar- den tools .. , shears, pruners, transplanters, rakes, hoes. shovels, and more. They all make good gifts for gardeners .. men and women alike. Stop in soon and see the full line of garden tools and other merchandise waiting to make someone's Christmas bright. CLOTHING /et 1,001,1s a1ike Deere oast, n000h t e el nine s a re 0.) 5 oot OIN oke ee'e Step out in style ... with clothing from John Deere Clothing always makes a welcome, practical gift and we have a good selection of stylish sportswear from John Deere ready now for your Christmas shopping, We have casual-wear shirts for the entire family , .. warm sweaters and comfortable Therm-0- Line* jackets in a variety of colors and sizes. Stop in and check the quality and variety of the entire John Deere clothing line. To make work easier, or leisure time more fun, give a John Deere Tractor, Riding Mower, or Snowmobile, John Deere lawn care machines are designed to get big jobs done fast with max- imum operator comfort and safety. John Deere Snowmobiles put extra hours of fun into snowbelt winters. TRACTORS RIDERS SNOWMOBILES Times-Advocate, December 12, 1 974 Page 4A Granton .church ladies have varied meetings By MRS. C. SUMMERS Unit T met at the manse. Mrs. Elmer Summers unit leader presided. The theme for the Worship service was "Hope". Arrangements were made to assist the social committee with serving and donations of food for a 50th wedding anniversary open house and dinner, also plans were made for the annual Christmas dinner at the General meeting. Mite boxes were turned in, and money made from the sale of occasional and Christmas cards. In place of a program a play that is to be presented at the General meeting was rehearsed. A delicious Christmas dinner prepared and served by the hostess Rev. McInally and Mrs. Glen Jameson social convener for the unit was enjoyed. Unit 3 enjoyed a "Pot Luck" supper in the church basement. Invited guests were the husbands of the members. Plans were discussed on catering and ser- ving of a 50th wedding an- niversary reception and dinner, also requests from the social committee for food for the annual Christmas dinner at the General meeting. The rest of the evening was spent playing cards. Unit 4 met at the home of Mrs. Gordon Dann. Leader Mrs. Floyd Dykes presided. The theme of the meditation was "Hope". A Christmas prayer was read, and Roll Call was answered by a Christmas poem. Everyone brought a gift for a "Shut In" at the Komoka Nursing Home. A family in the community who had lost their home and possessions in a fire recently were remembered by the Unit. Arrangements were made for catering to a 50th anniversary dinner and reception, also to assist with food for the General meeting Christmas dinner. Mrs. James Kerr read a Christmas story. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Nelson Tate and Mrs. Henry Wissel, The hostess for Unit 5 was Mrs. Clare Bryan, the leader Mrs. William Jones presided. Everyone contributed to the program, readings were given, poems read and a record of the service for the dedication of the Church organ some years ago was played. Plans were made to assist the social committee to cater for a 50th wedding anniversary open house and dinner, also to help with food for the General meeting Christmas dinner, A Christmas lunch was served by the hostess and lunch committee. Mrs. Garnet Baker and Mrs, Malcolm Spence. for Advent, signifying "Peace" was performed by the minister. St, Thomas Anglican At the morning service Rev. R. N. Savary took his text from the book of Isaiah, and spoke on the parable of the vineyard. Flowers were placed in the church in memory of the late Mr. James Kelly. The ladies of the A.C.W. held a very successful bazaar and tea in the church hall on. Wednesday afternoon. Personals Mr. & Mrs. Emerson Currah celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, December 7. An afternoon reception in the Mason's Hall and a dinner at night in the Church basement was given in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Currah by their family and catered to by the U.C.W. Sean Dinel spent the weekend with his grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Crawford. Keith Summers was home for the weekend and visited with his father, Elmer Summers who is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Attending the Currah wedding anniversary were guests from Sarnia, Detroit, London, Camlachie, Hyde Park and St. Thomas, By MRS. J. TEMPLEMAN C.G.I.T. hold Vesper service A Vesper service presented by the C.G.I.T, was held in the United Church on Sunday. All of the girls took some part in the service led by Caroline Huchinson. Intended for last week Mr. & Mrs. Will Miller, Mit-- chell spent Thursday with Mr. & Mrs, Lloyd Miller. Mr. & Mrs. George Brodhagen, Mitchell, visited Thursday evening with Mr. & Mrs. John Templeman and family. The family of Mrs, Wilbur Miller, honoured her on her birth- day at a family dinner at the home of Mr, & Mrs. Ken Duncan, Kirkton. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mayer, Farquhar visited Saturday evening with Mr. & Mrs. John Templeman and family. Mrs. Ethel Lyall, Nancy and David, Toronto visited on the weekend with Mrs. Sam Norris and Mr. & Mrs. Bob Norris and family. Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Miller and Dianne were Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. & Mrs, Ron Miller, Cromarty. Mr. & Mrs. John Miller and family were Sunday evening dinner guests of Mrs. Rose Harris, Hensel', Staffa No. 1 Canadian Chefs entertained their mothers to a World of Food dinner on Monday evening at the home of their leader, Mrs. Spencer Jeffery. A large crowd attended the Hibbert United Church Mens annual Ham and Egg Supper Thursday night. Scouts The Scouts have received their picture of the late Lord Baden- Powell world scout leader, this was purchased with the money donated by the Explorers. Church At the United Church Rev. Mary McInally spoke on the "Uniqueness of Christmas ". The lighting of the second candle Be yourself. Who else is better qualified? The joy that is felt at the sight of new-fallen snow is inversely proportional to the age of the beholder.