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The Citizen, 1990-10-24, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1990. Knox in Cranbrook celebrates 125th anniversary BY TRACY FINCH Last Sunday was the 125th anniversary of the Knox United Church in Cranbrook. The church history dates back to 1855, when the government was petitioned to grant the community land for the erection of the church. Before this, services were held once every two weeks in the school house and regular services began under Rev. Mr. Ferguson. The first church was built by a group of people from each district. Jno Hunter was given the building contract. People involved with the active building were: James Shaw, Hugh McNeil, Lachian McNeil, Neil McNair and family, William Mclnnes and family, Robert Leck- ie, Donald McNeil and family and others. The actual building took many years to complete. In the summer of 1876, the manse and stable were built, and regular services began, under the Rev. Mr. McRae. The first storey section of the house was built in 1888, followed by the second storey in 1901. Digging of the cellar began in 1913, with the installation of a furnace, and three years later the house was bricked. The manse was separated from the church in 1978 and sold to Jim and Linda Minielly. The small church was moved north of the manse in 1888 and expansion of the front of the building was required because of the growing congregation. Renova­ tions included a new roof and bricking of the church. Walls were plastered and painted. Eighteen lamps were lit by night and the building was heated with two stoves. The sheds owned by the hotel in 1895 were used for the congrega­ tion’s horses, but because of the hotel fire, they were demolished and two horse sheds were built by volunteers. A $400 contact was given to Fred Raddatz for building of the sheds. In the winter of 1904, the sheds collapsed due to snow, requiring reconstruction. The shovelling of snow from the roof was shared by bees over the heavy winters. The sheds were construct­ ed into one large building in 1911 and were removed in 1965, when there was no longer need of them. In 1904, the cellar was dug out and a new furnace, church and choir seats took the place of the old ones. Rev. Williams and his family donated a baptismal font in the memory of their son, who died in active duty. An auxiliary to the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society to the Presbyterian Church in Canada was carried out by the ladies of the church in 1902. A new missionary group in 1930 was organized by Mrs. William Williams called the Cherrio Workers, and later known as the Cranbrook Evening Auxi­ liary. These two groups became one in 1973. For the upkeep of the manse and church, the Ladies Aid held tea­ meetings, programs, and ban­ quets. An organ installed in 1901 was replaced by a newer electric organ in 1949. The celebration of the Cranbrook Centennial in 1955 took place, and special services were held in the church and a plaque was erected in memory of Rev. D. B. and Mrs. McRae by their family. New colour­ ed glass windows were installed in 1963. Five were given in memory of Mr. William Cameron, Mrs. William Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. James Perrie, Mr. and Mrs. James Knight and Mr. Gordon Knight. They were dedicated by the moder­ ator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, Rev. Ross K. Cameron. The ministers of Knox Presbyter­ ian Church include: Rev. John Ferguson (1966); Rev. D. B. McRae (1876-1912); Rev. J. L. McCullough (1913-1918); Rev. T. E. Kennedy (1918-1923); Supplies (1924-1926); Rev. W.A. Williams (1927-1939); Rev. J. E. Taylor (1939-1944); Rev. I. D. Maclver B.A. (1944-1949); Rev. A. J. Simpson B.S.A., B.D. (1949-1950); Rev. Hyndman B.A. (1951-1954); Cecil Thompson, stu­ dent (1956-1958); Glen Thompson, student (1958-1959); Edwin G. Nelson, student (1960-1964); Rev. Charles A. Winn B.B., B.D. (1965- 1971); Rev. Charles A. Falconer (1972-1976); Rev. J. K. Thomson B.A., D.D. (1977-). The present minister is Rev. Steven Webb. Knox 125th Knox Presbyterian Church in Cranbrook celebrated its 125th anniversary at a special service this past Sunday. Here, with Rev. Steven Webb, (right)aretwolong-time members of Knox, Annie Engel and Alfred Knight, seated, and the church elders, (from left) Eleanor Stevenson, Jack Knight, Clare Veitch, and Leslie Knight. Majestic WI visits Sunrise Dairy On October 10 the Majestic Women’s Institute visited Sunrise Dairy in Wingham and had a tour of the plant. It is one of the last few family-owned dairies in Ontario. Bernice Bailey informed the ladies on the processing of the milk from the time it leaves the truck until it is ready for the store. It was amazing to find out a litre and a third can be bagged every second. The amount of milk required varies from season to season. The ladies returned to the library after the tour. President Peggy Cudmore open­ ed the meeting,* then read a Thanksgiving poem. Doris McCall read the minutes of the last meeting and treasurer’s report. Last-minute preparations were made for the Bazaar to be held November 2 at 2:20 in the library. On the baking table are Marie Stute, Leona Armstrong, Jane De­ Vries and Marie McCutcheon. At the White Elephant table are Isabel Adams and Iona Moore; Produce and Plants, Ruby Steiss; Candy, Ruth Sauve; Deli, Alice Brothers, Freda Pipe and Marie McTaggart; Tea Room, Verna Tunney, Peggy Cudmore and Ida Evans and Penny Auction is Kathy Bridge. Leona Armstrong and Jean Fra­ ser gave a report on the county rally held in Belgrave. Information was reported on Mr. Knight from the Family and Children’s Services and from the Breadmaking and Landscaping Courses. The guest speaker at the Rally was Mrs. Lockridge who spoke on Africa. Next year’s Rally will be held in Seaforth jn October. Birthdays were sung to Ida Evans and Glenna Stephens. A motion was made to give a donation to the Poppy Fund and the Fair Board. Ruth Sauve informed the ladies of a course coming up called 55 Alive which relates to driving and health to be held on October 30 and November 6. Roll call was five cents for each dairy product you had. Various answers were given. Huron County Museum is having a Toy Show from November 17 to January 7. The committee for the card party on November 5 are Isabel Adams, Leona Armstrong, Ruth Bauer and Alice Brothers. Marie McTaggart spoke on Nutrition. She gave examples of what foods would give you the required vitamins for a day. The meeting was closed followed by lunch. The next meeting will be November 14 at 2 p.m. • Hullett amends motion Hullett Council at its October 2 meeting amended a motion passed on September 18 to accept the site plan for the Hullett Co-op’s pro­ posed fuel storage tanks and pumps on Lot 21, Cone. 11. This is subject to statutory regulations by the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Affairs, Fuel Safety Branch. Council instructed Road Superin- - tendent James Johnston to apply for the interim road subsidy. Mr. Johnston also received auth­ orization from Council to purchase three dozen trees for roadside planting this fall. Hullett Councillors supported the town of Clinton’s letter of opposition to early closing for the post office and the reduction of letter boxes for the town. A by-law was passed to establish a fire department while another was passed to provide for the participation of the Clinton Fire Department in County Mutual Fire Aid. Council approved an Ontario Home Renewal loan in the amount of $7,419.63. A motion was carried giving Ron Gross a bonus of $500 for extra time put in by him in maintaining the water service in Auburn. Mr. Gross had declared a conflict of interest prior to discus­ sion on this topic. Buy UNICEF cards Save a child’s life unicef For a new full-colour brochure, contact: UNICEF Canada 443 Mt. Pleasant Road. Toronto, Ont. M4S 2L8 Telephone (416) 482-4444 OR call toll-free 1-800-268-3770 (Operator 741) KNECHTEL SCRIMGEOUR'S FOOD MARKET L. BLYTH 523-4551 We would like to thank everyone who attended our “Anniversary and Customer Appreciation Night’’ and helped make it a tremendous success. It was very gratifying to see such a large turnout. A special thanks to Wayne McClinchey and his group for providing music, the “Carry-on doggers’’ and Heidi for dancing and all the participating suppliers for their generosity and door prizes. Abig “Thank You’’also goestoour staff for all their help as well. Last but not least we would like to thank Dave Cook and his staff for all their help and consideration, not only at this particular event but in past association with them. They’re al ways most co-operative and obliging. Thank You, Don, Lenore, Kevin, Brent and Heidi Scrimgeour Scrimgeour Food Market. HENSALL LIVESTOCK SALES LTD. SALES REPORT The market on Thursday , October 18 met a steady demand. There were 367 slaughter steers and heifers on offer. Good to Choice steers and heifers sold from $88 to $92. Seven steers consigned by Paul and Dean Aidwinkle averaging 1130 lbs. sold for$97.95 with atop sale of $106.50. Purchased by Norwich Packers. Two steers consigned by Ken McAlephnie averaging 1180 lbs. sold for $92 with a top sale of $92.75. Purchased by Dominion Meat Packers. Seventy steers consigned by Larry Ballentyne averaging 1305 lbs. sold for $90.40 with a top sale of $97.50. Purchased by Norwich Meat Packers. Nineteen steers consigned by Thomsvue Farm averaging 1313 lbs. sold for $90.05 with a top sale of $93.25. Purchased by Norwich Meat Packers. Ten steers consigned by Glen Coultes and Niel Edgar averaging1211 lbs. sold for $89.25 with a top sale of $91.50. Purchased by Star Meat Packers. One steer consigned by Todd Edgar averaging 1170 lbs. sold for $101.25. Purchased by Star Meat Packers. Five heifers consigned by Paul and Dean Aidwinkle averaging 1086 lbs. sold for $92.75 with a top sale of $97. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Eleven heifers consigned by Ken McAlepine averaging 1218 lbs. sold for $90.80 with a top sale of $91.50. Purchased by Norwich Packers. Six heifers consigned by Jeff Sykes averaging 1270 lbs. sold for $87.75 with a top sale of $94. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Ten heifers consigned by Fraserhill Farms averaging 1215 lbs. sold for $87.90 with a top sale of $90. Nine heifers consigned by Jim Delaney averaging 1168 lbs. sold for $87.15 with a top sale of $90.75. Purchased by Star Meat Packers. Fourteen heifers consigned by Allan Webster averaging 1090 lbs. sold for $86.85 with a top sale of $90.50. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Fourteen heifers consignedby Ken McKague averaging 1026lbs. sold for $86.35 witha top sale of $91. Purchased by Star Meat Packers. OWNER & MANAGER SALES REP.. BARRY MILLER 262-2831 JOEZEHR 235-2717 887-9599