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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-05-01, Page 12 (2)Page 12 Times -Advocate, May 1, 1975 Say farewell to minister at Grand Bend A large crowd of Parishioners of St. Paul's, Thedford, Grace church Greenway, and St. John's By The Lake, Grand Bend, gathered at St. John's on Thur- sday night for a farewell for Rev. Walter Mills, who is moving to Cambridge on May 1. After the even song service, With Scriptures being read by Cindy Brown and David Best, with Mrs. Eleanor Russell, of Thedford, at the organ and a _choir of members from the three churches, everyone proceeded to the Parish Hall. C.W. Neilson was emcee and Mrs. Laurence Scott Mrs. Bruce Hodgins and Norman Hodgins of Greenway and Donald Seegmiller of Thedford made presentations _to Mrs. Mills, -Heather and Allan and a wallet of cash to Mr. Mills from the three congregations. Rev. Alvin Clelland of Thedford United and Rev. Bob Baker of Thedford Presbyterian representing all the churches from Thedford were present to express their appreciation for the co-operation and fellowship they have enjoyed while Mr. Mills has been Rector of the Anglican Parish. Two sing at service Jackie and Jamie Winegarden sang a duet at the evening service of Church of God, entitled, "The longer I serve Him." Rev. J. Campbell's sermon topic was "A man's desire", taken from Psalm 73. The Men's Fellowship of the Grand Bend Church of God ob- served the last monthly meeting of the season Friday evening by inviting the rest of the congregation to hear Constable Dehager, speak on crime prevention. He was assisted by Reeve Robert Sharen in showing a slide presentation on the new security measures available to homeowners. 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Ontario ministers mkt An all -day ministers con- ference was held last Tuesday at the Church of God with the majority of Church of God ministers from Ontario in at- tendance. Those attending were Rev. Paul Kilburn of Toronto; Rev. Edwin Wattam, St. Catharines; Rev. D. Fletcher, Welland; Rev. Gerald Weaver, London; Rev. Stan Desjardine, Hartford; Rev. Harold Stewart, North Bay ; Rev. I. Frieseno, Powasson; Rev. Art Krueger, Owen Sound. In an evening service at 8 p.m. with 80 attending all the ministers participated in the installation of Rev. John Camp- bell as new minister of Church of God. Reeve Bob Sharen brought welcome greetings. Mrs. Morley Desjardine sang a solo titled "Make me willing". CWL officers installed The regular CWL meeting was held . Monday evening at the Alhambra hall with 24 in at- tendance. Mrs. John Peters, president, presided. Rev. Father Boyer installed the officers for the coming year. They are:- past president,Mrs. John Peters; president, Mrs. Tom Vlemmix; first vice president, Mrs. Carl Rood; second vice president, Mrs. Joe Grootjen; third vice president, Mrs. Philip Walker; recording secretary, Mrs. Martin Van - d e n b e r k; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Jack Smeekens; treasurer, Mrs. Jerry Backx. It was announced that the Diocesan Convention would be held in Windsor on May 13 and 14. Pack gifts for children's aid The Orpha Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Irene Kennedy's home with 25 attending. All the spring shower gifts for the children were packed to send to the Lambton County Children's Aid- in Sarnia. Mrs. Kennedy, president, presided and the meeting opened with a poem "Just for today" read by Mrs. Aileen Ravelle. Plans were made for a pot luck supper to be held at Mrs. Mildred MacLarens home on April 29. The MINISTER LEAVING AREA — Rev. Walter Mills leaves the Grand Bend, Greenway and Thedford Anglican churches this week for a new charge in Hespeler. Rev. Mills and his family were honoured by the three con- gregations at St. John's by the Lake church in Grand Bend, Thursday night. Shown above ore Don Seegmiller, Thedford; Bert Neilson, Grand Bend and Norman Hodgins of Greenway with Rev. Mills. Old fashioned `barn bee' helps Shipka area farmer By MRS. HUGH MORENZ SHIPKA An old fashioned bee was held Thursdayand Friday at the farm of Gus Van Massenhoven when several couples came to help Gus build an addition to his barn. The wives helped Mary Lou to feed the men. Couples helping them were Mr. & Mrs. Joe Ansens and family, Mr. & Mrs. Louis Van Sass and family, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Van Massenhoven and family and Mr. & Mrs. Tony Ansen and family all of Parkhill area. Personals s Doug Burt and friend of Douglas Point spent Saturday with his aunt and uncle Mr. & Mrs. Ed Turnbull. Mr. & Mrs. Ferman Snyder attended the Men's Fellowship meeting Friday at the Church of God. The special speaker was Constable Dehager, who spoke on crime prevention. He was assisted by Reeve Robert Sharen in showing slides on the new security measures available to homeowners. Mr. & Mrs. Gus Van Massenhoven and family visited Monday night with her mother, Mrs. Frank Wouters of Glan- sworth, who had just returned home from Victoria - Hospital, London after having surgery. Katherine Ratz and Mr. & Mrs. Bill Ratz, all of London, spent Sunday with their parents Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Ratz. Mr. & Mrs. Ted Dietrich of St. Clair Beach spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Lorne Dietrich and Carol. Sunday visitors with the Dietrich's were their daughter and family, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Holman and Stephanie of Seaforth. Mr. & Mrs. Dick Zielman and family attended a family gathering Sunday at the home of her sister and brother-in-law,Mr. & Mrs. Erich Freiter, when they celebrated four family birthdays. Mrs. Zielman and daughter Angie, Mr. Freiter and his daughter Ericka had the bir- thdays. Nancy Baker of Kitchener is spending a week's holidays here at the home of her parents. Mr. & Mrs. Ken Baker Sr. called Sunday night at the Hopper -Hockey Funeral home in Exeter to pay their respects to the family of Mrs. Baker's aunt, Mrs. Jane A. (Warren) Schilbe, who passed away at Clinton Public Hospital on Thursday in her 75th year. Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Russell. Mr. & Mrs. Dog Russell. Mr. & Mrs. Tom Russell, Donald Russell and friend, and Kathy. spent the weekend in St. Catharines when Mrs. Russell Sr's parents celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. They held a family dinner on •Saturday and open house on Sunday. Connie and Alex Russell spent the weekend in Forest at the homeof their aunt, Mrs. Ian F ra3e1-. Keith Snyder is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, where he'underwent an appendectomy on Friday. John Lutman of London visited last week with his aunt, Mrs. Lillian Meininger. , Dashwood men host wives at dinner -dance By MRS. IRVIN RADER The 25th Lutheran Laymen's Convention was held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Stratford April 26 and 27. The theme was, "Discovering God's World". Guest speaker was Gus S. Melde, international president of the LLL. Those attending from Zion Lutheran church, Dashwood, were Mr. & Mrs. Earl Keller, Mrs. Frieda Keller, Mrs. Martha Miller, Helen Nadiger, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Martene, and Mr. & Mrs. Reinhold Miller. Men's club Dashwood Men's club held their annual ladies' night with their wives as guests at their dinner meeting at Dashwood community centre, Friday, April 25, catered by Dashwood WI. Angela M. Armitt, a member of the Senate, University of Western Ontario, was the guest speaker, taking for her topic, "Laughing". Dancing followed, to the music of the Bluewater Playboys, with approximately 120 in at- tendance. Personals Sunday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Ray VanDorsselaer and Susan and with Mrs. Hilda Haugh in South Huron Hospital, Exeter, were Mrs. Leo Leudtke, Mrs. Maavin Garthe, and Mrs. Pearl Goebel, Pigeon, Michigan. MiltHaughspent a few days last week with his daughter and family, Mr. & Mrs. Mike Burke and Susan, Brampton. Mrs. Ross Love attended a trousseau tea for Wendy Elston, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Allan Elston, Centralia, who will be bride of her nephew, Tom Hardy, May 3. Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Rader spent Sunday at Kitchener with Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Taylor and family. Remember when the customer was always right? He still is at Rawson & Swartman. Your needs and desires are our first con- sideration. Maybe that makes us old- fashioned, but our fashions are the latest in styling and good taste. An excellent example would be our new Spring collection of suits and sport coats Served up with that friendly feeling. Come in and browse around. Make the change -over to Spring the easy way. Ours. R4404000 AND 601e2 `4`lea LTD. MAIN ST. Style Shop for Men EXETER first fall meeting in September is to be held at Mrs. Lloyd Ginn's home. The travelling prize was won by Buelah Holt, and donated by Mrs. Kennedy. The meeting closed with an excerpt from Gloria Swanson's book, "Why 1 believe in life after death", read by Mrs. Kennedy Report on fashion show The Huron Country Playhouse Guild executive held a luncheon meeting Saturday at the home of Mrs. Mel Gaiser in Southcott Pines. A financial report was given on the fashion show held recently. Plans were made for the pre -season dance for June 21 which is sponsored by the Playhouse Guild. Entertain Bluewater patients The CWL entertained for the patientsmonthly birthday party at the Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich. Thursday night with a musical program. Personals Visitors on Wednesday with Mr. & Mrs. Bill Love were her sister --Mrs. Tom Cox- and Mrs William Lindsay, both of St. Marys, and Mrs. John Allister. Sunday visitors with the Love's were Mr. & Mrs. Jim Love and family, Debbie Love and friend, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Weber, Dash- wood, Mr. & Mrs. Alec Love, Stewart and Holly of Toronto. Shop Af Wilson's Jewellery 413 Main St. - Exeter PLEASING YOU — PLEASES US We'll Do the Job r. Right... Whatever the project, call on us for Ready -Mix Concrete • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL 1 FARM (Including Manure Tanks) FREE ESTIMATES C. A. McDOWELL LTD. CENTRALIA, ONTARIO Plant: 235-0833 Office: 228-6961 Effective ay1 the minimum wage does up. And it now includes agricultural workers. Everyone in Ontario who's covered by the Minimum Wage Act—and that now includes agricultural workers—will be entitled to an increase beginning May 1. The new basic rate -will be $2.40 an hour. All agricultural workers engaged in the harvesting of fruit, field vegetables and tobacco will be entitled to the new rate. People employed by agencies as domestics and people working as funeral directors or embalmers must be paid not fess than $2.40 an hour. Learners in general industry must be paid at least $2.30 an hour during their first month of employment. and the full rate after that. Those employed in construction work or as construction site guards are now entitled to at least $2.65 an hour. There is no learner's rate in the construction industry. Ambulance drivers. helpers and first-aid attendants must now receive at least $115 20 a week or, if they work Tess than 48 hours in a week, the regular rate of $2.40 an hour. Students under 18 who work 28 hours a week or less. of during school holidays. must receive at least $2.00 an hour. When employees occupy a room or eat meals supplied by their employer, $10.00 per week for the room and $1.05 for each meal or $22.00 per week for meals may be included when calculating the minimum wage. Employers of agricultural workers who 'are entitled to minimum wage will be limited in the maximum deductions they can make from minimum wage, for room and board to $32.00 per week; for the provision of a fully serviced house to $40.00 per week; and provision of an unservlced house to $30.00 per week. If you have any questions or would like more information, contact your nearest Ministry of Labour office. HAMILTON 1 West Ave. South 527-4501 KENORA 808 Robertson St. 468-3128 KINGSTON 1055 Princess St. 542-2853 KITCHENER 824 King St. VI! 744.5211 LONDON 560 Wellington St. 438-7291 OTTAWA 2197 Riverside Dr. 731-7200 Ontario Ministry of Labour SAULT STE. MARIE 125 Broctt St. 949-3331 SUDBURY 1538 LaSalle Blvd. 566-3071 THUNDER BAY 435 James St. South 345-2101 TORONTO 400 University Ave. 965-5251 WINDSOR 500 Ouellette Ave. 256-8278 • 0