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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1972-06-15, Page 13INSTEAD OF A ONE-HORSE outfit, Teeswater Creamery was a one -truck outtit in 1922, and ibis was it. Left to right are members of the Thompson family, operators of the. busi= ness for the past 50 years, Bill Thompson, Carman Thompson with the younger generation Bob and Don.. (Staff Photo) Us.d Car $avings "N SATELLITE 8 - Door Hardtop, 8 auto, power steering & brakes, radio '67 CHRYSLER 4 -Door Seg can, power steering and brakes, radio '68 CHRYSLER 2 -Door Hardtop '66 BELVEDERE 4 -Door Se- dan, six, automatic • '63 PLYMOUTH 4 -Door Se- dan, six, standard, radio CRAWFORD MOTORS CHRYSLER - DODGE - PLYMOUTH WINGHAM ONTARIO PHONE 357.3862 .411 NOTICE TO DESTROY o.xi,'otJs,, WEEDS NOTICF, IS HEREBY GIVEN to all Property Owners in Huron County In accordance with the Weed Control Act. R.S.O. 1.960, Sec.' 3, 13, 19, and amendments thereto, that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands are destroyed by June 15, 1972 and throughout the season, the Municipality may enter upon the said lands and have the, weeds destroyed, charging the costs ,against the land in taxes, as set out in. the Act. The co-operation of all citizens is solicited.. ALEX CHESNEY, Weed Inspector, County of Huron . Op - Family gathers for anniversary BELGRAVE — A graduation dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melville Mathers in honor of their son, Arnold, who received his. Master of Education degree in Convocation Hall, Uni- versity df Toronto, on Thursday of last week. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Allan Turner and family of Toronto (Allan received his degree the same day) ; Mr. and Mrs. Allan Taylor of Exeter; Mr. and Mrs. James Gaunt and Janet o'f Centralia, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Withers of Bluevale, Mrs. Mary Woods, Bill Woods, Wingharn, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Martin, London, Leslie Fortune and Mrs. George Day, Wingham, Mr. And Mrs. Arnold Mathers and family of ' Exeter and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Pengelly of Bel - grave. Alma gradate BELGRAVE — Graduation exercises were held at Alma Col- lege on Wednesday at which Mary Anne Wheeler, daughter of Mr. and .Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler, Belgrave, was one of the gradu- ates. Those attending the cere- mony were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler,,.. Mr ;APearj , Ti fi ler, Mrs. Ethel Wheeler, Mrs. G. G. Wheeler, C. , R. Coultes, Mrs. James Coultes, Mrs. Edward Watson, Misses Margaret Mc- Laughlin. and Evelyn Bieman. The highlight of the exercise was the address to the graduating class by Governor-General .Ro- land Michener. Flower service BELGRAVE ; — The annual United Church Sunday School• anniversary and flower service was observed Sunday with a spe- cial service in the church. All members of the Sunday School took parttin a demonstration pro- gram of songs and recitations called "Mountains of Meaning". An appropriate . decoration of flowers made a beautiful setting• for the service. BELGRAVE Miss Joan Pletch of Listowel spent the weekend With her girl- . friend, Miss Joanne Coultes: AMONG THE 4,000'0UE.r$TS at Teeswater Creamery's open house were Sadie Farrell, Mrs. Arthur Thurlan ,,. Brenda, 4, and Mrs. Ken MacDonald, all of Kincardine. A. smor- gasbord type Lunch W IS served. (Staff Photo) REG RAMAGE AND SON Joe of Durham were quite taken with the 1922 model pickup originally used by Teeswater Creamery on that date. It was,on display as the firm held open house Friday and Saturday. (Staff Photo) Open house marks 50th year for Teeswater plant About 4,000 persons visited Teeswater Creamery Limited at Teeswater Friday and Saturday on the occasion of the observance of the firm's 50th year of . owner- ship and management by the Thompson family. It was pretty much a family affair on both sides, as entire fannilies from a wide area joined in the festivities' of the "open house" being held both days, taking conducted tours through the plant and enjoying a smorgasbord style lunch. style lunch. About 1,200 visitors- attended Friday, more than double that figure attending Saturday. They demolished 50 gallons of milk, mostly consumed by youngsters, many gallons of coffee, as well as 140 leaves of • bread and . 120 pounds of meat, not to mention* the other goodies dispensed in great quantities, such as ice cream bars and chocolate 'bars. Busy Days Reception and office areas of the plant took on ,a, gala atmos- phere, with 24 floral arrange- ments received from. well- wishers far and wide. Desks and tables were converted to form a cabaret -style 'lunch room and members of the Thompson family and employees were dili- genthosts and hostesses through- out the two days as hundreds and ' hundreds of visitors, including clients, suppliers, government officials and friends from many walks of life, took the opportunity of inspecting' the manufacturing facilities and enjoying. the re- freshments and souvenirs. . Some idea of the"scope of the company's .operations 'was re - M Elected in the list of guests com- led '4" -led the gutNl9d`olL -The }rm operates a pick-up" service from Port Elgin to. Dungannon , and from the lake. to Dundalk. On •the selling side, the firm operates 'from Windsor to Montreal. Hence visitors' addresses ranged from Montreal and Toronto, to Hamil- ton, Kitchener, Owen Sound 'and closer communities. . Visitors included representa- tives of the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food, Milk Marketing Board, Milk Commis sion, representatives of equip- ment suppliers and many others. All Co-operate Speaking for the company on the public relations side, lion Thompson advised The Advance - Times that a great many, compli- ments had been received on the buildings and equipment from the visitors. • He was most en- thusiastic about the ° excellent work done by the employees in- volved in plant operations or those who acted as guides or re- ceptionists throughout the two- day affair. Members of the Thompson family were on hand III Amerman III Motors Buyer Protection = �n IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG WITH YOUR 1972 CAR AND IT'S OUR FAULT WE'LL FIX IT FREE *SPARK PLUG CHARGES *ADJUSTMENT CHARGES *ALIGNMENT CHARGES *WHEEL BALANCE CNAR6ES LOANER CAR CHARGES *ETC. ETC. ETC. ETC. FOR 1 TR. OR 14,000 MILES WE FEE` OUR 1972 AMBASSADORS, MATADORS,IAVEIINS, HORNETS, AND GREMLINS ARE THE BEST CARS ON THE ROAD TO -DAPI TRY THEM! BUY THEM! 2723o0 610 MAIN S?. E. ' at all times and gave warm per- sonal reception to the many visitors. An interesting feature which greeted visitors in front of the plant was a 1922 model Ford pick- up truck, re -constituted and polished to a high gleam. It was 'veg�i theicfe'originally used by the founders of the family firm.' Contrasting with the quaint old truck was 1 a line-up of heavy modern trucks, more than 50 in number, including some huge tankers, that would' have done credit to . any army regiment. About that number are con- stantly on the road with another dozen or so being serviced and in reserve in ,the event of break- down.. , Owing to the high noise level in the factory, guests were given printed brochures to explain the varied operations as .they toured the ._plant, including • milk and cream ' reception, cooling • and storage, manufacture , of skim milk, powder, butter and, other products. On completion of the tour .each guest was offered a souvenir cap, yardstick- and illustrated booklet summarising the firm's history. More Booklets A limited number of these booklets are still available to the. public and may be obtained on application at the company of- fice. They deal with a fascinating story beginning in 1875 when a small cheese factory at Tees - water was converted to a creamery by a Mr. Inglis, being the first established creamery in Ontario, second in. Canada. How this small enterprise was taken over by the . Thompsons in 1922 and developed to the l 'rge and modern operation of today is de- tailed in story and pictures On y ahernoon Mr, and Mrs. tas Mc ghanatttnded the Quarter hhoWat XX Ater. Mr. and Mn. .Elgin Wight- holm i t -holm of Aurora Spent the week' end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elsner Sleightholm and faznily. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mr. and. Mrs. Roy Irwinot Luck - now •were Sunday evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Orland Irwin and family of West Wawa - nosh. A reception for the newtyWeds, John Haldenby and: Barbara Sayer, was held on Saturday eve- ning in Whitechurch .commtmity hall with Tirffin's Orchestra supplying the music. Mi. and Mrs. George Thomp- son, Charles and Earl and Mrs. Millan Moore on Saturday at- tended the wedding of Linda Jean Dafoe and Donald Douglas Watt at St. Paul's United Church, Oak- ville. Carman Whytock was able to return from London's Victoria Hospital last week. Mrs. Dorothy McKague of Teeswater was recently able to leave Wingham and District Hos- pital and be with her sister, Mrs. Jean McInnes. of Wingham. Douglas Ross was admitted to Wingham and District Hospital on the weekend with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coultes on Sunday afternoon attended the Scott reunion at Belgrave. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher of . Wingham were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fisher and family of Guelph, Mr.. and Mrs. Machan of Kitchener and Mrs.. Bill Gibson and family of Whitechurch. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Robertson of Goderich were Sunday visitors rth Mr. and Mrs. Dave Gibb and family. The frost on Saturday night in this community took toll on early potatoes, beans,, and in some cases, corn, leaving thein with blackened ,leaves. Saturday' evening, visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Conn were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Caslick of Cul- ross, Mr. and Mrs. John Willis, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Hun- ter and Trevor of London, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Conley and Jason of Wingham and Mr. and }'t' '+ 4[[�k_._ sel • r were at g t'grand Bend on visit Mr. and Mos and fain' , �, We .are Sorry to ret that Russel' Ritchie was admitted to Wmgham and District Hospital last week, Mr. and Mt3 John Willis of To- ronto spent the weekend with her Pests, Mr, and, Min.. Bill Cas- lick and his mother, Mix, Do & Willis, Phil Chadwick, whohad spent a few days with .Mr, and Mrs: Vic Emerson and Mrs. Leola .had wick who had visited with Mr: and Mrs, Ewart" MdcPherson, Lucknow, returned to London on Wednesday. The Whitechurch water systeinx is having trouble with the big Pump and on Saturday the motor gave trouble. Over the weekend water was still being pumped on a temporary arrangement. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Wardrop on the arrival of their baby daughter on Tues- day of last week at Hamilton hos- pital. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Emerson, Darlene, Sharon and Brenda of St. Catharines were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson and with Miss Lila Emerson. Mr. and Mrs. George Ross and Cheryl of Owen Sound spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Robert Ross and other relatives. Mrs. Garry Willis, Carolyn, Robin and baby of Newry spent the weekend 'with his mother, Mrs. Doris Willis and Mr. and Mrs. •Bill Willis. Mrs. Victor Emerson on -Wed- nesday last accompanied Mrs. R. C. Walker, provincial curator, to Brucedale Bruce Centre. District, where Mrs. Walker conducted a curator workshop, giving infor* mation on making Tweedsmuir histories, community historical record or scrapbooks and family trees and tried to helpsall,thosein difficulty. There were 30 in at- tendance. t tendance. On Thursday AO's. Walker and Mrs. Emerson con- ducted a similar workshop at Shallow Lake in .Grey West. Dis- trict with an attendance of 29. . Deimore UCW meeting at Blueva e WHITECHURCH - The United ' Church UCW held their June meeting on Tuesday last week at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Karel DeKoeijer, Bluevale.' Mrs. Gar- net Farrier convener of supply and social assistance, opened the meeting with quiet piano music, "Make 111e a Blessing" and the call to worship. Mrs. Betty Flannigan read the scripture. Mrs. Farrier gave a reading, "God's Luggage Shop." Mrs. Betty • Flannigan, Mrs. . George 'Thompson, , Mrs. Russel Chapman and Mrs. Dave Gibb told, how each person is given talents in so . many different ways. . Mrs. Farrier led in prayer. Mrs. Elwood Groskorth gave a poem, "June" from a grade 4 reader of by -gone days. Mrs. Flannigan read a story, "Spring Glory" by Archibald Rutledge. Mrs. Clifford Laidlaw closed this part of the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Millan Moore president, presided •for the business. The roll was called by the secretary, Mrs., Dave Gibb, and answered by 12 with the name of a dis- tinguished Canadian woman. The minutes were read by the secre- tary. The collection was received and Mrs. Albert Coultes gave the treasurer's report. Mrs. Milian Moore thanked Mrs. DeKoeijer for her hospitality and the use of her home. The meeting closed with prayer. A delicious birthday tea followed. Mr. and Mrs. John Tyler of it. Marys attended McIntosh -anni- versary Sunday and visited with her brother, Tom Darling. The Haskins reunion was held in the park hereon Sunday when about 65 attended from Hamilton, Lion's Head, Bluevale, Goderich, Waterloo, Georgetown, Gorrie and Teeswater. The oldest gentleman attending was Sterling Haskins; oldest lady, Mrs. Sterling Haskins of Lion's Head; youngest person, David Haskins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Haskins of Georgetown. Messengers WHITECHURCH - The Mes- sengers held their June meeting on Sunday, June 11 in the Sunday School room during church serv- ice: The president, Clare Weber, presided, Karen Quipp; gave the call to worship. All sang "When He Cometh" • and Linda Moore read the scripture. Prayer was given by Richard Moore. The . offering was received by Nancy Quipp For the . offertory prayer all read in unison, "We give Thee but Thine own, Whate'er the gift may be; Ali we have is Thine alone, A trust 0 Lord from Thee." The roll call was answered by 14 mem- bers. • Some mite boxes were brought in. The next meeting .is July 14, Tuesday at 2 p.m. The leaders, Mrs. Quipp, gave the senior story and Mrs. Cliff Laidlaw, the junior. All sang "Put Your Hand in the Hand". Kenneth Quipp gave th e benediction. 41. 0 70 KEN . DAVIDSON MOTORS LTD. PHONE 291.300 TAKEN BY SURPRISE, Mrs. G. W. Tiffin sits with the gift presented by the (.GIT recent ly to mark her 28 years of service to the organization. At left is Mrs. Ken Wood and at right is Mrs. A. Laidlaw, who made the presentation. (Staff Photo)