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Zurich Citizens News, 1976-01-07, Page 17Page 18 -Citizens News, Jan. 7/76 DIL EMPLOYEE RETIRES - Stuart Wolfe an employee of Dashwood Industries Limited retired Dec- ember 31 after spending 42 years with the company. Above, Dashwood president Gerry Finnen extends congratulations to Stuart Wolfe. At the right is chairman of the DIL board of directors Maurice Klumpp. News Photo Stuart Wolfe ends 42 year career with local industry "It's one heck of an accomp- lishment to work for one organiza- tion for 42 years." Those were the words of Dashwood Industries Limited president Gerry Finnen in referring to Stuart Wolfe who retired December 31 from his long career at the area window manufacturing plant. Wolfe, a resident of Dashwood started with Dashwood Planing Mills in a part-time capacity as a sweeper after school when the late Thomas Klumpp purchased the business from George Kellerman in 1928. During his 42 year career with Dashwood Planing Mills and later Dashwood Industries, Stuart Wolfe became recognized as a specialist in the woodworking industry. Gerry Finnen added, "Stuart is one of the true craftsmen of our time. No one has more in- depth knowledge of the millwork and window industry than he does. Give him the tools and materials and he can make what- ever you wish." Chairman of the board of directors of Dashwood Industries and son of the founder of the company, Maurice Klumpp echoed his sentiments of Wolfe's contribution to the company. He said, "Stuart's loyalty and dedication to our company for 42 years was tremendous. Our country and the world would be a lot better off it that same type of dedication was shown to jobs and employers." In a interview with the News, Wolfe said when he started working with Thomas Klumpp at Dashwood he received 75 cents per day' and he worked. six days per week and 10 hours each day. He laughingly added, "In those days we didn't have any coffee breaks either. At no time during my stay at Dashwood did I ever ask for a raise." In 1933 all sash and frame work was done by hand without the aid of electrical equipment. The original Dashwood planing mill which included facilities for chopping grain was burned down in 1939 and quickly replaced by a cement block building which was expanded over the years and is now being used as the Dashwood Adult Rehabilitation Centre sponsored by the South Huron Association for the Mentally Retarded. During his stay at the Dash- wood plant, Wolfe moved up to the position of plant superin- tendent and since the operation moved to the Centralia location on Highway 4, he has held several key posts. Included have been superin- tendent of windows and foreman of special projects. The latter job included the responsibility for the design, assembly and erection of working models and marketing samples used in display centres at various shows and exhibitions. In talking about the disastrous fire in 1939, Wolfe said, "Living only a short distance from the plant I was there quickly but was unable to get my own tools from the second floor of the building." As a boy he wanted to be an industrial engineer but during the depression of the 1930's was unable to fulfill his ambition and thus his career in woodworking started. In a final tribute DIL president Gerry Finnen said, "It would be hard to measure Stuart's contribution to the growth of our company but he was certainly a major factor in our expansion and success." In recognition of his long service at DIL, Wolfe received an electric trolling motor and battery to further his well- known fishing skills. Although retired, the Dash- wood man will continue his wood- working skills in a workshop at his home and will be turning out a number of grandfather clocks. Hensall Many holiday visitors Vistors with Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Schwalm, Mrs. Daisy Ivy and Mrs. Elizabeth Volland were Miss Karen Volland, Mrs. Irene Finlayson, Mrs. Marjorie Windover, Mrs. Bona Clarke, Mrs. Sharon Doxator, Mrs. Shirley Luther, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Skea and David. Company from out of town were Mrs. Eldon Jonston and Jack of Brucefield, Miss Hazel Mac- Donald of Goderich, Mr. & Mrs. Don Coghlin, Debbie and Paul of Fordwich, Mr. & Mrs. Al Amer- linck from Sarnia, Mr. & Mrs. Bob French and baby Roy from Rosseau, Mr. & Mrs. Desmond Ivy of Sarnia, Reverend Jarvis of Exeter, Mrs. Dorothy Taylor of Hillsgreen and Mrs. Beatrice Taylor of Varna, and Mr. and Mrs. Allan Miller of RR 1 Hen- sall. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Snell spent Christmas with Mr. & Mrs. Don Rigby in Blenheim. Mrs. Bertha MacGregor returned hone after spending the holiday week with Mr. & Mrs. Don MacLaren, Jodi and Brooke in Oakville. Dr. & Mrs. Carey Joynt and David of Bethlehem, Pennsylvan- ia visited with the former's brother and sister-in-law Mr. & Mrs. Don Joynt and relatives this week. Miss Dorothy Farquhar of Toronto is holidaying with her mother Mrs. Emma Farquhar. Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Holland, Gwen and Michael of Clinton spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sangster and Bradley. Cpl. Doug Wein R.C.M.P., Mrs. Wein & David of Whitby are holidaying with the latter's parents Mr. & Mrs. Harold Parker and with the former's parents Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Wein in Exeter. Mr. Blighton Ferg was taken by ambulance to University Hospital in London this week. Jeff Mock of Toronto is holiday- ing with his grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Ron Mock and Dr. J.C. Goddard this week. Baptism Matthew Charles infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Wiliiam Tinney was baptized in Carmel Presby- terian Church at the Christmas service by Rev. W.D. Jarvis B.A.B.D. Mr. & Mrs. Lorne Chapman spent the week -end holiday with their son-in-law and daughter Mr. & Mrs. Don MacLaren, Jodi and Brooke in Oakville. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Corbett spent Christmas with the latter's brother and sister-in-law Mr. & Mrs.' Roy Morenz in Grand Bend. Mr. & Mrs. Don Dalton of Seaforth were holiday visitors with the latter's parents Mr. & Mrs. Harold Parker. Hensall Women's Institute The Hensall Women's Institute will meet January 14 at 8 p.m. in the Legion Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend and listen to our guest speaker, Mr. Robert Heil, the municipal clerk, discuss the various aspects of the village sewer project. Kippen WI recall childhood Christmas Rev. Stephens of Brucefield was guest speaker at Kippen East W. I. when they met at the home of Mrs. Robert Kinsman with Grace Drummond co -hostess. Rev. Stephens read a story, "If I Had Not Conte". He then showed a very interesting and timely film strip on the Birth of Jesus. He was introduced by Ruby Triebner and thanked by Helen MacLean. Margaret Hoggarth comment- ed on the motto "Resolve to take more time to read as it is the fountain of wisdom". She mentioned reasons for reading and stated we should not read valueless books. The roll call was answered by a "Childhood Memory of Christ- mas" which made us realize Christmas was much different in by -gone days when one mem- ber said she was given twenty- five cents to buy presents for three of her family. Ruby Trieb- ner chaired the programme and Frances Kinsman the business, opening the sleeting with a poem, "Christmas Carolling". Proceeds from the Bake Sale were very gratifying and there will be a euchre in the Legion Hall, January 8/76 with the Centre group in charge. The sewing project was left over until the January meeting. The collection was sent to the Children's Aid. Frances Kinsman and Grace Drummond will visit the Sunshine Sister for January. Christmas carols and songs were sung throughout the meeting. Verda Sinclair gave Courtesy remarks. Mona Alderdice, Phyliss Parsons and Grace Drummond were in charge of lunch. Santa arrived and distributed the secret pal gifts. Stanley Township Recreation News A Senior Citizens Christmas party was held in the Township Hall on Wednesday, December 17. Wilfred Chuter was master of ceremonies for the afternoon. Several games of progressive euchre were played and Santa arrived in time to hand out the following prizes; ladies' high, Mrs. Annie Finkbeiner; men's high, Wilmer Reid; ladies' low, Mrs. Eileen Consitt; men's low, Perce Johnston; lone hands, Ken Stewart. Santa also had gifts for the following: birthdays closest to Christmas, Mrs. Dorothy Coultis and Sam Thompson; lucky cup, Greg McGregor; and door prizes, Ken Stewart, Harry Baker, Margaret Dowson and Wilfred Ch titer. 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