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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-02-16, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, FEBRV4BY Uh 1933 Mr. rison, CREDITON Clarence fiilbei* ahd Dr. Mor- of Detroit, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Eilber. Mr. Jacob Finkbeiner is very ill Bertha Bell, of Toronto, is at present. We hope for a speedy with her mother, Mrs. Thus , recovery. j The auditors, John W. ‘G'raybeil McKenzie, of Kincardine, is and C. W. Christie, audited the Tp. her parents, Mr. and Mrs. books on Tuesday. i A party was held in honor of Mrs. son Fred Gaiser’s birthday on Friday, in 1 February 3rd. A number of friends j and re atives met to celebrate the The evening was spent in lunch was served, just south of the been in Victoria two months has Dr. I, S. Smillie spent several days | last week visiting friends in Toronto I Mrs. visiting Dic'k. Mrs. visiting Earl Drummond. ■Mr. Tlios. Shaddock and Earnest were visiting friends Clinton on Monday! Dr. George. Blatchford, of Clinton 1 occasion. _____ ____' omninc nt’Michigan, is visiting and relatives in town. Mrs. (Dr.) Reid, of visited last week with Mr. and Mrs.- Ed. Sheffer. Mr. Roy Parlmer returned home Saturday after spending several days with friends in Toronto. Mrs. Filshie was able to resume her duties nt the Continuation School after her recent illness. The many friends of Mrs. Roy Parlmer will be pleased to hear she is getting along nicely after her re cent operation at Toronto. ITfae many friends of Mrs. Wm.| Henry will be sorry to hear she has) been confined to her home with ness during the past few weeks. (The Ladies’ Guild of the Paul’s Anglican Church held a Val entine Supper on Tuesday evening. A good attendance was present. Quite a number from here, tended the reception in honor Mr. and Mrs. Campb'ell Eyres Watson’s Hall, Kippen, on Tuesday evening. Next Sunday Men’s Day will be observed in the United church when a choir of men’s voices will lead in the singing and appropriate ser mons will be delivered for the oc casion. The Wobela Class of the' United Church intend giving a concert in the school room on Friday evening A good program of readings, quar tettes, duets and two short plays will be given. Services in our local church were well attended on Sunday last. At the United church Rev. Arthur Sin clair occupied the pulpit and a very well rendered quartette was given by Mrs. Hess, Mrs. Hedden Messrs W. O. Goodwin and Sam Rennie Miss Bella Smale also gave a solo. At the evening service at the Car mel Presbyterian Church Rev. W A. young had charge of the services, and in the evening a quarette was given by Mrs. W. A. Young, Mr. W A. McLaren, Mrs. Jas. Paterson and Miss Irene Daters. * The Young People’s League of the United Church held their meeting on Monday evening in the form of a social evening with Dr Smillie presiding^ After the opening exercises the Scripture lesson was read by Miss E. Murdock followed 'by a piano duet by Misses Gladys Passmore and Grace Brock after which’ a reading was given by Miss Gladys Luker and a chorus was giv en by a few of the Gleco C. G. I. T. Group. A very delightful piano solo was given by Dr. Smillie followed by a reading by Miss Margaret John ston. A duet was given by Mrs. Hedden and Mrs. Hess followed by a solo by Mrs. Hess which was en joyed by all. The topic was very ably given by Mr. George Folliok on St. Valentine after Sam Rennie rendered a meeting closed with a the Mizpah Beneditcion. The Gleco C-G.I.T. Club held regular meeting on Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Margaret John ston, in the form of a valentine so cial. The meeting opened with the C.G.I.T. purpose after which hymn 393 was sung followed by the Scrip ture Lesson by Olive Lemon. The Roll Call and minutes were read and adopted and hymn 194 was sung. A reading was then _ Irene Smale followed by a solo by Mrs. Hedden and a Miss Florence Welsh. 'then gave a very enjoyable reading and a quartette was given by Misses Gladys Passmore, Alice Higgins Grace Brock and Olive Brock. Hymn 245 was sung and the meeting was closed by repeating the Mizpah Benediction. Games and contests were then partaken of after which a light lunch was served. Death of Julius C. Clausen The death occurred at the resi dence of his daughter in Detroit on Monday, of Mr. Julius C. Claus en, a former well-known resident of Hensall. Mr. Clausen conducted a harness business here for years and was well known in the' Hensall dis trict. About 30 years ago he moved to the West settling at Cairn, Sask, where he was engaged in the har ness business and also farmed south, of cairn. He returned a few years’ ago and has been a frequent visitor to Hensall since and of late has made his home with his daughter in Detroit. Friends in the village re ceived word last week that he was seriously ill anti word came Monday that he passed away. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon from the St. Paul’s Anglican church interment ill the Hensall Cemetery with Rev. M. B. in charge of the services. with Port her friends ' games after which Rowan parents.’ 111- St at- oi at regular j I which solo, hyimn Mr. The and th eh’ given by Miss piano solo by Miss Johnston Union Parker THAMES ROAt> the TpMr. J. Leonard Harris, of of Usborne has recently been ap pointed Justice of the peace in and for the county of Huron. Mr, Wm. glims, who has for over home. He had one of his amputated. Mr. Sims is village, Hospital returned big toes past 7 6 years, and stood the opera tion well for his age. Anniversary Services of the Evangelical Church Anniversary services were held the Evangelical church the at_ „ __HI _ past Sunday. , On account of the prevail ing storm and cold, there was no ex change of pulpits. The trustees, Mr. John Morlock, Mr. Geo. Finkbeiner ,.and Mr. Jacob Ratz consented that the pastor conduct the services and deliver the anniversary addresses The choir supported the services with excellent music. Nola Faist and Mrs. Gordon Morlock contributed special ■numbers. The evening ser vice was especially interesting be cause Rev. J. Johnson and the con gregation of the United church were present. Crediton Women’s Institute The February meeting was held on Tuesday, February 7tli with Mrs. Ewald presiding. (Meeting opened with singing of Institute dde, Lord’s Prayer in previous adopted, sponded name of the business session program was given: Current Events by Miss A. Gaiser. She spoke on Trade problems between Great Bri tain and Canada; Payment of Wai’ Debts; Manchurian Problems; Ger man Elections; Russia’s Five Year Plan and Countess Tolsty’s plea to the world for Russia’s helpless mil lions; Unemployment Insurance in Canada; Five Day Week Plan; The Changes in Radio; Kangaroo tanks .in place of tanks used in the Great War; Harnessing of Wind a Prob ability';’ New Searchlight used in Search of Air-planes; Tatooing which might take the place of our present day rouge and lip-stick; Ox ford Group Movement; Technocracy and what the women of the world are doing in flying, surgery, music, motoring, learning and also at the bar. Mr. M. W. Telper gave a very instructive and interesting paper on “Banking” outlining the benefits of Banking to o.ur country; benefits derived by the business man; simpli city in. tranferring moneys even to foreign countries; depositing or sav ings system; loaning money; pro tection through the use of travellers cheques, money orders and drafts; bank dept, for advice on buying safe bonds. He stressed the fact that each child should' have a .savings ac count even though very small and be allowed- to do his own depositing to acquaint him with the bank and give him a feeling of independence. A hearty vote of thanks was tender ed1 Mr. Telfer for this instructive talk. Community singing was fol lowed by several short ""poems by Edgar Guest given py Miss Lavina Smith; piano duett by Mrs. C. ener and tion and by Mrs. curtains, containers. unison, meeting were Seventeen to the roll a Canadian 'Minutes of the read and members re call with the author. After the following Mis Miss A. Gaiser; demonstra- display of oilcloth articles C. Sims. These included doorstop, pot holders and _______a contest in the form of a telegram composed of the letters in the word Valentine ' was very amusing and was won by Mrs. Eli Brown. A dainty lunch was then served by the following hostesses: Misses Lavina Smith, A. Gaiser, Kinney, P. Love and E. Brown. GRANTON B. Alexander Garrett The death of Alexander Garrett, at his late residence, 47 Hale Street London, removed one of the last re maining links with t?ie pioneer days in the north-eastern parts of Mid dlesex. The late Mr. Garrett was the last of the family of tile late William and jane (Langford) Garrett, early settlers, of the Granton district, Who came to Canada from Queen’s county, Ireland in 1827. They pnr-t chased 500' acres of land in London . and Biddulph townships, the bulk ' of which is still owned by their des cendants. As a young man, Mr. Garrett, as sisted his father and three brothers in clearing this land and converting it into fine farms. He was born on the original homestead, Lot 9> Con cession 16, London Twp, which IS now owned by his eldest son, Mark Garrett, principal of Lady Beck public school, London. He lived there 'for over 50 years and then moved to London, where he has since resided. His three brothers. Mark, and isaa^ Garrett, of Biddulph' and william Garrett, of London TWp, predeceased hinj many years ago. The late Mr, Garrett was one of the oldest Black Knights in On* tario and had been a member of the Orange Order for nearly ’it) rears. WINCHELSEA .Motor traffic is completely tied up in this district since last week’s storm. It looked very much like old times on Sunday people going to church School in sleigh loads. Mr. Hal Brown and Brown, of Centralia, * their mother Mrs. II. Sunday. 'Mr. and Mrs. George Davis visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Thomson in Exeter on Tuesday of last week Mr. R. W. Batten and Mr. W. A. Coleman were in Stratford on Wed nesday to. see the : and Sunday t • ii Miss Etlrnl visited with Brown, op of last week. WOODHAM The Course day owing to the very cold weather prevailing, but will take place this Thursday evening at half past seven. Our church and Sunday School attendance last Sunday was much smaller on account of many being laid up with colds and flu. Our High School students, the Misses; Evelyn /Cann, Joyce Ruther ford and Messrs. Gradon and Wel- and Lome McNaughton in St. Sunday School Training was postponed last Thurs- glad to Marys over the know that Mr. has been laid up dyn Cann all stayed week-end. We are Wesley Shier, who for some time is slowly improving. ELIMVILLE On Wednesday evening the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cowdry was the scene of an interesting event when about fifty friends of Mrs Fred Cole, (nee Olive Johns) met tc express their best wishes in a tan gible fonm. Mr. Del. Skinner read an address and the presentation, of two chairs and n small table was made to Mrs. Cole. Other useful ar ticles were also given her by indi viduals for which she fittingly ex pressed her thanks. The evening was spent pleasantly in music, con tests etc. after which a substantial lunch was served. Rev. J. peters attended the meet ing of the Presbytery held in Clin ton on Tuesday this week. 'Congratulations are due to Mr Lome Elford, who won fifth prize in the Inter Grade and Miss Doris Elford, who won fifth prize in the junior grade, eight and nine years in the Temperance examinations held in the Sunday Schools in South Huron. 'The hea^y storms have made good sleighing and for a time travelling on the main roads was difficult for cars. / 'Mrs. Harry Ford has been confin ed to her bed for three weeks, are pleased to report a slight provem ent. KIRKTON Campbell and Mr. Sidney motored to Toronto one We im- Ad- day sonvisiting her a couple offor has returned id a week with Dr. am son last week on business. Mrs. S. Tufts is Harold of Toronto weeks. Mr. Gerald Cluff his home after spending friends in Exeter. Miss Mildred Doupe of London is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Doupe this week. Miss Evelyn Walkom spent the week-end in the village. Miss Dorothy Doupe, of London spent the week-end with Miss Kate Doupe of this village. ■Miss Mildred Doupe of London is home waiting on her mother Mrs. A. E. .Doupb, who is ill at time of writing. 'The weather man came around the -corner in a terrible hurry ^Tues day night bringing zero weater and as a result the “Dandelions, Tulips and buds” will be gone for a while, but hoping we will soon be enjoying “In the .good old summer time.” The boys of the village have been working hard at the skating rink this past week and now the ice is cheersin real ..good shape. Three for the boys. MT. CARMEL Sun- Mrs Word was received here day evening of the ceath Mary Glavin at the home of Jfames Glavin of Centralia. Mrs. Gla vin was well-known here having re sided her for some time. Miss Katherine Doyle’s many [ friends are pleased to see her out .again after of the flu. iMr, and of Detroit, parents Mr. Miss Meletia Schenk, of Crediton visiting at the home of her broth- Mr. Nelson Schenk. Mr. John Hogan who has quite ill for the past week, ,w( pleased to say is improving. ’ Mrs.- William Rowland left week for her home in London after a pleasant visit with her sister Mrs. Ttesa Rowland, Mi*. Otto Pfaff, of St. Marys, is spending a few days with friends in the neighborhood. Mrs. Mat Hyah met with a painful accident last week when she fell and broke a bone in her arm. Dr. Taylor Dashwood was called and sot the fracture. on of her son suffering from an attack Mrs. Andrew Morrissey is visiting the former’s and Mrs. Gus. Morrissey. is er been ; are last RED & WHITE store Gold Medal Orange Marmalade 40 oz. jar ea. 21 c, Pearl White Naptha Soap............. 10 bars 27c. Fresh Dates................................... . ...4 lUs- f°r 2,5c. Choice Sweet Corn 4 tins 25c. ) Choice Quality Peas 3 tins for 27c. "5* [ Clark’s Soup [ Assorted, per tin 5c. PURE CANE SUGAR ........................ 10 lbs. for 48c. Dried Apricots Choice Quality per lb. 19c. Gold Medal Peanut Butter 12 oz. pail , each 10c. j Fancy Queen Olives 14 1-2 oz. jar each 19c. DE LUXE JELLY POWDERS, Assorted flavors .............. 6 for 2nc. Rose Brand Baking Powder 1 lb. tin each 19c. Red & White Vanilla 8 oz. bottle each 15c. Helmet Corn Beef 12 oz. tin each 10c. Falcon Sweet Mixed Pickles ... 2 for 19c. Good Bulk Tea........................ per lb. 29c. Happy vale Catsup 12 oz. bottle 2 for 25c. Chocolate Marsh. Mallow Bisciuts 2 lb. 25 Sugar Cured Breakfast Bacon 2 for 25c. Select Oysters ............. per pt. 55c. B. C. Salmon fresh frozen .... per lb. 15c. Fresh Frozen Herring ...........per lb. 10c. FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES—-LETTUCE, CELERY, TO MATOES, MUSHROOMS, CARROTS, CABBAGE, PARSNIPS, ONIONS, POTATOES, ORANGES, BANANAS, GRAPEFRUIT, COCOANUTS, ETC ROLLIE’S GROCERY Phone 102 DASHWOOD "Quality always higher than price.” EXETER, ONT. We Deliver Dr. H. H., Cowen, L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON At office in Hartleib Block, Dash wood, first three days of week and at office over the Post Office, in Zurich, last three days of week. • “Love” and minutes of last meeting i read and adopted. After the business j part of the meeting the study topic ! was dealt with by Mrs. A. Cudmove Mrs. E. Cudmore and Mrs. W. Cole afer which a chorus was rendered by the lady members of the choir present, “Savior be with me every hour” which was much enjoyed. A very interesting reading was given by Mrs. Glenn “Mine ana William’s Thankoffering,” which was very much appreciated by all present, the meeting closed by singing “Bless be the tie that binds” and prayer, A 'bee for drawing wood that cut some three weeks ago was called for on Monday afternoon was well responded to by both and teams and all was nicely piled in the shed. The play “Strictly Business” that was put on by the Elimville ladies was well received by all who heard it; the weather being a little unfav orable the attendance was not as large as it otherwise would have yet all felt they had spent a very pleasant evening together. Lunch was served by the Chiselhurst la dies. Those taking part were: Mrs Wm. Elford, Mrs. Will Routley Birdine Clark, Miss Dora Delbridge Miss Lavona -Cooper, Mrs. Charles Johns, Mrs. Ed. Johns, Mrs. Newton Clark, Mrs. Thus. Bell, Mrs. Chas j Stephens, Mrs. Sherwood Brock, Mrs John Brock, Miss Helen Murch, Miss Ruth Skinner. The musical select ions by the Elimville orchestra was also very much appreciated. • Quite a number in this community are i l Mrs. Adella Fischer has returned home after spending the past two months in Thedford. Mr. and Mrs, Harry Kraft left for Sarnia last week where Mrs. Kraft underwent an operation for append icitis in Sarnia Hospital. Dr, Taylor performed the operation. Her many friends here hope for a speedy covery. Quite a number in this vicinity suffering from the flu. Milford Merner underwent operation several weeks ago. We pleased to say she is recovering. A very interesting hockey match was played on our rink on Friday night between Grana -Bend and Dashwood which resulted 6-3 in fa vor of Grand Bend. Mr. Oluf Pedersen is busy this week putting in his supply of ice which is of excellent quality since the blizzard last week. Miss Anna Tieman, who has been visiting in Toronto returned On re- are an are | Tuesday. GREENWAY nome and ZION was also and men 35 his laid up with colds and the ’flu The Women’s Missionary society held their annual social evening on Thursday, February 2nd at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Brock. About 45 sat at the tables to partake of the good things provided by the la dies. After supper a short program was given; Mrs. (Rev.) Peters was chairlady. The program commenc ed by singing a hymn followed by prayer by the pastor Rev. Mr. Pe ters. A song was sung by Master Harry Hern accompanied by his mo ther on the piano; duett by Mr. E. Johnston and Mr. Harold Hern with Mrs. Johnson at the piano; reading by Mr. E. Cowdry; duett by Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Peters with Miss Ha zel Earl at the piano; debate, “Re solved that a good natpred poor man is prefdrrable to a wealthy grouch” the affirmative being taken by Mrs. R. E. Pooley and Mrs. Har old Hern the negative by Mrs. Wel lington Brock and Mrs. Melville Hern, the judges were Mr. E. John ston, Mr. James Earl, Mr. Milton. Brock. While the judges were mak ing their decision Miss Hazel Earl and Miss Myrtle played a piano duet and Miss Lena Dufton a piano solo. The judges then gave their decision in favor of the affirmative. The re mainder of the evening was spent playing progressive crokinole, the winner being Mrs. George Earl. A Hearty vote of thanks was given Mr and Mrs. Brock for their hospitality also a vote of thanks by the gentle men to the ladies for the evening’s entertainment. All felt it as an ev ening- well spent. the in of Mr. and elected: H. Belling, D, R. English, S. and J. Laurie” Stewards. Remember the Oyster Supper good program at the United Church on February 2’2nd. Admission and 15 c. Mr. Kirkby has recovered from recent illness. Miss Erma Goodhanc is on sick list. Miss Mary Corbett visited Windsor last week. The cold weather brought sleigh ing and pur residents are busy haul ing their winter supply of wood. ■Rev. S. J. Mathers is attending a training school in St. Thomas this week. IT'he Y. P. S. held their regular meeting at the home Mrs. Fred Steeper on Monday even ing. At a recent congregational meet ing of the United Church the fol lowing officers were (Elders, John Durr, Sheppard, W. Brown, W. Webb, E. Mason A. M. Wilson, honorary; W. T. Ulens, C. Woodburn, J. H. Mc Gregor, Elton Curts, Fred Steeper. L. Pollock, W. Hioks, jos. Eagleson, Fred Sharpe, A. Curts, j. Jones, F, Steeper; Trustees—I. C. Goodhana, H. Harlton, T. Isaac, L. Hutchinson, A. Brophey; plate Collectors, Ross j Brown, Harry Steeper; Assistants iM. Curts, Russell Brown; ushers, I. i Sharpe, L. Brophey, James Prance Dean Brown; Auditors, Elton Curts and Leslie Hutchinson; secretary, R. Hutchinson; treasurer, S. W. Webb. Mr. Webb later handed in his resign ation and Russell Pollock was ap pointed. At the meeting of the Official Board of the Grand Bend and Green way charge Rev. S. J. Mathers was invited to remain as pastor other year CHISELHURSI "The Women’s Missionary met in the school room GRAND BEND Melvin Hamilton spent part Mrs. Fiunin order of the have tlieir Mr. of the week in London with Mr. C. Mathers. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald, of Ailsa Craig, visited Mr. and on Sunday. Putting up ice is the day and most all will season’s supply harvested this week It is number one ice. Mr. Wellington Johnston is all smiles over a baby boy. Mrs. Wm. Baker is visiting with her father Mr. I, Bestard for a few days. The robins that were chirping and piping around here have dis appeared with the severe cold spell. Mrs. Oily Sararas, of Zurich, vis ited Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ravelle for a few days. * SHIPKA Mr. Howard Johnston took charge of the service Sunday morning . nd was very much enjoyed by all pres ent, Mr. Kaine, of Seaforth, was not able to be present owing to the con dition of the roads. Little Lila Finkbeiner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Finkbeiner, had her tonsils and adenoids last Tuesday at Dr. al, Dashwood. Mr. and Mrs. P. Grand Bend, spent home, of Mr. and Mi’s. I. Tetreau. The annual congregational meet ing Was held in the church on Mon day evening last with Rev. Mr. John ston in charge. Albert Keys was ap pointed secretary, having read the minutes of last years annual meet ing. After the reports were given removed Taylor’s Hospit* Eisenbaoh from Sunday at the for am Society of the church on Monday afternoon with; the officers for the year were elect- a good attendance. was in charge of Mi’s, and Mrs. A. Buchanan Conducted the opening Mrs. Buchanan read the reading. The president, Cudmore, took the chair mairider of the meeting, call was responded th by The meeting J. M. Glenn Mrs. Glehn exercises and devotional Mrs. A for the re* The roll a verse on | WSW ed as follows: members of session Edward Lamport, E stewards, Roy Rat?!, Malt. Sweitzer, Major ist, Peat! Keys; treas. Pearl Keys; Mil ton Ratz and Vern Sharpe. Mooting was clos ed by prayer by KeV. Mr. Johnston ushers, auditors, Drnest Albert Raker; M. & M. Vern Sharpe Roy Ratz Keys; Keys piah- fnnd, KHIVA Mrs. her daughter Mrs. L. Held of Water loo. Mr. S. White, of Centralia, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Stade. Mr. and Mrs. on, visited with Saturday. Mr . Gordon Tuesday with friends in Mr. and Mrs. J. Ryan, spent last Tuesday with Mrs. J. Ziler. Mr. Clement McCann Miss Tena McCann have ing for the past month with friends in Dtroit. Miss Ila Mason and Miss Maida Wein spent Sunday w’ith Miss Al- dene Eagleson. Mr. Wm. Mason had his face bad ly frozen last Thursday while driv ing the mail. J. Hanover is visiting with E. Lamport, Credit- Mr. Wm. Witzel on Miller spent last London. of Corbett, Mr, and and Annt been visit- CREDITON EAST Mrs. George Hay and Patsy, of Exeter, spent week with the former’s Mrs. Wilson Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Lawson attend ed the funeral of their brother-in- law, the late. Mr. H. Parsons, in Ex eter on Saturday. Mrs. Eli Lawson is visiting her sister Mrs. H. Parsons in Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Baird and daughter, of Grand Bend spent the week-end with relatives here. Mr. Sam Merner spent a few days in Hensall last week. daughter the past mother, hear a lot about part time jobs And from all the evenings have to spend alone a good We now. they many wives think they’ve married part-time husbands. It takes over fifteen to hold, fiti automobile only one to spread it landscape. hundred nuts together, and all ever the