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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1932-03-24, Page 5I Ollt out in to of Mr. Albert Spencer is confined to, Jiis home through illness. Miss Jean Bonthron, of Guelph, is \isiting at her home here. Mrs. Thos. Wren is able to be • again, after her recent Illness, Mr. Chas, jinks 1® able to be again after his recent illness, Mr. FTed Bonthron is able to be put again after his recent illness. Mr. Milne Rennie, of Seaforth, called on friends in town on Mon- . day- Miss Nellie Carmichael, of Exeter, spent the week-end with friends in town. ’ « Miss Olivo, Harrison, of London, * spent the week-end with friends town.W7 Mrs, Alice Joynt is confined her home with a severe attack pleurisy, Miss Irene Hoggarth, is visiting for a few weeks with ‘her sister in Toronto, Mrs. Hennessy, of London, ispent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Garnet case. Miss Alma Scruton, of London, is visiting at the home of her mother, Mr®. A. Gcruton. IMr. Nelson Blatchford, who has been quite ill the past few weeks is improving nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Soldan, ’ of Hamilton, .spent the week-end at their home here. Miss Eleanor Mlackin, R. N., of Blyth, is visiting for a few days with friends in town, Mrs. David McLean has returned liome after an extended visit with relatives at Red Deer Alta, and Chi­ cago. The many friends Of Miss Mattie Ellis will be sorry to hear she is confined to her room through -ill­ ness. At Carmel Church the Easter seiv vices will be conducted by Rev. W, T. McKenzie, now resident in Wood- stock. Mrs. George Smale has returned home after spending several months with friends in Port .'Stanley and St. Thomas. The many friends of Mrs. Her­ man 'Dayman will be sorry to hear she has been confined to her homo through illness1. Misses Etta and Marie Bell, London, underwent operations the removal of their tonsils at Collyers on Saturday. of for Dr. -3m Easter Sunday will ho observed i.in Vour local. churches on Sunday next. Special sermons and music will be given for the occasion. The* funeral of the late Mrs. Hy. Purdy*took place from her late resi­ dence Tuckersmith on Saturday af­ ternoon** with interment in the Mc- Tagga’rt’s cemetery. Mrs. Purdy was stricken with pneumonia and had partly recovered when she had a re- onlapse resulting in her death Thursday, Falni Sunday was observed in local churches on Sunday last, the United Church Rev. A. Sinclair had charge of the services and in the evening a very pleasing solo was rendered by Mrs. Maude Hedden en­ titled “For You I am Fraying” and Mr. Sinclair’s subject being “My Tongue.” In the Carmel (Presbyter­ ian Church Rev. Bernard Rhodes of the Caven Presbyterian Church Ex­ eter occupied the pulpit and deliver­ ed a very splendid address at both services. The annual birthday party -of the W.M.S. of the United Church was held on Tuesday afternoon., , The, basement was for the oc,&asi<rh and the meeting presjd-ett”’bver by iMtrs. C. A. McDon- imfL A splendid Irish program was given consisting of the following: .duet. “When Irish Eyes -are ■Smil­ ing,” by Mrs1. Hedden and Mrs. Hess piano duet by Misses Gladys Pass- more and -Grace Brock; reading "Pat takes the ’ Bacon,” by Mrs. Hugh McDonald; s'olo, “Where tlie River Shannon Flows,” by Mrs. Maud Hedden -and an instrumental duet by Misses Flossie Fossf and El­ eanor ici-slier. A.-n interesting num­ ber on the program was a letter from Miss Gladys Brandt, of the Toronto General Hospital and read by Mrs. A. W. E. Hemphill and Miss Flossie Foss. • Miss Brandt1 gave a very s our In THE EXETER TIMES’ABVOCATE TRUBWAY, MOCR ilW Caiiadian Large crowds attended the Chau- tauquas here this week despite the large amount of colds and flu. The programs this year are the best we have had yet and the Chautauqua Committee are to be congratulated on their success in the selling of the tickets. A contest was put on by the students of the local and district schools the prizes being awarded to Katherine Drysdale and Herbert Drummond. The Chautauqua open­ ed on Monday evening by a Play "Bought and Paid for,” This play is a drama of’ real life dealing with a most modern problem which oc­ curs in the lives of many young married people. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Al­ bert Vierra gave a very interesting travellogue on Hawaii and in the evening therewill be ' an musical productions or Hawaiian music will be rendered, On Wednes­ day afternoon Hugo Brandt, distin­ guished Polish pianist rendered his numerous) selections and composit­ ions which he lias played both in Europe and North America. In the evening Elwood T. Bailey delivered a very inspiring and instructive lec­ ture. On Thursday afternoon a popular entertainment will be given by the Sue Hasting’s Marionettes and the- last concert will he given on Thursday evening in the form of a play “Old Crusty Takes the Air.” Death of airs. George W. Wren (The death -o’ccurred at her late residence on North Richmond St., on Saturday morning last of Airs. George W. Wren. Mrs. Wren had not been well for several years and about two weeks ago contracted pneumonia from which she failed t-o daughter of the John Fitzgerald, was born on the years ago. After rally, She was a late Mr. and Mrs. of.Chiselhurst and Fitzgerald farm 69 her marriage to Mr. Wren they con­ tinued to live Chiselhurst line up until a couple of years ago when they retired to Hen­ sail. She was a consistent member of the Chiselhurst United Church and of the Hensail United church after she- moved here. Besides- her bereaved husband she leaves t-o mourn her loss one broth­ er, George, of Dakota and one sis­ ter, Mrs, John Chambers, of Chisel­ hurst. The funera 1 took place on Monday afternoon with interment in the McTaggart cemetery. Arthur Sinclair had charge of services. in Hibbert on the THAMES ROAD beautiful bright morning RANCH At Jfakrner’s Rail, Creclilon TUB5DAY, MARCR 291 h Music by The Rytlnnn King orchestra Gents, Lmlies free THE RED & WHITE STORE Rev, the lier-A aided, the Festival of Spring Special Service held at Thames Koad Church on Sunday. A good congregation was pre^i-At to hear Rev. D. McT'av- ish, of Exeter, taking for hie text “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.” The choir furnished ap­ propriate music for the occasion. A. pleasant evening was spent at the- home of Mr. " and Mrs. Hunkin on Friday when a few of their neigh­ bors and friends gathered for a so­ cial tpne. Progressive euchre was enjoyed. WHALEN Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Johnson spent Sunday with IMlr. and .Mrs. E. Johnson, of Zion. Miss Mary Brooks, of Stratford, who has been attending Mrs-. Louise Gunning for several weeks returned to -her home -on Saturday. Mrs. Gutt­ ing is able to be up- a little each day. Wilson Morley is .confined to 'Iris’ bed with a heavy cold. Miss Gladys Squire spent the week­ end with her friend, Mabel Elliott. Mr. Ray Parkinson left -on Tues­ day for Devizes. He has been en­ gaged by Mr. E. Pitt for tlie coming nine 'months. Mr. Pitt runs a.gen­ eral store. The Misses Evelyn Parkinson and Elva- Morley spent Sunday afternoon with the former’s parents Mr. and Mrs. F. Parkinson. Several from this community at­ tended the funeral -of tlie late Wm j Kirk on Friday afternoon at Zion church. Tne remains were brought from the- home of .his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Smith, London, to Zion church where the service waas conducted by ReVi A. V. Robb, of Centralia and verv splendid description of her assisted by Rev. White, of Elimville travels abroad. At the close of the Kirk had lived ni this commun- program a very damty lunch was' served. , . The “Wohelo” Class of the Unit­ ed Church Sunday school held a St. Patrick’*?- 'social oh Friday evening last with a good crowd present and a good program was provided. Mr. Jack Corbett presided. Aftei' the opening exercises a solo was given by Mr. Sam. Rennie followed by a playlette entitled “An affection of the Heart,” after which an instru­ mental was given by Miss Mildred SmilHe, “The Colonel’s Experience” a solo was given by Mrs. Maud Hed­ den followed by a violin solo by Miss Greta Lammie after which a reading was given‘by Miss Mattle Ellis; n very pleasing guitar solo was ren­ dered by Mrs. Russell Broderick fol- lowed0iby a solo by Dr. Smillie; af­ ter which an instrumental was given by MissC'S Grace Brock and Gladys Passmore and an interesting drama *Why We never married” by four­ teen young people followed by & vio­ lin solo by Mr. Scott Welsh accom­ panied by Dr. L SmilKc, At tne conclusion of the program a dainty lunch was served. Mrs. Melville Gunning and with his neice Mrs. Alice Gunning, He was in his 86th year. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Wm. Smith, of London and Mrs. Melville Gunning. The sympathy of the community goes their out to them at this time­ sorrow. CREDITON EAST Isaac Gower, of Elimville of andMr Mrs. Harry Clarke and two children of near Mt. Carmel, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pfaff Sv. (Mh‘. and Mrs. Thomas Baird and daughter, of hoar Grand Bend, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sims. Mr. Ohlen Truemner, of near Grand Bond, spent a couple of day:; visiting his father and sister Mr. Dan ‘Truomner and Mrs-. A. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Motz children, of Exeter, spent with the former’s parents, Mrs, Henry Motz. Mrs, to her Ing. Wein, and. two Sunday Mr. and confinedHenry M-otz, who is bed With sciatica is improv CREDITON Pecision Day was observed in the United - Church Sunday School last Sunday. F.or the past three Suir days, Evangelistic talks have’ been given by Mrs, L Hill, Mr. J. Treve- thiclu and Mr, J. Woodall, music wag also provided. Next Sunday the United Sunday School will*conduct Easter services. A good Easter program Is being prepared. Come and bring your friends, Joseph W. Lawson celebrated his birthday last week on St, Patrick’s Day. 1-le wore the Shamrock in honor of the occasion, His many­ friends are pleased to learn he is; still in good health. Henry Either attended the An­ nual Session of the Mutual Fire Un­ derwriter’s Association last week. Rev, J. P. Hauch, occupied the pulpit in ical Church last Wednesday evening and also presided over the Quarterly Conference for the after the church service. Judge Costello, of Goderich in the village on Thursday to a number of .cases entered in the .Division Court. Tlje session was a lengthy one and’considerable inter­ est was taken in the different suits, Lawyers iStanbury, of Exeter and Donnelly, of Goderich attended court on behalf of their clients, Mr. and Mrs. F. W, Clark have returned after visiting their son and daughter-in-law, in Detroit. We are glad to learn Mr, Clark's health improving. Miss Helen Mclsaac is visiting Detroit this week. Master Lewis Faist was rushed St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, last Wednesday evening in Mr, Rowe's Ambulance, where he was operated on for pleased Two ored to following morning returned to the village to the tune of the jingle helis. An open air ride ’behind old doibbm isn’t quite as comfortable as a closed sedan. Special services at the Evangelical Church Sunday evening. The choir with the assistance of many, otner singers and readers will render the cantata ‘‘The Red of the Dawn.” Special church jn Toronto of Stratford the Evangel- last year was hear is in to antrum trouble. We are to report he i» improving, of our worthy citizens mot- Exeter Monday night and the ELIMVILLE with seventeen members pres- Asi Mrs. R. D. Hunter was un­ to be present, the President, White took charge of the meet- The W- M. S. held their Easter meeting at the home of Mrs. Well­ ington Skinner on Wednesday, Mar. 16th ent.' able Mrs, ing which opened with the hymn “Low in the Grave He Lay” and prayer by Mrs Chas. Godbolt, Mrs. Hy\ Delbridge then gave an inter­ esting reading, the Devotional Leaf­ let entitled “The Why of Easter of­ fering.” In the absence of,the sec­ retary, Mrs- P. Murch, read the min­ utes which were approved also the roll call which was responded to by an Easter Message. The Scripture lesson from St. John 14; was read by Mrs. Sherwood Hunter. The- leaf­ let “Thomas the man of Moods” was given by Mrs. W. Ferguson. The Hymn “Man of Sorrows, what a Sav­ iour” was next sung. Mrs. W. El­ ford then gave an interesting East­ er reading. A lovely duet “Mem­ ories of Galilee” was.given by Mrs. White and Mrs. Ed. Johns. A num­ ber of letters dealing with various .subjects were received during the past month and were read during the business period. The corres­ ponding secretary was instructed to reply to some of these, A print quilt, which "was quilted at the home of Mrs. Wesley Johns last week was displayed also a beautifully patched quilt top which was donated by Mrs. Josh, Johns. After all the business had been successfully dealt with the Easter program was followed and the meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Fred Delbridge. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs, Thos. Bell. The wintry weather of this month is not what many of us would choose but as there are rumors of “show­ ers” perhaps the weather will be warmer then. Mr. Wm. Rontly has secured an agency for the Hyatt Jumbo Roofing Company of London. Severe colds and flu are still go­ ing the rounds of the neighborhood^ Next Sunday being Easter Sunday the morning service will be in har­ mony wjth the occasion, special mu­ sic will be rendered by the choir. In the evening Rev. White will show lantern slides dealing with the life of Christ after which a jpantomuio will be given by seven young ladies. Everyone welcome. Congratulations of friends anti relatives in this community are ex­ tended to Mr, and Mrs, John Johns, of Exeter, who were married fifty- n;no year’s last Sunday, March 20. $till with a radio you can got all the local Interference you want with-out fighting the neighbors, ..., 10 lbs. for 51c. . 4 packages for 23 c. .... 4 tins for 25c. / PURE CANE SUGAR .... SPECIAL— ( HANDY AMMONIA .... A R, & W. TOMATO JUICE « * it B & B Sweet Corti Large tin® 2 for 17c. 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Sweet Russett Grapefruit . . . . , 5 for 25c, FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES—LETTUCE, CELERY, RAD­ ISHES, TOMATOES, SPINACH, GREEN ONIONS, CARROTS, PARSNIPS TURNIPS, PINEAPPLES, ORANGES, BANANAS, LEMONS, GRAPE­ FRUIT; ALSO FRESH FISH OF ALL KINDS, FILLETS, AND OYSTERS. ROLLIE’S GROCERY Phone 102 “Quality always higher than price.” IllllllllllilllllllUlllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll GRAND BEND of Greenway, Eagleson. for Sturgeon, of on We Deliver f weeks with has returned conducted the * -----— —---------------—¥— — DASHWOOD Dr. H. H. Cowen, L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON At office In Hartlelb Block, Dash­ wood, first three days of week and at office over the. Post Office, in Zurich, last three days of week. airs. P. Mclsaac and Willis who spent the past two friends in Detroit home. Rev. J. P. Haugh service in the Evangelical Church on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs, A. Bills and family, of Detroit, spent the week-end with relatives. all’s ,R. Armstrong, of London, is •spending this week with her mother Mrs. R. Mclsaac. Tlie Ladies’ Aid ,of the Evangel­ ical * Church had a quilting bee in the, basement last Thursday after­ noon. Mrs. J. Vernon returned to De­ troit on Sunday after spending the past two weeks with her mother Mrs, Mclsaac. Mr. I. Weltin is on the sick list and his many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. L. Schilbe and Mr. and Mrs. P. Haberer, of Zurich, were- Sunday visitors in town. Mr. Milton Sauer, of Naperville, is spending Easter holidays with his parents Rev. and Mrs, A. W, Sauer. A junior choir of twenty voices will render special music at the Eas­ ter services next Sunday morning and a Cantata entitled “The (Story of Easter”,will be given in the evening. Miss Verna Birk! will read the intro­ duction and a special collection is to go to the choir treasury. Surprise Party A surprise party of neighbours and friends from Lieury _and West McGillivray called at the home ‘ of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson ’Schenk, of Mt. Carmel on Monday evening in hon­ or o,f Mr. and Mrs. Roy Schenk. The address as follows was read by Mrs. Garnet Hodgins and Miss Florence Allison presented the happy couple with a purse of money. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Schenk: We, the relatives, friends and ac­ quaintances gather here this even­ ing to express those three great wishes of health, wealth and much joy to Mayme and Mt. Schenk. Not knowing Roy as well as Mayme, whom we all know ‘well having grown up and lived in our commun­ ity. We- feel that her cheery, win­ some smile will be sure to brighten the way to their real happiness. Owing to the uirwelcome visitor of sickness entering many homes we have made our visit rather late in the matrimonial season but we trust you will find the old slogan "Better late than never” a fitting phrase on this occasion, We have enjeyed the pleasure of being with you both; but we express the regrets on the part of those who are unable to bo present this even­ ing. Will you now accept this small token of our regards and apprecia­ tion by accepting this purse. Signed on behalf of of the Community/’ Mr. Schenk thanked few well chosen words, then all joined In and sang "For their are jollow good fellows” and the ■ evening was spent in a good time for all. the “Friend; mania. On Saturday a carload of other relatives started for the run- eyal but found th& roads so- bad they had to turn back at Khiva, Mrs. Lydia Mathers has returned to Clinton after a week spent atelier home here. Mrs. Sarah Eagleson visited her brother Mr. S. W. Webb last week and returned to her home at Grand, Bend on Saturday evening. Some­ where between Greenway and the corner of the Mollard Line they lost an oil cloth rug that was tied on the side of the car. We hope she re-, covers it. Miss Sophia Young is visiting Mrs. Sarah Eagleson for a few days. {Mr. Will Hicks and his mother Mrs. Annie Hicks attended the fun­ eral of his cousin Mr. Roy Young in London last Wednesday. Mr. Young was a 'blacksmith and was kicked ny a horse and the accident resulted in his death in Victoria Hospital some days later. Mrs. Dean Brown entertained a bee last . ■bliss Sophia Young, is visiting IMjrS’. Sarah a couple of weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Crediton, visited friends here Sunday. Mr. Frank Geffery, -of St. Joseph’s who has been staying with his sister Mrs, A. Disjardine. for a couple of weeks, reurned home Saturday. Mrs. Ellen Disjardine visited Rev. and Mrs. Colling, of Lambeth, Sat­ urday. Mr.'-Gilbert Statton is op a busi­ ness’ trip to Buffalo this week. 'The funeral of the late Mrs. John Rossfe was held to the Grand Bend cemtery ’ ** ~ Mathers Mrs. member by all who knew her. mourn her sons and one daughter, who were all present at the time o- ner death. Mrs. Y. Turnbull, who was on the ( few friends at.‘a quilting sick list is much improved and is (week, remarkably well for a woman of her age. What, looked liked a most disas­ trous fire broke out in Mr. Adolphus Allen’s .house- in the village as it had a good start before anyone saw it. Mr. E. Coultis, of Thedford, has a I cottage witliin eight feet of the house that was completely destroyed with all its contents-. Only the heroic effort of a bucket brigade and loxs of snow to shovel on, was the cot­ tage saved. ' Mr. Allen has been staying in his house for tlie past week with some men cutting wood in the bush on his farm and had just left to take the men to work early in the morning. The origin of the fire is not known as it was all in flames when first noticed by Nel­ son Statton on his way to work. and conducted py Rev. S. J. on Thursday of last week. Ross was a life-long of the community and loved She leaves to loss a husband, three Cards announcing the marriage of Miss Francis Shettler only daughter of Mr and Mrs. Fred Shettler, of Buffalo to Mr. W. Miller of the same city, were received here last week. Frances has many friends in this community as she has spent her va­ cations here for years with her grandparents, Mr and Mrs. E. Mc­ Pherson, and all join in wishing her happiness. The attendance at the L. O. L. Oy­ ster Supper was not quite up to ex­ pectations but those who attended report a splendid time. SHIPKA GREENWAY Ser- All mem- urged to be here atte-na- of the late I them with a The crowd The- Quarterly Communion vice will be held on Easter Sunday in the United Church, bers and adherents are present. A large number from ed the funeral service Mrs. Henry Steeper on .Monday Mrs. Steeper has lived here for many years and her passing removes an­ other of the pioneers of the com­ munity. Her pastor, Rev. S. J. Ma­ thers had charge of the funeral. Miss Adah McGregor, of the Wes­ tervelt Businss College, London, is spending the Easter holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs/J. II. Mc­ Gregor. •Mr. Joe Bullock, of Crediton, spent last week with his brother George helping him with wood cut­ ting. Mrs, J. Carruthers Sr., is spending a few days with her daughter Mrs, Roy Hutchinson. Mfiss Mary McGregor spent the week- Mr been Mr burn Saturday. We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Maud Woodburn homo from the hos­ pital and glad she is much improv­ ed after this operation. Mrs. Geo. Luther has been quite ill last week, Mrs. Rickhorn wont to Chisc-lburst last Thursday on receipt of a mes­ sage that her sister Mrs. Purdy had died after a short illness from pneu- Mr. Wan. Sweitzer spent Saturday in Zurich attending the Insurance meeting. The Y. P. S. held their regular meeting in the church on Wednes­ day evening. Mr. Telfer, of Credit- on, gave a talk on "Banking.” Quite a number of families are confined to their homes suffering from colds and influenza. Next Sunday Easter services wilt be held in the United Church. Spec­ ial program in the Sunday School. IMr. and Mrs. Leslie Adams left on Friday for London where they; intend to remain. ‘ Mr. and Mrs. A. Tilley spent Sat­ urday visiting with Mr. and Mrs, R."Davey, of Crediton. Contest for Farmers •end with Miss Ellen Hicks. . Ed. Bullock’s family have all quite ill with the flu. ,.R. English and Mr. C. Wood­ ware in London on business on A CHANCE TO GET YOUR CHOPPING ANI> ROLLING FREE Beginning, March 7tli, 1932, the Centralia chopping Mill (Dieso? equipped, will run a contest as fol­ lows: “With each grist of 10 bags or over brought to this mill will be given a guess as to the number of bags we ground and rolled the prev­ ious week. To the nearest the give on his or the equivalent in chopping rolling. Each guess to be left at* the mill with the manager, who will post the whiners names eachoweek* , Quality, Service and satisfaction ■ Caiiaoity of Mill! SO bags per hour Wm, J. Smith, Prop. customer wild guesses' correct number we will next visit $1.00 in cash or