HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-11-18, Page 4THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1037 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE
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HENRY—At Dr. Fletcher's Hospital
on Saturday. November 13th, to
Mr, and Mrs. David Henry, of
■Clandeboye, a son.
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MARRIAGES
BENTON—MARTIN—>At the Main
Street United Church, Thursday, ■
November 11th, Miss Kathryn (
Patricia Martin, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Wilbert Martin to Mr. [
John Edwin Benton, son of Mr, and Mrs. Wr. Renton, of London, J
by Rev. A. E. Elliott.
ENGAGEMENT
Mr. and Mrs. David Chappel, of
Cromarty wish to announce the en
gagement of their youngest daugh
ter Janet Viola, to Charles Edward |
Dearing second son of Mrs. Christena
Fitzgerald, of Exeter, the marriage
to take place early in December.
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WILLIS—-In loving memory of our
deal’ husband and father, John H.
Willis, who passed away four
years ago, November 19, 1933.
Tinies takes away the edge of grief,
But memory turns back every leaf.
Ever remembered by loving wife
and family.
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EXETER 58 — TELEPHONES — HENSALL 46
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W. A. Bazaar, Exeter, November 20.
Messrs. Harry West, of London
and Sydney West, of Fergus, spent
Sunday with their mother at home.
Mr. W. H. Waddell M. Sc., of
Winnipeg, Man., visited Saturday at
the home cf Mr. and Mrs. C. V.
Pickard.
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, of Toron
to, visited with Mrs. Mitchell’s par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Payne, over
the week-end.
Mr. F. Van Dyke, of Hamilton,
gave a dinner at the Central Hotel
Tuesday evening, covers being laid
for eight.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Redmond and
Mrs. Cox, of Detroit, and’ Mrs. Red
mond, of Hensail, spent the week
end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.
C. Pearce.
Rev. A. Page was at Union, near
St. Thomas, on Monday attending
the Diamond Jubilee of the church.
It was at Union that Mr. Page first
began to preach after coming to
this country from England.
US BORNE COUNCIL
November 6, 1937
Members were all present.
Minutes of the regular Octobei’
meeting and special meeting held on
October 12 were read and adopted.
Re Public Liability Insurance—
Moved by Barry & Cooper that Pub
lic Liability Insurance be purchas
ed; decision as to Company to be de
ferred for one week, pending su-
mission of rates by another company
Carried.
The Aldwortih Drain by-law No.
8, 1937 was given third reading and
finally passed on motion of Ballan-
tjne and Berry.
By-law No, 11, 1937, providing
for nomination and election for
Reeve and Council for 193 8 was
finally passed.
By-law No. 10, 1937 providing for
the construction of a reinforced steel
culvert on concessions 4 and 5 was
given first reading.
Motion’ by Ballantyne and Cooper
that owing to increase in wages dur
ing 1937 and the necessity of raising
wages to seucre men and teams, the
scale of wages for work on crusher
and in pits be 25 cents per hour, per
man and 50 cents per hour for man
and team and that this scale be re
troactive to September 1, 1937.
The Reeve reported that the Yundt
Construction Co. had furnished a
voluntary written release from their
contract for power to drive Township
crusher at $1.00' per hour and that
G. McFalls and Victor Heywood
were now furnishing power on Mr.
McFalls tender at $1.25 per hour
for balance of 1937 season.
The Road Superintendent report
ed that Thomas C. Allen, Coursey
Brown and Joseph Stephens had all
been interviewed and were unable
to fill 'the tenders offered last
March, thus Mr. McFall’s tender was
used.
The Road Superintendent’s vouch
er for $2111.'6i2 for the month of
•October was examined and passed
on motion of Cooper and Passmore.
Treasurer’s report—Co. Trea&ur-
taxes $96.61; Rebate indingent Hos
pital acct., $21.00; Miscellaneous
$3.70; Expenditures—'Huron County
indigent hospital accounts $76.85;
grants $47.'0<0; selecting jurors, $9;
printing $5; drainage fees and ex
penses $70.00; 'tile and trucking,
$10,41; relief $110.00; road superin
tendent’s vouclher $2111.62.
The council adjourned to meet on
Saturday, December 4, 1937, at 10
a.m,
A. W. Morgan, clerk
Main Street W. M. S.
‘Caven Y. p. s.
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No Charge for Alterations
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Guelph Yarns, Babies’ Bonnets, Sweaters, Mitts,
Children’s Dresses and Suits, Ladies’ Sweaters
Flowers COMMUNICATION
USED CARS
1936 Ford Tudor
1936 Ford Tudor with trunk
1937 Plymouth Coupe, only 7000
miles
1929 Chrysler Coupe, rumble
seat
1928 Pontiac Coach
1927 Pontiac Sedan
These cars must move to
room for the new cars.
one is a bargain
make
Each
SANDY ELLIOT
FORD DEALER
The Young People’s Society of
Caven Presbyterian church held
their weekly meeting on Sunday ev
ening following the evening church
service. Miss Ethel Kydd, presi
dent, presided over the opening ex
ercises.. The first part of the meet
ing was devoted to the singing of
old familiar hymns. Miss Alma
Brown had charge of the devotional
exercises and read Psalm 24. Rev.
Mr. Hill gave an interesting account
of the life of Isaac Watt, the hymn
writer, and one of his hymns was
sung. The topic for the evening
was taken by Rev. Mr. Peddie, of
the Clinton Presbyterian church.
He gave a graphic account of his
experiences as a misionary in the
Peace River district. He stressed
the urgent need for more ministers
for that area in order to carry1on
the work adequately. It was an
nounced at the meeting that on
Monday, November 22nd, Rev. Mr.
Page will give an address on his
trip to the British Isles this past
year. The meeting closed with the
singing of a hymn and the Mizpah
benediction.
Watch for the announcement in
next week’s paper regarding the
hockey situation for Exeter for the
coming season.
Miss Luella Stanlake, who recent
ly underwent an operation for ap
pendicitis in St. Joseph’s Hospital,
is expected home on Saturday.
Be Prepared for Winter
GLASS
A large stock and assort
ment of sizes reasonably
priced
CATTLE CHAINS
55c. to 95c.
STALL FIXTURES
Our Putty 5s Always Ready
for Use
Mouse and Rat Traps
Steel Game Traps
WOOD STRIPS
25c. a bundle
Try the Stop-Loss Game
Traps $4.55 doz.
Blatchford’s Poultry and
Hog Concentrate
Blatchford’s Calf-Meal
Once used, always used
Poor light is false economy.
Let us demonstrate a““
COLEMAN
Coleman repairs carried in
stock <•
Lindenfield’
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— Exetet
MARRIED AT FT. WILLIAM
Charming simplicity graced toe
wedding of Dorothea Elizabeth,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William
Ballantyne, Fcrt William and Mr.
John P. Roberts, son of Mr. and Mrs.
F. Duncan Roberts, also of' Fort Wil
liam, which was solemnized at the
bride’s home on Saturday, Novemb
er 6th, at 3 o’clock in a lovely set
ting of white chrysanthemums and
ferns banked before a window in the
drawing room. A lovely assortment
of pink and white ’mums adorned
the theme. Rev. Agnew H. Johnston
performed the ceremony and Mr. T.
G. Jones played the wedding march
es. The bride, who was given in
marriage by her father, wore a
lovely gown of white _ velvet, fitted
softly to the figure and extending
into a slight train. A wide band or
smocking controlled the fullness at
the waistline of the sleeveless bodice
and a short bolero jacket of the vel
vet had slimly, fitted dong sleeves
and a Medical collar to frame her
face, a diamente clip marking the
front closing of’ the jacket and the
dress. A finger-tip length veil of
French tulle fell from a tiny cap or
white velvet, with clusters of orange
blossoms at each side, and she wore
white kid gloves and satin sandals
stitched with silver and carried a
bouquet of‘butterfly and sweetheart
roses and valley lilies, with a sprig
of mauve and white heather sent
frem Scotland to bring good luck to
the bride. She was attended by. her
sister Miss Wilma Ballantyne wno
was frocked in gold taffeta made on
Empire lines, with high -waist line
and long princess skirt, a wide Fuell
ing adorning the bodice of the sleeve
less frock. A short jacket of the
taffeta topped the dress. A tailor
ed bow of velvet in aqua marine
shade with long streamers extending
to the hemline of the skirt provided
a delightful contrast and matched in
tone her velvet mittens, 'and. shoes
and she wore aqua toned {lowers in
her hair and carried an arm bouquet
of sweetheart and Talisman roses. A
reception followed the service. Mr.
and Mrs, Roberts left by motor on a
honeymoon to be spent in the United
States.
Miss Ballantyne is a niece of Mrs.
T. McCurdy and Mr. J. R. McDonald,
and has visited here for several
summers.
The Main St. W. M. S. was held
on Thursday afternoon with- 12
members present, Mrs. Mawson in
charge of the meeting opened with
singing of hymn “It is Well With
My Soul” after which Mrs; Cole
and Mrs. Johns led in short prayers.
The leaflet on the Study. Book was
read by Mrs. Wick-wire. We again
sang the hymn “Trusting Jesus.”
The business for the meeting was:
The treasurer gave a report on the
money raised during the last quart
er; the supply secretary reported 4-.
bales were sent to Calgary, 20 cards
were sent to shut-ins and a number
of ladies gave talks on the conven
tion. All the officers- for this year
were re-elected for the next year.
The December meeting under the
leadership of Mrs. Cole and Mrs.
Pearce will be held in the church
parlors.
HURON CO. COUNCIL
MEETING IN GODERICH
Although the County of Huron
this year reduced its taxation $24,-
00'0 and spent $45,000 additional on
its roads, the municipality will
break even on the year, Warden
J. M. Eckert told Huron council in
his opening address. The present in-
1 debtedness of $35,2;67, he said, was
a new
But
vocate
rate.
spending of anticipated additional
savings on county roads as a matter
of sound economy, and the keeping
of the tax rate at its present level.
| Pointing to the fact that Huron
j'County would pay $6,000 bank in
terest this year, pending the re- l-ceipt of taxes from municipalities in
! January, and Governinent subsidies
next April, the warden edvocated a
system of quarterly tax payments in
p.11 municipailties, which would
asked to pay county rates
same basis.
Thus, a substantial sum
saved the taxpayers.
“Why not carry opr own
all-time
Warden
further
Rather
low.
Eckert did not ad-
redaction in the tax
did he favor the
i
be
on tne
could be
1 Woeldy Mixed
auction sales
I will hold an auction sale of
HORSES, CUTTLE AND HOGS
EVERY THURSDAY
Will take stock in on commission
TERMS—CASH
NAIRN & TAYLOR, Auctioneers
G, J. DOW, Proprietor
Weddings, Bridge
Wreaths
“FOR ALL OCCASIONS”
MUMS, CARNATIONS, POM POMS
Bouquets for hospital patients,
for Birthdays,
and Friendship Parties.
and funeral sprays. Church bouquets
Pot plants of various kinds, Pom
Poms, Cyclamen, Ferns, Etc.
Qut of Town Customers may re-
membei’ home friends with a swell
bouquet or plant t'his Christmas at
from $d.00 up. (Send your account
with address, we will attach a suit
able card, wrap and deliver.)
We are located Corner Victoria
& Carling streets. Our phone 122.
J. w. POWELL
charivaris
work
that
this
early
Dear Mr, Editor,—
It is not about time in this respect
able town that charivaris should
be frowned upon by the best people
that they will soon pass out forever
Even now influences are at
among self-respecting people
appear to be bringing about
■happy state of affairs. In the
days many an irate farmer used his
shotgun on the revellers and it is not
a surprise to respectable people that
those dishonored families do not
turn the hose on the rabble that
attend charivaris?
Imagine the mortification felt by
a gentle, warm-hearted bride as the
medley of noise is heard in the
home and neighborhood. With shame
she wilts in the presence of the man
she loves. It is a shame that grows
into resentment and possibly hatred
of those who are -responsible for the
LEAVITT’S THEATRE
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THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY disgrace. 'Consider also the feelings
November 18th, 19th, 20th
Robert Taylor and Jean Hai’low
“PERSONAL PROPERTY”
Metro Goldwyn Meyer Picture
Our Gang1 Comedy
'.I^ecluucoloui' Traveltalk
I of the bridegroom on this the hap-
' piest time of his life as, he contem
plates the dishonor shown to him
and his precious bride. Months and
often years pass by before he for
gets the humiliation.
Oh, yes, it is time that we know
them no more.
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
November 22n<l, 23rd, 24th
Coronation Pictures of King George
VI and Queen Elizabeth
in Technicolour
added feature “Sing and. Be Happy”
COMING — “SALUTE TO VALOR”
under the aupsices of the Canadian
Legion
Laurel and Hardy
“PICK A STAR ”
with Patsy Kelly, Jack Healey and
and all star cast
Metro Goldwyn Meyer Picture
Mother Punished
flirt“Mamma, did you love to
when you were young?’’
“I’m afraid I did, dear.”
“And were you ever punished for
it, mamma?”
“Cruelly, dear. I married your
father.”
GOOD WILL
Caven Mission Band
The Mission Band of Caven Pres
byterian church, held a public meet-
tliat was well attended on Fri-
evening. Dorothy Kydd pres
and the Scripture reading was
I by Annie Mason. A program
presented including a vocal
by Jean Stanlake, Joyce Sim
mons and Dorothy Hill; a piano
solo by Annie Mason; a solo by
Marguerite Hogarth; a recitation by
Margaret Hill; a dialogue with- Mary
Easton, Shirley Mason, Dorothy
Kydd, Pearl Stanlake and Barbara
Reid. 'The feature event of the ev
ening was the presentation of a
series of Lantern slides showing
some of the work of the Presbyter
ian church on the frontiers of Can
ada including some picturing the
activities of Dr. Margaret Strang-
Savage, at Dixonville, Alta, Mrs. D.
C. Hill gave the comments and ex
planations on the different pictures.
After the benediction candy was pas
sed around among all present.
ing 1
day
ided
read
was
tri
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Prepare for Winter
See us about Heaters, Anti-Freeze, Winter Lubricants,
Defrosters and Chains
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1—1933 De Luxe Chevrolet Coupe, special equipment.
1—1932 Ford Half Ton Truck
1—1931 Chrysler Six, 4 door sedan, all new tires
1—1929 Chevrolet 4 door sedan, a cheap family car.
These cars are all equipped for winter driving and are recon
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STEWART BROS.
Exeter, OntarioPhones 155w and 155j
Also Nautical
Young Father: “In your sermon
this morning you spoke about a
baby being a hew wave on the oc4-
ean of life,0
Minister: “That’s right.”
“Don’t you think a fresh squal
would have been nearer the trutib<?”
burden?'
he asked, expressing the opinion that
many farmers owing to changed con
ditions were now in a position to pay
quarterly taxes,
“I hope council will tackle this
question this year and if not this
year, next.”
Thanking the reeves for their
splendid co-operation his worship
said that $4,000 had been spent this
year on capita] account at the coun
ty home. An ornamental steel arch
designating, the home had been
erected at the entrance on highway
No. 4, just south of Clinton, a new
water pressure System installed and
other improvements made,
Too many wives think keeping
tlieit husbands in constant hot wat
er will Wake them tender.fl
Call in and discuss your Poultry, Hogs or Cattle Problems
with us*
1. “Wormfood” for Poultry, Hogs, Etc.j the hew and
proven discovery by R. A. Finn & Co. The only remedy we
know of that will check or prevent paralysis (or unthrifti-
nesg) and kills all kinds of worms including microscopic tape
worms in Poultry.
2. Health Minerals for Poultry, Cattle and HogS.
With these new feeds we cart decrease the cost of feed
ing and indrease production by 20 per cent, or more. Many
customers in this district are doing this with mineralized feed
following “Wormfood.’*
Watch for further details next week.
Lakeview Poultry Farm Wein Bros.
RRINSLEY
The Brinsley “Dependables” Mis
sion Circle girls held their meeting
on Saturday, November 13th at the
home of Mre Fred Nell. With the
Honorary president, Mrs. M. Watson
presiding , the meeting opened witn
“Weary Pilgrim on Life’s Pathway”
with Kathleen Morley at the piano.
The Lord’s Prayer was repeated in
unison, The scripture Lesson, the
ninety-fifth Psalm was read by Vio
let Neil and the minutes q£ the last
meeting were read. Roll call was
answered by a proverb. “Take My
Life and Let It Be" was sung and
Marion Morley pave a reading.
“Even There” and Gladys and Myrtle
Neil sang, “That Tumbled Down
Cabin.” A discussion period was
then had. Mrs. Watson then gave a
talk on the work of Miss McKnight
in Africa. The hymn, “Work for the
Niglht Is Coming,” was sung and the
Mizpah Benediction brought the
meeting to a close. Lunch was then
served.
CREDITON EAST .
Mr. and Mrs. David .Sturgeon*and
son Russell, of Grand Bend, spent
'Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Eldon
Merner.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Motz and
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heatherley, of
London, spent Sunday, with Mr. and
Mrs. Jake Messner in Dashwood.
Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Baird and
-two children, of Grand Bend spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. .Sam Sims..
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kuhn and.
daughter Margaret spent a few days
in Windsor and Detroit the past
week.
•Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cluff and their
daughter visite^L last week in Lon
don.
Death, of Mrs. Robert, Carruthers
A sudden death took place on Fri
day morning, early, when Mrs. Ro
bert Carruthers passed quietly away
on the way to St. Joseph’s Hospital
London. Mrs. Carruthers had been,
a sufferer with gall and heart
trouble and took a bad spell and was
being taken to the hospital. Her
maiden name was Sarah Schan'k ana.
was in her 71st year. She was a de
voted wife and kind neighbor. A
private funeral service conducted,
by Rev. D. Gladman was held on
Monday afternoon at the home Mrs.
F. Clarke and Mrs. J. Woodall sing
ing her favorite hymn “Ninety and
Nine.” A funeral service was held,
in Greenway church after whicn
burial took place in Grand Bend:
cemetery. The, funeral was largely
attended. She leaves to mourn her
loss her husband, one sister, Mrs.
Webb, of Grand Bend and two bro
thers, Mr. D. Schank, of Detroit and
Mr. Adiran .Sdhank of Greenway.
The sympathy of the community is.
extended to the bereaved.
ELIMVILLE .
Mrs. J. Johns visited recently
with Mr. and Mfs. Alex Johns in.
Lucan.
Miss Ruth Skinner is spending
some time with Mr. and Mrs. Carl
Weitzman at Niagara Falls.
Mrs. Matt. Routly, of Kirkton,,
was a recent visitoi' with Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. Routly.
Mrs. Harry Murch and D'onna also
Mrs. Geo. Kellett visited the first
of the week- with Mr. and Mrs. Ste-
phn Pyne at Corunna. Mr. and Mrs.
Pyne had the misfortune to have
their house destroyed .by fire the
week previous to tlieii’ visit.
Rev. A. E. and Mrs-. Johns, Paul,
Edward and Ruth Johns, of Hamil
ton, were weekend visitors at the
home of Mrs. Wes. Joihns.
Miss Thelma O’Reilly, of Sarnia,
was a visitor in the -village last
week. Mr. and Mrs. John Brock
visited with Mr. and Mrs. L. O’Reilly
over the week-end. Thelma return
ed home with them.
Quite a number of the Young
People are attending the Teachers’
Training School at Crediton this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. John Herdman, Mr.
Bert Herdman and Miss Mary Herd-
man visited with Mr. and Mrs. Enos
Herdman near Varna last Thursday.
Women’s Association
The W> A- met for their Novem
ber meeting on Tuesday of last week
at the home of Miss Ruth Skinner
who also had charge cf the program
The meeting was opened with a.
hymp and the Lord’s prayer was Re
peated in unison. The Scripture les
son Acts 20 th chapter was read by
Mrs. Wm, Roulty. Mrs. Harold Bell
favored the ladies with a solo. Mrs,
Franklin Skinner read a number.
The roll call was answered by a
Scripture verse beginning with the
letter N. 14 members responded.
The committee in charge served a
dainty lunch. The remainder of the
afternoon was spent at quilting.
Renew Now!