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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-06-23, Page 4THURSDAY, JITO gsrd, 1038 THE EXETER T1MES-ADVOCATE Cook’s Rock Bottom Cash Stores BIRTHS SMITH—In Hensall, on (Saturday, June 11th to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Smith (nee Miss Margaret Ken­ nings) a daughter. STEER—In st. Joseh’s Hospital, in (London, on June 16th, to Doctor and Mrs. D. G. Steer, of Hensail the gift of a daughter, (Patricia Margaret). - Specials - Tomato Juice 10 1-2 oz. tin 2 tins... . , . 9c P. & G. SOAP 6 bars..... 20c L L O O VIV Ketchup Heintz 2 large bottles 35c Matches A Real Special 3 boxes...........20c O O tt* Honey Pure Clover No. 5 tin. . .. 49c Jam Raspberry and Strawberry 32 oz. jar . .. 25c COOK’S The Stores That Give You Value EXETER 58 — TELEPHONES — HENSALL 46 Mr. and Mrs. Hipgrave and son. Victor and Mr. and Mrs. W. Ed­ wards motored from Toronto and visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hookey, Sr., and Mr. J. H. Hookey. Jr., of town on Sunday. All four men were members of B Company 58th battalion C.E.F. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Lav­ erty were Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Pryor and son Howard, who are camping at the Pinery, Grand Bend. Mr. Pryor is a member of the police force at Port Lambton and is a brother of Mrs. Laverty. Mrs. Lav­ erty is visiting for a week with them. Mr, and Mrs. A. 0. Elliot, Mr. and Mrs. J. H Jones, Dr. and Mrs. Cowan Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Rivers, Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Southcott will attend the Lions International District “A” con­vention to be held at Bigwin Inn, Lake of Bays, Muskoka, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday next. Members of Huron County Coun­ cil wit-h their wives and families en­ joyed a splendid picnc at Goderich on Saturday. Reeve W. D. Sand­ ers, Mrs. Sanders and Miss Knipe, of town, Mr. and Mrs. P. Passmore, of Usborne; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Mawhinney and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Lamport and family, of Stephen, were among those present. BANDS’ BANDS! BANDS’ 50 Bands—1500 Bandsmen—300 dancers, Military Bands, Brass Bands Pipe Bands, Bugle Bands, Boy’s and Girls’ Bands. Monster tattoo in ev­ening with spectacular fireworks. Make your plans to spend June 25th with your family at beautiful Water­loo Park. James St. have set the date for their Sunday School picnic for Wed­ nesday, July 27th. Centralia are providing a Straw­berry Supper and a real entertain­ ment Friday evening when Kirkton Young People will present the mus­ical comedy "The Desert Song.” The adhiission to both supper and enter­ tainment is 50 cents. The admis­ sion to the supper alone is 25 cents and to concert 25 cents. At this price both supper and concert should be well patronized. SHIPKA See advt. of Centralia Festival.Mr. Matthew Guenther, of Kit­ chener, visited with friends in the community for a few days last.week. Mrs. Wm. Sweitzer, Mrs. Glenn Brenner and son Billy, visited with Miss Ida Sweitzer in Stratford last Thursday. There is no need to suffer from the heat with modern conveniences at these prices Genuine Chrome Plated ELECTRIC IRON Special Sale Price $2.69 NESCO COAL OIL STOVES with patented asbestos wick, which can readily be cleaned and re-used. Very economical Burns 30 hours on 1 gal. oil. $25.00 COLEMAN GASOLINE IRONS Ideal for year around ironing ________$7.25 COLEMAN GASOLINE STOVES the most safe* economical summer cdoking device known Reduced Price $25.95 LINDENFIELDS' Phone 181 Exeter MARRIAGES WILSON DRUMMOND — At St. Marys, on Wednesday, June 15th. Hilda Beryl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerrold Drummond, of Hen- sail, to Harry Marshall Wilson Ph. R., of Toronto, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson, of Woodstock, by Rev. Beverley Farr, of Dor­ chester. IN MEMORIAM WILLIS — In loving memory of Thomas Willis, who passed away three years ago, June 23rd. Silent his voice and vacant his chair Sweet are the memories that linger there, We miss him and mourn him in silence unseen And live in the memory of joys that have been. Remembered by his wife and family / ------------------ IN MEMORIAM WESTLAKE—In loving memory of a dear husband and father Wil­ liam John Westlake, who passed away one year ago today, June 25th, 193 7, at Wyoming, Ontario. Long days, long nights he bore that pain, To wait for cure, but all in vain, Till God, Himself, knew what was best He called 'him home and gave him rest. Ever remembered by his wife and daughters also his sisters Mrs. Ina McNicol and Mrs, Fred Parsons. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Mrs. Eliza­ beth Faust wish to thank their friends ana neighbors for kindness and ■ sympathy shown them during their recent bereavement and for the beautiful floral tributes, Special thanks to Rev. Mr, Roppel and Mr. I-Iarry Hoffman ’also to those who so kindly loaned their cars. CARD OF THANKS Mr. Henry Welsh desires to thank the neighbors and friends for the kindness and sympathy extended to him during his recent bereavement; for the floral tributes and especially to Rev. Mr. Page. PRESENTATION The employees of the Canadian National Railway car-shops, London gathered together to honor a fel­ low worker in the person of Cline A. Flynn on June Mth prior to his marriage and presented him with a beautiful tri-light floor lamp. A short address was read and many expressions and good wishes for fu­ture happiness were extended to him You are invited to come in and browse through our cabinet of Greeting Cards. A card for any spec­ ific occasion that will express just what you want to say. Exeter Times- Advocate. EXETER SOCIETY WINS CUP AT FLOWER SHOW The annual district meeting and flower show of the Horticultural So­ cieties of Huron, Grey and Bruce was held in the Exeter Arena Wed­ nesday of last week. There was a fair representation from various centres and a splendid display of flowers. The Exeter society carried off the cup by winning the greatest number of prizes. Goderich was a close second. Lunch was served at the noon hour and following the luncheon a short program was car­ ried out. Reeve W. D. Sanders gave a short address of -welcome; Rev Mr. Young, of Hensail, assistant dis­ trict director, acted as chairman, Miss Havill, of Walkerton, led a dis­ cussion on lilies, iris, clematis and delphinium and Mr, J. W. Huckle of Walkerton, Rev. J. J. Brown, of Lucan, Mr. Faulster and others’ ■threw out some splendid hits. Rev. J. J. Brown gave a splendid talk on the judging .and arranging of flow­ ers emphasizing that flowers should not be overcrowded, Mr. G. S. Faulster, district director, gave a paper on "What’s in a Name” giving the pronunciation of all common flowers. Mr. J. A. Carroll, from the Department of Horticulture, gave a general talk along this line as did also Mr. Kerr. Mr. Foster, dis­ trict director of London, emphasiz­ ed juvenile work stressing that young people should be taught a keen interest in horticulture. Child­ ren from the public school attend­ ed in a body to view the flowers, Interspersing the addresses were several numbers including a fancy dress dance by Marjorie Flynn and Lois Hunter; solo by Mr. Faulster; solo by Mrs. Young; musical number by Marguerite Hogarth. Marguerite’s number was well received and she was called to repeat it. Rev. Elliott conducted a. sing song during lunch that was much enjoyed. A toast was proposed to the ladies by Rev. Mr. Brown and Mr. Howard. Prize win­ ners were as follows: Columbines, E. C. Harvey, J. S. Howard; delphin­ ium ,H. T. Edwards, Goderich and Mrs. N. J. Dore; iris, Dudley Holmes Goderich, F. Barker, Goderich; peony, 3 blooms, E. C. Harvey C. V. Pickard; peonies, Dudley Holmes, C. V. Pickard; roses, 4 assorted, Mrs. W .J. Smith and H. T. Edwards, Goderich; roses, collection, Mrs. W. J. 'Smith and Dr. Roulston; collec­ tion of perennials, F. Barker, Mrs. N. J. Dore; basket cut flowers. F. Barker, C. V. Pickard; .pansies, A. Dawson, Chesley, J. W. Huckle. Walkerton. Rev. J. J. Brown and Rev. W. A. Young, judges. CREDITON EAST See advt. of Centralia Festival. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Kuhn and son, of Baden, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. H. Kuhn. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Messner, of Dashwood, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Stephen, of Mitchell, spent Sunday with Mr. anad Mrs. Henry Motz. Mrs. Frank Scheiding, of London, is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. Motz. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jasney and two daughters and Mrs. Annie Flynn and grandson spent Sunday at Spring­ bank. Mrs. Gordon Merner visited -Sun­ day with her husband in Victoria Hospital, London, who is somewhat improved. ... and his ... I 12-piece orchestra j 1 Direct from “Club Esquire” Toronto 1 | Dancing nightly from June 25 until Labor Day | H Join the opening night crowd and welcome back the most || g popular orchestra in years || | NICKEL DANCING IT'S POPULAR j | Carnival Night, Monday June 27 | iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiH CROMARTY A list of improvements have been made in the village among them is the church shed, once a huge and commodious one has been cut in two and the remaining part set on a foundation. At the time it was built it required such a building as the time of automobiles had not come and the present one will hold all the horses. Mr. Duncan McKellar has made some improvements to his kitchen, by raising it to a level with the front house. The grinding mill 'has had a very commodious addition built to it. They will not be able to handle all the extra business. Mrs. McIntosh has greatly enhanc­ ed the looks of her property by the erection of a new fence and a gen­ eral paint up. A number of ladies from the vil­ lage attended the provincial meet­ ing of the W. M. S. in Listowel on Wednesday la^t. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Robinson, •of Listowel visited at the home of Stewart’s mother Mrs. Robinson “of the village on Sunday last. ONTARIO SAVINGS BANKS CUT INTEREST Rates of interest in Ontario Gov­ ernment savings offices will be re­ duced on July 1st, it was learned authoratively at Queen’s Park. Ever since Premier Hepburn's fa­ mous battle with the ‘money barons’ the interest rates have been main­ tained at 2 per cent, while charter­ ed banks allowed 1J per cent. On July 1st interest rates will go down to IB per cent, on deposits up to $10,000, on deposits of more than $10,000 one per cent, will be paid, And then What? "My games of golf is all wrong!” "Too bad!” "No, too good. I got enthusiatic and allowed myself to beat "by boss three times in succession.*’ WOODHAM The annual Sunday School picnic was held in Stratford Park last Sat­ urday with a splendid attendance. The day did not look very promising in the morning, but by noon it clear­ ed up and the day passed pleasant­ ly spent in sports, social chat, etc. The Yo>ung Men’s and Young Ladies’ classes were in charge of the pro­ gram of sports, which were keenly contested by both young and eld. There were no services held in our church Sunday last owing to anni­ versary services being held at the Kirkton United. ’Cihurch services will be withdrawn here next Sunday morning, June 26, owing to anniversary services held at Zion on the Mitchell Road. The majority of the Church ad­ herents here attended Kirkton Unit­ ed anniversary services last Sunday and all enjoyed Rev. Mahoney’s ad­ dress and tihe special music for the day by the children. We are pleased to report that Miss Loreen Jacques is improving nicely after her recent accident from falling off a bicycle. The Normal students from here have been, quite successful in. obtain­ ing schools for after the holidays. Mr. Wendell Camm goes up north to Clarkston, near Wasago Beacih; Miss Gertrude Camm is engaged for ■S. S. No. 5, Usborne. Miss Marian Johnson goes down to Oil Springs, near Sarnia and Miss Olive Thacker to Reverie, near Granton. Presentation On "Wednesday evening of last week the Young Men’s Class of the Sunday School met at the ihome of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Squire and pre­ sented one of their members, Car­ men Switzer, groom-elect of Satur­ day with a lovely electric clock attd an address. Wendell Camm read the address and the president of the class, Russell Mills, made the pres­ entation. Carman very graciously thanked the class for their kind re­ membrance. The evening was (pleas­ antly spent in games Otc., after, which dainty refreshments were served. MOUNT CARMEL Misses Mabel Comesky and Babe Moir, of (London, spent the week-end witih Miss Winnie Madden, who left for Toronto with them on Monday. James Breen, of Toronto, is visit- ig his cousin Jim Breen. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Morrissey and family and- Jack, of Centralia spent the week-end ip Detroit. Mr. Jerome O’Rourke accompan­ ied by Mr. and Mrs. Dave Geromette Norman and brother Joseph Gero­ mette spent Sunday in Pt. Huron. Strawberry Festival — at — Centralia United Church Friday Even., June 24 Followed by World Famous Musical Comedy THE DESERT SONG 15 Musical Features by Sigmund Romberg Presented by St. Paul’s Church Kirkton Magnificent story of French Foreign Legion and ran for months in London and New York Your laughs absolutely -guaranteed SUPPER FROM 5.30 TO 8 P.M. Admission: Supper and Program 50c. and 25c. Supper 25c.; Program 25c. SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY ELIMVILLE UNITED CHURCH Sunday, June 26 Services at 10.30 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. REV. DONALD GLADMAN will be the speaker " Special music by the choir FRIDAY* JULY 1st STRAWBERRY SUPPER will be served by the W. M. S. fol­ lowed by a musical program by the following London artists; Grace Needham Clarke, contralto; Edith Bedgood, soprano; Wallace Herbert, basso; Dorothy Best, violinist; Mrs. Martin Smith, elocutionist; Alex B Stein accompanist Admission 40c. and 25c. WINCHELSEA The annual Johns reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Johns on Saturday last with a good attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis, Saints- bury, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. Clarence Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Veal and fam­ ily attended the Bell reunion at Riverview Park, Exeter, on Satur­ day. Those attending the Francis reun­ ion on Saturday at Crosswell, Mich., were Mr. and Mrs. John Coward, Mrs. George Coward and Mae, Mr. and Mrs. Newton Clarke and Bur- dene, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Flet­ cher, Mr. W. E. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Pooley, Irene and Dor­ othy and Miss EHa Francis. Mr. and -Mrs. George Davis, Har­ old and Jean visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Kirkland near Thames Road. Mrs. Ray Parkinson, of Russei- dale, spent Saturday with Mrs. Her­ man Foster. WHALEN Mrs. Frank Parkinson spent sev­ eral days with Mr. and Mrs. James Swallow in St. Marys during last week. Russell Parkinson, Grafton and Ronald Squire and Eric Brown spent the week-end with friends in Detroit., Those who attended Thames Rd. anniversary and spent the day with friends were: Mr. and Mrs. E. John­ son and family with Mr. and Mrs. Cann, Mr. and Mrs. George Squire and family with Mr. and Mrs. Nel­ son Squire, Mr. and Mrs. F. Squire and Shirley with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Etiherington. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Gunning and Mr. D. Johnson visited recently with friends at Grand Bend. Miss Jean Morley sipent the week­ end at Glen Alien’s. Miss Ruth Hodgson visited in Guelph on Sunday. Mrs, Earl Johnson was a recent visitor of her sister Mrs. Merkley in Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Tookey, Lon­ don, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Morley. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morley and family and Mr, and Mrs. -J. Hazel­ wood and family attended Kirkton United Church Anniversary services and spent the day witih friends. Miss Finlayson, of Wihghatti has been engaged to teach at this school for the coming year, ELIMVILLE iSee advt.' of Centralia Festival. Messrs. Lester Little, J no. and Bob Ackroyd, of Malton, near Tor­ onto, were week-end visitors witl Mr. Gilbert Johns and .other friends.Mrs. Wes. Horne was confined to her bed for several days with a sore throat. We are glad to report tJhat she is recovering. Mrs. Sam. Broick was in Victoria Hospital for a few days for eye treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Enos Herdman, of Varna, were recent visitors here.Mrs. Earl Owens, of Los Angeles spent a couple of days with rela­ tives in this community. She is at present visiting her mother Mrs. R Dennison, in London.Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ferguson, of London, renewed acquaintances in this vicinity last week. Mr. and Mrs, Everett Skinner and Laverne, Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Skinner attended the Skinner re­ union near Owen Sound last Satur­day. ’ Bear in mind the £. S. Anniver­ sary services here next Sunday. The June meeting of the W. M. S. was held on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. H. Ford’s. There were 17 members and one visitor present. Mrs. Ford was in charge and meet­ ing opened with singing "Land of Our Birt'h” and prayer. Roll call* was answered by name of a flower. Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted and considerable busi­ ness discussed, relative to the 'Straw­ berry supper on July 1st. Mrs, E. Skinner read the 1st Psalm for the Scripture lesson. An interesting Temperance dialogue was given by Mrs. R. Batten, Mrs. J. Coward, Mrs. N. Clarke and Mrs. Ford. After sing­ ing "Blest be the tie that binds” the meeting closed with# the benedicton. Lunch was served by the committee in charge. July meeting will be held at the church when the Mission Band wll be entertained, HtARPLEY ISee advt. of Centralia Festival.Miss Chrystal Hay ter, of, London,, is spending a week with her mother Mi's. A. Hayter. Mrs., J. Paterson, of IldGrton, is visiting with Miss Maud Higgins for a few days. Mrs. Mark Miler, of Detroit spent the week-end with her mother and Mrs. Fred MclLinchey, Mrs, Hugh Love had the misfor­ tune to break a small bone in het foot. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Dove, of Lon­ don visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Ross Love. A presentation was held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Will Love on Wednesday evening in honor of Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Love, of London,