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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-12-08, Page 7THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, DECEMBER & I0B8 HENSALL HEJNSMJL Miss Margaret Slavin is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. John Glen. Mr. Frank Battersby, of Stratford visited on Sunday with friends in town. Mrs. Robt. Higgins, of Exeter, was in town Friday calling on her friends. Rev. W. A. Young was in Stratford Friday evening attending the Guelph Alumni meeting. Mies Florence Welsh spent a few days last week visiting with Miss V. Morgan in London, Miss Margaret McKay, of Tucker­ smith is visiting with Mr, and Mrs. Ross McKay and June, Mrs. Dr. Budley, of Almonte, Mich., visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Sherritt, Mr. Wm. Slavin, of T.uckersmith, visited over the week-end with his sister Miss Lizzie Slavin. Mr. Harvey Hudson, of Ilderton visited on Sunday with his parents Mr. and iMre. E. Hudson. Mrs, H. Abray and little son, of London, visited. ov’er the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. C. Hudson. Mr. Douglas Neelands, of Cleve­ land, Ohio, was in town Monday and called on a number of friends. Mr. and Mrs. feldgar Butts, of Kip­ pen, visited on Sunday with the former's aunt Mrs. John Murdock. Mrs. Peter Munn left last week for (Llon'don where she Wjill spend the winter months with her daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Cline Flynn, of Lon­ don, spent Bunday with the latter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Parkins. Mr. Murray Parkins, of Ailsa Craig spent the week-end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Parkins. The regular meeting of the W. M. Society of Carmel Church will be held in the church on Thursday at 3 p.m. The many friends of Mrs. E. L. Mickle, Billy and Betty are pleased to see them out after then’ recent illness. Quite a number of residents have been confined to their homes suffer­ ing from severe colds and sore throats, Mr. and Mrs. C. Cook spent the week-end visiting their son and dau­ ghter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. H. Cook, in Toronto. Mrs. (‘Dr.) Steer and little daugh­ ter Patricia spent a few days last week visiting with Mrs. Brazier and family in London. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Taman, of Blen­ heim, spent the week-end at the home of the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McDonell. Miss Helen Glenn who is an em­ ployee with the London Life at Lon­ don, spent the week-end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Munn. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pfaff and dau­ ghter Sheila, of Delhi, spent the week-end here at the home of the former’s mother Mrs. Wm. Pfaff. Mr. and Mrs. William Simpson, tof Detroit, spent the week-end with the former’s mother Mrs. Lou Simpson and grandmother Mrs. R. Bonthi’On. Miss Letie Dove, who is on the teaching staff of one the Toronto’s large schools visited over the week­ end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Win. Dove. Mr. Claude Blowes, principal of the public school is confined to his home with a severe cold, Miss A. E. Consitt is supplying at the school during his absence. The regular monthly meeting of the teachers and officers of Carmel Presbyterian Sabbath School was held at the home Of the Superinten­ dent Mr. Peter Moir on Sunday even­ ing. Mrs. D. Chelew, and son Robert of Los Angeles, California, who have been visiting since September with the former’s parents Mr. and Mrs. ■C. Cook "left on Thursday for their home. Mr. Harold Sherritt visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Sher­ ritt. We believe Harold has purchas­ ed an undertaking business in Dun­ das where he took possession on De­ cember 1st. Mr. and Mrs, Archie Filshie and family moved to Toronto on Tuesday where they will make their home. Their sons Alex and Ian are attend­ ing University there. Mr, and Mrs. Filshie have been residents of the village for several years, having mov­ ed here when Mrs. Filshie accepted a position at the Continuation school. Fractures Two Ribs Mrs. Robt. Bonthron had the mis­ fortune last week to slip and in fall­ ing fractured two ribs, which was very painful to one in advanced years The many friends of Mrs. Bonthron hope for a speedy recovery as she will celebrate here 85)th bil’thday this month. OLD & NEW TIME Dance at Kippen FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th with UKULELE BILL and his HILLBILLIES Featuring His Special Floor Show Of the North The Greatest Half Hour of Real Fun ever to be produced in this Hall It’s New! It’s Sensational. It’s New Don’t Miss It! General Admission 30c Binge aii<l dance; Largely Attended The Ringo and Dance, sponsored by the Exeter Branch of the Cana­ dian Branch of the 'Canadian jLegion, which wag held in the Town Hall here last Wednesday evening was largely attended. The lucky door prize of a basket of groceries and a chicken was won by Miss Edith Dick Mr, Wm. Hayter was floor manager and Murdock’s Orchestra furnished very excellent music for the dance, Presented With Bridge Lamp A very pleasant time was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter McNaughton on Thursday evening when a number of girl friends ga­ thered and surprised Mrs. McNaugh­ ton, who was married recently with the gift of a bridge lamp. Mrs. Sam Rennie making the presentation.. Cards were played and a social time"' spent after which a dainty lunch was served from a table decorated in P-nk and hlue. Bovine T. B. Meeting IA T. B. meeting was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening last, to d.scuss the advisability of making Huron County a restricted bull T. B. area. Mr. Geo. Armstrong, reeve of Hay Township was chairman. War­ den Haacke of Huron County, Dr. A. R. Campbell and Rev. W. A. Young, of Hensail, J. G. Shearer, Agricul­ tural representative for Huron Co., were the special speakers. Pickled specimens of T. B. meat were on dis­ play. A large number of the farm­ ers from the surrounding district attended the meeting. Bonthron & Drysdale Hardware Store Robbed . During the early hours of Mon­ day morning the large hardware store of Messrs. Bonthron & Drys­ dale was broken into through a win­ dow at the back of the store. The robbers made away with about five- hundred dollars worth of merchan­ dise consisting of silver-ware, jack- knives, shells, flashlights batteries, electric appliances, paint, gloves, etc. At date of writing no’ whereabouts of the thieves have been traced. Mission Circle Elect Officers The regular meeting of the Mis­ sion Circle was held on Friday even­ ing at the home of Miss Barbara Shepherd. After the lunch was serv­ ed Miss Douglas gave a» interesting Christmas Story. Miss Elva McQueen then gave an outline of the year’s ac­ tivities. Election of officers then took place with the following re­ results: President, Miss Mary Cook: 1st Vice-President, Miss Goldie Cross 2nd Vice-President, Miss Barbara Shepherd; Secretary, Miss Margaret Tudor, Treasurer, Miss Norma Cook; Pianist, Miss Gladys Passmore; Press Secretary, Miss Pearl Harpole. The Arnold Circle The Arnold Circle of Carmel Presbyterian Church held a success­ ful bazaar and sale of home-made cooking on Saturday.^, Misses Helen Moir and Beryl Pfaff had charge of the apron and fancy-work booth and Mrs. A. W. Kerslake and Miss Helen Walker had charge of the sale of baking. The tea tables which were beautifully decorated were in charge of Miss Mabel Workman and Mrs. R. MacILaren. The church basement presented a very fine appearance be­ ing decorated for Christmas and a lovely fire-place arranged. The Circle wish to thank all those who donated and helped to make their bazaar a success. The Wohelo Class The Wohelo class held their re­ gular meeting in the church Friday night with Miss Gladys Passmore presiding. The opening prayer was given by Mrs. Peter McNaughton followed by the Scripture reading by Miss Gladys Passmore. )After the singing of the hymn “Holy Night, Silent night’’ the roll was called and the business discussed. Mrs. Lee Hedden then favored the class with a delightful reading “The Christmas Story.’’ After the closing hymn “O Master Let Me Walk with Thee” was sung the benediction was pronounc­ ed. A social hour was spent in games and contests and refreshments were served. x Young People Meet The regular meeting of the Young People’s Union met in the United Church on Monday evening with Miss Doreen Farquhar presiding. After singing the hymn “O God Our Help in Ages Past’’ the Lord’s Prayer was repeated in unison. A delightful pianto solo was given by Miss Irene Douglas. Mr. Clarence Smillie gave the treasurer's report and it was de­ cided to give to the church treasur­ er the sum or sixty-five dollars. Plans were made to hold a banquet on January 9 th also election of of­ ficers. Miss Jennie Murray then gave a very fine address and a very beautiful duett ’’Out of the Ivory Palaces” was sung by Rev. R. A. Brook and daughter Ruth. The clos­ ing hymn “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” was sung and the benediction pronounced. Services in the Churches The services in Carmel Presbyter­ ian church 'wore well attended on Sunday and the Rev. W. A. Young preached inspiring discourses at both services. The choir sang a beaptful anthem “Hark, Hark My Soul” and an excellent duet “The Christ of the Cross” was sung by Miss I. Hog­ garth and Mrs. W. A. MucLaren. Mrs. W. A. Young very ably presided at the organ in the absence of Mrs. J, Murdock. The pastor Rev. R. A. Brook con­ ducted both services in the United Church and delivered excellent ser­ mons to large congregations. The choir sang an anthem “God So Lov­ ed the World” and a fine duet “Son of My Soul” was sung by Misses Bel­ la Smale and Ruth Brook. Miss Gre­ ta Lammie very ably presided at the organ. The services in St. Paul’s Angli­ can Church were in charge of Rev. M. A. Hunt and the choir rendered excellent music. W. M. S. Elect Officers The W.M.S. of. the United church met in the church on Thursday at 3 p.m. with a very good attendance, The president Mrs. W. B. Cross pre­ sided and the meeting opened by singing hymn “Silent Night, Holy Night and the Lord’s Prayer repeat­ ed in unison. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. C. A. McDonell and the devotional paper taken by Mrs. W. B. Cross who then led in prayer. A vocal duet “In the Gar­ den” was beautifully sung by Mrs. Geo. Hess and Mrs. Lee Hedden ac­ companied by Mrs. M. Drysdale. Mrs. ‘Cross then gave excellent re­ ports from different organizations namely, Baby Band, Missio.n Band, Mission Circle and W. M. S. Mrs. E. McQueen gave a report from the Home Helpers. A special feature of the meeting was a very fine address on Christmas and also an address on Temperance by Miss Jennie Mur­ ray, 'After the singing of the hymn “Once in Royal David’s City” Rev. R. A. Brook presided over the elec­ tion of officers, which resulted as follows: Honorary President, Mrs. C. A. McDonell; President, Mrs, W. B. Cross; Tst Vice-President, Mrs. C. Ballantyne; 2nd Vice-President, Mrs. R. A. Brook; '3rd Vice-Presi­ dent, Mrs. J. Elder; Treasurer, Mrs. C. Cook; Recording Secretary, Mrs, N. Cook; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. A. W. E. Hemphill; Pianist, Miss Irene Douglas; Assistant pian­ ist, Mrs. T. J. Sherritt; Missionary Monthly Secretary, Mrs. M. Drysdale Press Secretary, Miss Hattie Suther­ land; Christian Stewardship and Fi­ nance Secretary, Mrs. W. B. Carlisle Strangers’ Secretary, Mrs. C. Cook; and Mrs. S. Merner; Temperance Se­ cretary, Miss J. Murray; Associated Helpers’ Secretary, Mrs. Ed. Mc­ Queen and Mrs. R. J. Patterson; Supply Committee, Mrs. J. Elder, Mrs. S. Merner, Mrs. C. Cook; Mis­ sion Circle Superintendent, Miss I. Douglas; Mission Band Superinten­ dents, Miss Kay Drysdale, Mrs. A. Spencer and Miss Margaret Tudor; Baby Band Superintendents, Mrs. E. L. Mickle, Mrs. Geo. Hess and Mrs. N. E. Cook. Rev. R. A. Brook then pronounced the benediction. Schoolmistress: “ ’I didn’t have no fun at the seaside’. How should I correct that, Tommy?” Tommy: “Get a sweetheart, Miss.” Bazaar at Dashwood Under auspices of the Evangelical Church Ladies’ Aid and Y. P. M. C. Tea will be served and homemade1 candy, baking, needlework, dressed fowl and other useful articles will be on sale at Tieman’s Furniture Store Saturday Afternoon and Evening December 3rd, 1938 DASHWOOD Dr. W. D. Bryce, L.D.S., D.D.2. DENTAL SURGEON At office in Hartleib Block, Dash­ wood, first three days of week and at office over the Post Office, in Zu­ rich, last three days of week. NOTICE Rubber Footwear is greatly re­ duced in price this year. Watch our window for prices. PFILE’S SHOE STORE 12-8-3 tc. Mrs. Wm. Kleinstiver, who spent a few weeks in Chicago has returned ■home. The Bazaar held on Saturday proved to be very successful. Mr. and Mrs. Fee, of Hensail Were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. S. Gottschalk and Mr, and Mrs. W. Stade. Mrs. p. Haberer and Mr. Bruce Klopp, of Zurich spent Monday with relatives in town. Mrs. K. Meidinger, who has been attending Mrs. Koch has returned to her home in Hensail. Mrs. Ezra Bender met with a nas­ ty accident one day last week when she was bitten by a dog causing her to fall spraining the ligaments in her leg,. Mr. Harry Hoffman attended the annual dinner dance of the Ontario Commercial Travellers’ Association held at Hotel London on Friday ev­ ening of last week as guest soldist. -Mrs. wm, Hveland is visiting in Detroit. CRED1TON Mr. Harold Fahner, of the O.A.C., Guelph, spent the week-end at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Clark are spending a few days in Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hess and fam­ ily, of Zurich, were guests Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Haist. Mrs. Ernest Gaiser, Arnold Gais- er, of Grand Bend; Mrs. Roy Ratz, Mrs. Arthur Amy and Mrs. Gordon Morlock attended the funeral of the late Lloyd Braun, son of Mr. and Mrs, George Braun, of Pigeon, Mich, on Sunday. Mrs, Charles Roezler moved into the house recently purchased from the Walker Estate. A union service will be held in the Evangelical church Sunday evening when Rev. Denny Bright, represent­ ative of the Western Ontario Bible Society will deliver an address and show lantern slides of the work of the Society in North Africa. Rev. Mr. Bright is a fluent speaker and we feel satisfied all those who attend will enjoy a treat. The local hockey club have organ­ ized a Cyclone league entry for the coming season. The following of­ ficers have been elected: Manager, Herb Fahner; assistant manager, H. Schenk; Captain, G. Zwicker; coach, R. Blackwell; secretary-treasurer, G. Smith. The club has purchased new uniforms and expect a good showing this year. The annual Thankoffering meeting of the W. M. S., the Mission Circle and Little Helpers was held Thurs­ day evening last in the Evangelical Church. A dramatized service of worship displaying Indian life and customs was very effective. Mrs. H. F. Eilber and Mrs. H. Schenk sang a very appropriate thankoffering duet, after which Mrs, E. Fahrner gave a splendid address on “What we have to be thankful for.” A pag­ eant on The Centennial Observance of the Evangelical Missions” was the main feature of the evening. It was presented by the Mission Circle girls. This pageant in a very interesting­ way showed the progress made by Evangelical missions during the past one hundred years. This very im­ pressive meeting was brought to a close by the presentation of the thankoffering boxes. Evangelical Church Service Rev. John Falconbridge, of Cen­ tralia, preached with -great accep­ tance last Sunday morning in the; Evangelical Church. The large con­ gregation followed with keen inter­ est the enthusiastic and deeply spir­ itual message of this young and scholarly preacher. A full choir with F. W. Morlock as director rendered an appropriate anthem entitled “The Lord is My Keeper.” A special fea­ ture of the Sunday School was the opening devotion given by the Living Links class. Ruby King acted as chairman. Bernice Haist read the scripture. Dorothy Amy led in prayer and Ada Gaiser acceptably rendered a vocal solo. At the evening service the pastor Rev. A. E. Pletch preach­ ed a very helpful and inspiring ser­ mon. The choir with Lawrence Wein Wein and Norma Finkbeiner as solo­ ists rendered helpful and appropriate music. (Intended for last week.) A special feature of the morning service at the Evangelical -church was the dedication of a beautiful electric clock, presented by Mrs. Charles Roeszler and dedicated to the mem­ ory of the late Charles Roeszler. Rev. A. E. Pletch in a very touch­ ing address expressed the apprecia­ tion of the congregation for this fine gift. MOUNT CARMEL Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Russell (nee Marie Mahoney) of Calgary, Alta., is visiting with the latter’s aunt Mrs. Henry Millar, Mrs. Russell is a dau- gher of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Ma­ honey of Alberta, formerly of Mt Carmel. Mr. James Dalton Sr. left last week for Florida where he will spend the winter. The Hydro was turned on here last Thursday evening. Mrs. Joseph Mahoney is visiting friends in Parkhill. Mr. and Mrs. James Glavin, Cen­ tralia and Mr. Michael Cronyn, of London, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carey. Mr, Lewis Rowland formerly, of Mt. Carmel died suddenly at ‘his home in Parkhill on Saturday, De­ cember 3rd in his 72nd year. The funeral was held at 10 a.m. on Wed­ nesday at Parkhill. Interment was made in Mt. Carmel cemetery. Mrs. Joseph Regier, of Zurich, spent a few days last week with her sister Mrs. John Regier. Miss Elizabeth Millar, of Zurich, spent the week-end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Millar. Miss Geraldine Harness, Stratford and Mr* and Mrs. Mac McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Glavin and Mr. and Mrs. Gus. Morrissey were the iguests at a turkey dinner given on Wed­ nesday evening by Mrs, and Anne McPhee. It is worry, not work, that kills; It is fear, not fighting, that slays. It is giving, not getting, that fills; It is loving, not hating, that pays, 1 [1939 FORD CARS AND NEW MERCURY8 gg 11 I I <5? & II ■J U > i | I ■ » s I I l|||| st 'x-: / $ aS $:■ ■ ■ I I- ? & IS r •$: I -U •’^3. * •>.10 1 'x 1 PICTURED above are the two Ford V-8 cars and the new Mercury 8 announced by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, for 1939, Top, Ford V-8 Fordor Sedan; centre, DeLuxe Ford V-8 Fordor Sedan; bottom, Mercury 8 Town Sedan. All three cars are individually styled. All have hydraulic brakes. The Ford V-8 is available in three models. 1 It has a full grille and unobtrusive louvres at the rear of the hoodsides. Interiors are roomy and well- appointed. The Deluxe Ford V-8 has wholly new streamlines, a deep hood unbroken by louvres, a low radiator grille in bright metal and wide spaced headlamps. Both Ford cars are powered with the improved 85 horsepower engine. The Mercury 8 is entirely new to the Ford-Lincoln line and fills a place between the deluxe Ford and the Lincoln- Zephyr. It is a big car with a 116-inch wheelbase. Its V-8 engine develops 95 horsepower. The front end design with low radiator grille reflects Lincoln- Zephyr styling. There is a choice of four body types. MANY GOOD USED CARS WILL BE TRACED IN ON THESE NEW CARS Our best used cal’s are R & G. (Renewed and Guaranteed) which means you are entirely satisfied or you get all your money back. SANDY ELLIOT, Exeter 0 ELIMVILLE The Mission Circle met for their meeting on Saturday afternoon last at the church. Laura Ford had charge of he meeting which was opened with the hymn “From Ocean Unto Ocean” and the Lord’s Prayer was repeated in unison. The scrip­ ture lesson Psalm 1 was read by Eilene Johns. The roll call was answered by 12 members the sub­ ject being “YOur Favorite Mission­ ary.” The hymn “In Christ There is No East Nor West” was sung. Rev. Mr. Penrose then took charge of the election of officers which re­ sulted as follows: Hon. President, Mrs. A. Pym; President, Marion Miners; Vice-Pres., Dorothy Johns; Rec. Sec’y., Hazel Johns; Cori*. Sec’y. Eva Penrose; Treas., Eula Herdman Supply Sec’y., Gladys Johns; Tem­ perance Sec’y., Gladys Skinner; Press Sec’y., Laura Ford; organist, Margaret Miners; Assist., Ina Ford; Friendship Com., Audrey Prance, Doreen Coultis and Doris Elford. The meeting was closed with the hymn, “Will Your Anchor Hold” and the Mizpah benediction. The newly elected officers for the Woman's Association for 1939 are as follows: Pres., Mrs. Alvin Pym; Vice-Pres., Miss Ruth Skinner; Rec. Sec’y., Mrs. Ken. Johns; Treas., Mrs. Harold Bell; organist, Mrs. Freeman Horne; Assistant, Mrs. Jno. Brock; This society is holding a bazaar and play on Friday night, December 9th, Come and help this worthy society. Mr. A. C. Whitlock, of St. Thomas Mrs. Wm. Spry, of London visited at Mr, P. Whitlock’s on Friday last. Mr. and Mrs. John Cole and Mr, and Mrs. Fred Cole, of Exeter, were callers here last Sunday. Mrs. Ed. Johns returned home from Saskatoon on Monday evening where she lias spent the past two monhs with her mother and sister, the former still continues very ill. Mrs. Chas. Johns, of Exeter, spent a couple of days the first of this, week with Mr. and Mrs. K. Johns. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Wm. Skinner is able to be up a little each day. Her friends hofpe for a continued improvement. The Sunday School held their elec­ tion of officers for 1939 at a meeting held on December 1st, the result of which were as follows: Superinten­ dent, Alvin Pym; Assistant, Delmar Skinner; Secretary, Allen Johns; As­ sistants, Ronald Elford, Harold Clarke, Earl Coultis; Treasurer, H. Johns; organists, Marion Miners, L. Elford and Margaret Johns; Singing Leaders, Kenneth Johns, Bruce :Coop- er; Supt. of Home Dept., Mrs. Wes. Horne; Supt. of Miss. Deipt., Eula Herdman, Gladys Johns; Supt. of Temperance Dept., Harry Murch; Assistant, Eva Penrose; Supt. of the Cradle Roll, Audrey Prance; Teach­ ers: Senior Class, girls,, Mrs. Harry Murch; Assistant, Mrs. Bradshaw; Sr, Class boys, Horace Delbridge and Wesley Johns; Intermediate girls, Gladys Johns, Mrs. Squire Herdman; Intermediate boys, Squire Herdman and Harry Murch; Junior girls, Mar­ ion Miners, Eula Herdman; Junior boys, Mrs. Harold Bell and Mrs. W. Elf ord; Beginners’ class, Margaret Johns and Laura Ford. UJ AILSA CRAIG RECTOR , j LEAVING FOR ATWOOD AILSA CRAIG, Nov. 29.—Rev. R. S. Skinner, rector of St. Mry’s church and Christ church, McGillivray town­ ship, and of Trinity Anglican church Ailsa Craig, preached his farewell sermon Sunday. Rev. C. W. Morrow, of the United church read the lesson and Rev. Mr. Olmstead of the Bapt­ ist church led in prayer. Mr. Skinner will be-missed in Ailsa Craig. He has been much interested in the com­ munity welfare, being most energe­ tic in launching the building up of an outdoor community skating rink. He leaves this week to become rector of the parish at Atwood. “Listen, little honeybunch, are you sure you washed this this spinach enough—it’s full of sand.” “Why, darling, how can it be—I scoured it twice with Ivory soap.” Christmas Cards Prices complete with name and address: J Also unprinted cards at 25c. doz.