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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-12-15, Page 4
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1038 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE . 36 — 363636 CAKE Smiles n Chuckles Chocolates - 50c lb Grapes, OystersOranges, Christmas Products PHONE 52 3 3 o: $ DUCK AND GOOSE SHOOT A Duck & Goose Shoot also Clay Birds, will be held on Wednedsay, afternoon, aid Farm, corner. P, Managers. December 21st at at Thames Road Passmore and B. BOX SOCIAL ’I McDon- Church Venner, We use only the best of materials in all Short Bread, Mince Pies, Almond Paste Xmas Candy, Candy Novelties, Fresh Roasted Peanuts, Mixed Nuts We Would Appreciate your order for Christmas Fruit Bread For Cleanliness, Quality and Service try MIDDLETON’S and you*ll know it*s an appropriate $ift THERE’S no guesswork in the gift of a Kodak. Everyone en joys good snapshots, and these cameras famous for getting them the easy way. Atare i our store there’s a Kodak for every name on your Christ* mas list. Prices start at only $5; each camera is attrac tively packaged for the holiday; Come in and see them; $ BROWNING’S DRUG STORE Exeter, Ontario Agents for Ganong’s Chocolates and Independent Tobacco Company A. Y. P. A. Christinas Concert The A. Y. P. A. of the Trivitt Me morial Church held their annual Christmas tree and concert on Mon day night. The business part of the meeting was opened by singing two Christmas hymns and 'prayer by the president. The program consisted of tap dancing numbers by Flynn, Lois Hunter and Greene, recitations by Greene, acrobatic dance by Greene and a duet by Audrey and La- belle Sims. Sandwiches, cake and cof fee were served ofter which Bill Davis distributed the presents to Those present. Rev. Mr. Hunt closed the meeting with the benediction. Marjorie Do no thy Dorothy Dorothy (3 J The W.M.S. of James St. church held a crokinole party in the base ment of the church Friday evening. Sixteen tables ware in play. The prize for ladies’ high was won by Miss Pearl Wood and for gent’s high by H. C. Carey. Lunch was served bringing to a close a very pleasant evening. A White Gift service was held in connection with the James Street Sunday School Sunday afternoon. A reading was given by Miss Mary Van Camp. Scholars brought their (gifts wrapped in white and presented them at the platform. The gifts included books and toys as well as ‘warm wearing apparel. In addition a con tribution close to $48.00 was receiv ed. MMBoacaaMHaMBbmbmmmmiw*****—— LAWSON’S XMAS SALES OFFERS OUTSTANDING VALUES FOR THRIFTY SHOPPERS In looking over our stock we find our Wrist Watches and Diamond Rings are too heavy to Carry, so We have decided to Slash dur prices, yes cut to the bone. A CALL WILL CONVINCE YOU WRIST WATCHES 15 and 17 Jewel Movement Ranging in Price from $4.50 to $100.00 JAS. LAWSON REPAIRING A SPECIALTY Jeweller Exeter A box social will be held Tuesday December 20 th, in Farquhai* Hall under the auspices of the Thames Road Skating rink. Ladies with box es admitted free. Local talent the Paul Brothers Come boys. and will entertain, one, come all and help the BIRTHS BRINTNEDL—At Mooresville Sun day, December 11, to Mr. and Mrs. James Brintnell, a son. HOAG"—At Victoria Hospital, Lon don, on Tuesday, December 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. Norman S. Hoag (nee Mae Ford) of Oshawa, a son. HYDE—At Dr. Fletcher’s Hospital, on Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hyde, of Us borne, a son. FORD- December 2nd, to Mr. and Orville Ford, a daughter. December 9 th, to (Norman William) •In Stephen Twp., on Friday, Mrs. DEATHS MILLS—In Woodham, on Sunday, December 11th, 193 8, Martha Hogg, beloved wife of Sidney Mills DOBBS — In Lucan, on Wednesday, December 7, 19’3 8, Freeman Al bert Dobbs, husband of the late AmeVa. Hodgins, in his 83rd year. WEBB—In Owen Sound, on Sunday, December 11, Julius Webb, form erly of Grand Bend, in his 80 th year. CENTRALIA Mr. and Mrs. E. Thompson and family, of London were .Sunday visit ors with Mrs. Parsons and Mrs. Ker shaw. Mr. and home last some time Mr. and ton, were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hicks. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Stewart and Lorraine, of Teeswater, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Boyes and other friends in the village Tuesday of last week. Mr. John Hicks has purchased one of Berry’s fast two-year-old colts Sandy Chillo by Peter Chillo from the St. Marys Race Stables. The Centralia School and Home Club are holding their Christmas Concert and Tree in the school on Tuesday evening, December 20th. Come and bring your friends. A real treat is in store for you. Mrs. Arthur Brooks who is ser iously ill with pneumonia is showing some signs of improvement. Mrs. Brokenshire is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. A. Brokenshire at Lon don. Mr. and Mrs. J. Pollard visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. R. Gregor in Clinton. Centralia Y. P. Centralia Y. P. U. held their ular meeting Tuesday evening with a very good attendance. The meet ing was ed with bridge, the roll was discussed. Intyre, missionary convenor then took charge of the meeting. A hymn was sung after which Beryl McFalls read the Scripture lesson, ing ‘ “....... all. by was Mizpah benediction. EXETER LOCKER SERVICE Weekly News Items ■‘Is a Locker Economical?” Mrs. week with Mrs. E. Beavers returned after visiting for relatives in Detroit. S. Henry, of Harris- Me- reg- opened with a hymn follow- prayei* by Rev. Mr. Falcon- The minutes were read and called, after which business Miss Margaret Mc- missionary convenor A read- by Bill Elliott was enjoyed by An interesting topic was given Marlys McFalls. The meeting closed with a hymn and the ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Geo. C. Coward, of Winchelsea, Ont., wish to announce the engagement of their elder dau ghter Olive Maye to Albert Jarn.es, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James McBride, of Zurich. The marriage to' take place the midde of December. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Etherington, Usborne, announce the engagement of their daughter Marjorie Jean, to Mr. Clifford James Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Allen, Farquhar, the marriage to take place in December. IN MEMORIAM REID—In loving memory of a husband and loving father, John C. Reid, who passed away, one year ago Decemiber'T6th. Sadly missed by Wife and Daughters dear IN MEMORIAM HARDING—In memory of a husband and father who away six years ago today, ber'.14th, 1931. Days of sadness still come o’er us,. Tears in silence often flow; For memory,ever keeps you near us, Though you died seven years ago. Sadly missed by Wife and Daughters beloved passed Decem- CARD OF THANKS Mr. Murray Neil wishes bo thank the many friends who remembered him so kindly in any way while a paitient in- Victoria Hospital; also the Adult Class of Crediton United Sunday School. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. L. Davey wishes to thank the many friends who sent cards and ■treats and to all who called or 'phon ed during her illness. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Orville Beaver wish to thank their neighbors and friends for the the their assistance at the time of fire and during the erection of new barn. GRAND BEND after a visit in De- Morgan, of London, Oliver, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Turnbull left this week to spend the winter in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wilson, of Northern Ontario, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Tiedeman at present. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Turnbull re turned Tuesday troit. Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Cora Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Oliver last week. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Turnbull visit ed in Saginaw, Mich., for a few days last week. Mrs. Russell Webb and son Mer- vin, Mrs. I. Stebbins and daughters spent last week in Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Desjardine vis ited Mrs. Desjardine’s ‘parents in London on Sunday. The Hydro Commission of Exeter has done some good work in a short time getting the hydro turned on the Mollard Line 21st concession and the B Line. Mr. Glen Brenner sports a new Dodge. Mr. Joe Ravelle a new Chev rolet. Miss Winnie Tiedeman returned home Saturday from having an opera- for appendicitis in Clinton Hospital. She is doing fine. The funeral of the late Jacob Walper was largely attended Monday with interment ih Exeter cemfetery. |The funeral of Julius Webb was | held from Owen Sound to the Grand < Bend cemetery on Tuesday. Mr. Webb KHIVA Don’t forget the Khiva School con cert which will be held on Friday ev ening December 16th. A good pro gram is being prepared by the chil dren. The young people of the sec tion are putting ping Betty.’’ ■Mr. and Mrs. Grand Bend and Mason and Miss in London. Mr. and Mrs. R. Stade, of Zurich, spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stade. Mr. Richard Ayotte, of Drysdale, spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. P. Dietrich. Blackbush school concert will be held on Monday evening December 19 th. on a play “Kidnap- Ted Stanlake, of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ila spent Saturday SHIPKA The annual meeting of the execu tive of the Sunday School was held last Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Ratz. Rev. Mr. Gladman opened the meeting with singing hymn and prayer. Offic ers were elected. Supt., Mr. Milton Ratz; Assist., Mr. Ed. Lamport; Se cretary, Harold Fihkbeiner; Assist. Mr. Verne Sharp; Treasurer, John Lamport; Lbrarians, Jack Ratz and Stuart Sweitzer; Qradle Roll Supt., Mrs. E. Keyes; Temperance Supt., Mr. M. Sweitzer; Missionary Supt., Miss Pearl Keyes and Mrs. Milton Ratz; pianist, Mrs. Milton Ratz, Mrs. Verne Sharpe, Miss Ruth Lamport; Teachers, Rev. Mr. Gladman, Mr. M. Sweitzer,- Mrs. Wm. Sweitzer, Mr. W. Sweitzer, Miss Pearl Keyes, Mrs. E. Keyes; Assistant teachers, Mr. Ernest Keyes, Mrs. A. Webb, Mr. V. Sharpe, Mrs. Milton Ratz, Mrs. Ed. Lamport. The meeting closed with prayer by Rev. Mr. Gladman aftei* which a very dainty lunch was served by the hos tess. The Sunday School is holding a Christinas Entertainment on Decem ber 2.2nd instead of December 19. Rev. D. Bright, Bible Society min ister was in charge of the morning service on Sunday last at the United Church. The public school held their annua] Christmas concert on Tuesday even ing, December/13th which was much enjoyed by all present. The children all took their parts well. Misses Ruth and Mildred Lamport of London,, spent the week-end at their home here. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Mollard, of Exeter, were Monday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Finkbeiner. Mr. Orville Mellin is using a crutch having the misfortune to cut his foot wth a circular saw at the home of Mr. Henry Hartle. Miss (Lorraine Baker, of London, is spending three week’s holidays at her home here.* CREDITON EAST and Mrs. Elmer KellarMr. children spent the week-end in eter. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Sims and Billy is visiting relatives in Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Penhale and daughter Grace and Mr. Murray Neil visited with Mr. Louis Mesnica in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Em’manuel Beaver, of Centralia visited Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Neil. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kerslake and two children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F. Gower at Brinsley. Miss Helen Bullock spent Saturday with Miss Maleeta Clark near Khiva. Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Cliff© and Bev erley and Marlene spent Sunday in London. and Ex- son "Did you notice how decollete! The economy of a Refrigeratoi* Looker* is one of the outstanding fea tures of our service. Your locker will cost you less than the price of a postage stamp per day, and if you use your locker as you should your annual savings should exceed the sum of $50.00. By butchering two or three tim.es in the year, which is made possible by our chilling room, and as your locker empties, fill it with fresh fruits and vegetables, you can have luxuries during the winter months you never dreamed of before. Please note that only food for human consumption will be stor ed in our plant. We invite you to look over our plans and select the position of your box NOW! LEAVITT’S THEATRE THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY December 15th, 16th, 17th “ALEXANDER’S RAGTIME BAND” Don Amechie, Tyrone Power, Alice Faye and Jack Haly The greatest musical comedy of the year MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY December 19th, 20th, 21st Harold Lloyd in “PROFESSOR, BEWARE” DASHWOOD Dr. W. D. Bryce, 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 rich, last three days of week. NOTICE Rubber Footwear is greatly duced in price this year. Watch window for prices. PFILE’S SHOE STORE Zu- re- our 12-8-3tc. the New held Dashwood Public School Concert will be held next Wednesday night, December 21st. The pupils are busy practicing. Dr. and Mrs. Taylor spent a few days in Toronto last week. Mrs. L. Morenz is visiting with friends in Guelph. Miss Helen Luft, of London, spent the week-end with her parents. Mr. Jacob Schroeder spent week-end' with her daughter in Hamburg. Carol singing service will be in the Evangelical church on Sunday night assisted by the Band. Mrs. T. Hopcroft is spending few weeks at Niagara Falls. The Hockey boys are busy fixing up the grounds for the skating rink which they moved from the Main street down to- the community grounds. Master Harold Musser underwent an operation in Dr. Taylor’s hospital. Mr. Harry Ashcroft, Sound, called day. Word was of the death (nee Alma Eidt) in Detroit. Funeral was held in Detroit on Wednesday. Mrs. Preeter was a former resident of Dashwood. a of Owen on friends here Tues- received here Monday of Mrs. Louis Preetei’ BRINSLEY The new officers for the Ladies’ Aid of the United Church are as fol lows: President, Mrs. Thos. Lee; 1st Vice-President, Mrs. Fred Neil; 2nd Vice-President," Mrs. Wes. Morley; Secretary, Mrs. Dan Lewis; Assist., Mrs. Wm. Watson; Treasurer, Mrs. Walter Morley; pianist, Mrs. Wes. Lewis. (Officers year 1939 Mrs. J. L. Mrs. Earl dent, Mrs. Ml’S. Wes. (uevvie, ,ixw. oeurtsvury, Mrs. Eldon Hodgson; Treasurer, Mrs. David Morley. for the W. M. S. for the are as follows: President, Amos; 1st Vice-President, Morley; 2nd Viee-Presi- J-ohn Tweddle; Secretary, Lewis; Rec. Secretary, THAMES ROAD Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Roberts, Mit- and Mrs. P.chell, visited with Mr. Passmore on Sunday. Rev. L. C. Harvey, will be in charge of the Young People’s meeting on /Friday night and will also show slides. Miss Alice Passmore spent Sun day with Miss Hodgert. Lumley School Concert will be held December 22nd. The 33rd annual meeting of the Thames Road beef ring was held at the home of Jas. Anderson with a good attendance. The election of of ficers for 1939 was as follows: Pres., Charles Allison; Vice-Pres., Harold Jeffery; Secretary-Treasurer, Percy Stone; Directors, R. Williams, A. Hunkin, E. Alexander, E. McDougall; Auditors, W. Etherington, E. Miller; Butcher committee, E. McDougall, E. Pym; inspectors, L. Robinson and butcher. Ring to commence on Feb ruary 28th for 1939. Next annual meeting to be held at the home of Norman Passmore. "Wesley Johns and W. Stone hav- of Granton, fig* lived a good deal of his life at Grand . ^arie was at the dance last night?”j canvassed S. S. No, 2, Usborne, Bend and has a great many friends vou don t say so. why, I never for vote on restriction of Bovine Tu- here.,noticed a single thing on her breath,*’ bercuiosis report 37 for and 4 against PLYMOUTH DELUXE FOUR-DOOR TOURING SEDAN Come in andee the New 1939 Plymouth Some Worth While Suggestions A Heater for the Car, IDe-Froster, New Batteries, Tires and Chains Four Kinds of Anti-Freeze to Choose From SOME REAL BARGAINS IN USED CARS Prepare for the Cold Weather by having your Oil and , Grease Changed Arrange with us for Heated Storage for Your Car 24 Hour Ontario Motor League Service PLYMOUTH AND CHRYSLER SALES AND SERVICE STEWART BROS. Huron GarageTelephones 155w, 248 Huron Garage Exeter, Ont. VILLAGE OF EXETER TOWNSHIP OF USBORNE Nomination and Election Nomination and Election PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the Electors of the Village of Exeter will be held in the Town Hall, Exeter, at the hour of 12 o’clock noon on Monday, Decem ber 26, 19 3)8, for the purpose of making and receiving nominations for the offices of Reeve and Coun cilors; and one member of the Pub lic Utilities Commission; and four members of the Board of Education. And further notice is hereby given that in the event of more candidates being proposed* for any particular office than required to be elected, proceedings will be adjourned until Monday, January 2nd, 1939, when polls will be opened from 9 o’clock a.m; until 5 o’clock p.m. at the fol lowing places as fixed by Village by law, viz: Poll H, Miss A. Handford’s resi dence, Main St., E. Treble, D.R.O., Wm. C. Davis,, P.C.; Poll 2, Town Hall, Main St., J. A. Stewart D.R.O., Frank Coates, P.C.; Poll 3, Mr. Roy Webber’s residence, corner Main & Victoria Sts., 'G. E. Anderson, D.R.O. George Jaques, P.'C.; Poll 4, Thos. Webster’s residence, William St. N., Rd. Welsh, D.R.O., John Kydd, P.C. ALL Electors are hereby request ed to take notice and govern them selves accordingly. JOSEPH SENIOR, Clerk Exeter, December 13th, 1938. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the electors of the Township of Usborne will be held in the Township Hall, Elimville at the hour of 1 o’clock p.m. Friday, De cember 23, 1938, for the purpose of making and receiving nominations, for the offices of Reeve and four Councillors. And further take no tice that in the event of more candi dates being proposed than required to be elected, proceedings will be ad journed until Monday, January 2nd, 1939, when polls shall be opened from 9 o’clock a.m., until 5 o’clock p.m., at the following places with the undermentioned officers in charge as fixed by Township by-law, viz: Poll il, School House, No. 4, Eden, J. J. Hunter, D.R.O., John Buxton,. P.C.; Poll 2, House of Lloyd Stewart, C. B. Allison, D.R.O., Chas. Jeffery, P.C.; Poll 3, House of H. Rowcliffe, S. W. Dougall, D.R.O., Wm. Jeffery, P.C.; Poll 4, Public Hall, Farquhar, Leonard Harris, D.R.O., Nelson Roach PjC.; Poll 5, Townshipp Hall, Elimville, Lloyd Johns D.R.O., W. Horne, P.C.; Poll 6 House of Ernest Knowles, Ross Hern D.R.O., Welling ton Brock P.O.; No. 7, House of Rus sell Morrison, Oliver McCurdy D.R.O Wm. Mills, P.C. ALL Electors are hereby request ed to selves R.R. CROMARTY Miss Pearce, of Brussels, spent a few days last week with her sister Mr. B. O. McDonald. Mrs. Varley, of Chiselhurst, is vis iting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Houighton. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Crago, of Kirk ton, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy McCulloch. Mr. Rob. Hamilton and Miss Pearl Houghton went to Harriston on Sun day to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Houghton. The Annie Reidie Mission Band met on Saturday afternoon at the manse, with a good attendance. It being the annual meeting the new officers were elected for the coming year. A helpful program was ried out. ELIMVILLE car- The play and bazaar sponsored by the Women’s Association held Friday evening of last week well attended and the society gratified with the result. on was are The play was well presented and highly spoken of by the audience. A. large per centage of the articles for sale were disposed of and were attrac tively displayed. The Y. P. Union held a progres sive crokinole party in the church basement on Monday night; about forty-five were present. Mr; Howard Johns scored the highest points. Candy and ^peanuts were generously Supplied for refreshments. The Christmas Concert will put on Thursday evening. Santa be present. CLANDEBOYE be will Mr, and Mrs. Lance Cobleigh family spent the week-end with and Mrs. Joseph Armitage, the ter’s parents. George, son of Mr, and Mrs. thur .Simpson, is under the care of Dr. Dunlop, of Exeter. Messrs. Sheridan Revington, Lyle Simpson and Tom McVey spent Fri day in Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Brooks and family, of London, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. T. Brook, The slides given by Mr, Riddell, of London, in the School were greatly enjoyed by everyone. Miss Blanche Robinson, spent the week-end in .London, and Mr. lat- Ar- take notice and govern them- accordingly. |A. W. MORGAN, Clerk No. 1, Hensall, December 14, 1938. TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN Nomination and Election PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the Electors of the Township of Stephen will be held in the Town Hall, Crediton, on Monday,. December 26, 1938, at one o’clock in the afternoon for the purpose of making and receiving Nominations, for Reeve, Deputy Reeve and Coun cilmen. AND further notice is hereby giv en that in the event of more candi dates being proposed and qualifying for any particular office, than requir ed to be elected, the proceedings will adjourn until, Monday, January 2^ 1939, when polls will be open at 9 a.m. at the following places as fixed by the Township By-law: Poll 1, Mills’ Shop, Lot 5, Con. 1, D.R.O., W. B. Willert; Lloyd Hodg son P. C.; poll 2, Penhale’s Kitchen, Lot 20, Con. 2, D.R.O., Preston Dear ing, P. C„ Geo. Walker; Poll 3, Wen zel’s Barber Shop, Lot 11, Con. 6> D.R.O., Thomas Trevethick, P. C., C. G. Morlock; Poll 4, Town Hall, Lot 10, Con. 7, D.R.O., John T. Hirt- zel, p. C., John H, Gaiser; Poll 5^ School House, Lot 11 Con. 12, D.R.O. Patrick Sullivan, P.C., James Ma- whinney; Poll 6, Koehler’s Bake Shop, Lot 23, Con. N.B., D.R.O., Ed. G. Kraft, P.C., Chester Gaiser; Poll 7, Sweitzer’s Kitchen, Lot 10, Con. 17, D.R.O., John Houlahan, P.C., Ma jor Baker; Poll 8, Pollock’s Store, Lot 40, Con. S.B., D.R.O., William Hicks, P.O., Mansel Hodgins; Poll 9,. Lot 1, Con. Sauble, Bestard Jr., P.C., John AND all Electors are quested to take notice themselves accordingly. HERBERT K. EILBER, Returning Officer- Crediton, December Sth, 193)8, D.R.O., Isaac G. Lovie. hereby ‘re- and govern mianMiWEMnii PICOBAC ■■■j PIPE- ■■■■ ■■k.TOBACCQjHII FOR A MlLD,COpLSMOKE