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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-12-22, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, RE0MMIJER $53, 103« 3-Piece Chesterfield Suites $57.00 to $ Studio Couches, good covering $23.95 to Dining Room Suites, 9 pieces $89.00 to $ Cedar Chests, all sizes $13.95 to Occasional Chairs $6.50 to Mirrors, all shapes and sizes 99c. to Lamps of all kinds—any price you want to pay. Doll Buggies for Children $3.00 to $8.00 Table and Chair sets for children, assort, colors ‘Enamels’ $3 Ottoman’s Sewing Cabinets, Smokers, Magazine Racks, Living Room and End Tables, Lamp Tables and Fancy Cushions We have a large selection of furnishings for the Home. We Deliver Christmas Eve e TO ONE AND ALL WE EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY CHRISTMAS SEASON E. R. HOPPER’S Furniture Store ’ , OPENING EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS ...............-______ ______—B— Exeter EUCHRE AND DANCE Town Hall, Hensall WED., DECEMBER 28th, 1938 Auspices of Chamber of Commerce Good Prizes, Lunch Provided, Good Music by the Murdock Orchestra General Admission 3 5c Car Upsets Near Kippen - A car driven by Lawrence Dillon ■of Dublin was upset at the Kippen turn six miles south of Seaforth.*. It made the turn and then got out of control and skidded into the ditch. The driver was unhurt but his sister, a passenger, sustained a double frac­ ture of her right leg between the knee and the ankle. Her shoulder also was injured. The other passeng­ er, Joseph McCarthy, of London had the ligaments in his shoulder badly strained. The injured passengers were removed to the hospital. 2 Christinas Dances in Kippen with BENNY PALMER AND MUSIC Ladies’ Aid at Staffa Elect New Officers HIS Christmas Eve, December 24th Dancing 9 till 12 Midnight Christmas Night Dancing 12.05 till ? General Admission 50c C. Watson, Manager The Ladies’ Aid held their month­ ly meeting at the home of Mrs. Al­ bert Smale on Thursday afternoon with the president, presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. C. Bowman, The election of officers for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. W. C. Worden; vice-president, Mrs. O. W. Reed: secretary-treasurer, C. Bowman: assistant, fery: flower committee, ler and Mrs. J. Worden; O. W. Reed; auditors, Fell and Mrs, A. Jeffery. Refresh­ ments were served by the hostess. Mrs. Mrs. A. Jef- Mrs. R. Sad- pianist, Mrs. Mrs. W. J. BIRTHS McVEY—At Mooresville, on Mon­ day, December 19th, to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McVey, a son. ISEN—In Stephen Tp., on Monday, December ‘19th, to Mr. and Mrs. Chris, Isen, a daughter, WALKER—At Dr, Fletcher’s Hospit­ al on Tuesday, December 20 th, to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Walker, Staffa, a son. HARRISON-—At Dr. Fletcher’s Hos­ pital, on Friday, December 16th* to Mr. and Mrs. John Harrison, of Mooresville, a son. DEATHS GUNNING-—In Blanshard Tp., on Monday, December 19th, Clarence Alfred Gunning, in 46 th year. DASHWOOD Dr, W. D. Bryce, L,D.S., D.D.S, DENTAL SURGEON Al office in Hartleib Block, Dash- wood, first three days of week at office over the Post Office, in rich, last three days of week. Huron County Short Courses Hay and Stephen Townships in Agri­ culture and Home Economics will be held in Dashwood from January 3rd to Jan. 27th, '1939. Agriculture Pfile’s Hall and Home Economics Tieman’s Hall, The Christmas entertainment Church will be held December 23rd. JA will be taken at tie 193'8, his THANKS wishes friends who and Zu- for in in in Jack Ryan and fam- | THE RED and WHITE STORE " CARD OF Clayton F. Pfile the many remembered him during illness and he wishes all to so his his Mr. thank kindly recent friends and customers the Season’s Greetings and expresses apprecia­ tion for their kind patronage past years. McBRIDE—COWARD the tookA quiet hut pretty wedding place at the Thames Road United manse an Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock when Olive Maye, eldest dau­ ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Coward, of Winchelsea, was united in mar­ riage to Albert James, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Zurich, attired gown. , „ . . _ . tended by Miss Ethel Coward, sister of the dress and Mr. Claire McBride, bro­ ther of the groom, Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was serv­ ed at the home of the bride’s parents immediate relatives only being pres­ ent. Mr. and Mrs. McBride left the same evening for 'Croswell, Mich. For travelling the bride wore a brown lapia coat, green crepe dress and matching accessories. On their re­ turn they will reside cn the groom’s farm, north of Zurich. McBride,, of The bride was becomingly in a mulberry chiffon velvet The young couple were at- bride and wore a navy sheer Reeve Treats Council Reeve W. D. Sanders entertained the members of the council with Clerk Jos. Senior to an oyster feed at Grieve’s Sandwich Shoppe Wed­ nesday evening of last week follow­ ing the final meeting of the council for the year. A vote of thanks was tendered to the reeve. Christmas Services oSanta Claus will make his annual visit over the week-end making glad the hearts of the youngsters. Christ­ mas comes on Sunday and Christmas services with special Christmas music will be held in the various churches. Monday will be observed as a public holiday. The Late Mr. Gunning The death of Mr. Clarence Alfred Gunning took place. Monday at his home, lot 7, concession 8, Blanshard Township, in his 46th year. ’ The deceased had been ailing for the past five years and despite all that medical skill could do he gradually grew weaker until the end came. He is survived by his bereaved wid­ ow, whose maiden name -was Vera Squires, also by two children Hazel and Ross and by his mother Mrs. A. Gunning of Woodham. An only brother, Lome, made the supreme sacrifice in the late war. The de­ ceased was an active member of the Woodham United church and Sun­ day School. The funeral Wednes­ day afternoon' was conducted by Rev. Mr. Laing, with interment in the Exeter cemetery. The bearers were Messrs. H. Langford, W. Rodd, Arthur Baker, Albert Scott, Frank Squire and Earl Hooper. in- M. a in Judgment is Reserved at Goderich Hearing After an all-day hearing which eluded a night session, Judge T. Costello reserved judgment in county court action for $395.98, which A. T. Taylor, of London, was the defendant. W. H. Bender, Grand Bend contractor, who built a sum­ mer cottage for Taylor, was the plaintiff. The claim included a bal­ ance of $100 on the $3,100 cottage and $.295.98 for work outside the contract. Claiming additions and repairs to the cottage cost him $442.- 40, the Londoner entered a counter­ claim tween for $46.42, the difference be- the claims. ZION Sunday the Christmas service Here’s To The Delivery Boy Dear Editor, In your last week’s edition (A Well Wisher) had an item in your paper "Here’s to the Milkman.” I think it should be "Here’s to the Delivery Boys.” Here’s to the Delivery boys, May God bless them; Out in the snow and rain, They work like little men. They bring your morning paper, Before you’re out of bed; -On a cold, frosty morning, No wonder, his nose is red. On will be held at 2 p.m>. Special music will be given by the choir. On Thursday evening the Sunday School and Public School will put on their Christmas Concert. The Mission Circle will be held at the home of Mrs. E. Hern on Fri­ day at 2 p.m. All mite boxes and fees are to be handed in to the secretary. The Sunday School meeting was held on Monday evening December 12th. The officers elected were as follows: Superintendents, T. Hern and Ross Hern; Senior and Bible Class, Mr. R. E. Pooley and Mr. w. Brock; Junior Bible, class, to be ap­ pointed by the class; intermediate class, Mrs. W. Brock and Mrs. Nor­ man Jaques; Primary class, Mrs. J. Earl, Edith Earl and Margaret Hern. The milk man brings your milk And leaves it at you door, If you, have this Service Who could aek for more? The Enemies Time, change and death, these Three are Man’s enemies. pain And if your meat be tough, Don’t at the boy be cross, He only does the delivery, Go and tell the Boss. What? Time that takes the from grief, That brings again bud and leaf, That sets the child in its mother’s arms? And if you leave your groceries, To buy on Saturday night, Try a.nd order early, So- lie’s through, before mid-night. What? Change that gives eyes to the blind, That in decay can freshness find, Making old, new; familiar, strange? Ba—ker—comes the cheery call, The Baker’s at the door; He gives you a cheery smile, If you buy one or four. So remember them this Xmas, Watch his happy smile; And you’ll find its got Grumbling beat a mile, ONCE ,Ai DELIVERY BOY What? Death that shuts the gate On longing and regret, Grief, fear, pain, shame, satiety, and all harms Time and change? -“-Sylvia Lynd Renew Now! Orchestra’s First Appearance The Exeter Concert Band sponsor­ ed a dance in the Exeter Arena on Friday evening of last week the mh- sic for which was provided by Stan. Smith and his newly organized or­ chestra. This was their first public appearance and they were well re­ ceived, many fine compliments on their playing being heafd. At inter­ mission a floor show was provided and a short speech was given by Reeve W. D. Sanders. Mr. Alf. Wuerth introduced the members of the orchestra, who are as follows: Stan Smith, leader; Howard Klopp, Bill Geddes, Wes. Ryckman, Howard Klumpp, Lloyd Cook, Allan Penhale, Alvin Lindenfield, Reynold Wuerth, S. Baird and Scotty Garrett. The Lions Club The Exeter Lions Club held their regular supper meeting at the Cen­ tral Hotel Monday evening the ca­ tering being done by Mr." and Mrs. Simpkins, who recently took over the hotel. Mr. Bruce Bossenberry was a guest. Lion W. E. Middleton reported that in co-operation with the Canadian Legion and the Wo­ men’s Institute about one thousand children were entertained to a theatre party and presented with bags of candy on Saturday last. Lion T. Pryde reported that the first an­ niversary of the club would be cele­ brated Monday, January 16th, by en­ tertaining the ladies. Road signs have been received and will be plac­ ed at entrances to the town. James Street Y. P. U. The young people held their. , __ _ . reg­ ular meeting Monday night. Howard Kerslake assisted by Vera Decker carried out the program. Opening with a hymn followed by the Lord’s prayer, adopted. Hymn 295 was sung Page led in prayer, lesson was given by Helen Westcott gave Margaret Clarke and sang a duet. Reading Welsh. Laurene Beavers gave an in­ strumental followed by a short talk by Irene Sweet. Ruth Brown sang a solo; reading by Mary Van Camp. After singing another hymn Santa Claus appeared. Barbara Dinnoy read some very interesting reports of the latest news in the Village Cut Ub. After Santa Claus distributed the presents the meeting came, to a close, with the Mizpah benediction. The minutes were read and Business was discussed, then Rev. Mr. The Scripture Charles Cox. a short talk. Ruth Brown by Dorothy the Evangelical Friday evening silver collection door. Mr. and Mrs. ily spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Restemeyer. Mrs, Gordon Elliott and daughter Peggy, of Thedford are visiting with her mother Mr’s'. Reid and PhylliB. Mrs. Mary Neeb, who has been on the sick list is gone >to stay with her daughter Mrs. Ira Tetreau on the 14th con. for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Klumpp en­ tertained a number of friends to a goose dinner on Tuesday evening. Miss Reta Hayter, of Windsor, is spending the holidays with her par­ ents Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Hayter. Mr. Ruehen Goetz lost a valuable horse last week. Rev. H. A. Kellerman, of Water­ loo, visited with relatives here on Friday. Mr. George Kellerman, his father, returned with him and will spend Christmas holidays with him in Waterloo, Mrs, Sam, Oestricher is her sistei’ in Kitchener who ill. Mrs. Edgar Restemeyer is ing the funeral of her aunt and her grandmother in St. Clement, this week. visiting is very attend- Christmas Party Mrs. J. M. Tieman was hostess for the annual Christmas party of the' Stitch and Chatter Club of Dashwood last week. On arrival the guests were seated at a table attractively arranged with Christmas decorations where they did full justice to a very bounteous, chicken dinner. Follow­ ing the meal the traditional Santa Claus appeared with his bag of gifts and after making each member con­ tribute some form of entertainment, the gifts were distributed. Mrs. C. Wildfong was an efficient Santa Claus. The Club are holding a draw on Christmas Eve to determine the winner of the attractive quilt which has been displayed. Plans are also being carried out to provide Christ­ mas dinner for a needy family of the community. Mrs. Clarence Keller­ man is the President of the Club and Mrs. Arnold Kuntz, the secretary. CREDITON Remember the school concert in the town hall on Thursday evening. Mr. W. H. Wood, of Toronto, vis­ ited a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kerr. Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard Sparling and eon Clare, of Walkerton spent Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. John Smith. Mrs. Garnet Sweitzer,, visited a few days with Mr. W. II. Gaiser. We are glad to learn New York her father that Mrs. Lloyd Gaiser is improving after her recent illness. Miss Alma Smith, of London, spent a few days at her home here. Mr. John Smith, who has been confined to his bed with pleurisy is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Aljoe Culbert and son Frederick Wilson visited Satur­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Kerr. Last Wednesday evening the Mis­ sion Circle of the Evangelical church met at the home of Mrs. H. K. Eilber for a Christmas party. After a delightful Christmas dinner, car­ ols were sung, games played and presents exchanged. Mr. Ed. Morlock, who has sold his farm to Mr. Ed. Hendrick, of Grand Bend, purchased the fine residence toof Mr. F. W. Clarke. Possession be ;given next spring. Mr. Clarke is undecided what he will do. The Christmas entertainment of the Evangelical Church will be. held Sunday evening. December 25th at 7.30 p.m. Mr. Fred Gaiser is confined to his bed through illness. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Chas. Zwicker is a patient of St. Joseph’s Hospital, London. We understand she is getting along quite nicely. In keeping with the festive season many Crediton homes have been beautifully decorated this season. The large Christmas tree erected on Main Street presents a gay Christ­ mas spectacle with its brightly colored lights, are nicely decorated Gerald Smith’s window drawing much attention. Trees and shrubs on lawns, Christmas trees on verandahs and in some cases whole houses a mass of colored lights is a vivid and concrete evidence of the fact that "goodwill toward men” is decidedly the ruling spirit in the village this Yuletide. strings of The stores particularly which is Letters From Distant Points Students in the public school have been delighted at the response they had had to letters written to pupils in schools of some of the cities of the United States and forwarded to the superinendent of schools in those cities. They have received letters from New Orleans, Miami. Leavenworth, Kansas; Woca and Dallas, Texas; Springfield, Ohio; also from Halifax and Vancouver, The scholars of one of the rooms is in communication with a school in Northern Ontario, **»****«■ We have choice quality New Raisins, Currants, Dates, Bleached Sultanas, Cherries, Peels (cut or whole), Pineapple Rings, all colors? Almonds, Walnuts, Spices and Flavorings, Everything for your Christmas Cake or Mincemeat. We Deliver & £ >1 To One and All a Merry Christmas Phone 102 CANDIES We have a large assortment of Christmas Candies in bulk or fancy boxes. Fresh Christmas Nuts mixed or separate. New Oranges, all sizes. Prices and Quality are the best we have ever been able to offer you. Special Reduced Prices for School and Xmas Concerts. CENTRALIA Agriculture and Home EconomicsDr. and Mrs. Heighway, of Lon­ don, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Essery-on Friday of last week. The Sunday School will hold their Christmas entertainment on Friday evening. December 23rd. Mr. and Mrs. M. Bl’Okenshire and family, of Hagersville, spent the week-end with Mrs. S. Brokenshire. We are sorry to report that Mr. Ed. Willert is seriously ill at his home here. Miss Ruth Kleinstiver spent the week-end with her parents in Dash­ wood. Centralia Young People The Centralia Young People held their regular meeting on Tuesday evening with a very good atten­ dance. The President, Bruce Isaac opened the meeting with a hymn, after which Mr. C. Skinner led in prayer. The officers for the coming year were elected as follows: Hon. Presidents, Rev. Mr. Falconbridge and Mr. Cecil Skinher; President, Reg. Hodgson: Vice-President, F. Hicks; Secretary, Doris Greb; Assis­ tant Secretary, Alma Skinner; Treas­ urer, Stanley Hicks; pianist, Flor­ ence Mitchell: Assistant Pianist. Beatrice Essery; Christian Fellow­ ship, Committee, Arthur Hastewell; Missionary Convenor. Marcarer Mc­ Intyre; (’’th.-nish p. convenor, Maryls '.tin Culture convenor Isaac; Recreation, Donald Press Reporter, Greta Pol- Muryl* McFalls thru tvll of the meet nx Th- Scripture was read by Lucille Gilbert by Margaret Matthews. A bv Florence Mitchell McFalls; Christ: Bruce Blair:- lard, charge lesosn A readinc solo was sung The topic was eiven by Greta Pol­ lard. The meeting was closed by a hymn, followed by the Mizpah bene­ diction. ( ontraPa W. M. S. The W. M. S. held their December meeting in the church on Tuesday I afternoon of last week. The presi- ! dent Mrs. A. McjFalls presided over the meeting which began with 'Come and Worship, Worship Christ the New Born King.” The scripture reading was read responsively. Hymn 64 was sung followed by prayer by the president and the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Hymn 257. The min­ utes of the last meeting were read and adopted. There was a short busi­ ness session and then Rev. Mr. Fal­ conbridge took charge of the meet­ ing for the election of officers. The officers for the coming years are as follows: Hon. President, Mrs. John Essery; President, Mrs. Arthur Mc­ Falls; 1st Vice-President, Mrs. F. Penwarden; 2nd Vice-President, Mrs. George Hicks; Secretary, Mrs. Fred Bowden; Assistant, Mrs. J. Blair; Treasurer, Mrs. A. Mitchell; Assistant, Mrs. L. Hicks; C-orres. Se­ cretary, Mrs. Herman Powe; pianist. Mrs. Hepburn; Assist., Mrs. Falcon- bridge; Christian Stewardship Se­ cretary, Mrs. Andrew Isaac; Supply Secretary, Mrs. Connor: Associate Helpers Secretary. Mrs. N. Mitchell; I $ Missionary Monthly Secretary, Mrs. B. Hicks; Community Friendship J Secretary. Mrs. Geo. Hicks; Assist- •ants, Mrs. Skinner, Mrs. W. Baker; Temperance Secretary, Mrs. Falcon-1 bridge; Assistant, Mrs. F. Bowden; Auditors, Mrs. Penwarden and Rev. j Mr. Falconbridge. Rev. Mr. Falcon-1 % bridge then thanked the ladies for ■[ the faithfulness in their duties dur-. w* ing the past year. The president then took charge of the meeting. "Making Canada Christian” was read by the president followed by prayer. A duet by Mrs. Hepburn and Mrs. Powe was greatly appre­ ciated. A note on the Madras* meet­ ing was read by the president the meeting closed with prayer Rev. Mr, Falconbridge. Temperance Prizes At the James St. Sunday School Sunday afternoon prizes and certifi­ cates were awarded to those who competed in the recent temperance campaign. In the intermediate group Nola Perkins won first prize: Doris Elliott and Marjorie Robards were tie for second; Irvine Armstrong was third; Jr. group 10 and 11 years, Gwennoth Jones, Elmer Willis, Phy­ llis Kerslake; Group 8 and 9 years, Donald Grant, Doris Westcott, Ion Rundle. Mrs. Jones’ class awarded the prize for having most scholars compete. Over scholars wrote on the papers. • •••SHORT COURSES at DASHWOOD, JAN. 3rd to 27th, 1939 Conducted By ' ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE HURON COUNTY BRANCH Printed Outline of Course Write to— JAMES C. SHEARER, Agricultural Representative ‘ Clinton, Ontario ..THE SEASON’S GREETINGS TO ONE AND ALL... and you’ll know it s an appropriate gih THERE’S no guesswork in the gift of a Kodak. Everyone en­ joys good snapshots, and these cameras are famous for getting them the easy way. At 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. iR BROWNING’S DRUG STORE Exeter, Ontario «Agents for Ganong’s Chocolates and Independent Tobacco Company loan CAKE materials in all Products Christmas We use only the best of Xmas Candy, Candy Novelties, Fresh Roasted Peanuts, Mixed Nuts Grapes,Oysters Mar- was the forty MIDDLETON EXETER PHONE 52