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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-02-13, Page 8■1 JltCHSUAY, FM ISllH IMl THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE r V’s Spiral Croquinole and .CoMbtoatiQn Permanents. Evenings by Appointment Phone 112 VERA C, DECKER> Prop. Exeter Markets Wheat for Wheat Board, 53^o. New Wheat, 78c Creamery Butter, 37e Eggs. A. Barge. 17c Eggs, Medium, 15o Eggs, B, 13 c pressed Hogs, $10,50. St, young People EiiterUtin EUmville Y.F.U. The James Street Young People held their meeting on Tuesday, Feb ruary 11th, when they entertained the Flintville society to a Valentine Social. The meeting opened with the president, Allan Richards, pre siding. Dorothy Johns took charge of the program put on by the Elirn- ville Young People, which opened by singing hymn 362, after which the Lords Prayer was repeated in uni son. Harold Davis, read the scrip ture lesson and Bessie Johns the discussion. Phillip Johns read a poem followed by prayer by Rev. Mair. After singing hymn 341 Rev, Mair gave a very^interesting topic. Johnny Ridley and Lome Elford rendered a guitar and violin selec tion and Ethel Pooley gave an in teresting reading followed by an in strumental by Doris Elford, and a mouth organ selection by Tim Stire, Hymn 255 was sung and the Mizpah Benediction repeated. Sing songs and contests were enjoyed by all and refreshments were served, The meeting dosed with “God Save the King". London Branch Bombed One evening last October a bomb weighing approximately 1,000 lbs. was dropped into the well of the building occupied by the London. England, branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce. In its descent . the bomb struck the wall of the building at the second floor, caus ing damage to this and to the win dows and walls of the first and ground floors. Fofi-tunAtely Lhei fuse cap of the bomb was knocked off, rendering it harmless. Some four or five hours later the fuse cap exploded, blowing out windows of the building surrounding the well. The bomb was removed by tne demolition squad the following af- ’ ternoon. The only one of the bank staff in the building was the night watchman and he was not hurt. •CpI. Fothergill, of the R.A.F., Port Albert, visited with Jack Jen nings over the week-end. Robt. Borland has requested ns to print a retraction of the state ment made in our paper last week as our information was erroneous. WANTED—Some clover hay about 100 good yearling hens. F. Abbott, Exeter. and w LADY’S BICYCLE, C.C.M. 1941 model, regular • price $36.50; sale price $25. Martin’s Music Store. Itp. NOTICE—A few shares and half shares are available in Thames Rd. Beef Ring. Anyone interested please notify the president, Wm* Etherington or the secretary, Ken neth Johns; as soon as possible. FOR SALE—Registered and ful ly accredited dual-purpose Short horns. One dark red bull, eighi months old. Twenty of his dams average over 1,200 lbs. One Splen did young cow due in April; two nice heifers. Prices reasonable. George W. Carter, R.R. 6, St. Marys, Ont. leb WANTED— Will pay cash for horses or cattle over 500 pounds, dead or disease, Phone Francis alive, free of medicine or suitable for mink feed. Kirkton 34r3 collect.— Mink Ranch. APPLES. FOR SALE—Spies, Starks, Pewaukees. Apply to Jas. Gardiner, Kirkton. FOR SALE—McCormick-Deering Cream Separator, 3 years old, cheap for quick sale. Apply to R. Hale, R.R. .1. Centralia, 'or phone tiiton. 30r23 •i Cre- 2tp. sizedFOR SALE CHEAP—Small Used Piano, guaranteed; DeLaval Cream Separator; Vacuum Cleaner, good condition. Apply P.O, Box 273, Exeter, Ont. MODERN BUNGALOW FOR Sale—-Three Bedrooms, hardwood floors, ali conveniences. Like new, Low price for quick sale. Pickard, Phone 165. a v. 0 STORES, Dwellings, garage, saw- milt woodwork shop and farms, large and small, W. C. Beared, Exeter VILLAGE PROPERTY FOR SALE Brick house, two-storey, over acre of land. Immediate deed, price for quick sale. Apply W. Morley or R. N. Creech. Right to J. FARMS FOR SALE 100 acres, No, 4 Highway, hydro, good buildings. Reduced price, 100 acres, One of Ueborne’s best farips. Very comfortable house, good barn, bush. 150 acres. Comfortable house, large barns, silo, bush, 40 acres, fall ■wheat, Priced to sell. , 50 acres, house, bank barn, will start ’’yoii. on this farm; e w HotAm) Phone 165 Exeter I 15 BI>GO! THURSDAY, FEB. 13th Canadian Legion Building Main Street, Exeter Chickens and Hanis Rounds * Door Prize Admission 25c CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH O'. „ Rev. Douglas C. Hill, R.A., B.D. Minister Mrs, J, G, Uoebraue, Organist 10 a.m.—-Sunday School 11 a.m.—(Public Worship. Sermon: “Removing the Hedge” 7 p.m.—Public Worship. Sermon: “Hallowed be Thy Name” BUY ra savings CERTIFICRTES IDEAL MEAT MARKET C. Tanton Phone 38 Main St. . ‘ ......................................................... ................- I 1 I LOCALS i Wl.w-HraMNM 41 ■ 1, Mum II unrn ........ ii wroo miw i 1•-w-a A $25.00 War savings certificate and 16 Cash Prizes will be given away in the Times-Advocate sub scription draw Feb. 15 th. One coupon given away with each fiftv cents paid. See advertisement on another page. Mr. Hiram Shapton is confined to his home through illness. Mr. Herman Dettmer of Kitchen er spent the week-end in Exeter. Mr. Norman Floody of Windsor spent the week-end with friends in Exeter. Mrs. Edna Hearts, of Toronto, , is visiting her mother, Mrs. E. A. ‘ Follick. Mr. Gordon Appleton, Jr„ spent the last week in Windsor with Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Sims. s Priyate Hilton Sanders spent the week-end with his parents, Mr and Mrs. Robert Sanders. vMr. and Mrs. Albert French, of Toronto, are visiting for two weeks in Exeter and vicinity. Mrs. Kirk Hutton and Larry of Fergus are spending a few days with friends in Exeter. Mrs. Paul Hill and two 'Children, of Goderich, is visiting her moth er, Mrs. Hy. Jennings. Mr. and Mrs Graves and son of London Spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Taman. a Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Yule,'of Lon don, attended the funeral of the late Thomas Cornish, on Monday. Mr. Sidney Davis, who has been quite ill, is somewhat improved and is able to sit up a little each day. Mr. T. Rowe Dinney, of Stratford, spent the .week-end with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos# Dinney. Mrs. Fred Hatter, Jr., of Blyth, .is visiting for a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Sims. Miss Marjorie Broderick has re turned home after visiting with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Rennie, of Zurich. The Women’s Association of James St. Church are serving a hot beef supper to-night (Wednesday). ■ Miss Helen Flynn and Miss Edith Parkins spent the week-end with i Mr. and Mrs. James' Parkins of . Hensail. Mrs. Simon Greb is visiting in Toronto with her daughter, Mrs. Victor Payne and her sister, Mrs. A. T. Munroe. Mr. Wm. Snell, who recently suf fered a -paralytic stroke, is improv* ing nicely. There are two nurses in attendance* Mrs. Sidney Sanders, w.hp has been ill for the past few weeks is improving and is able to be up a little each day. Mrs. McQueen and Margaret and Mrs. Jas. Thomson and Alex, of Brueefield, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. P. Bowey. Two auto loads from town were In Toronto Saturday taking in the Boston-Toronto ’hockey match at the Maple Leaf Gardens* Mr. and Mrs. George Wright spent the fore part of the week on^- business in Toronto. Mrs. Warr Sanders accompanied them. , Mr. and Mrs* C* White and\l/ar.^/ garet and Mrs. McGilp spent Bunday in Forest with relatives. Mrs. ' McGilp remained on a visit. Miss Bernice Del bridge, Mr. A. * M. Sweeton and Ralph Lelbridge, of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, F. J.. Delbridge, Mr. and Mrs. Wm‘. Badt, of Lon don, visited In town Sunday. They were accompanied by Mr. Jas. Jew ell, who is spending a few days here. Mr. Preston Dearing attended the Ontario and Canadian Sheep Breeders’ Association in ’Jorento last week. Mr. Dearing was again elected director of the Association. Miss Ray Hedden, who has, been spending ten days with her mother ! Mrs. Catharine Hedden, returned to I her home in st. Catharines on Snn- | day. Her mother accompanied hsn home to spend a- couple of days. About twenty friends and reia* fives surprised Mr, W. H,.Dearing on his 77th birthday on Mob day night at his home, •fhe ovehing was spent in cards, after which litnoh was served, we are glad to ( of Mr. Dcnrlntr’t? IwnrAvApienf after his recent Illness* } i I I i 1 Marion Pooley Beauty Shop Exeter Phone 245 MAIN ST, UNITED CHURCH Rev, Nerval J. Weods M.A. Mrs. N. J* Pore Organist and Choir Leader a.m,~—The Minister Regal ALBERTA COAL Gas Pressure Mined Makes Its Bow A New Standard of Excellence Western Coal in Local Dealer JAS. P. BOWEY Car Just Arrived. Try a Ton Phone 33 EXPERT Permanent Waving TOMLINSON’S Exeter HOCKEY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17th CREDITON vs. EXETER > DASHWOOD vs. LUCAN * * # Old Time SKATING PARTY Wednesday, 'February 19th * * * MONSTER CARNIVAL Friday, February 21st * * * Skating Each Night mr.."1, 1—TJ....------------- Miss Pauline Follick, nurse-in training at Victoria Hospital. Lon don, spent Sunday at her home here. Gerald Benjamin Beavers, young sqn of Mr. and Mrs. Reg. L. Bea-( vers, of Sarnia,, was baptized in the Main St. United Church on Sunday morning, February 9th, by the pas tor, Rev. N. J. Woods, M.A., Mrs. Edna Hearts, of Toronto, sang a solo in usual pleasing manner, at the same service. In the evening pictures were shown on the “Life of David Livingston, of Africa". EXETER TRUCK DRIVER FACES THREE CHARGES Clarence (Fairburn, 25-year-old Exeter produce dealer, posted $3,- 000 bail in the London police Court Friday, February 7th and was re leased until February 21 on three charges arising from a collision that occurred a few days ago when his light truck hit a telephone pole ,in juring himself and four nasseiigers. " Fairburn is accused of driving while intoxicated, dangerous driv ing, and driving while disqualified. Fred Brent, of Camp Borden, most seriously’injured in the collision, is still in a serious Condition in Vic toria Hospital. 11 3 p.m.—Sunday School 7 p.m,—-The Ministe.-n Monday—Y.P.U. Thursday, 7,3O' p.m, — Midweek meeting ^of Prayer and Bible Study. JAMES ST. UNITED CHURCH Rev. Arthur Page W. R. Goulding, A.T.C.M. Organist and Choir Leader 11 a.m,—The Minister. 3 p.m.—Church School 7 p.m.—The Minister, Tuesday, 8 p.m.—Y.P. Union Tuesday, 8 p.m.—Y.P. Union. Wednesday, 8 p.m.—Prayer Service Thurdsay. 2.3V p.m.—W.M.S. «mceuh:i' wuiffii Rjiriiiwwr^iMirmiwvnirimwi^iiiCTtfgaiiartxvwtfBcmCMCtfU 10 11 7 TRIVITT MEMORIAL CHURCH Rector, Rev, M. A* Hunt Organist, Miss MacFaul Choir Leader, Mr. Middlemiss Sexagesima Sunday a.m.—Holy Communion a.m.—Sunday School p.m.—Evensong and Sermon: “Sin". Thursday, 7.30 p.m.—Intercession and Prayer Service. TOM WALKER Painter and Decorator Sign Worlc and Spray Work .Enquire at Lindenfield’s . Hardware PRESENTED WITH RING .. . X . . To honor Pte. W. L. Thomas on his birthday a hot goose supper was served at.the home of Wm. Schroe der, of Stephen; on Thursday of last week* s Pte; Thomas came from • England about .twelve years ago1 an4 a year later started to work for Mel vin (King and has made his home there ever since: He is with the Elgin Regiment at Toronto and is at present on two weeks’ furlough. In the course of the evening about 70 of the neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. Schroeder and present- The evening spent with Following is Pte. •‘Thomas s vj 35c JAM Raspberry- and Strawberry 1. jbi* «»•••• Sc QUAKER e 1 Macaroni^ 1 Spaghetti 2 boxes .. . • 25c BREAD FLOUR Robin Hood 24 lb. bag .. . 79c COFFEE Fresh Ground Z • • O O • V You are not asked to "give”. ’You are only asked to "lend” Es^ch $40 loaned now becomes $50 in 7% years Each $36 loaned' now becomes $45 in 7^ years Each $32 loaned now becomes $40 in 7% yeafrs Each $28 loaned now becomes $35 in 7% Each $24 loaned now becomes $30 in 7% Each $20 loaned now becomes $25 in 7x/j Each $16 loaned ndw becomes $20 in 7l/a Each $12 loaned now becomes' $15 in 7^ Each $ 8 loaned now becomes $10 in Each $ 4 loaned now becomes $ 5 in 71/a years years years years years years years PLEDGE TO INVEST TO YOUR LIMIT EACH MONTH ..Sheets Hemmed Free of Charge This Month We have some lovely qualities of fine cotton Sheetings that are excellent values. The (better qualities we will hem free of charge during the month of February. Unbleached at per yard 45c and 50c Bleached at 65c and 75c ------------------------------ ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------ ----------------------------t, --------------------------------------- -------- ; NYLON HOSIERY The much talked-about stocking you have been waiting for; . The synthetic textile equal to natural silk and made entirely from coal, water and air. It has great strength and elasticity. We are only allowed a few pairs each month, per pair $1.65 See our New Sunworthy Wallpapers Quite a number of our new patterns are now on display in our north window. You will find a splendid range of patterns for any room in your home. We have a number of room lots at half price and less. Grocery Specials for Thurs., Friday and Saturday SOAP P. and G. 6 bars . ... . 21c . SLICED BEETS 2 tins.............. 19c ed him with a ring, was very pleasantly cards and dancing, the address to which made a fitting reply: Dear Les: We; your friends and neighbors ■for some years wish to express to you our very best wishes and lots of luck in whatever the future holds for you. We regret that you shall probably be leaving for a time but we hope that after Hitler has been beaten you will return to this com munity. As a token of t'he high es teem in .which you are held and with best regards for the future we ask you to accept this ring. We hope it will fit and that you will ever remember .Fairfield for the fine spot which it is. Signed on behalf of your friends • and neighbors. « TEA Tender Leaf TOMATOES Did A complete up-to-date Aylmer CATSUP 2 12-oz hotties ARE YOU RUPTURED? You Hver Buy a Trass that Didn’t Fit? That Can’t* Happen Here You are Properly Fitted by Experienced Fitter in our Private Truss Room and Protected by a Signed, Money-Back Guarantee Your Drugs at ROBERTSON’S rhone 50 * Exeter Men’s Furnishings Exeter Arena Music by Flight-Lieut. Fletcher and his Royal Air Fdifde Orchestra Couples $1.50 Extra Lady 50c: All anfe Welcome Dress Optional Refreshments COMING TO EXETER Note—A Truss Will Not Cure a Rupture A NOTED RUPTURE EXPERT pAXwith unequalled appliance and eafcinJrtt* on^ way free V yours elf from rupture without op- eratidit. Guaranteed or money re funded. Free demonstration. Don’t forget the date. CENTRAL HOTEL—MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17th Afternoon & Evening—Advice Free In Mitchell Friday, Feb. 14th Main St. Evening Auxiliary The February meeting of the Main St. Evening Auxiliary was held at the home Of Miss Helen Dig- nan with a good attendance. Mrs. R. Hopper and her group were in charge of the meeting which open ed by singing Icy Mountains” Save the King’ then read the Scriptural lesson and the Lord’s prayer was repeated in unison. “Take My Be” was then sung, the president, then the business and a ty was decided on February 26th guest .speaker for the evening, spoke oh “Errors III Eating” and was very much enjoyed by all. After singing “.Hail Gladdening Light” and re peating the Mizpah benediction, a dainty lunch was served by the group in charge. From Greenland’s followed by ‘‘God Mrs. L. Wilson Life and Let it Mrs. Turnbull, took charge of croquinole par- for Wednesday, Miss Tape, being I 1 Successful Euchre A very successful Ewchto, sored by the A.Y.P.A. of Trivitt Memorial Church, was held in the parish hail last Monday, Feb, 10th, with fourteen tables of players. The prizes went to the following^ La* dies* high, Mrs. Kirk Hutton; gents* high, iFred Elleringtoh, Jr.; lone hands, Cha’rles Davis; door prisie, Mrs. Hazel Harness. Following the euchre a dainty lunch was served by the committee in charge. Spon- ft * * ... including . Men’s Suits and Overcoats,* Shirts, Ties, Gloves, Mufflers, Underwear, Socks, etc. l Ju W. W. T A MA ■ S‘-' PHONE 81 llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll EXETER, ONT. IIP' Murray Mission .Band The regular meeting of the Mur ray Mission Band was held Feb. 10th with a splendid attendance and with Paul Balkwill in the chair. The meeting was opened by a Mis* sion Bhhd hymn and the usual re petition Of the Mission Band Pur* pose and the Mission Band Prayer. Ralph Sweitzer read the Scripture lesson, John, 13 th chapter; The members are memorizing “The /Children’s Creed”, Minutes of the last meeting wore read by Verna , Heaman, Treasurer's report was given by Evelyn Wareing. Readings Were given by Eva Penrose, Paul Balkwill, .Donna Cornish, and Eve* lyn Wareing. A story entitled '•.Grandma’s Valentine”, was given by Verna Heaman. We closed with a hymn and the Mizpah bmwdietion, after which lunch was served. The Times* Advocate Draw will be made 'February l&th. James Street W. A* The James men’s Church parlors on Reb. 6th, Owing to the absence, of the president. Mrs. F. May, tiie meeting m in. charge of Mrs. C, Kestle, the' Sec ond yice-president. _ _L _T__ _ service was taken1 by Mrs. Kyle. Reports were given by the different committees. Mrs, Steiner, the 1st vice-president, then took qharge of the meeting when final arrange ments were made for the Valentine dinner on Feb. 12, Miss Trudle Pickard sang very sweetly, ”A Re* cipe for a Valentino” and ”Hush-a- Byo, Lull*a*Bye”, Mrs, R. Moffatt gave an extremely Interesting and instructive talk on ”A Close-up of Mrs. Franklin a Roosevelt." Lunch was served at the close of the meet* Ing. regular monthly1 meeting oL Street United -Church Wo- Association Was held in the Tile devotional