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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-04-17, Page 5
ft ft twrsjmy, 4PW. am, tw HENSALL Miss Margaret Billings, of Loudon, spent the holiday with friends in the village. Miss Ruth Macllvenua is spending the holidays at hex* home at North Bay. Mr, and Mrs. W. B» Cross spent the week-end holiday in Cleveland, Ohio,Mr, Kenneth Manns, of Toronto, spent Easter with his mother Fred Manns. Dr. Wffl. T, Joynt, of Orillia, Eastpr with, his mother, Mrs, Joynt. Mi\ Ray Patterson, of Toronto spent the week-end with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs, R. J. " Miss Dorothy Brazier, is the guest of ©r. and Steer, and Patricia, this Miss Goldie Cross, of Jege, iSt. Thomas, is holidaying with lxer parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cross,Miss Muriel Brock and friend, of London, visited on Sunday With Miss Mabel Workman and Mrs, Hannah Workman. Mr, Lloyd Ortwein, of London, who is training with the Navy, spent Easter with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, J,- W. Ortwein. Miss Hazel Smillie, of Atwood, is spending the Eastei’ holidays at tlxe home of hex’ parents, Mr. Mrs, Jas. Smillie, Mr, and Mrs. Lestei’ Fishei’ children of Windsor visited the holiday with the former’s exits, Mr, and Mrs. John Fisher Miss Mary Hemphill, of Toronto is spending the with her parents, W. E, Hemphill. Miss Marie Bell a week-end guest her parents, Mr. Bell. Miss Lettie Love, who is teaching in one of the public schools in To ronto, is holidaying with her .par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Love. Miss Edith Parkins, of St. Cath arines, spent Easter at the home of hei’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Parkins. Mr. and Mrs. Ed.„ McAsh, of Lon don, visited on Friday wjth Mrs. Marjorie Sparks and Mrs. Annie Mc Donald and Miss Mary McAsh. Miss Kay Drysdale, of Sarnia, visited during the holidays with hei’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. M, Drys dale. Miss Joyce Scruton, of Toronto, spent the week-end with hei’ mother, Mrs. A. Scruton, and sister, Mrs. Peter L. McNaughton. A.C. 2 Kenneth Passmore, of Trenton, 'visited on Sunday with his. parents, Mr. and Mrs, John Passmore. Mrs. Munnshaw, of Detroit, is visiting with her sisters, Mrs. An nie MacDonald and Miss Mary Mc Ash. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cook, of To ronto, spent the week-end with the former’s parents, Mr, and Mrs. Cor nelius Cook. Mrs. MacMartin and her grand daughter, Miss Elaine Hoskins, of St. Catharines, are spending the Eas ter holidays with friends in the vil lage. Miss Margaret MacLaren, profesr sor at the Ladies’ College in Water loo, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.- R. Y. MacLaren. Misses Edith and Lillian McEwen of Kitchener, are holidaying at the home of their brother and sister- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John E. M.c- Ewen. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Sparks, of De troit, were week-end visitors with the former’s father, Mr. Alex Sparks, and aunt, Mrs. Marjorie Sparks. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. .Simpson and son of Detroit spent the week-end visiting with the former’s mother, Mrs. Lou Simpson and grandmoth er, Mrs. Robt. Bonthron. Mr. and Mrs. Don Rigby and daughter, Donna, of Blenheim, vis ited on 'Sunday with Mrs. Rigby’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. (Stewart Mc Queen. The I.O.O.F. lodge will attend divine worship next .Sunday even- . ing in the United Church, when Rev. R. A. Brook will delivei’ the special address. Mrs. Horning and little son of Palmerston are spending the holi days with the former’s aunts, Miss Katie Scott and. Mrs. Carrie Ballan- tyne. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hanson and family of ThameSville spent Easter With Mrs, Hanson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schwalm. Mrs. Han son and children'are remaining here for the Eastei' holidays. Mr. Edward Bittle, who has spent the winter months in the employee has accepted a' posi- 1 ' Shaddick for Mrs. spent Ali<?e Patterson, of London, Mrs, P. G. week. Alma Col- and and over ■Pftr- Eastei’ holidays Mr.and Mrs, A, London, was the home of of MacKinnon Industries, Catharines, tion With Mr. Ernie the Summer. Dr. Murrays, Fisher ter, Gloria, and Mrs. and Miss Eleanor Fisher, of Gra- venhurst and Miss Lois Moffatt, of Brucofield, Visited On Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John E. McEwen. Mr. Harold Sheppard, of Toronto spent the week-end With relatives here and was accompanied home by .Mrs, .Sheppard, who hag spent the ipast two weeks with her .parents, Mr, and Mrs. James Smillie, 'Rev. Wm, Weir conducted Eas ter services in Carmel Presbyterian Church and at the morning service delivered an inspiring sermon on "Facts of the Resuroction** and at the evening service spoke on ‘''Sig nificances of the Resurrection**. The 'Choir sang special Easter an thems as follows; "Easter Morning**, obligato soloist, Miss Mar garet Dougall. ‘.‘Why Weepest Thou?*’ soloist, Miss Irene Hog-* garth, and "Rise Glorious Conquer or** soloist, Miss Margaret Dougall. The annual minstrel show pre sented on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings under the auspices of the and daugh- ■Peter Fisher Chamber of Commence was a de cided success, the hall being fill” ed on both occasions. The stage decorations were very beautiful, being done in red, white and blue. A 4horus of forty voices, and eight end men, namely, Messrs. Robt. Middleton, James Rarkins, George Hess, Mapley Jinks, Walter Spencer, Claude Blowes, Ted Oliver and T. J. Sherritt and the dancing trio, Betty Mickle, Eleanor Cook and Joyce Broderick, presented choruses, iquarettes, solos, tap1 dancing, jokes and skits, which were very humorous and entertaining. Mr. Benson Storeman, pianist, and Mr. s. ■ ................G, Rennie, musical director. The Late Mrs. John lhxrlce A. shadow of gloom was cast over this community on Wednesday af ternoon of last week upon hearing of the sudden death of Mrs. John Parke, in hei* 66th year. She had been attending her household du ties as usual, when death came sud denly. On the previous Monday she attended the celebration of her mother, Mrs. John Johnston’s 90th birthday, together with the mem bers of the family, two sons, William, Clarence of Blake; her mother, Mrs. John Johnston, and two sisters, Mrs. A, T, Douglas, of Hyde Park, and Miss Margaret Johnston and one brother, Mr. William Johnston, of Kenora, Sask. Mr. Parke prede ceased hex* four years ago. A public funeral service was held from the late residence on Satur day at 2 p.m., conducted by her pastor, Rey. R. A, Brook. Dr. I. G. Smillie and Rev. Brook sang a duet entitled "The Old Rugged Cross”, The many floral tributes were very beautiful, including a wreath from the Parke family and sprays from Mr. and Mrs. A, T. Douglas, Mrs, Johnston and Miss Margaret John ston, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Douglas, Miss Norma Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. H, Vair, Mr. Joseph Hagan, Miss Annie Funk, Mrs. H. Soldan and family, Mr. * William Lemon and family, Euchre Club, neighbors, and the United Church, The pallbear ers were Messrs. Joseph Hagan, Mor ton Elliott, Allen Douglas, Jack Soldan, William Soldan and Welling ton Elliott. Burial was in Exeter cemetery. Easter Thankoffering The W.M.S. of Carmel Presbyter ian Church held their Easter Thank- offering in the schoolroom of the church on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. R. Y. MacLaren presiding. The program commenced by singing "The Day of Resurrection”, after which Mrs. Hannah Workman led in prayer. The scripture reading, Matthew 2,8, was read by Mrs. Jean Manson. The minutes were read and the roll calb answered with an Eas- tex’ message. Mrs. John Cairns, of Brucefield, favored with a vocal solo entitled “My Savioui’ Paid My Ransom’’'. Mrs. W. A. MacLaren ac companied at the piano. Mrs. R. Y. MacLaren gave a very interest ing paper on "The Risen Christ”, aftei’ which Mrs.. Donald Parke led in prayer. Mrs. R. iSimpson gave an address on "Kindness”, which was very appropriate. Mrs. W. - A. MacLaren led in prayer and the meeting closed by singing "Take Up Thy Cross” and the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Eastei" Services Rev. R. A. Brook conducted the Eastei’ services in, the United Church and delivered a splendid sermon at the morning service on "The Easter Garden”. The choir sang an an them entitled "Jesus is Risen”, solo ist, Mr. Carey Joynt. At the even ing service the choir presented the Easter cantata, "Joyous Bells of Easter”, under the able leadership of Mr. W. O. Goodwin, with Miss Greta Lammie"presiding at the mon sole. The opening chorus was en titled “Now is Christ Risen”, sung by the entire choir; baritone solo, "Into the Woods”, Dr. I. G. Smil lie; duet, “O Jesus Crucified”, Miss Florence Welsh and Rev. Brook; quartette, “Beneath the Cross”. Mrs. Hedden, Miss Ruth Brook, Mr. W. O. Goodwin, Mr. Harry Horton; chorus by the choir. "The Mastei’ Sleeps”, Miss Mary Goodwin, solo ist; chorus by the choir, "Song of the Bells”; women’s chorus, "Ring Happy Bells”; soprano soIq, "Bells of Easter Day”, Mrs. I. G. Smillie: chorus by the choir, "Hallelujah, He is Risen”, Carey Joynt, soloist; men’s chorus, "Christ the Lord Is Risen To-day”; double chorus, "The Song of Triumph, soloists, Miss Mary Goodwin and Mr. T. J. Sherritt; concluding chorus by the choir, "Je sus Reigns”, parts taken by Mrs. Hedden, Miss Ruth _Brook2_ Mr. W. G------- ------ --------------------------■ Surviving are of Hensail and ah Cook’s Hall, CENTRALIA FRIDAY, APRIL 18th Geo. Ollmann’s Orchestra Admission 35c DANCE to CASSA ROYALS of the Hotel London KIPPEN Friday, April 18th Kippen’s Big Night General Admission 35c COMMUNITY HEALTH Pxtblic Meeting Addressed by The Hon. George Hoadley Formerly Minister" of Health in Alberta , Crediton Township Hall TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 22 Auspices Crediton Women’s Institute Mr. Hoadley has been living in Toronto for the past four years, engaged in a Health Study of condi tions in Canada. He lias been speaking all* over Canada on the results of this Study; for the past year devoting his time to rural On tario, wherever he has been asked to speak. At these meetings in Huron County he will show how a community can solve its own health problems. Meeting commences at 8 p.m. OATS, BARLEY, MIXED GRAIN, CLEANED, GRADED AND SEPARATED * >3 * A complete line of highest quality SEED GRAINS, CLOVERS AND GRASSES G, ZWICKER CREDITON Phone 3W . Night 44 CENTRALIA Mrs. D. Hodgson spent the week end with her son, Mr. Cecil Hodg son, in Toronto. A meeting of the joint congrega tions of’Whalen and Centralia will be held at Centralia church Mon day evening next for the purpose of calling a minister. Miss Beatrice Essery, of Victoria Hospital, London, spent the week end at her home here. 0. Goodwin and Mr. Harry Horton, ^discussed. SHIPKA Monday evening about 70 at Wm. On _ neighbors and friends gathered the home of Mr. and Mrs. T Lovie to bid them farewell before moving to their new home near Greenway. After playing cards and a social time was spent, Mr. and An wm. Mrs. Lovie were called upon, address was read by Mrs. Sweitzer and the presentation of a woollen blanket and a bedspread by Matt. <Sweitzer. Mr. and Mrs. Lovie made very suitable replies. They intend moving the near future. ’Mr, and Mrs. Barr and family of iSarnia, Mr. and Mrs. Clarke and daughter, of Thedford, and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Brenner and family of Grand Bend spent Sunday last at the homo of Mr, and Mrs. wm. Sweitzer, RHEUMATIC PAIN, SciaticU, Lumbago, quickly relieved by Using RUMAGABS. Recommended by thousands who have gained better, health. Browning’s Drug Store, Exeter W.A. Mrs. The ELIMVILLE The April meeting of the’ was held at Mrs. F. Horne’s, Delmar Skinner presiding, theme of the program was in keep ing with the Easter season and the first number sung was "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”. An interesting playlet and demonstra tion on packing ■ a week-end bag was given by Mrs, D. Skinner. Miss es Ethel Pooley, Dorothy Johns and Margaret Miners. "There is a Green Hill Far Away”, was then sung and the leader gave an Easter reading. Mrs, Howard Johns then read an article bearing on the Scripture readings given by Mrs. S. Davis, Mrs. Allen Johns, Mrs. H. Heywood, Mrs. E. Skinner, Mrs. G. Johns, Miss Ruth Skinner then read the story of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous fresco, "The Last Supper”. Mrs. Ford then led in prayer and fol lowing this Red Cross business was ". Extra knitting has been asked for and the ladies decided to divide this unit into four groups for the making of quilts. The ladies appointed were Mrs. Newton Clarke, Mrs. Garnet Johns, Mrs. Delmar Skinner, and Mrs. H. Ford. It is hoped that all the ladies in the community will co-operate in this very necessary Work. After sing ing the National Anthem the meet ing closed with the Mizpah bene diction. Miss Mary Johns, spent home Johns, Mr, and Mrs. Hillson Whiteford of Ingersoll at the home Hoi’dman. Rev. Mair preached a’ splendid sermon on Sunday morning, Mrs. Hubert Heywood sang "Open the Gates of the Temple" and the choir sang a lovely anthem. A large congregation attended the service, Miss Joy Whitlock, of St, Thom as, vlsltdd here for the week-end, Mr. and Mrs. Frml Long and baby visited with Mr. Wm. Johns on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Newman Baker of Wollburn, were visitors here last Sunday, Master Gordon Ford re turned with them- for a few" days. of London, the Easter week-end at the of Mr, and Mrs, Wesley were Easter visitors of Mr,. and Mrs. John DASHWOOD Rev. Wm. Weir, of Hensall, oc cupied the pulpit in the Evangelical Church last Tuesday evening, Pas- sion Week* Mr<A Towers, of Toronto, is vis iting her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Er vin Guenther, Mrs. Barcliffe, of Clinton, spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. Merner. Miss Laura Currie, of Clarks burg, visited with hex’ brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Sproule Gwrrie, ovex’ Easter, Mr. A. Phillips, of Detroit, spent Easter with friends here, Milford Mason and friend of Palmerston, spent Good Friday with his mother, Mrs, Edith Mason. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith, of Windsor, visited here on Good Fri day,. Mrs, R. Baker, who has been visiting in Windsor, returned home with them. Dr, and Mrs, Taylor and daugh ter, Anne, spent Easter with friends in London. Mr. Lome Kleinstivex' left last week for Bowmanville, where he has secured work. Mrs, Garvey and son, Ronnie, are visiting with friends in Sarnia, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kellerman spent Easter with friends in Fer gus. Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, who have been conducting the Commercial Hotel this winter, left last week. Miss Betty Taylor, of London, spent Easter with hex’ parents, Mr. and Mrs., Chas. Steinhagen. Mrs. Sellery, of Seaforth, and Murray Wolfe, of Fort Erie, spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Wolfe. • Mr, and Mrs. Bach and Theo Luft of Kitchener spent Easter Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. Luft. Mr. and Mrs, Archie Bender and Mr, and Mrs. Elmer Zimmer, of Toronto, spent Easter with their parents here. Mrs. E. Flynn of London, was a iSunday visitor with her aunt, Mrs. E. Tieman. Mr. Ben Price was taken to St, Joseph’s Hospital, London, in Har ry Hoffman’s ambulance last week.. Miss Onieda Restemeyer, R.N., of London, spent Easter with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Reste meyer. ’ Miss Grace Kellerman, of To ronto, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kellerman. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cook, of Windsor, spent .Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. Tieman. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Wildfong, of London, were Sunday, visitors with her mother, Mrs. Hamacher. Miss Karen Pedersen, London, vis ited with her parents here on Tues day. Mrs. Dora Stadelbauer and fam ily, of London, were Easter Sun day yisitors with hex’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Kraft. ,A .beautiful and: impressive Eas- tdr cantata entitled:?u"The Great Light” was given in The Evangeli cal 'Church; on Sunday evening by the members of the choir, The solo parts were taken by Mrs. M. Tieman, Eunice Oestreicjier, Gertie Hoffman and Harry Hoffman. A public dance will be held at the Commercial Hotel on Thursday ev ening, April 17th. Good music will be provided. The Red Cross shipment for last month consisted of -20 pairs of socks; 4 sweaters, 2 turtle-neck sweaters, 2 pairs sea boots, 4 pairs •two-way mitts, 3 pairs straight mitts, 1 pair half mitts, 4 wash cloths, 4 large quilts, 1 small quilt, 5 dresses, 5 blazers, 1 child’s dress and 1 layette donated by the King’s Daughters and Princess Pat’s Sun day School Class of the Evangelical iSunday School. Mrs. Adella Fischer, who has been in London for some time left on Tuesday for Sarnia, Miss Antionette Ziler, of London, spent Easter holidays with her par ents,. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ziler. of the J. 4th concession. Sunday visitors with Mrs. Emma Dietrich were Mr. and Mrs. Milford Dietrich and ©ale, of Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ryan and family, of Mt. 'Carmel; Mr. and 'Mrs. Lome Dietrich and Treasa; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dietrich and Mr. Ted Diet- rich, of Shipka; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. . Ziler and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Restemeyer of Dashwood. Ladies’ Aid and W.M.S. The Ladies' Aid and W.M.S. of the Evangelical Church held their April meeting in the church base ment. The executive had charge of the devotional ekercises. Mrs. V. Schatz was in the chair. The fol lowing program was carried out: Mrs. G. Wildfong led in .the open ing prayer; scripture reading by Mrs. V. Schatz; piano solo by Mi's. A. Oestreicher; poem for Easter by Mrs. H. Kellerman; vocal duet by Mrs. R. H. Taylor and Mrs. J. M. Tieman; redding by Mrs. Cora Gai ser; responsive hymn service, "Be neath the Cross of Jesus’’, given by Mrs. G. Wildfong and. Mrs. J. M. Tieman. Mrs. Tiernan led in pray er for OUi’ missionaries. The pre sident them presided for the busi ness. The minutes of the previous meeting were adopted as read. It was moved by Mrs. J. M. Tieman, secoiide'd by Mrs. M. Haugh, that we hold our meetings in the’ even ing during the spring and summer 1 months, our next meetlhg will be held May 7. The visiting; committee' for the month are Mrs. Dan Haugh and Mrs. Joseph Wildfong. The floral commitee for the month are Mrs. H. E. Roppel and Marie Kraft, it ws moved by Mrs. Jos. Wild fong, seconded by Mrs. Dan Weber that we donate a layette to the Red ■Cross. The Lookout committee re ported a hew membfeis namely, MrS. S. Currie. There were $fl sick vis its made and 18 dainties sent during tixe montix. Aftei* fnl! call and col lection of fees the meeting was dosed by singing the National An them. CREDITON Mr, and Mrs. 'Sidney Brown spent a few days with the latter's par ents at Holmesville this week. Mr. Arthur Haist, of Windsor, spent Sunday at his home here. Miss Marguerite Lamport, ef De troit is spending a few days with hex' parents, Mr. and Mrs, Sam Lam port. Spring seeding is well under way in this locality. The well-tiled clay land is working over seed bed. Miss Hazel Woodall, ter Public School staff the holidays at hex* home here. Miss Edna Beaver and Mr.. Ar- ; gold Robertson, of London, spent the week-end at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Ed, Beaver, Miss Lulu Morlock, of Windsor, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Ed. Mox'lpck. 1 Miss Lulu Gaisex*, of Hamilton, spent a few days at hex' home here. Mr, Harold Pletch, of Kitchener, spent the week-end with his .par ents, Rev. and Mrs. A. E. Pletch, Mr. and Mrs.” Rodney Bowman, Mr. Emery (Fisher and Mr. Clar-o ence .Fahner, of Windsor, spent' the week-end at theii’ respective homes. Mr. Fred Gaiser is on the sick list. We hope for a speedy recov ery. Miss Helen Telfer, of Toronto, spent the Easter holidays with hex* pai'ents, Mr. and Mrs, M. W, Teller. Pte. Lloyd England and L.Cpl. Gerald England, of Chatham, spent the week-end at home. Pte. Dalton Finkbeiner of Chat ham, spent the week-end at his home. .Mr. Walter Mitchell, of Chatham Training Centre, spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bi’uce Mitchell. Messrs. Harold-Amy and Frank Fields, of the General Hospital staff, of Hamilton, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. A.‘Amy. Among the display of flowers that graced the pulpit rostrum at the Evangelical Church on Sunday was a beautiful Easter lily in memory of, the late Mrs. Michael Finkbeiner, who passed a why a little over 'a year ago. Crediton Red Cross At the monthly Red Cross meet ing the ladies were delighted to have as guest speaker Miss Reta Rowe, who spoke on "Foods” and Miss Jeckell, who spoke on "Women in Times of War”. The shipment which was displayed, consisted the following articles: 17 pairs of socks, 3 pairs seamen’s socks, 9 sweaters, 7 scarves, 2 helmets, wash cloths, 8 large quilts, 2 small quilts, 3, slips, 3 pairs bloomers, 14 dresses, 2 shirts, 1 sweater, 1 skirt, 2 pairs boy’s pants, 3 vests, 44 pairs panties, 1 afghan, 5 lay ettes, 1 from Shipka W.A., 1 from Evangelical L.A., 1 from Evangelical Mission Circle, 2 from W.I. (<206 articles)*. Lunch was served by, .a, group from the Women’s Institute. Easter Services at the Evangelical Church. into u nice of the Exe- is spending of 2 7 I the congregation, At the morning service the church was almost fill ed. The sermon held the attention,' the subject being, "Evidences of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ". The choir ‘supported the service with a triumphant anthem. In the even ing service the members of the Sun day School presented a very capti vating program, consisting of reci tations, songs, exercises, readings, a ladies’ octette, and a pantomine by the Living Links Class. Mrs. Free-' man Morlock efficiently presided at the pipe organ, as well as Mrs. Emery Rahner at the piano. United Church Easter Services The United Church Sunday School had a good attendance for Easter Sunday. Aftei’ the lesson period the following Easter program was given; recitation by Mack, "He Rose To-day”; tion by Patricia -Chambers, Bells”; piano instrumental by Bet ty Lou Schwartz; recitation by Mel ba King, "Easter Lilies’.’; duet by Mrs. Woodall and Miss Hazel Wood- all, "Have You Been to the Garden With Jesus”; reading by Jean King, "Easter Wright, Easter”; Mrs. L. 'Christ of Calvary/’ Service in the United Church, Crediton, on Good Friday morning was conducted by the minister, Rev. Lawrence H. Turner, B.A. ing the minister were Rev. val J. Woods, M.A., pastor of St. United Cliurqh, Exeter, preached a very inspiring and lenging sermon and the Rev. Hill, B.A., B,D terian Church, Exeter, riate Mrs. Wein altar ies kindly placed there by Mr. and Mrs. Francis Clark. ‘ iSunday services at Shipka, Brins ley and Crediton were conducted by the minister, when splendid con gregations were in attendance. The minister’s subject was "Holden Eyes Opened’*. There were sev enteen communicants received op profession of faith and three by transfer. The following communi cants were received at Shipka; Lila Magdeline Finkbeiner, Audrey Eloise Finkbeiner, Simon Valentine Ratz. John Elmer .Pickering, Harvey George Flickering, Ross Edmund Pickering. At Brinsley: Ernest Orville Amos, Carl William Treve- thick, Mrs. Rose Trevethick, Mr. and Mrs. George Arthui' Hodgson, Leslie Earl Morley, Douglas Wil liam Lewis, Earl Neil, William Ma guire. Mr. and Mrs, George A, Hotson were received by transfer from the United Church, St. Marys. At Crediton Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lawson were received by profession of faith. Mrs. Russell Finkbeiner was received from the Main St. Un ited. Church, Exeter. The Easter music was' of a very high order, giving balance and inspiration’ to the services. For flowers at Credi ton thanks are tendered to Mr. aqd Mrs. Francis Clarke and Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Hill and family. Rosalee recita ls aster Glory"; reading by Ted "The 'Eternal Miracle Of duet by Mrs, A. Baker and Schwartz, "Remember Assist- Nor- Main who chal- D. C. of Caven Pr.esby- An ap.prop vocal duet was rendered by A. Baker and Mr. Lawrence the church organist.' The was adorned with Easter lil- GKAN& BEND Miss Cora Oliver, of London, Yts~ Ited her parents, Mr* and Mrs. Joe Oliver, over the past week.Mrs. Wally Desjardine spent tlie week-end in the village, Mr. and Mrs. Noonan of Windsor are visiting at the Lakeview- Hotel. Mr, and Mrs. Russell Mallard and family of Brig,den, visaed at: Mrs. JU J. and also av Mr, 1 Alma Mollard’e Robins’. The fishermen some good lifts week, Mrs. Nancy ........... home after spending the winter in St. Marys with Mrs, Whittel, ited with Mrs. Sunday; Mr. and Mrs, ,.............. . family, of Exeter, visited with Mn and Mrs. Daye Johnston. Mr. and Mrs, Robt, Knight, of Chatham visited Mr§,. Knight’s parents,, Mr, and Mrs, Jim Patter- sou, this week, Mr. and Mrs. W. »P. Lovie Cele brated their 40th wedding anni versary last Thursday, when theii' family gave them a surprise party in the evening. Mr, Pete Defoe is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Devine, Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Turner have moved to Ailsa Craig where they will reside for a while. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Tiedem an moved to Exeter on Saturday, Quite a number took advantage of the beautiful weather at Easter and spent the holiday at their cot tages. Mrs. Dave Baird bad a very ser ious operation .in Victoria Hospital on .Saturday last but is doing very well. .Miss Velma Baker and Miss Nor ma Parsons, of Exeter, visited Mrs. Etta Baker Mr. and Brampton, parents, Mr week. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Pollock, of Detroit were week-end visitors in the village. Seeding is the order of the day. have been having of fish the past Ravelle returned her daughter, of Saskatoon, vis- Walter Statton. on Earl Johnston and. over the week-end, Mrs. Russell Gill, of visited with Mr. 'Gill’s , and Mrs. John Gill, last The following letter has been re ceived in response to a presentation made to Pte. Percy Atkinson; No. 5 S.F.T.S., R.C.A.F., Brantford, Ont., Feb. 16, 1941 To the People -of Grand Bend: Dear Friends: It is with the greatest of pleasure that I accept this lovely ring and I appreciate very much the kind wishes that your gift has express ed. •I have been fortunate in being stationed in Brantford, and this will give me many pleasant opportunities to be home often, and thus keep in close contact with the people of Grand Bend. In closing, I can sincerely” as sure you that as time goes on, this ring will often be the cause of re- ‘ calling happy moments spent among the people of Grand Bend. Again thanking you, I remain Yours sincerely, Percy Atkinson Eastei’ services at the Evangelical Church were of special interest to Z1 W my job for ’ust La a Po»tiac!” day you’d get a * **... In the first place, they don’t build them any better than Pontiac. I work on all makes of cars— so believe me, I know! How can they build a car so fine yet price it with the lowest, is the one thing that has me guessing. Why I’ve got customers who used to spend two or three thousand dollars for their cars C A N A D I A N - B U 1 L T BY Do Luxe "Torpedo” Six Two-Door Sedan who tell me Pontiac’s the finest car they’ve ever owned. They enthuse about Pontiac’s famous L-Head Engine—say the car handles like a charm —that the Knee-Action ride is smooth as silk. And Concealed Running Boards are out of the way of mud and show. So take my tip — get yourself a Pontiac! GENERAL MOTORS wuMWi^»wiiiutii^uan