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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-09-11, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-AIWOCATE Coming to Hensall C. R. Wilkinson, R.0. Ophthalmic, Optician c Wingham will be at W, O. GOODWIN’S Store* every 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the month, for the purpose of testing eyes and fitting glasses* Difficult cases and those that have not been properly fitted, specially recommended to con­ sult me* Hours 10 a.m, to 6 p.m. Phone 16 Hensall for appointment in Hensall. Kerslake received 105. and paters 25, leaving Kerslake elected with a majority of 80, W.M.S. Meets HENSALL Will the party who borrowed ce­ ment trowels belonging to the Henry Howard V Please return same to the estate prior to'the Sept. 20th. late the sale Stanley Tudor are days with! relatives Bissett, of Exeter friends. Sunday, of Hamll- with her Stan Tu- Mrs. McClinchey visited recently with relatives and friends at Bay- field. Mr. and Mrs. spending a few at Dundas. Miss Fanny visited on Monday with Mrs, Mar­ tha Murdoch. Miss Dorothy McQueen is holiday­ ing with her parents Mr. and Mrs. ■ Ed. McQueen. Mrs. Redmond, of Milverton, ^sit­ed this week with Mrs. T. PaiTmer and other Mr. and Mrs. Wm. White) of Lon­ don, were the guests of Mr, and Mrs, J. W. Bonthron on Miss Margaret Tudor ton spent the week-end parents, Mr._ and Mrs. dor. Mrs. A. R. Campbell was called to Nova Scotia last week owing to the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. MacDonald, . Mr. and Mrs Earl Kaiser, of Chi­ cago, spent the week-end visiting ■with the former’s parents, Mr. and •Mrs. John Kaiser. A Lions Club banquet was held at the Commercial Hotel here last week, the proprietor, Mr. _ Stan Tu­ dor, being a member. Harvest Thanksgiving services will be held in St. Paul’s Anglican Church, on Sunday, September 21st, at 11. aim. and^ 7 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Hayter and son Don, of London, visited -on Sat­ urday with Mrs. Hayter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Bell. Mr. Thos. Shaddick, who has been ill in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, is improved and able to return to his home here this week. Corporal G. Moore of the R.C.A. M.C., Toronto, Mrs. Moore, -Doug­ las and pruce are holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Patterson. Mrs. Geo. Walker spent a few days last week at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gould, in Clinton. ' Mr. Wm. 'Jones and Mr. andJMYs. Arthur Jones and family, of St. Thomas, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Jones’ mother, Mrs. Traquair.< Mrs. Catharine Hedden returned home on Saturday after visiting for a week with her daughter- and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Carter, in Clinton. The annual school- fair will be held in Hensall on Friday, Sept. 12, when the rural schools will par­ ticipate in the program as has been the custom in the past. " A number of th.e' members of the W.M.S. of Carmel Presbyterian Church attended the Presbyterial rally in First* Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, on Tuesday. The Hensall Senior Institute will commence their fall meetings when a pot luck supper will be held the home of Miss Sally-Manson Thursday evening at 6,30. Mrs. Alice Joynt accompanied Dr. Harry Joynt, Mrs. Joynt and daughter, of London, are holiday­ ing with the former’s son, Mr. and Mrs. Laird- Joynt in Toronto. • Rev. R. A. Brook -conducted the services in the United Church on Sunday, delivering inspiring seiv mons at both services. Mr. Carey Joynt contributed a solo entitled “God’s Tomorrow” at the morning service and the choir sang an an-* them at the evening service. , Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Orr, Donald and Jimmy, of Ailsa Craig, moved into their new dwelling on Main Street, where Mr. Orr lias opened up a shoe and harness repair shop in the by Mr. Mr. and village. Rev. Wm, the services ■Sunday and discourse at the morning service on the war from the time of the sink­ ing of thez Athenia until the present. The choir rendered appropriate mu­ sic and Misses Irene Hoggarth and Margaret DoUgall took special parte In the anthem. Small Vote Polled as Councillor is Elected at on by building recently vacated Roy Weber. We welcome Mrs. Orr and family to the Weir, B.A., conducted in Carmel Church on delivered an excellent An election for a cduncillor to replace D. E. MacKinnon, who re­ cently eiilistdd with the R.C;A.F. and is now stationed at Calgary, was held in Hensall bn Monday, two candidates were' Mr, Kerslake, produce merchant and Mr. Fred Eaters, labourer. It was one of the smallest votes polled The Alvifi ■* .'nnx'RSMY, t;Ki>naiBBrt jia lllllllllfi? London supplies, $3.02; 0. Geiger, team-1 and Mrs. Eipery Faliner, Mrs. Chas, ing, 40c; T. Sherritt, teaming, I Hoffman ’ ” * $1.20; T. Kyle, salary, $70.O|O; ...... Hydro Commission, hall, $5.89; H. O.. Dayman, supplies, 50c; Follick, D.R.O., election, M. Brown, P.C., election, Parker, D.R.Q., election, Horton, P.C., ejection, A. Patterson, R.o„ i and Freeman Morlock sang “Abide WHb Me”. Inter­ ment took place in the Crediton Cemetery. The pallbearers were Hugo Schenk, Nelson Schenk, Lloyd Gaiser, Ossie McKenzie, Lawrence McKenzie and Russel Bowman. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. We salute his mempry as a fine citizen, whose genial per­ sonality will be sadly missed. Friends from a distance were Mi% and Mrs. Lawrence McKenzie, Mc­ Gillivray; Mr. and Mrs. Russell BQwman, of Denfieldi Mr. and Mrs. J. Tweedie, Mr. and Mrs. William Tweedie, Mr. Percy Graham son. all of McGillivray and Mrs. Callum, of Watford. Mission Circle Meets The September meeting of Mission Circle of the Evangelical Church was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Ratz with 21 members and 2 visitors present. The vice-president, Mrs. Lawrence Wein, presided over the opening exercises and business, Plans were made for the annual Thankoffering meeting also- a committee was appointed to send Christmas boxes to soldiers overseas. A call to worship was conducted by Mrs. Ross Krueger and the following program was ear- - ried out: reading, vocal solo, poems, study book, “The Education of China”/and a chorus given by mem­ bers of the Finance and Member­ ship committees. A social half- hour was spent. The October meet­ ing will be held at the home of Mrs. Ross ■ Kreuger, (Intended for last week) Mr.'and Mrs. Aljoe Culbert, Fred­ die and Margaret, of Lucan, spent 1 Sunday at'the home of Mr. and Mrs, ; Fred Kerr. '■ Mr. Fred Kerr attended a shoot at Thames Valley on Monday and brought home t several fine prizes, -School opened Tuesday morning with Mr. Sidney Brown, principal, and Miss Verna Cunningham, of Clandeboye, assistant. Emery Fisher and Clarence Fah- ner, of Windsor, spent the week-end at their respective homes. Mrs. Sims, Mr. and Mrs. , Arthur Rowe, Mr. and Mrs. A, Taasse, Mr. John Taasse, Miss Kathryn Rowe, and Mr. Clarence Rowe, all of Claw­ son, Mich., visited on Labor Day at the home of Mrs. Sims’ son, Mr. J. Woodall and attended the Lam­ port family reunion, Haist Reunion The annual Haist reunion held in* the Evangelical shed on Labor Day. 180 who signed-’the register during the day. present from Detroit, Pigeon, Pel­ ham, Fenwick and' Kitchener. Mr. Art Amy, in a few well-chosen words, welcomed the, visitors. The following officers were elected: Pres., John Brown, Bad Axe; vice- pres., Mose Brown, Pigeon; sec., treas., Mrs. Beatrice Paul, Romeo. A progratfT of sports under the dir­ ection of Roy Goulding,' Lawrence Wein and Mrs. Emmery Fahrier, was enjoyed by all. Recognition was. given to the oldest member present, Mrs. Godfrey Wein, Credi­ ton; youngest presejit, and young­ est married couple, .Mr.and Mrs. Page, Romeo, Mich, ---------V--------- EXETER FAIRthe ■held Mrs, September meeting of pf Carmel Church was The W.M.S. on Thursday afternoon with Jas. Parkins presiding and open­ ed by singing “O Lord, To Theo I Cry”, followed by the minutes and business arrangements were made held when taining the Home Helpers, visiting committee reported ing and visit was the text word, ing, Mrg. Logan, after which las led in prayer. Hymii a Green Hill Far Away,” and Mrs. Jas. Parkins tppic entitled and Divine”, teresting and inspiring to all. The meeting closed with ’the singing of “My Times Are in Thy Hand”, and the benediction. Hemsail Holds Publi/ War Service Meeting for th© October meeting to be on Thursday, October supper will be served, twenty calls and Mrs. Mrs. Davidsdn next month. answered with The Deut, 31:1-15 2nd, enter- The mak- Logan volunteered1 to The roll call “Courage” as Scripture read- was read by Mrs. Dal- ‘ ‘There Is was sung gave the “Suffering,' Human which was most in­ A public war service committee meeting was held in the town hall, Hensall on Friday, Sept. 5th at 8 p.m., with the president, Dr. A. R. Campbell, presiding and was large­ ly attended. Following the opening prayer the Secretary, Mr. Walter Spencer, read the minutes of the July meeting of 1940, when the War Service organization was form­ ed here. Dr. Campbell spoke on the year’s activities and reported four large boxes sent t’o the local boys overseas, and also three hund­ red cigarettest being sent. Miss Beryl Pfaff, president of the Hensall Senior Institute, spoke, and stated that all parcels sent to the, local boys overseas had reached their destination and ' letters of thanks had been received from them. Mr. E. L. Mickle,’ chairman of the War Savings certificates gave a brief ad-> dress, stating that their objective was $350.00 but they had reached the 165 per cent mark. Dr. Camp­ bell, chairman of the Victory Loan in his address reported that Hensall had led in ^the Victory Loan Cam­ paign, f|ie objective being $19j650 and the total amount raised was $6'8,000. The treasurer, Mr. W. B. Cross, ..gave a splendid report stat­ ing that there was a balance of $159.00 in the bank. Mr. Ted.'Oli­ ver, who was in charge of the soft- ball games sponsored by the Red Cross reported $ 100.00 raised and the sum is to be divided between the Red Cros's and the War Savings Committee. Plans were made for a field day meet, to, be held in the local park early in " October when the different schools are tojtie invit­ ed. The following sports commit­ tee were appointed: chairman, Mr. R, H, Middleton; Messrs. W. R. Da­ vidson/. Ted .Oliver, LeRoy O’Brien and Eddy Gascho, Zurich. Dr. Campbell invited Mr. Owen Geiger to take the chair while avnew pre­ sident' was elected. Dr. Campbell, was re-elected. The following slate of officers were presented by Mi\. W.„, O. Goodwin: “vice-presidents, David Ducharme, Zurich, Sam Dou- gall, Hensall and Andrew Bell,.Kip­ pen; secretary, Ken. Hicks; cutive, Reeve R. E. Shaddick, Rev. R. A. Brook, Rev. Wm. Weir, Rev. Grant, Kippen; Rev. Turkheim, Zurich; Father Power, Zurich; Rev. Hackeridorn, Zurich; LeRoy O’Brien, Zurich; Miss Beryl Pfaff, Mrs. T. Meyers, Zurich; Mrs. Glenn Mac- Lean, A. Kalbfleisch, Zutich; Dr. • O’Dwyer, Zurich; Edgar Munn, W. O.' Goodwin, W. R. Davidson, J. W. Bonthron, E. L. Mickle, Elgin Routcliffe, Sid MacArthur, Walter Spencer, W. Siebert and, E. M. Dagg, Zurich; Reeve Armstrong, F. G, Bonthron and Robt. Cooper of Kippen. The following members of the Executive who were present spoke briefly: Rev. Brook, W. B. Reeve Shaddick, David Du- Miss Beryl Pfaff, A. Kalb- Rev. Wm. Weir, Walter Elgin Routcliffe. The closed ‘with the National exe- Cross, charm e, fleisch, Spencer, 'meeting Anthem. Council Meeting The regular meeting of the Vil­ lage Council was held Monday ev­ ening at 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers with all members being present. Alvin W.. Kerslake, tl^e newly-elected member of the Coun­ cil, having taken his declaration of office. The minutes of the previous council meeting read. Horton and Cameron, ___ (he minutes be adopted as read. Carried, Thos. Kyle reported re the trees on •!?. Moir’S property fpr the Rark, also fire , tanks. J, A. Patterson reported re the taxes on th£ stock scales, also fthe notice from Hay Township re„the North Branch of the Black Creek Drain, same referred to the County Engin­ eer. The read: were that following correspondence'was School Board, Dept, of Mun­ icipal Affairs, County Treasurer, D. E. MacKinnon, M. Passmore, Na­ tional Salvage: Campaign, Dept, of Welfare, Victoria Hospital, -C.N.R., 0. V. Pickard, Hay Township re Black Greek Draih. considered dnd filed. The following bills were considered: Municipal World Shine were and accounts * G, G, H J. G. H« $3.00; $2.50; $3.00; $2.50; election, $5.00; J, A, Patterson, mileage to Goderich, $2,50; total, $99,51, Per Parkins and Kerslake that accounts be paid. Carried. Per Cameron and Horton that we strike the tax rate at 34 mills for the year 1941, Carried. Per Par­ kins and Kerslake that By-law No. '8, striking the 1941 tax'’rate be given first and second readings, Carried. Per Horton and Cameron, that By-law No, 8 be given its third and final reading and finally passed. Carried. Per Horton and Parkins that the Clerk be instructed to add the fol­ lowing .to 'the collector's roll for weed $2.10; P. Stewart estate,' 50<c. ried, Per we now adjourn. cutting: G. McEwan estate, .................. Car- Cameron and Kerslake Carried. J. A. Patterson, ■ —Vh------— CRJEDITON I that i Ceric ; and Mrs, --------------- ----- of Timmins, are visiting for Mr. and Mrs, Borland and daugh­ ter, a few days at the home of Mr. Jos. Wein. And so another sign of fall puts in its appearance and more than 36 Crediton pupils wend thgir way to school every day. Remember the fowl supper of the Evangelical Church on Thurs­ day, October 9th, Rev. Lawrence Turner preached at the Evangelical Church Sunday ■morning and Rev. Jas. Anthony, of Exeter took the - service Sunday evening. Both preached very ac­ ceptably. Rev. Mr. Pletch is attending a convention in Napierville, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Bowman, of Windsor, and Mrs. Tom Sharp, -of Seaforth, attended the funeral of the late William Bowman. Jack England, of the R.C.A.F. Wireless School, Guelph, and Ger­ ald England, of Chatham, spent the week-end at home. 7 Mrs. Lloyd England attended the funeral of the late Bruce England ( in Niagara Falls on Saturday. > Next Sunday evening the service in the Crediton United Church will ■ be withdrawn owing to the sister congregation of Church holding vices, At Brinsley in pulpit will be occupied by Rev. R. J. Merriam, of Centralia United Church, while Rev. Wm. Mair, of Thames Road, will be the guest preacher in the evening, are at 11 a.m. and 7.3 0 p.m. will be by the of Mrs. Fenton The withdrawal -of Crediton’: ing service will enable the. C'redi- . ton folk to worship, with their Brinsley neighbors. The .minister wishes Brinsley a happy and a fruit­ ful church birthday. K Rally Day will be observed in . the Crediton United Church on Sunday morning, September 21st, at 11 a.m. There will be no evening service on this Sunday. All members, adherents and friends of the church are urged to attend since it is hoped that a “family” service will, fitting­ ly express the theme of Rally Day Sunday. The minister, the Rev. Law<rence H. Turner, B.A., will preach,- from the. subject,. “The Fam­ ily Pew.” A tea will be held under the aus­ pices of the Ladies’ Aid of the Cre­ diton Evangelical church at the par­ sonage on Thursday, Sept. 16t,h, from 3 ‘ to 5 in the afternoon and from 7 to 9 in the- evening. A cordial invitation . is extended to all. Admission 15c. Mr. and Mrs. William Benninger, Mr. and Mrs. James Leary and Miss Marguerite Lamport, of De­ troit, spent' the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lam­ port. Other visitors at the Laniport home were Mr. ancl Mrs. Richard Vaughan and Miss Agnes 'Lamport, of Long Beach, California. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Clarke and son Glen, of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kestle, and Jeanette, of Exeter, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Francis Clark. M”. Clark’s many friends will be pleased to know that he is recuperating from his recent accident. William Bowman The death took place last Friday ■of one ‘ of Crediton’s best-known ■citizens when William7 Bowman died at his residence in his 76th year, after an illness of two days, Mr. BowmUn suffered a paralytic stroke on Wednesday and passed away bn Friday. He was - born in Ailsa Craig and for a short time farmed in Westminster and London Townships. Thirty years ago Mr.« and Mrs. Bowman moved to a * a mile north of Crediton., years ago they moved to their fortable home in Crediton. In the ■ deceased was united in riage to Susan Wein. Surviving be­ sides his sorrowing wife.is one son, Rodney, of Windsoi, and oho bro­ ther, Thomas Bowman, of near Parkhill. He Was of a very genial disposition 'and will be greatly miss­ ed in tlife community. 1 The, funeral, private, took place Sunday afternoon at the late re­ sidence. Rev. Lawrence Turner, of the United Church, offidUted. Mr; Brinsley United I anniversary ser- j I the morning, the was ■Church There were Friends* and relatives were Wednesday and Thursday SEPTEMBER 17th & 18th TRIALS pF SPEED 2,28 and 2.22 Trot or Pace Purse $75.00 Every Heat a Race • Purse divided 40^30, 20, 10 5% to enter to be paid at 1 o’clock ' At least 5 to enter CALF RACE For boys and girls 15 yrs. and under. $2.00 first prize; $1,00 second; 50c third. Sound System Will be Used GIRLS’ BICYCLE RACE Half Mile 75 c, 50c, 2&c, Swine Club to be judged at 1.30 o’clock 0 Grafton & Co,, London donate $10,00 silver tray for exhibitor showing five of the best horses, any breed. Special Attraction in front of Grandstand The Exeter Band Will be in Attendance 'Admission 25c; Children 15c; Cars 25c. ALL EXHIBITS MUST REMAIN -ON TH E GROUNDS UNTIL 5 p.m. E. S. STEINER, Pres. R. N. CREECH, Treas,CLARK FISHER, Sec’y DANCE IN THE ARENA AT NIGHT enlisted to the oh Fri- Etheleen and Eileen were in 'last Sunday, Mr. Clarence Fprd has in- the R.C.A.F. and went Manning Pool, in Toronto, day. Miss Dorothy Johns returned home last week after spending the past ten weeks at Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Hy. Murch and fam­ ily, of London, visited in.the vicin­ ity over the week-end. Mrs. R. D, Hunter underwent an operation for appendicitis in Victor­ ia Hospital, London, last week. She is recovering nicely. Miss Hazel Johns commenced a business course in Clinton this week. The Red Cross unit intends hold­ ing a bingo at the Winchelsea school near the end of this month. Tickets are being sold for a draw on a quilt that night. W.f H. Dickey, of Camp Borden, was home on embarkation .leave over the week-end. Several of the W.M.S. ladies went to Roy’s church to attend the joint meeting of several W.M.S. groups. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Harry Sparling over the week­ end were Miss Grace Chowen, of Kintore and Mr. Roland Rumble, of London. ' Services There special • anniversary music choir under the leadership Dan. Lewis with Mrs. F. officiating at the organ. 's even- farm Five com- 1903 mar­ th e the in DASHWOOD FOR RENT—The East half of two-storey brick dwelling on South side of Rolland . Street Dashwood. Furnace, electric lights, 3 bedrooms, comfortable living quar­ ters. Apply to F. W. Gladman, Exe­ ter, Ont.' Mrs. J. .Bruce, of Windsor, spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Hayter. Mr. and Mrs. Brunner and daugh­ ter Lois, of Kansas City and Mr. Clarence Brunner, of Oklahoma City spent a few days with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Restemeyer attended the wedding of her broth­ er in Hespeler on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Vernon, of Dear­ born, Mich., visited for a few days with her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Restemeyer. Miss Eunice Oestreicher Monday for London where attend Normal School* Miss Helen Morgan, of and Mr. Fred Haegy and Oestreicher, of London left on she will Exeter, Donald Medical School spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Oestreicher, --------V--------- KHIVA Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hutchinson, of Corbett, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Win. Mason. Miss Vera Pollen, of Dashwood, spent the week-end with Miss Jean Willert. Mr. and Mrs. James Eagleson and family, of Parkhill, and Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Atchison, of Ailsa Craig, spent Siihday With Mr.and Mrs. Hy. Eagleson. Mr. and . Mrs. E. G. Kraft family visited with relatives in don bn Sunday. Mrs. Joe. Eagleson and son ham, of Parkhill, spent Suhday Mr, and Mrs. Art Willert, --------V— aud Lon- Gra- with ELIMV1LLE Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Johns Patsy visited in St. Marys on day./ Mr. Will Johns, Misses Dorothy,- and Sun- of their work, energetic and skill-to-: X There are now more introduced New exchanges have been built in. war expansion and dial serviceareas,operators on Long Dis tance than ever before. t | Our mechanized division of some 950 vehicles helps to extend the system and guard the service against interruptions Hundreds of miles of Long Distance Cir- j cuits have been added to meet war-time demands. Thousands of telephones have been in­ stalled in homes, factories, camps, and for government projects everywhere. Proud of their Work, energetic and skill­ ed in special tasks, Bell Telephone peo­ ple everywhere work harder, save more. TWO YEARS AGO THIS WEEK, Canada declared war, and with very little war equipment. In two years she has built a, ■ - formidable war machine. We are now speeding ahead at an ever- increasing pace into the third crucial war year. Now otir declara­ tion of War means more than words . , „ it meahs action. And whatever the blue-prints of- war may demand, Bell Telephone equipment, efficient and Complete, is “on active service—giving wings th words”.GEO* W. LAWSON, MariafiCr,. f