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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-06-11, Page 5Page 5 THE EXETEB TJMES.APWCATB TtaAyy ■tow 1U&* Coming to Hensall C. R. Wilkinson, R.O. Ophthalmic Optician Wingham Will be at W, 0. GOODWINJS Store, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the month, for the purpose pf testing eyes and fitting .glasses. Difficult cases and those , that have not been properly fitted, specially, recommended to con*! suit me/Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone 16 Hensail for appointment HENSALL Mr, N. E, Cook made a business trip to Ottawa during the past week. Mrs. N. E, Cook and daughter Norma spent a few days in Toronto last week. Miss M, A. Ellis accompanied by Mrs, Boyd and family spent Sat urday in London. Archdeacon Doherty and Mrs, Doherty called on Mr. and Mrs, G. C, Petty recently. Mrs, Fred Smallacombe is spend ing a few weeks visiting with rela tives in Windsor and Detroit. Miss Joan Smith, of St. Marys, spent the week-end with her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Pettys Mrs. Mary Buchanan, Doris and Lloyd, sipent Sunday with the Misses Laura and Ethel Balkwill, of Stalfa. Pte. Fred Beer, of London, is spending a couple of weeks’ leave with his wife and family in Hensall. Miss Mavis Spencer, of Toronto, visited over the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Spen cer. Mr- and Mrs. Alexander Smillie, of Toronto, are spending a few days with the latter’s sister, Miss Mur ray. Huron Lodge A.F. & A.M., will attend divine service in the United church on the evening of Sunday, June 28th. Mrs. Bengough, who has been re ceiving treatment in Scott Memorial Hospital for the past week or so re turned home on Sunday. Mr. Jim* Morris, employee at Tom Welsh’s saw mill, had the misfor tune to have his shoulder t dislocat ed as the' result of a fall while at tending ^o his work. Mrs. David Ferguson and two sons; Ross and Allan and Miss Mil ler and Donald Walker, 'all of To ronto, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. George Walker. Keith McLean, son of Robert Mc Lean, of Tuckersmith, has recover ed enough from his recent opera tion to return to his duties at W. A. MacLaren’s service station. Mr. and Mrs. Ross McKay and little daughter, June, of Hillsburgh, spent the week-end at the home of the former’s brother and sister, Mr, Oliver and Miss Margaret McKay. The June meeting of the Hen sall Women’s Institute will take, the form of a picnic and will be held Oon Mrs. Sherritt’s lawn on Wednes day, June 17th. The roll call will be answered by a suggestion for packing a picnic basket. The sixty-fifth anniversary of the opening of St. Paul’s Anglican church will be held on .Sunday, June 14th. Special services- at 11 a.m1. and 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Herbert Naylor, a former rec tor, how of Listowel. Mrs. Ed. Christie, of Exeter, spent a couple of weeks recently visit ing with her nephew and niece, John E. and Mrs. McEwen. Mrs. Christie, who is over 90, is quite smart, and is keenly interested in the affairs of today. The late Mr. Christie was a former post master at Exeter. •Sgt.-Pilot' Gerald L. Passmore has left for Mossbank, Sask., after spending the week-end with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Passmore. Gerald was the youngest member to graduate as a pilot at No. 2 Ser vice Flying Training School at Up lands, near Ottawa, being only eighteen. His wings were pinned on his tunic by His Excellency the Earl of Athlone, the Governor-Gen eral of Canada, Young People Conduct Service in the absence of Rev. Wm. Weir on Sunday last the morning ser vice in Carmel Presbyterian church was in charge of the Young People, who conducted it in a very capable manner.' Mr. Bob Cameron gave, the call to worship ahd Mr. Gor don Campbell read the Scripture lesson, after which Miss Sarah Man- son led in prayer, The choir of young people sang a beautiful an them, “Work, Love and Peace”, the solo part being taken by Miss Irene Hoggarth. Mrs. Malcolm Dougall presided at the organ throughout. Miss Beryl Pfaff gave a splehdid ad dress on the Bible, taking her text from Psalm 119, verse 106, “Thy word is a lamp, unto my feet and a light unto my path." There was no evening service. Miscellaneous Shower Some fifty neighbors and friends met at the lovely home of Mr, and Mrs. John Bolton of the Boundary Thursday afternoon last in honor of their niece, Miss Norma' Bolton, a bride of Saturday last, ,She was presented with a miscellaneo'us shower.. A decorated chair was placed between the living room and; dining-room and little Donna Big- by, of Blenheim, and Marian Alex ander, of the Boundary, drew a decorated wagon in with lovely gifts and presented them to the bride elect, A short program consisting of a sing-sing, humorous readings, and an airplane skit was enjoyed. In a few well chosen words Norma thanked all for their kindness, to her. Then they all retired to the spacious lavn where a delicious luncheon and lemonade was serv ed. W.M.S, Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of the United church was held in the schoolroom of the church on Thursday, June 4th, at 3 p.m., with Mrs. Ballantyne in the chair. The meeting opened with a hymn, “More Love to Thee", fol lowed by the Lord’s Prayer, the minutes and roll call. The sale of homemade cooking which was to have been held this month was can celled. It was decided that each member should contribute money in stead- Mrs. N. E. Cook took the chair for the remainder of the pro gram. The scripture lesson, Mat thew 6, was read by Mrs. McQueen, followed by prayer by Mrs. Brook; a delightful solo, “Leave it There", by Mrs. Maud Hedden, accompanied by Mrs, N. ‘E. Cook at the piano. The topic, taken from the study book “Serving with the Sons of Shuh", was given by Mrs. C. A. Mc- Donell. The meeting closed with the hymn “Jesus Shall Reign" and the benediction. Senior Mission Circle The picnic supper meeting of the Senior Mission Circle of the Un ited church which was postponed last week bn account of rain, was held on Monday evening, June 8th, at Hugh McEwen’s swimming pool. The weather was most favorable for the occasion and after everyone present had done justice to a de lightful s'upper a short sing-song was ‘held, conducted by Maud Hed den. Miss Mary Coleman pre sided over the meeting which open ed with the theme song, followed by the Lord’s prayer in unison. The Scripture lesson, Luke 15:1-16, was read by Mrs. McLarnon. The roll call was answered by the name of a bird in the Bible. The devoUonal on “Nature, Parallel of Jesus’, was taken by Mrs. Jim Morris. Hymn “Oh Master Let Me Walk With Thee”, was sung, after which Miss Douglas led in prayer and also read a lovely poem. “On Foot to Free dom," given by Miss Douglas, was the story of a Chinese who travel ed on foot to get away from the Japs. Plans were made to hold a bazaar in the fall. “Abide with Me" was sung and the meeting closed with the benediction. Forrest—Love Reunion The annual Forrest-Love reunion was held on Monday, June 8, at Grand Bend, ideal weather prevail ing. There were 120 members of ■the clan present to enjoy a delight ful day. Members of the clan were present from Thedford, Seaforth, Kippen, Grand Bend and Hensall. It is about a hundred years since the grandfathers came to Huron Coun ty, and many changes, good and not so good, have taken place since 1845. They were most fortunate in their choice of a day for the re union this year. It was one of June’s perfect < days. Gradually the family tree grows, and the circle widens from year to year and this ’year makes it their 33rd reunion. The year’s report was exceptional ly good. Mr. Andrew Love, of Hen sall, was the oldest member present and is hale and hearty at 88 years of age. Indeed, it was most refresh ing to be among a throng of people so congenial as were the Forrests and Loves, and at the wonderful meals served at dinner and supper they reverently acknowledged their Lord as their great provider. Dur ing the business period Mr. Ross Love, of Hensall, was elected pre sident; John Love, Grand Bend, vice-president; Hugh Love, Zurich, secretary-treasurer. Bayfield will be the setting for the 1943 reunion. Following is the list of sports dir ected by William Forrest, Seaforth, and Rev. Reynolds, Thedford: Boys’ race, 12 and under, Ronald Turn bull; girls, 12 and under, Elva Ldve, Shirley Paterson; boys 8t and under, Jack Reynolds, Bobby Love; boys 6 and under, Ronald Webb; girls 16 and under, Donna. Webb; girls 16 and over, Isabelle Forrest; young men’s race. Lyle Steeper; married ladies’ race, Mrs. Forrest, Mrs. Hen drick; married men’s race, William Forrest, Hugh Hodgins; minute race for men, Glenn Ireland, Albert Keys; ladies race, lddking slipper, Margar et Webb; necktie race, Ruth Love, Hugh Hodgins, Rev. Reynolds and Mrs. Rbbt. Love; throwing the ball, Nola Love, Noia Taylor; clothespin race, Helen and Jim Love; hoop race, Ross Love’s team; dropping clothespins in bottle, Hugh HbdginS; mystery lady on grounds, Mrs. Robt, Love, Thedford, found by Mr. Cor don Blanchard; hitting Hitler, Ber- Va Blanchard, Brace Turnbull, Rev, Reynolds, William Forrest. The highlight of the afternoon was a softball game captained by Lyle Hodgins and Gordon Blanchard with William Forrest as -umpire. Lyle Hudgins players were the winners by a score of *Z*1» CJENTRAUIA Mrs. Hugo Theander, of London, called on friends in the village on Saturday, Week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Harlton were their son, Mr. Melvin Harlton, of Windsor, and their daughter,, son-in-law and family, of Detroit. Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Boyle,, of To ronto, visited with relatives in the village on Monday. Mr. George Essery, of London, visited with Mrs, Parsons and Mrs. Kershaw on Bunday. Mr, and Mrs. M. Sleamon and June, of London, visited with Mrs, J, Sleamon on Saturday, Miss Ruby Merriam, of Delhi, spent the week-end with her par ents, Rev. and Mrs. R. J. Merriam* Fit, Sgt. Donald Hicks, of Hagers- ville spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hicks. Mr, and Mrs. I. Pollock and daughter, of Ripley, were week-end guests with Mr. and Mrs, Lome Hicks. Mrs. W. Hodgins, of London, vis ited with Mrs. J. Willis and other friends in the village on Friday of last week. Mr. and Mrs, Arva Brokenshire, of London, were Sunday visitors with Mrs. Brokenshire and Mrs, Baskerville. Misses Dorothy Hicks, of Lon don, and Mildred Hicks, of Shipka, spent the week-end with their mother, Mrs, B. Hicks. Mr. and Mrs. L. Davey and fam ily and Mr. and Mrs, John Willis and family, of Exeter, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs, R. Davey. Fit. Sgt. Jack Andrew and Mrs. Andrew, of London, spent the week end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Andrew and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hicks. Centralia church will hold its an nual strawberry supper on Thurs day, June 18th, followed by a play, “Uncle Cy Hits a New High", by the Woodham Young People. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Essery were Misses Gertrude and Lulu Dempsey, of Toronto; Mrs. '0. ■ J. Murdy, of Lucan and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Maurice Murdy, of Peterborough and Mr. George Essery, of London. (Too late for last week) Mrs. McLeod, Mr. and Mrs. Reed, Mr. Jos. Avery and Mr. Robert Av ery, of Kincardine, called on Mrs. J. Essery on Monday of last week on their way home from attending the funeral of the late C. J. Murdy in Lucan. GRAND BEND Mf. Ken Lovie visited at his home here over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Stanlake vis ited with friends in London over the week-end. The school observed a holiday on Monday instead of .Tuesday, the King’s birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, of Mt. Carmel, visited with Mrs. D. John ston on Sunday. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Clinger, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sun day. All roads will lead to the straw berry social for the Red Cross on Wednesday, June 17th. The Thed ford silver band will be present. ELIMVILLE On Sunday, June 14th, Rev. Wal den, of St. Marys, will speak at a Decoration Day service in Elim- ville cemetery. Rev. Ernest Grigg, of Exeter, spoke in this church on Sunday evening. The service was in the interests of the W.M.S. Miss Hazel Johns, of Clinton, spent Sunday at her home here. She has been transferred to the Can ada Packers' branch in Exeter and commenced her duties there on Tuesday. Mrs. Thos. Bell, Mrs. Harold Bell and Mrs. Chas. Stephen attended the graduation exercises held at West ern University on Thursday of last week, when Miss Florence Bell, R.N., received her diploma. Dr. Fred Johns, of Hamilton, called on relatives here on Sunday, We are pleased to report that Mr. Philip Johns, who recently under went an operation for appendicitis, was able to return home on Sunday. The play, “Uncle Cy Hits a New High" presented here last Friday night by Woodham people under the auspices of the local W.A., Was well presented and a laugh from start to finish. There was a Very good attendance. Preparations are being made for the Sunday School anniversary ser vices to be held on June 28th. Rev. 0. C. White, of Burgessville, will be the preacher. The W.M.S. Will hold a supper on July 1st. Sgt. Observer Clarence R. Ford left on Friday last for Rivers, Man., Astronomy and Navigation School after spending ten days* leave at his home. He received his Obser ver’s wing and stripes at Lethbridge Bombing and Gunnery School prior to his leave. Haw Does Your Label Read? Decoration Day at EJLIMVIUJE CEMETERY SUNDAY, JUNE 14th . at 2.30 p.m. Guest Speaker Rev. W, A. Walden, of St. Marys. Other speakers will take part The public are cordially invited ' to attend, An offering will be received Anniversary Services ZION UNITED CHURCH SUNDAY, JUNE 14th 11 a.m. and 7.30 pam Services conducted by BEV. A, RAPSON, of Kirkton HAM SUPPER TUESDAY, JUNE 16th Supper from 6 to 8 o’clock, followed by an excellent mixed program Adm.: Adults 5Oc, Children 25c ■oaBisanwiiaiiKanaMBmKaamMBanmwniiUBauaaMBBanainaaiKaaguar WHALEN Mr. Bob McCullough, of Detroit, was a Sunday visitor at the home of Frank Squire. 1 The W.M.S- and W.A. will meet at the home of Mrs. Geo. Arksey on Thursday afternoon. Mr, David Hodgson, of the R.C. A.F., Claresholm, Alta., is on fur lough with his parents. Mr, Howard Morley, of Hazel Park, Mich., Was a week-end visitor with his father, Mr. Wm. Morley, Mrs. Frank Parkinson returned to her home on Sunday after spend ing ten days with her sisters at Thorndale, Miss Jessie Finlayson and her pupils are preparing to hold a small bazaar on June 13th at the school. The proceeds are to be given to the Red Cross. Each family is request ed to bring an apron to be sold at the apron booth. Red Cross STRAWBERRY SOCIAL and Supper from 6 to 8 Thedford Silver Band Bazaar: Fancy Goods, Home Cooking, Qulilt Draw, Fish Pond, Dutch Auction WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17th GRAND BEND Mrs. Grieve’s Park, south of the Blue Water Bridge. In case of rain in the United Church Shed. DASHWOOD Elgin Kipfer left last week foi’ British Columbia. Miss Amelia Willert, of London, is visiting at her home here. Pte. Jack Weber, of Kitchener, spent the week-end with his par ents. Miss Ella Martinson, of Toronto, spent the week-end with friends here. Miss Emma Tiernan, of London, is spending a few weeks with re latives here. Children’s Day will be observed in the Evangelical church on Sun day, June 14th. William Ness, of the R.C.A.F., in St. Thomas, spent the week-end at his home here. Keith Weber left oh Tuesday ffor the west coast after being on sick leave for some time. •Mrs, McNevin and Mrs. Thompson, of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Oestreicher, Mr. Mervyn Tieman attended a fuel dealers’ convention in Toron to last Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs. E. R. Guenther and her mother, Mrs. Hooper, attended the wedding of a relative in Salford on Saturday. A FACT.-. “Most constant cause of pov erty is sickness, at all times and in all places”. The protection we offer to continue the income of the family or pay hospital ex pensed for any member of the family, disabled from sickness or accident, wil relieve yoti of this worry* Ask for further particulars * # ♦ C. J. Hennessy Centralia Phone: Crediton 27r6 CREDITON NOTICE '' Kindly take notice that Sunday, June 21st, will be observed as De- eoration Day at Crediton Evangeli cal Cemetery. A service and pro gram will be conducted by Rev, Reuber commencing at 2.30 p.m. Mr. John Gaiser spent a few days in St. Marys last week. Rev. and Mrs, 0, N, Brpwn, of Reed City, Mich., spent the week end with relatives here. Mr. Whitmore, of Seaforth, has been engaged as pricipal of the Cre diton Public School. Mr. Brown, who has resigned, has been engag ed as principal of the Central School in Goderich, Miss Audrey Hardinge, of Co- bourg, paid a visit to the community on Sunday. Mr, Emery Fisher, of Windsor, spent the week-end here. Mr. and Mrs, Emery Fahner spent the week-end in Kitchener. L.Cpl. Gerald England, of Guelph, and Lloyd England, of Chatham, spent the week-end at their home here. Mrs. Charles Braun, of Detroit, and Don and Betty* are spending the week with Mrs. Harry Kuhn. These are days of re-organization in the Evangelical Sunday School, Last Wednesday evening about forty young people met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ratz and organized. Special Children’s Day service! will be held at the Evangelical church next Sunday evening. A junior choir will render several numbers and a special program will be given by members of the Sunday School. Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Haist and daughter, of Pelham, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fahner. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Haist and daughter Mariiyn, of Pelham, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Finfcbeiner. Mr. Cecil Skinner of Centralia gave a missionary talk in the Un ited Sunday School on Sunday -morn ing. Elaine Mitchell and Joyce Chambers sang a duet, “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus". Rev. Robt. Hicks, B.D., of London, former ministei’ of the Crediton cir cuit, will occupy the pulpits of Shipka, Brinsley and Crediton next Sunday 'under the auspices of the Ontario Temperance Federation. Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Mack were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kirkpatrick, Jr., and their two children, Marcia and Bobby, and Mrs. Robert Kirkpat rick, Sr., of McGregor, Mich., also Mrs. Rachel Nichols, of London. The auction sale held at Clover dale Stock Farm’ (W. C. F. Oestrei- cher’s) was quite successful. Twen ty-eight head of cattle went through the sale, realizing $6,027.50, a little over $215 per head. R. M. Peck received the top price of $355.00 for a two-year-old bred heifer; W. C. F. Oestreicher made the highest average, realizing $266.'0'0 on bred heifers and $242 on all told; R. M. Peck came next with $260 average on bred females and $230 on all told; the highest price for bulls was $250, the property of W. C. F. Oestreicher. Rain. Situation Serious The situation is becoming ser ious. Garden crops are either not planted or in many cases are rot ting in the ground; grain on many farms is turning yellow with ex cess moisture and a number of far mers have not yet finished their seeding. Grass and hay are very prolific. If good warm, dry weather does not soon come crops are go ing to suffer a great deal this year. Buried in Crediton The remains of Miss Nellie Bert rand were brought here from De troit on Saturday and interred in the Crediton cemetery. She had been ill for some time. Miss Bertrand was a former resident of Crediton. We extend our sympathy to the be reaved family. Those present from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Ben Eilber, of Ubly, Mich; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bertrand; Mr. and Mrs. Gra ham Sommerville, Misses Matilda and Madeline Bertrand, of Detroit and Miss Ella Link, of Watford. Sunday School Picnic The United church Sunday School held their annual picnic at Grand Bend on Wednesday, June 3rd. The weather being ideal, the attendance was 110. The sports started with a very interesting game of ball by the C.G.I.T. girls. The results of the sports program are as follows: Children 6 and under, peanut scramble; girls 7 and under, Melba King, Labelle Hill; boys 6 to 9, Glen Schroeder, Harry Schroeder; girls 6 to 9, Delores Pfaff, Rosalie Mack; boys 9 to 12, Fred Tilley, Uel Schroeder; girls 9 to 12, Win- uifred Mack, Eveleen .Hill; boys 12 to 16, batting the ball, Ross Brown, Orville Rawlings; girls 12 to 16 ringing the bell, Marion Grieves, Betty Mawhinney; necktie race, Ed ith King and Russel King, Doris Hill and Lawrence Hill; young men’s race, Roy Lamport and Bill McKenzie, Harvey Lovie and Donald Kestle; married men throwing the hoop, Andy Mathers; Adult Bible Class, hitting Hitler, Mrs. H. Mit chell; teachers and officers judging distance, Geo. Mawhinney and T. Trevethick; sack race, Harvey Lo vie’s group; clothespin contest, Lois Swartz’s side. The sports clos ed with a game of dodge ball, fol lowed by a game of softball. The oldest lady present was Mrs. A. Brown and the youngest child was Melvin Finkbeiner. A picnic sup per closed a very enjoyable after noon. SHIPKA Miss Alma Ratz, of Zion, spent the week-end at her home here. Miss Mildred Lamport, of London, visited over the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Lamport. Mr. Wm. Sweitzer gave a report on Sunday morning from Confer ence, which was held last week in London. Mrs. Verne Sharpe and baby have returned home from the hospital at Exeter. Mrs. Illa 'Baker is stay ing with them for a time. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Temple, Miss C.G.I.T. Meeting The C.G.I.T. of the Crediton Un ited church held its regular meet ing in the church basement On Sat urday, June 6. Twenty-four mem bers answered the roll call by nam ing their favorite book. The meet ing opened with a sing-song. The president conducted the business, after which Evaline Mack’s group had charge of the program. Quiet music was followed by the 23 rd Psalm repeated in unison. A read ing, “Smiles", by Rosalie Mack, ahd prayer by Eunice King was follow ed by a poem, “Sunshine Recipe" by Betty Lou Swartz. The Scrip ture was given by Eveleen Hill, A chanter of the study book, “Lan terns in the China Sky", was read by Evaline Mack. The National An them' was sung and after a game of ball lunch was enjoyed on the church lawn. . The next meeting will -take the form of a nicnie at the home of Evaline Mack on Sat urday, June 27, at 2 »(m. Be British! Be Careful! To our 'Ppiey^oldpr#; The Mutual Fire Underwriters Association for Ontario at their Annual Convention instituted a Campaign for a “25 % Joss reduction"- for 1942. At the last meeting of oiir Board of Directors, resolu tions were passed in support of this Campaign, You are now asked to do- your part THIS IS HOW; Dp not smoke in pr around your Outbuildings. * Do not handle Gasoline near a flame or spark. Do not allow pily waste to accumulate. Clean up all Rubbish and Litter around Buildings. See that your Chimneys are all in good condition. See that your Electric wiring is properly done. Fire is a demon of destruction and causes the greatest of all wastes, both in property and life. We therefore ap peal to ajl our policy-holders as loyal citizens to make a de termined effort to see that no fire, large or small, is allowed, to start on your premises'. By doing this you will contribute doubly to the war effort by saving a loss in the first in stance and saving the materials and effort necessary for re placement. Hie Usbome & Hibbert Mutual Fire Ins. Co. B.W.F. Beavers, Sec-Treas. Exeter. The Hay Township Farmers’ Mutual Fire Ins. Co. H. K. Eilber, Sec-Treas. Crediton. Lola Temple, Miss Erma Finkbein er and Mr. John Humble, of Sarnia, visited with relatives and friends on Sunday. The community extends its sym pathy to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gai ser and family in the death of the latter’s brother, the late Clinton Morlock, of Crediton. A meeting of the Ladies’ Aid was held last Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Ed. Lamport with ten members and five visitors present. The president, Mrs. E. Keyes, pre sided. The meeting opened with the singing of “Blest be the Tie that Binds" and the Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. Scripture les son was read by Mrs. Wm. Ratz and reports were read and adopted. The sum of thirty dollars was voted to the M. and M. Fund and the ladies all donated soap to the Red Cross. The meetings are being dis continued for the summer months. Part of the evening was spent in quilting. The meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. Jacob Ratz and a dainty lunch was served by the hostess. GRANTON—Principal David Mc Intyre and Miss Rena Aver, junior room teacher, have been reengaged for the public school here. .Miss Betty Oliver, Avonbank, will teach at Glendale school and Miss Sara Fitzgerald, Thorndale, at S.S. No. 3-1'0, Biddulph. REX WHEAT GERM OIL Take out the guess work —Get Results — ’ Your drugs at ROBERTSON’S Phone 50 Exeter Buy Your Grain Requirements -----------before July 1st----------- We wish to advise farmers that so far as information has been received by us to-date,, all free-freight allowances on grain shipped from the west will be cancelled on the end of June. This will mean that prices on al,l western grains whether shipped before or after the end of June will auto matically advance $4.50 per ton. We therefore urge all oujr customers to order and buy their grain requirements before July 1st, We have a limited supply only of al) western grains so bujy now while grain is available and at the free-freight price. SHUR-GAIN 19% FLUSHING MASH The recent long spell of wet weather has increased tremendously the hazard from COCCIDIOSIS in chickens. Our firm has long been urged to get a flushing mash to take the place of our Coprasweet (which is no longer obtainable) to combat this disease. We have been fortunate in being able to obtain this product made from milk products to over come this peril. As a means of prevention and cure of Coccidiosis use -——Shur-Gain 19% Flushing Mash-™--- G. A. CANN a SONS Phone 35w Exeter Out*