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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-01-19, Page 4THUHSBAY, JANUARY ltWh, 1039 LEAVITT'S THEATRE THURSDAY* FRIDAY, SATURDAY January 19th, 20th, 21st Double. Feature ♦‘SPRINGTIME IN THE ROCKIES” and “BEG, BORROW OR STEAL” a Metro Gokhvyn Meyer picture with FRANK MORGAN AND FLORENCE RICE MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY January 23rd, 24th, 25th Double Feature “LONE WOLF IN PARIS” with FRANCIS LEDERER and “LITTLE MISS ROUGHNECK’ with LEO CARRILLO AND EDITH FELLOWS THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE is offering greatly reduced prices on all articles over 25c from January 19th to February 1st to make room for new stock. Early Shoppers Have the Best Choice CLANDEBOYE Miss Irene Allan, of Mooresville, The president presided spent the week-end with her parents meetin at Denfield. Our jjelp in Ages Past” followed by A large crowd, attended the dance j prayer. The chapter in the study in the school last Friday evening; book «<piantiUg the Church in the sponsored by Miss Robinson. Docr’C(intrp of the Life of Canada” was prize was won by Harold Cunning-; verv ably taken by Mrs> A McFalls, ham. Balloon dance by Wes. Wat-’Mrs. w< Isaac and Mrs< A. Mitchell, son, Ailsa Craig; illumination dance'Hvmu was sung. ___ _ _ __ by Edna^ Hodgins, of Lucan and N. bridge read an article on Temper- ’ auce. Annual reports were then given by the different secretaries of the Society. Following the business the meeting was brought to a close with prayer by the president, Mrs. A. Mc- Falls. Blake, of Ailsa Craig, A pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brook, when a few friends and neigh­ bors gathered to celebrate the fifth wedding anniversarj’ of their son Mr. Grant Brook, of London. The ev­ ening was spent in games and etc. During the evening Mr, and Mrs. Grant Brock was presented with a lovely set of dishes with the follow­ ing address: Dear Edith and Grant, We, your friends and neighbors are joining with you this evening to celebrate your fifth wedding anni­ versary. May prosperity and happi­ ness continue to Bless you and your family through many coming years. As a token of our friendship we ask you to accept this gift. Signed on behalf cf your friends and neighbors. Mr. Grant Brook made a fitting re­ ply. Lunch was served by his mother Mrs. Thomas Brook. GRANTON Mrs. Massey Burled The funeral of Mrs. Joseph Massey was held from the family residence, Granton. Rev. L. 0. Harvey conduct­ ed the service, while the Granton male quartette sang. Interment! was in St. Mary’s cemetery. The pallbear­ ers were Kenneth Tilson, Massey, Clarence Beecroft, ters and T. Jones. —---------------------------------------------------*------------- Let’s Start 1939 Right By Shopping at Lindenfields It pays to feed Cod Liver Oil and the best is the cheapest. Per Gallon $1.00 and $1.25 Large Assortment of Mitts and Gloves ............15c to $1.50 Blatchford’s Calf Meal, is ideal for little pigs and all calves. A trial bag of 25 lb. for $1.00 will convince you. Every year more farmers realize the value of mineral for stock and poultry* Per cwt.................................. $3.50 Pratt’s poultry, stock and hog tonic at bulk prices. Per lb. ...........•••'.............. 15c Pure ground flax seed in bulk, per lb...................... Sc LINDENFIELD’S HARDWARE Phone .181 Exeter CENTRALIA Miss Mary O’Brien, of London, spent the week-end at her home here. Mr, Wm. Skelton, o-f Clinton, has been taking charge of the Creamery here for the past week owing to the illness cf Mr. Dave Smith. On Thursday evening of this week the Centralia United Church will hold then- annual Congregational meeting in the schoolroom of the church. A supper will' be served from 5 to 8 p.m. and will be follow­ ed by the meeting, Mr. Cyril Hennessey was in Tor­ onto for a couple of days last week attending the Wawanesa Insurance convention. On Monday night of this week Mr. Cecil Skinner entertained the teach­ ers and officers of the Sunday School to an oyster supper at ho-me. W. M. S. The regular monthly meeting of the W. M. S. was held in the church i on Tuesday afternoon of last week, _ ,J'_1 and the g opened by singing “O God Mrs.Falccn- IN MIIMORIAM SHIPKA The Y. P. S. held their regular meeting "Wednesday evening of this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs Major Baker. The annual congregational meet­ ing will be held Friday evening of this week at the United Church. All reports will be given from different organizations. Mr. Ed. Lamport is attending County Council meeting at Goderich this week. Mrs. Ernie Perry had her tonsils removed last Thursday at Dr. Tay­ lor’s Hospital at Dashwood. Kenneth Baker had the misfortune to be kicked in the face by a horse which required several stitch oe. He is getting along nicely. The Y. P. Society held their reg­ ular meeting on Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Major Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, of London, visited Sunday last at the home of the latter’s father Mr. T. Baynham. Miss Nola Sweitzer nurse-in-train- Hospital, London, William C. Met- ing at Victoria visited Sunday at her home here. BIRTHS STONEHOUSE-—In Aylmer cn Sun­ day. Jan. 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon stonehouse, a daughter. JACKSON—In Scott Memorial Hos­ pital, Seaforth, on Wednesday January 11th, to Mr. and Mrs. G. Jackson, Hensull a son. BUCHANAN-—At the home cf Mrs. Annie Saundeneock, Hensail, on Friday, January 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. Alt. Buchanan, Hibbert, a daughter. DYER-HURDON — In Detroit, on Sunday, January Sth, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. John Dyer-Hurdon, a daughter. Joyce Arlene. BENDER—At Mrs. Godbolt’s Hos­ pital cn Wednesday, January 11. 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bender, of Hay, a son. MASSE—In Hay Township on Mon­ day, January 2nd; to Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Masse, a son. DEATHS PROUTY—In Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, on Tuesday, January 17th, Phyllis Louise Prouty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Prouty, in her 19 th year. The funeral will be held from the home of her uncle, Mr. Thos. Collingwood, Ex­ eter, Thursday, January 19th, at 2:30 p.m. FISHER—In Exeter, on Tuesday, January 17th, 1939, Martha Kestle beloved wife of Jeffery Fisher in her 69th .year. The funeral, private, will be held Thursday af­ ternoon at two o’clock. DENOMME—In Stephen, on Sunday January 15th, Cecilia Denomme, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted. Denomme, in her 12th year. PETTY—In Hay on Tuesday, Janu­ ary 17th, Oliver' L. Petty, in his 81st year. LAMPHIER—In Biddulph Twp., on Thursday, January 12th, Anthony Lamphier, Sr., in his SO th year. IN MEMORIAL BALKWILL—In loving memory of Viola Balk will, who passed away one year ago, January 15th. 19 38. One year has passed since that sad day, When one we loved was called away. God took her home, it was His will, Within our hearts she liveth still. Sadly missed by Aunt and Uncle, Husband and Daughter. In loving memory of our dear mother MRS. SUSANNA WILCOX who passed away January 19thj 1937 “Until the Day Dawns” THE FAMILY CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Milton Brock wish to thank all those who sent cards, or flowers and fruit or remembered Mr. Brock in any way while a patient in Victoria Hospital. ELIMVILLE Mr. and Mrs. John Brock and fam­ ily attended the funeral of Mrs. Brock’s step-mother Mrs. Wm. Oke at Seaforth last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John Allison, Spring­ field visited at Mr. P. Whitlock’s last Friday. Mr. A. G. Whitlock, of St. Thomas also visited here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johns were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Py- bus at Chiselhurst on Friday last. The January meeting of the W. A. was held at Mrs. (Rev.) Penrose’s on Thursday of last week. The leader was Mrs. Alviii Cooper. The Scrip­ ture lesson was read by Mrs. Harry Murch and Mrs. Harold Bell favor­ ed with a solo. Miss Eva Penrose gave a nice reading. Mrs. Franklin Skinner, Mrs. Freeman Horne, Mrs. Garnet Johns and Mrs. Geo. Davis gave stump speeches which added variety. Arrangements were made for an oyster supper to be held on January 26 th in the church. Look for advertisement elsewhere. Mr. and Mrs. Enos Herdman, of Varna, were callers in this vicinity on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Johns and Bobbie also Miss Phyllis Bierling, of Exeter went to Kitchener on Sunday the latter has a position on the staff of the hospital there and returned to take up her duties. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Boyes, Strat­ ford, visited with-Mrs. John Johns oh Sunday. Mrs. M. Routly spent a couple of weeks with Mr. and Mrs. W. Routly recently. "Did you have a good time shop­ ping yesterday?” “No, indeed, I found the dress I wanted in the very first store I went info.” DASHWOOD Dr. W. D. BryCe, L.D.S., D.D.£. DENTAL SURGEON Al office in Hartlelp Block, Dash­ wood, first three days of week and at office over the post Office, ip Zu­ rich. last three days ot week. Mr. and Mrs. Fee, of Hensall, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. S. Gottschalk. Mr. George Kellerman who spent the holidays with his sons in. Water­ loo has returned heme. Miss Waldle spent the week-end with friends in Stratford. Mrs. AUemang and two daughters Gertrude and Esther and son Carl, < f St. Clemens and Mr. and Mrs. Os­ car Strome, of Elmira, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Edgai* Restemeyer. Lutheran Church Elect Officers Zion Lutheran Church held its an­ nual meeting on Monday, January 16th. The financial report of the congregation and organizations with­ in the church were presented and all of them showed a healthy state of affairs. Messrs. Ed, Steuer and W. Stade were elected trustees for a term of three years while Mr. Herb Wein was appointed caretaker and Mrs. Edgar Restemeyer organist. Other routine matters cf business were disposed of under the able chairmanship of Mrs. Louis T. Rader. Annual Meeting The Hendrick Memorial Band of Dashwcod held their annual meeting and election of officers Monday ev­ ening in Tieman’s Hall, At seven o'clock the members sat down to a bounteous chicken dinner prepared by the Koehler Bakery, to which all did full justice. After this a jolly time was spent in games and con­ tests. The president, Addison Tie­ man, then called the meeting to or­ der and transacted the closing busi­ ness of the year. The treasurer, Miss Helen Nadiger, reported as follows, balance on hand at the beginning of the year $305.80; amount raised dur­ ing the year $139.09; expenses of the year, $267.47 and a balance on Hand of $177.42, The election of of­ ficers resulted as follows: President. Sidney Baker; Vice-President, Addi­ son Tieman; Secretary - Treasurer, Miss Helen Nadiger; Leader, Harry Hoffman; Assistant Leader, Howard Kumpp. Mission Circle The Young People's Mission Circle of Dashwcod Evangelical Church held their annual business meeting and election of officers recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Oes- tricher. Alvin Willert acted as the chairman for the pi .'gram which was arranged by Miss Gertrude Amy and Harry Hoffman. Rev. H. E. Roppel led in prayer after which the Scrip­ true lesson was read by Roy Bender. The chapter in the Study Book “Dinabandhu” was given by Miss E. Oestricher; a vocal duett by Harry Hoffman and Stuart Wolfe and a reading by Miss Myrtle Gaiser. Rev. Mr. Roppel then took charge of the business. The secretary, Miss Al- dene Eageson reported an average attendance for the year of 20. The treasurer, Miss Myrtle Gaiser report­ ed the total raised for missions dur­ ing the year was $46.05. The new officers are: President, Mjss Phyllis Reid; Vice-President, Harry Hoff­ man; Treasurer, Miss Mrytle Gaiser; Secretary, Miss Aldene Eagleson; Pianist, Miss Gertrude Hoffman; As­ sistant, Stuart Wolfe; Librarians, G. Mason and Ralph Weber. HARPLEY Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Gill and Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Taylor, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Love. Mr. Lloyd Love, of London, called Sunday on Mr. Ross Love We are glad to report Mr. Joseph Hickey able to be out again after his illness. Mr. and Mrs. CoJin Love and Mr. and Mrs. Will Love attended the funeral of their cousin in E. Wil­ liams on Friday. Miss Isobel Watson, of Parkhill, is at present employed with the Sherritt Bros. Bluewater Highway U.F.W.O. The U. F. W. O. Club met at Mrs. Sam Hendricks for the January meeting. After singing the opening song the Women’s Creed was read in unison. A poem was given entit­ led “At Eventide It Shall Be Light” by Mrs. E. Gill, The December questions and answers were given and the January bulletin questions were discussed. A letter was read by Mrs. Will .Love on suggestions for the Club’s use. The Club arranged to hold a series of group meetings in the community for the purpose of studying the question of ’“Peace and [War,” Rev. E. C. Bea.com, ot Grand [Bend United Church will lead the group in study and discussion “The Quest of Peace.” The first meeting will be held at Mrs, Lloyd Taylor’s on Monday e,veiling January 23, A short program will also be given fol­ lowed by a light lunch. All who are interested ih this course of study is heartily welcome, A travelling library is secured by the Olttb fol’ tile community use, The meeting closed and lunch was served. Exeter Locker Service Watch Times-Advocate Next Week for Announcement of Official Opening CREDITON EAST Mr, and Mrs. David Sturgeon and son Russell, of Grand Bend, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. El­ don Merner. Mr. and Mrs. David Baird and two sons, of Gyand Bend, spent Sunday with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Alec Hamilton and son, Barry, of Grand Bend, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. Lewis. Mrs. Harry Lewis spent a few days last week with relatives in Parkhill. Mrs. George Hayes and two dau­ ghters, of Exeter, visited Saturday with Mrs. Wilson Anderson. Mr. Thomas Anderson, of Exeter, spent a few days last week with his daughter Mrs. Ed. Penhale. Mrs. Aaron Wein, who has been confined to. her home with an attack of the “flu” is able to be out again. MOUNT CARMEL Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mather and family of Simcoe, spent the week-end with Mrs. Mather’s father J. Carey. Mr. William Hodgins, of the 12th concession of McGillivray Twp. pur­ chased the 100-acre grass farm of late Louis Rowland being on the 14th concession of McGillivray. Mr, and Mrs. Dennis Bedard, of Zurich, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Gus Morrissey. Mr. Edward Doyle, of London, re­ turned home after spending holidays with his grandmother Mrs. Catherine McCarthy. Mr. Melvin Potter purchased the 125 acre farm on concession 15, Mc­ Gillivray, the estate cf the late Louis Rowland last week. Mr. John McCarthy spent a few days last week with friends at Sar­ nia. Mrs. John Morrisey, of Centralia, and her mother Mrs. Annie Mulligan of Detroit with Mr. and Mrs. Josepn Glavin last week. Miss Lizzie Miller, of Zurich, is spending a week with her parents Mr, and Mrs. Henry Miller, Mr. and Mrs. R. Denomme, of the Blue Water Highway spent Tuesday of last week with the latter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. D, Geromette. WHALEN Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Dayman, Kippen were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Squire. Misses Mabel and Olive Elliott, of London, spent the week-end with Mrs. Wm. Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Squire, of Detroit, are holidaying this week in this vicinity. s Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parkinson and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Parkinson at­ tended the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Parkinson on Saturday evening. W. M. S. and IV. A. The January meeting o-f the W.M. S. and W. A. were held at Mrs. Wil­ son Morley's home on Thursday af­ ternoon with fifteen members and 5 visitors present. Mrs. Hazelwood was in charge. Meeting opened with a hymn followed' by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. The Scripture Lesson was read by Mrs. Geo. Squire and Rev. Falconbridge offered prayer. The study book was taken by Rev. Falconbridge assisted by several of the ladies. Mrs. F. Squire favored with a solo and the meeting was closed by Mrs. Hazelwood. A short meeting of the W. A. was held with Mrs. Wm. Morley in the chair, Plans were made for a Val­ entine social evening. Maida Morley gave a reading. Singing and bene­ diction closed the meeting. Lunch was served. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all creditors and others having Claims against the estate of GRACE BROCK, late of the Village of Ex­ eter, widow, -who died on the 27th day of December, 1938, are requir­ ed to forward their claims duly prov­ en to the Undersigned on or before the thirtieth day of January, 1939.AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GlV-| E'N that after the said date the Ex-1 Ccutors will proceed to distribute the estate having regard only to the claims of Which they then shall have notice. Dated at Exeter this tenth day Of January, 1939. F. W. GLADMAN Barrister, Etc. Exeter and Hensall The biggest coward in the world . is the man who te afraid of a new Idea, Comparative Costs Tax collector W. C. Pearce has es­ timated the comparative figures of what its costs a taxpayer over a per­ iod of three years by paying taxes in different ways. A tax payer whose taxes would average $50 a year by paying his taxes at the beginning of each year and taking advantage of the discounts would pay $145.50 in three years. The tax payer who pays his taxes when due would pay $150. in three years and the person who allows his taxes to fall in arrears would pay $163.50 which includes interest and penalties. AUCTION SALE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY There will be offered for sale by' Public Auction on 1 SATURDAY, JANUARY 21st, 1939 at 1:30 o’clock p.m. at the residence of the late Helen Moir, in Hensall, Ontario much of the household furniture and effects of the late Mrs. Helen Moir, consisting of living room, din­ ing room, bedroom and kitchen furniture and furnishings, garden tools and household accessories. The above will be sold without re­ serve. At the same time and place there ■will be offered for sale, subject to a reserve bid and other conditions of sale the residence and appurtenant lands of the said Mrs. Moir in the Village of Hensall, The residence is of brick construction, in good re­ pair, with hot water heating newly installed, and on the lands is said to be erected a barn in good repair. The lands consist of foui’ and one- half village lots. For further particulars apply to the undersigned. GEO. H. ELLIOTT, Auctioneer JOHN R. STEWART and F. FING- LAND, Executors of the estate of Helen Moir. BRINSLEY Mr. and Mrs. Lewis spent the week-end in St. Marys. A presentation was held for Mr. and Mrs. Cooper (nee Lilia Rowe) on Monday evening at the Township Hall at West McGillivray. Mr. John Kh’kpatrick, who has been staying at the home of Mr. J. L. Amos has returned to Toronto. its agin the law to use a gun .. . The best way to HUNT CUSTOMERS is to use THE TIMES-ADVOCATE It wouldn’t do to take a gun to go out for customers. Hunting customers requires a clever technique, but some business men are blind in their search for more business. They are blind to the fact that advertising is good business. The investment in space in the columns of The Times-Advocate is an investment which will return quickly and many times over in an increased sales vol­ ume. Form the habit of keeping the news of your business befor the public through The Times-Advocate. Our readers are quick to take advantage of shopping oppor­ tunities. Your business will increase and more trading will be done at home by the shoppers. It is more convenient to trade at home - - - Readers of the home-town paper patronize our advertisers. You don’t need a license to adver­ tise. Just phone ns. We’ll be glad to help you solve your advertising problems. Exeter Times-Advocate EXETER PHONE 31w GREENWAY Mrs. R. L. Sheppard, of London, spent a few days lust week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R, English. Miss Lois Brown spent the week­ end in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Byron Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Pollock, Ross and Cdrl, Mr. and Mrs. Lisle Woodburn ana Marlene visited Thursday evening witth Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle Taylor ar Grand Bend. Miss Gladys Stewardson, London,, spent a few days last week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. L, Stewardson, Miss Beatrice Green, of Grand. Bend, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sheppard vis­ ited with friends in Detroit last week. The meeting of the Harmony Class was held on Friday evening with a .good attendance at the home of Mr. and Mrs, John Steeper. The president Mr. Milton Brock was in charge and opened the meeting with a hymn af- tert which Rev. Mr. Beacom led in prayer, The roll call was answered by a verse answered “Peter.” The Scripture Lesson was read by Mrs. E. Curts and the topic “Why Share our Religion" by Mrs. McIntosh. Two hymns were sung and the devotional part of the program was closed with .the benediction. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secre­ tary Mr. Elton Curts and approved- Many items of business were discuss­ ed after which the ladies served the lunch and all expressed their thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Steeper for their kindness and felt that an enjoyable and profitable evening had been spent. ‘You want a job as herring pack­ ing? Have yon had any experience.?” “Yes, I’ve been a street car con­ ductor.’’ << * * The Belgian Government has im­ posed a tx on all foreigners who re­ main in Belgium more than 15 days. * $ “So the banker put you on youi’ feet again?” “Yes.” “Did be give you another lean?” “No he foreclosed on my car." Germany, after seizing control of Austria has repudiated the debts of that country. Nice work if you can get it Hitler, J