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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-03-09, Page 5JWISSB4.T, »MBCH OH., 1030THE EXETER T1MES-ADVOCATE HENSALL The Huron Farmers’ Co-Operative Co., of Hensail, open the season of 1939 with a full line of: Cedar Posts 1 car of Manitoulin Red Cedar; fer­ tilizer (ingredients) mixed if desir­ ed! corn and other feeds and meals, English barbed wire and motor oil, william Pepper, Manager. 2-16-5tc A general meeting of the patrons of the Hensalj Mixing Station and the Annual Meeting of the Huron Farmers’ Co-Operative Co., Limited, will be called at Hensall in the Town Hall, Saturday, March 18, at 2 p.m. for the purpose of receiving audit­ or’s statement, report of the man­ ager, electing directors and trans­ acting Other business. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this meeting. 2-0-2tc Miss Mary .Stinson spent the week­ end at her home in London. Miss Jennie Murray is confined to her room suffering from an attack of influenza. Mrs. W. J. Jones who has been quite ill for several weeks continues very poorly. Mr. and iMrs. Russel Jervis, of Clinton visited on Sunday with Miss Doreen Farquhar. Dr. Er. McAsh and Mrs. McAsh, of London, visited with relatives in town on Saturday. > Mrs, J. J. O’Brien, of Brucefield, visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, JFred 'Corbett. Mr, J. D. Buchanan, of London, Visited on Sunday at the home of his mother Mrs. Alex Buchanan. The many friends of Mr. T. C. Joynt will be pleased to see him out again after his recent illness. Miss Dorothy McQueen, of .Lon­ don visited last week with her par? ents Mr. and Mrs. Ed. McQueen. ‘ Miss Lettie Love, of Toronto, spent the -week-end visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Love. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Hayter, Lon­ don, visjted on Sunday with the lat­ ter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Bell. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bell and fam­ ily visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hunkin and family, of Thames Road, Miss Delphine Jackson, who has been seriously ill in Victoria Hos­ pital, London, is somewhat improved at time of writing. Mrs. T. W. Parlmer whose home was destroyed by fire last week moved into rooms in the home of Mrs. Annie Saundercock. Mrs. (Dr.) D. G, Steer and dau­ ghter Patricia visited for a few days last week with Mrs. Steer’s mother Mrs, Brazier in London. , Miss Mary Hagan, of London, vis­ ited on Sunday with friends in the village also with her sister Miss Dol­ ly Hagan and brother Mr. Frank at Hillsgreen. Mr. ad Mrs. W. Pyke, of-Fair­ grove, Mich, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. W- A. MacLaren and also attended the funeral of the late Mr. Fred Hess. The many friends of Mr. Thomas Dickson are pleased to see him out again after being confined to his room for several weeks as the result of a fall. Mrs. James Dick and son Arthur whose home was destroyed by fire last week have moved into rooms in the Petty Block over Mr. Hender­ son’s grocery store. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Kirk, of Fair­ grove, Mich., spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Drysdale and also attended the fun­ eral of the late Mr. Fred Hess. . The many friends of ’Mrs Alfred Clarke will be pleased to hear that she is able to be out again after hav­ ing been confined to her room for a couple of weeks owing to illness. Miss Cleta Ellis and Mr. Clayton Ellis, of Clinton, visited over the week-end with their brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Lome Chap­ man. The Hensall Senior Women’s In­ stitute will be entertained by the Kippen East Women’s Institute at the home of Mrs. Geo. Glenn Wed­ nesday evening March 15th. Mr. Ab. Passmore and friend, of Delhi, visited with the former’s par­ ents Mr. and Mrs. John Passmore over the week-end, coming here to attend the funeral of the late Mr. Fred Hess on Saturday. Mr. W. B. Cross and daughter Goldie were in Toronto over the week-end attending the funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Pearce, Mrs. Cross’s mother whom Mrs. Cross has been with for the past several weeks The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. Cross in her be­ reavement. Blacksmith’s Shop To Be Opened Here Mr. Orville Ford, of Exeter has rented the blacksmith shop owned by Mr. Geo. Brock, who has been ill and will not be able to return to his work at the shop. Mr. Ford together with his wife and family moved into the apartment of Mr. T. C. Joynt over Mr. Dayman’s Grocery store and will start business in the black­ smith shop immediately. Young People’s Union Meets v TheV^oung People’s Union of the United Church met on Monday even­ ing with Miss Gladys Passmore pre­ siding, The meeting opened by sing­ ing a hymn followed by prayer by Miss Irene Douglas, 'the business was discussed and the minutes Of the previous meeting read and adopted. The roll call was called and the Scripture was read by Mrs. Clarence Smillie. 'the Devotional paper was given by Miss Gladys Passmore and ■Miss Goldie cross. A delightful in­ strumental by Miss Ruth Brook and Miss Gladys Passmore conducted a Bible contest and the meeting con­ cluded with the benediction. The Late John Parker Mrs. Wm. Luker returned home Saturday after spending the past week at the home of her brother the late John Baker, who passed away Tuesday at his home, townline Stan­ ley Township in his 80th year. Mr. Baker was a bachelor and was only ill one week. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Wm. Luker, Hensall; two brothers Peter on a neighboring farm and William in the West. The funeral was held on Thursday after­ noon to Zurich Lutheran cemetery. The pallbearers were Roy Lamont, Clarence Parke, Thomas punsmore, Samuel McBride and Robert McBride Euchre and Dance Largely Attended The Euchre and Dance sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening was largely attended. The ladies’ first prize for euchre was won by Mrs. Cliff Watson, Kippen and the ladies’ second prize was won by Mrs. Robin McAllister, Hillsgreen. The ladies’ consolation prize went to Mrs. Archie Ryckman, Exeter. The gent’s first prize was won by Mr. A. Reickert, Zurich and gent’s second prize was won by Mr. M. Hudson. The gent’s consolation prize went to Mr. Jas, McNaughton, Kippen. Mur- dock’s orchestra furnished excellent music for the dance. Choir Entertained A very pleasant evening was spent at the Presbyterian manse on Thurs­ day when Rev. W. A. Young and Mrs. Young and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. MacLaren entertained the choir of Carmel Presbyterian church and their friends. There were about thirty guests present. The party was termed a “hard time party” with everyone coming in suitable costume. The evening was spent in a sing-song conducted by Mrs. W. A. MacLaren. This was followed by games and contests. A delicious lunch was serv­ ed by the hosts and hostess. At the close a hearty vote of thanks was tendered Rev. and Mrs. Young and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. MacLaren by Mr. James Bengough. Birthday Celebration A very pleasant time was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cor­ bett on Friday evening when about forty neighbors and friends were en­ tertained in honor of Mr. Corbett’s birthday. The evening was spent in card playing and dancing to music furnished by Messrs. Arthur Finlay­ son, Frank Kenny, Earl and Ray Campbell, Hugh and Roy Morenz, Wm. Hyde and Bruce Walker. At the midnight hour a dainty lunch was served, by the hostess and short pro­ gram of dancing and musical select­ ions were givep by the following: Highland Fling by Ileen Munn and Mae Taylor; guitar selection and songs by Roy and Hugh Morenz; a tap dance by Harold Hedden; violin and guitar selections by Frank Kenney and Arthur Finlayson. Young People Guests at Evangelical Church on Friday Night The Young People’s Union of the United Church were the guests of the Evangelical Church, Zurich on Friday night and presented the fol­ lowing program presided over by Mr. Kenneth Hicks. After the open­ ing hymn was sung Rev. R. A. Brook led in prayer. After a chorus by Misses Mary Clarke, Pearl Harpole, Elva McQueen, Ruth Brook and Min­ nie Sangster, Carry Joynt read the Scripture. Miss Greta Lammie play­ ed a beautiful violin solo, followed by a reading by Miss Mattie Ellis. Misses Bella Smale and Minnie Sang­ ster sang a duet; Mrs. Robt. Moore gave a talk on “Canada’s Coat of Arms” followed by a solo by Mr. S. Rennie. The program concluded by singing a hymn. The remainder of the evening was spent in games and contests and a delicious lunch serv­ ed. Arnold Circle Hold Supper Meeting at Manse The regular meeting of the Arn­ old Circle was held at the Presby­ terian Manse on Monday evening. After partaking of a delicious sup­ per served by Mrs. W. A. Young, Mrs. Roy Bell presided .over ,the meeting which opened with singing, followed by prayer in unison, Mrs. Roy Bell then led in responsive pray­ er. Miss Ruth Young played a piano instrumental followed by singing a hymn. The Scripture was read by Mrs, Bell and solos by Diantha and Nora Young were much enjoyed. Mrs. Bell led ip responsive reading. The minutes of the previous meeting were re'ad and adopted and the roll called. Business was discussed. Miss Mabel Workman invited the Circle to her home for their Easter Thank- Offering meeting, the roll call to be answered by an Easter verse. A per­ iod of intercessory prayer followed and Mrs. Bell gave an introduction on the life of Miss Mary Slessor fol­ lowed by her life’s work by Miss B. Pfaff. Miss Mabel Workman gave the topic on “European Traders”. The offering was taken and the meeting closed With prayer by Mrs. Roy Bell. ReV. Deppy Bright Presents Travelogue in St. Pahl’s Chni’ch The services in the local chUi’Ches were very well attended on Sunday morning the evening service in the United Church and Presbyterian Church being withdrawn and the annual Western Ontario Bible So­ ciety meeting was held in St. Daul’s Anglican church, when Rev. Denny Bright of London presented his tra­ velogue on “Opening the Book of Africa” which was very interesting. A beautiful d-uet 'Cling to the Bible’ Was sung by Mrs. W. 0. GoOdwin USED CARS The popularity of the pew Ford V8 Cera at the reduced prices of approximately $80.00 on the Tu­ dor gives us the best Used Car values we have ever had to of* fer. LOOK OVER THESE BARGAINS 1938 Hudson Terraplane Coach guaranteed 100 per ent. sa­ tisfactory or 100 per cent, of your money back. This car cost over $1,100.00 a few months ago. Our price $785.00 1936 Ford Coach, less trunk, clean inside and original paint Looks like new ........... $415.00 1934 Ford Fordor Sedan with heater, 4 good tires, new pis­ ton rings and sold on the Ford R & G Guarantee only ......................................... $350.00 You do not gamble when the car you buy carries the Ford R&G label Several cheaper cars at very low prices Sandy Elliot Distributor of Ford Cars, Trucks and Fordson Tractors Phone 64 Exeter and Miss Greta Lammie. Members of the United and Presbyterian church choirs assisted in the sing­ ing. There was a very good at­ tendance. Dies in Montreal Hospital A shadow of gloom was cast over the community on Saturday morn­ ing on hearing of the death of Reta Caroline Bell, aged 13 years and 8 months, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. Bell, who reside about three miles west of the vil­ lage. Reta attended school at S.S. No, 10, Hay, and later at Hensall School where she was present until a very short time ago, when she be­ came ill and was taken to a Lon­ don Hospital for an X-Ray, which showed a tumor on the brain and ii was advisable to take her immed­ iately to Montreal to a brain spec­ ialist, who performed . the critical operation last Wednesday. Dr. D. G. Steer with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W, G. Bell and Mrs. John McAllis­ ter accompanied her to Montreal. The deceased failed to gain consciousness after thezoperation and passed peace­ fully away at 4 a.m. Saturday. Re­ ta was a very clever pupil at school where she will be greatly missed by her classmates for hei’ happy dispo­ sition and comradeship. She is sur­ vived by her sorrowing parents, one sister Marie, of London and two brothers Alvin attending Western University, London and Harold on an adjoining farm. The remains were brought to her - late home where a private funeral service was conduct­ ed Monday by Rev. W. A. Young. A quartette “O Master Let Me Walk With Thee” was sung by Miss Irene Hoggarth, Mrs. Young, Rev. W. A. Young and Mr. W. A. MacLaren. The floral tributes were large and very beautiful showing the esteem with which the deceased was held. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Earl and Percy Campbell, Glen Bell, Edison MacLaren, Allen Gould and William Cooper. Flower bearers were Roy Campbell, Gerald Campbell, Harold Kaehler, Stewart Bell, Hilton Laing and Wm. Snow. Interment in Exetei’ cemetery. The sympathy of the community is extended Mr. and Mrs. Bell and family in their bereavement. ELIMVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Johns and Pat­ sy visited with relatives in St. Marys on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Williams, Mr, and Mrs. Rollie Williams and daugh­ ters visited on Friday last with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson near Granton, Miss joy Whitlock returned to St. Thomas on Sunday evening after spending some time at her home here. Mrs. P. Whitlock returned with her for a visit. Mr. Bob Ackroyd, of Toronto, vis­ ited with his friend Mr. Gilbert Johns over the week-end. Mrs. Wm. Bradshow underwent a very serious operation in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, last Thursday. We are glad to report that her condition at time of writing is favorable al­ though she is not out of danger yet. Miss Gladys iSkinner is working in Exeter. ’ ‘ . The Mission Circle met ‘at tile home of Miss Eva Penrose. There were twelve present, A thoughtful gesture, an expres- Sion of sentiment, the gracious re­ membrance of an eVent In someone Oise’s life — these are the things which have edme to be associated with Greeting Cards. Make yotfr sel­ ection at the Times-Advocate. HAM SUPPER Town Hall, Crediton WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15th Under the Auspices of the W. L Proceeds to go toward renovating the hall Supper Served 6.30 Admission 35 and 20c. Program to he put on by the Young People of the Crediton Evangelical Church CREDITON A Missionary program was given in the United Church Sunday School on Sunday last. A reading on Christian Enterprise was given by Anna Patterson. Mr. and Mrs. Law­ rence Schwartz contributed a fine duet entitled “Ere you left your room.” An Illustrated Missionary Travel­ ogue portraying the missionary in­ terests of the Evangelical Church will be given in the Evangelical Church on Thursday evening at 8 p.m, by Rev. H. E. Roppel, of Dash­ wood. You are cordially invited to attend this service. Miss Lulu Gaiser, of Hamilton, spent the week-end at her home here. Miss Pearl Haist and Mr. Harrison Holtzmann, of Detroit, spent a few days with the former’s mother Mi’s. Mary Haist. Mr. Harold Fahrner, of the O.A.C. Guelph, visited over the week-end’ with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fahrner. The missionary committee of the Evangelical Sunday School presented a program at last Sunday morning’s session. Miss Ella Morlock efficient­ ly occuped the chair and conducted the opening devotion. Mr. Alvin Finkbeiner gave an interesting mis­ sionary address on Japan, its people and their customs. Mr. Lloyd England and Mr. Dan Weber audited the Township books last week. Mr. F. W. Morlock has received notice of his appointment as Clerk of the 11th Division Court to suc­ ceed Mr. Thomas Trevethick, who resigned recently after twenty years of efficient service. We congratulate Mr. Morlock on his appointment and know he will discharge his dutie? successfully. March came in like the proverbial i lion this year with very strong winds veering to the north and snow. Feb­ ruary on the other hand, retired gracefully with a thaw which, while clearing away much of the snow and ice left roads and highways alike under water. If., tradition is true to form, we have something good to look forward to .with March due to go out like a lamb, plus the ground­ hogs assurance that winter would end early this year. For the main however everyone has seen so much of this winter that they will say “So long winter, Hello Spring” with more than a modicum of pleasure this year. Trousseau Tea Mrs. Henry Haist entertained at a trousseau tea on Thursday evening in honor of her daughter Miss Lyla A. Haist, bride-elect of this week. Misses Erma and Irene Fahrner dis­ played the trousseau. Miss Clara Gaiser poured tea. Bingo was play­ ed and a social time enjoyed. Shower for Bride A delightful evening was spent re­ cently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fahner when a miscellaneous shower was held in honor of Miss Lyla Haist, recent bride. There were twenty young ladies present. The rooms of the spacious home were decorated in an appropriate manner with streamers of pink and white draped from the ceiling to the win­ dows and doors. When Lyla enter­ ed the home she was ushered to a chair 'Under an archway which was prettily decorated in pink and white. An interesting feature of the even­ ing’s amusements was a mock wed­ ding. Miss Marguerite Amy and Miss Dorothy Ratz brought in a dec­ orated basket laden with beautiful gifts and placed it before the bride­ elect. Miss Lyla Haist after open­ ing her gifts thanked each one for so kindly remembering her. On be­ half of the “True Blue Class” Miss Haist, a faithful member, was pre­ sented with a silver cake plate. An accompanying address was read by Mrs. Lawrence Wein. Miss Erma Fah­ ner made the presentation. The re­ mainder of the evening was spent in games after which a dainty lunch was served by the hostess. KHIVA Mr. and Mrs. E- Kfaft attend* ed the funeral of the late F. Hess, of Hensall, on Saturday. Messrs, Earl Stebbins and Jacob Hanover visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Held in Waterloo. Mrs. Earl Stebbins who has been visiting in Waterloo for the past week returned home with them.. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Clarke and Mr. Ed. Wurm visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Beaver, of Exeter.Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eagleson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mason and Miss Ila attended the funeral of the late John Allison, in Parkhijl, on Tuesday last. Mr. Gordon Miller, of near Lon­ don, spent a few days last week With Mr, and Mrs. James Ziler. DASHWOOD Dr, W. D. Bryce, L.P.S-, DENTAL SURGEON At office in Hartleib Block, wood, first three days of week and at office over the Post Office, ip Zu­ rich. last three days of week, Mr. Ernest Koehler was taken ser­ iously ill last week and was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, Loudon, for treatment and we are pleased to re­ port he was able to be taken home on Sunday much improved. Miss Ella Zimmer, who has spent a few weeks with her father has re­ turned to Detroit. Mrs. Matilda Kraft had the mis­ fortune to fall down cellar one night last week and was badly bruised. Fortunately no bones were broken. Miss Phyllis Reid has accepted a position at the post office. Mr, and Mrs. Ervin Guenther and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Guenther motor­ ed to Windsor on Saturday. Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Guenther will spend a few weeks with their son. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith, of Wind­ sor and Mrs. G. Thompson, Detroit, spent Sunday with their parents Mr, and Mrs. R, Baker. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Kellerman, of Elkton, Mich., were week-end visit­ ci’s with Mr, and Mrs. A. E. Oes- tricher and other relatives. Miss Ruth Weber, of Sarnia, is spending a week with her parents Mr, and Mrs. D. Weber. Murray Wolfe, of London, spent the week-end wth his parents. Miss Florence Baker is visiting with relatives in Windsor and De­ troit. Mr. R. Eaid, Acton, has purchas­ ed the Creamery from Mr. o. Peder­ sen. Mr. Pedersen has been engag­ ed to work^for Mr. Eaid. Possession will be taken 1st of April. Mrs. J. Dietrich, of Shlpka has purchased the property of the late Mr. Louis Kleinstiver. CENTRALIA The W. A. will serve a supper in the basement of the church near the 17th followed by a play by Brinsley Y. P. Mr, Chas. McFalls, who has been ill for sometime was taken to Vic­ toria Hospital, London, last week where he underwent an operation. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Wasnidge is ill. Mrs. W. J. Davis, of Lucan, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Godbolt. The play, put on by the Crediton young people Friday night was well attended. The cast was well chosen and they took their parts well. Mr. E. Hicks sang between the first and second act and Mr. C. Skinner, Doris and Alma gave a selection between the second and third act. A Sunday visitor with Mrs. Lena Willert and sons was Mr. O. Stat­ ton of Sarnia. Celebrates Eightieth Birthday A very pleasant surprise was ten­ dered Mrs. .Lena Willert at her home on Saturday evening March 4, when a number of relatives and friends gathered to celebrate her eightieth birthday. The evening’s entertain-, ment began with a short musical program consisting of: A solo by Shirley Isaac, a duet by Dorothy and Jimmy Hayter, a duet by Shirley and Mai’ion Smith, and a solo by Harry Hoffman. After the program old time dancing was enjoyed interspersed with demonstrations of the Highland Fling and Step Dancing. Then the guest of honor was presented with a lovely gift from the sons and dau­ ghters, another from the grandchil­ dren and several from othei* rela­ tives and friends. At the close a dainty buffet lunch was served. In the centre of the table was a tasty and beautifully decorated birthday cake. As"’the guest of honor placed the knife in the cake everyone join­ ed in singing “Happy Birthday? In the wee sma’ hours good-byes were said and all agreed that it had been a successful and enjoyable evening. Those in attendance were: Mrs. Walter Mundt, Mr. Lome Preeter, Miss Emma Eidt, of Detroit; Mi*, and Mrs. H. Zimmer and Miss Grayce Hayter, of Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. T. Isaac and family, Mrs. Wm. Klein- stiver and family, Mrs, S. Smith and daughters, Mrs. Stacey, Mr. Harry Hoffman, Mr. T. Miller, Mrs. Betty Taylor, all of Dashwood; also Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Love of London. The Centralia Y. P. U. The Centralia Y. P. U. held their regular meeting on Tuesday evening with the president, Reg. Hodgson in charge. The meeting was opened with the use of hymn 2'26. Beatrice Essery led in prayer after which Marlys McFalls took charge. Hymn 384 was sung and Arthur Hastewell read the Scripture. The young people were favored with a musical selection by Rev. Mr. Falconbridge and a read­ ing by Donald Blair. Cecil ISkinner gave the topic. Gladys Hutchinson then gave a reading and the meeting came to a close by the use of hymn 191 and the Mizpah benediction. BABY CHICKS A*1 Baby Chicks, White Leghorns, Barred Rocks, Brown Leghorns, New Hampshire' Reds, White Rocks, Jer* sey Black Giants. 5 per cent, dis­ count on all orders received three | weeks ahead. Write for prices or telephone Granton 38-3. A, T(. SWITZER, Hatchery Grhntoh, Ontario ...BABY CHICK TIME... THIS YEAR SAY; Pooley’s over 50 per cent Old Hen Breeders Leghorns mated to males from hens four years o)d or over, also B. Rock, N. Hampshire and Loghorn, Rock Cross. OurTriple L. L. L. Chicks will pay you well. They Live Long, Lay Fine Large Eggs R. E. POOLEY WINCHELSEA ...HIGHLAND HILL DAIRY OPENING... The Citizens of Exeter are cordially invited to visit our NEW DAIRY TUESDAY, MARCH 14th from 2 to 6 p.m. Mr. Fred O’Brien, representative of the Creamery Package Mfg. Co., of Canada, Ltd., will be at our plant to demon* strate the efficiency of their equipment. A FIVE DOLLAR PRIZE will be awarded the Exeter pupil under 16 years writing the best essay on “Their Visit to Highland Hill Dairy.” All pupils must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and essays to be at the Times-Advocate Office by March 21st. N. Stanlake & Son, Exeter Free Transportation will be provided by calling T. Pryde or F. Coates’ Store MOUNT CARMEL Mr. Joseph Regier, of Staff ord- ville, spent the week-end at his home here, Mrs. Frank Coughlin has return­ ed home after spending a few days at the bedside of her aunt Mrs. Wil­ liam MacDonald, who is dangerously ill at her home in London. A number from the village and surrounding country drove to the farm of John Young on Sunday to view the scene of the aeroplane crash which occurred there Satur­ day evening. Mrs. Cornelius O’Brien spent Wed­ nesday with Mrs. Jacob Ratz at the latter’s home. We are pleased to report August- us_ Morrissey has recovered from his recent illness and is out again. Miss Geraldine Harness, of Strat­ ford, spent Thursday with her grand! mother, Mrs. MacPhee and her aunt Miss MacPhee at their home. Francis and William Ducharme, of Drysdale, were visitors in the lo­ cality on Tuesday. Ruth Regan spent the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Regan. Mary Teresa Houlehan spent Sun­ day with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McKeever. Hubert Desjardine spent Sunday with friends in Zurich. A number of subscribers of the Crediton Rural Telephone System in this community attended the meet­ ing held in Crediton last week to consider the proposal of the council to convert the system into a muni­ cipal system. General opinion seems to favour the proposal. Dorothy Voison is home from St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, and is recovering nicely from her recent appendix operation. Henry R, Miller has resumed his position as caretaker of the church and is fully recovered from his re­ cent operation. Miss Ruth Sigsworth spent Mon­ day of this week with Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm MacDonald. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Overholt, of Zurich, visited relatives and friends here Thursday of last week. KIRKTON Mr. and Mrs. Lome Marshall, of London, spent the week-end ,w.ith friends in the village. Quite a number from the village attended the hockey game last Fri­ day night at Stratford between Stratford and Windsor. Mr. Reg. Hammond, of Stratford, spent the week-end with his brother Maitland. Misses Norma Tufts and Eva White spent the week-end with their teacher Miss E. Walwlm, at Munro. Mr. and Mrs. Trueman Tufts at­ tended the Thompson-Brown wed­ ding this past week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reed cele­ brated their 25th wedding annivers­ ary on Saturday, March 4th. Miss Peggy Gallop, of London, spent the .week-end with her sister Mrs. Ross Marshall. Dr. Campbell spent the week-end in Toronto. Found on a Freshman’s registra­ tion card: Name of parents: “Mam­ ma and Papa.” GRAND BEND Miss Ella Mousseau visited in Zurich last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ted. Stanlake visit­ ed .Saturday in Hickory Corners and London. Mr. Cyrus Green has gone to visit for a couple of weeks in Port Huron and Detroit. Mr. Geo. Webb is quite ill at time of writing. Miss Amos visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Turnbull. Quite a number went out to Park­ hill Sunday to see the wreck of the American aeroplane which resulted in the death of the aviator and loss of the farmer’s stock, Mrs. Oliver, of Sarnia, is visiting her daughter Mrs, Gib Statton. Mr. Foster, of Granton, visited with Mr. Dave Johnson on Monday. Property is still on the move this past week Mr. Melvin Desjardine sold his farm on the Blue Water Highway to Mr. A. Sharrow and he bought the hundred acre farm on the Mollard line, from Mr. Kenneth Lovie. Don’t forget the prayer meeting each and every Wednesday at the different homes. All are invited. Mr. Eli King and son, of Credi­ ton visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Isaac. Mrs. Isaac has been ill but is now improving. It Is Now Time to Order Your Chicks Make Them This Year Our prices are very reasonable for High Quality Chicks. Get your cockerels now for early Broilers: Barred Rocks, New Hampshires, White Leghorns* Mr. Hogarth will bfe glad to help you with any of your poul­ try problems.