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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-04-13, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 1 I 1 z* EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING APRIL 13th, 1939 Monarch Knitting Yarns at Reduced Prices MONARCH DOVE—The most popular knitting yarn we know of. All popular shades now at the low price of 15c skein MONARCH ANDALUSION—Now 20c skein MONARCH CREPE-DE-LAINE AND DOWN—Now 25c skein. We also have another special yarn BRAESIDE at 10c skein. Complete Showing of Summer Dress Fabrics Our stock of Summer Dress Materials is now about complete. We have a large range of Poplins, Voiles, Rayons, Crepes, Etc. at from 39c to 75c a yard. MARTHA WASHINGTON SUMMER DRESSES We have just received a shipment of the popular Martha Washington Dresses for Street wear. We have a large range for Misses and ladies at $2.95 each., Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Spring Coats NEW STYLES — NEW MATERIALS — REASONABLE PRICES Spring Furnishings for the Home Linoleums, Rugs, Congoleums, Curtains, Draperies, Window Blinds, Curtain Rods, Etc. Our prices are right. SPECIAL—2 Good Patterns English Linoleums, 4 yard wide at $2.95 running yard. SPECIAL—24 Pair Frilled Curtains 2 1-4 yards long on sale at 59c per pair. CALDWELL LINEN TOWELLINGS We have just received our new Caldwell Linen Dish and Roller Towellings; also Cald« well Brand Linen Table Cloths. See these exceptional values. I Sixty-Sixth Year ...LARGE SIZE LINOLEUM RUGS AT REDUCED PRICES • •• Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Aylmer, Choice PEACHES O 2’s squat tin, in heavy syrup *U1 £e)L P & G White Naptha SOAPo 1 Extra 'Special Value .............LuiiCo lvt Kellogg’s BRAN FLAKES 9 nLa 17p First time at this Special low price “ 11 V Golden Wax BEANS O 1 No. 2 tins .................................1"* **/L Phone 32 CHAS. DAYMAN DIES IN DOCTOR’S OFFICE While spending the afternoonWhile spending the afternoon in Exeter Thursday of last week Wil­ liam Charles Dayman, of the third concession of Usborne, was taken ill shortly before the supper hour and passed away shortly afterwards in Dr, Fletcher’ office. During tlie af­ ternoon Mr, Dayman had apparent­ly been in pig usual good health and called at several places in town. Not feeling well he went in to see the doctor and shortly afterwards pass­ ed away from a heart condition of which he was apparently unaware. Mr. Dayman was in his 79 th year. He was born in Tuckersmith a son of the late John Dayman and was one of a family of eleven children. He was united in marriage with Selah Oke and for the past thirty­ eight years has resided on a farm on the third concession of Usborne. He is survived by his bereaved wi­dow and five sons, Alwyn, of Us­borne; Wesley, of Sarnia; Herman, of Hensail; Marvin and Crescent at home. He is also survived by five .brothers and two sisters: Henry, Jo—, seph, Thomas and James, of Tucker-1 smith; John, of Regina; Mrs. John| Moore, of Algoma and Miss Mary I Dayman, of town, He is also sur­ vived by four grandsons and one granddaughter. The deceased was well known and highly esteemed in the community. The funeral, private was held Monday afternoon and was largely attended. Mrs. Thos. Coates sang a solo and Rev. Mr. Page con-i ducted the service. Among these from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Dayman and family, of Sarnia; Mrs. John Moore, of Algoma; Mrs. John Nott, of Seaforth; Mrs. James Lut- ton and Mi's. Jack Miles, of London. The bearers were all neighbors. Wm. Kernick, Garnet Rrayne, Wm. Fray­ lie, Herbert Bissett, George Westcott Clark Fisher. Interment took place in the Exeter cemetery. ATTEND FUNERAL j COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET Mrs. C, H, Sanders, of town, and! A complimentary banquet will be son Bordon, of Western University, I tendered the members of the Exeter ........... ~ - ... hockey team in the Central Hotel Friday evening to commence at 6.3D sharp. The advisability of setting up an athletic asosciation to super vise all. sports in Exeter will be up for consideration. Failing this an or­ ganization to plan for hockey next season will be set up. Tickets available to anyone wishing to tend by applying to T. Pryde, J. Hern or C. V. Pickard, Mr. Wm, Sanders and daughter Bernice, of Stephen, attend the fun­ eral of the late Frederick J, Sand­ ers in Toronto last week returning home Sunday, FIRST EDITOR OF TIMES VISITS HIS SISTER Mr. William J. White, of Ottawa; liis son, Wm. J., Jr., of Lockwood, Sask, and his daughter Mrs. Robt. Sibbett, of Ottawa, motored to Exe­ ter Monday to visit with the form­ er’s sister, Miss Matilda White, who for the past nine weeks has been confined to her bed having fractur­ ed her hip in a fall. Mr. White was the first founded White. editor of the Exeter Times, by his father the late John LLUH1U, Xlc lo cLXbU alll V1V’“U Dy 11VU PACT A/TACTEDC? WTT/^T brothers and two_ sisters: Henry,_ Jo- j HAo 1 MA51LKS NIGHT Monday was Past Masters’ Night at Lebanon Forest Dodge A.F’.&A.M. when the officers who occupied the chairs in 1930 with one exception exemplified the work of the third degree on two candidates. Wor. Bro. E. A. Howald was in the East and. assisting him were Rt. Wor, Bro. T. Pryde, V. Wor. Bro. W. W. Taman WXi_ i and Wor. Bro, Thos. Fisher. The re- those maining chairs were occupied by "Wor. Bros. H. O, Southcott, G. F. Roulston, G. W. Lawson, C. G. Salt­er, M. W. Pfaff, W. E. Middleton, W. H. Pollen. At the close of the degree work lunch was served. BOWLERS ELECT are at W. REAL ESTATE CHANGES ■Mr. c/v. pickard, has put thro’ several real estate deals during the past week. The 100-acre farm of Mrs. Thos Keogh, of Shipka, 16th concession of Stephen, has been sold to James Clarke. ___ acres of Mrs Keogh, on the 17th Mellin. Fifty acres being the West to Albert W. Shirray "has been sold t: ” _2 ’ fifty acres being East half of same farm has been sold to Willard, Hensail. has ___Sixty-three concession havo’been'sold to Wm. H. Mellin. Fifty acres being the West half lot 11. .con. 2, Hay, belonging to Albert W. Shirray has been sold to Reg. Knight and the adjoining i,2'Di ’ .....................the Ezra ACCIDENT WHILE ON WEDDING TRIP NEW MAPLE SYRUP Excellent quality ......... HEINZ CATSUP A great favorite ............ LIFEBUOY SOAP The health soap .......... LUX TOILET SOAP 9 1 7P With the New Perfume ...•* La.ft.vo lit per gal. $2 large bottle 19c . 2 cakes 15c Your Superior Store diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniw _ _ □ 13 HOUSE CLEANING □□ kt The Delta Rho Presents “MINICK” Floor Wax, Polish, Dust Mops, Step Ladders, Mop Cloths, Clothes Pins, Scrub Brushes SEE THE NEW WARNER ELECTRIC BROODER No Coal — No pipes required — Simple to operate Lawn Grass Seed — Garden Peas and Corn — Garden Seeds Garden Beans — ’Fertilizer A Comedy in Three Acts by . New St. Andrews United Church London Directed by Jean Walker (a former Ex­ eter Girl) Leavitt’s Theatre Exeter Whiffletree Hooks and Irons, Neckyoke Irons, Clevices, ♦ Line Snaps, and Harness of all kinds. Sweat Pads PURINA — PIONEER — DR. ROE & ROYAL PURPLE FEEDS CARRIED AT OUR STORE CERESAN FOR TREATING WHEAT, OATS & BARLEY 1 pound can $1.00 — 5 pound can $3.90 TUES., APR. 18 at 8 p.m. sharp Under the auspices of the Main Street Evening Auxiliary- Admission 35c; Children 25c This play has been given several times in London and vicinity and comes highly recommended ROYAL PURPLE GARDEN SEEDS LOWE BROS. HIGH STANDARD PAINTS AND ENAMELS PRICED AS LOW AS 59c. A QT. Traquair’s Hardware TINSMITHING PLUMBING '’lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll,,l’’ WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hookey cele­ brated their 43rd wedding anniver­ sary on Easter Sunday. Their son Ronald and two children Barbara and Ronald, of London, were here for the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Hook­ ey received the congratulations of many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Hookey were married at Newport* Isle of Wight, England, and came to Can­ ada in 1912. Mr. Hookey and his son James served overseas Great. War. They moved to Exeter about three years ago. Isle of Mr. Cliff Brintnell is this week tearing down the old Crystal Palace at the Exeter Fair Grounds. Mr, and Mrs. Robert Smith, bride ahd groom, of St. Cloud, Mimi., are visiting with Mrs. Eunice Stone ahd other relatives. Mr. Smith is a nep- ■ hew of Mr. Wm. Kernick Sr.* Mrs. James Frayne, of town. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brooks, Mr Mrs. Jas. Wilson and Mr. Robt. ders spent one day last week Mr. -- borne and assisted them with a wood bee. .1- \ ‘ , time was spent at cards. and and San- __ __ ___„ __ ..__ with and Mtst Wm.. Brooks, in Us- ” in"the" evening an enjoyable Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Lamont, of Toronto, Visited during the past week with Mrs. Lamont’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Strang. They re-, turned to Toronto to attend the gra­ duation exercises at Knox College following which they will go to Gla- mls, Bruce County, for the summer. A touch of winter has again visit­ ed this section, several snowfalls, covered morning year ago inches of was out. There have been ___ The ground was with snow Wednesday but soon disappeared. A Sunday there were several snow and the snowplow' LOCAL news Mrs. Russell McFarlane, of Mun­ roe, Mich., is visiting with Mrs, J3. Stone. Miss Gladys Kestle, of Copper Cliff, is home for the Easter holi­days. . John Harvey, of Granton, is visit­ ing with his grandmother, Mrs# J, S. Harvey. Miss Betty Elliott, of Thamesville, is spending the Easter holidays With Miss Shirley Moise, Miss Ella Sanders has returned after spendnig the winter in St. Pe­tersburg, Florida. Misses Ila and Iva Willis are spending Easter week with Mrs. T, Willis, of Centralia. Mrs. F. A. May and daughter Marjorie are spending Easter week with relatives in Toronto, Mrs. Atkinson and Lorraine are spending Easter week in Toronto visiting with Miss M. E. Ross, Messrs. Thos. Coates and Charles Mason attended a convention in Toronto the forepart of the week. Mr. Edward Fisher, of Exeter, is spending the Easter holidays in Go­ derich renewing old acquaintances. Messrs Wm. Nichols and George Glenn, of Adelaide, visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. H, Dearing on Monday. Splendid congregations and spec­ial Easter music marked the service in the various churches on Sunday. Mr. Eugene Howey, of the Mt. Forest H. S. staff, is spending the holidays with his mother Mrs. W. S. Howey. See and have your car cheeked by the new King Motor tune-up ma­ chine just installed by Snell Bros. & Co. Mr. and Mrs. Findlay and son, of Detroit, are visiting with Mrs. Find­ lay’s parents Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson. Mrs. J. S. Harvey has returned to Tho honeymoon of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Plue, of Codrington, North­ umberland County, was terminated late Monday by a motor accident which saw the bride of only a few hours receive head injuries which necessitated medical attention. Her husband escaped Injury. The crash, attributed to slippery road condi­tions resulting from the rain, oc­ curred at the intersection of high­ ways No. 4 and 84 at Hensail. Chief Constable Lee Hedden who investi­ gated said that a machine owned by Thomas F. Conley, R.R. No. 1, Glanworth, was in collision with Plue’s machine, forcing It into a1 her home after spending the winter ditch. I'"- 7’ : .. _ 1__-- H. G. Steer, for head injuries. ' The Plue machine was damaged to the extent of $200, The annual meeting of the Exeter Bowling Club was held in the Coun­cil Chambers Friday evening of last week. Minutes of the last annual meeting also of the auditors’ report were-receivd and adopted. The club is in a splendid financial condition with‘a balance of $14'8.07 in the treasury. It was decided to pay $100 off the mortgage of the pro­ perty. It was decided to affiliate with the P..L.B.A. and the district. Ulric Snell, W. H. Moise and J. M. Southcott were appointed delegates to the district meeting. Fees are to remain the same as last year with the exception that the fees for new members will be only $3.00. Offic­ ers were elected as follows: Hon. presidents, Ulric Snell, Geo. Ander- sdn; president, W .H. Moise; vice- president, J". M. Southcott; secretary treasurer, Gordon May; Games com­ mittee, H. C. Rivers, W. H. Pollen, R. Moffatt, H. C. Carey. Tournament committee, Ulric Snell, W. H. Moise, J. M. Southcott.: Entertainment com., W. H. Pollen, H. O. Southcott, Jack Pryde, W. J. Smith, Jas. Bowey, A. O. Elliott. Membership com., Hy. Lewis, Bert Rivers, H. C. Carey ,'S. B. Taylor, G. C. Appleton. Grounds com., W. E. Sanders, Geo. Layton, C. Tanton, Bert Rivers, M. W. Tel- fer. Mrs. Plue^was treated byJDr.1 with her daughter, Mrs. Stacey, of , Bornholm. Mrs. A. Rollins, who has been an invalid for a number of ~ ar~ recently removed to the Hospital, London. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon son Tom are in Toronto where Mr. Koch is attending the O E. A. Convention. Mr. Ed. H. Westcott, of Usborne, returned to his home Saturday fol­ lowing his recent operation in St. ward. Wells,'^of Goderich, son of the Josephs Hospital, London, Mr. and Mrs. Orby Kestle return­ ed to Detroit Thursday evening after her sister Mrs. W. C. Jervis, Clinton, 'beill& call6d home owIng t0 the death while Mr. W. C. Jervis supported; °f Mr. Kestle’s father. Mrs. Wm. Smith, of Lumley, spent Tuesday of last week with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Brooks of Exeter and with Mr. and Smith on Huron street. Mrs. Alex Lloyd, Beverley Shirley, of Toronto; Mrs. Miller and three children, of London, are vis­ iting at the home of Mr. L. Day. Mr. Lloyd was here for Easter. Mrs. J. H. Messner and little dau­ ghter Betty Ann, of Toronto, who spent last week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Hillary Horton, return­ ed home Monday with Mr. Messer, who spent the week-end here. GOLDEN WEDDING The fiftieth wedding anniversary on Monday, April 10 th will be a day •never to be forgotten by Mr. and Mrs. James Green of town. Sur-| -rounded by the members of their family and visited by many friends! and relatives they celebrated the day in grand style. During the af­ ternoon they renewed their nuptial vows with Rev. D. C. Hill perform­ ing the ceremony and with three of their grandchildren assisting. Ola Moir acted as best man; Audrey Moir as bridesmaid4&nd Patsy Hawkins as flower girl. Mr. and Mrs. Green were “At Home’’ to their friends between three and five o’clock in the afternoon and from seven to nine o’clock in the evening and dur­ ing that time a great many persons called at the home and offered^con- gratulations and in turn were treat­ ed to afternoon tea. Neighbors friends assisted with the door in serving. The dining room nicely decorated with gold white streamers and a large ding cake adorned the table, years ago on the Parr Line, township, Rev. E. A. Fear united in marriage Miss Sarah Carlisle and Mr. James Green. The groomsman was Hie late John Carlisle, of Far-i go, N.D. and the bridesmaid was! Miss Annie McArthur. Mr. and1, _ - ~ Mrs. Green resided on the farm on i ton, of Parkhill and. the late •pptiTPrl "17 vears aero and moved to ■ ^dn of Mi. and Mis. "Weinei Riehl, reuiea ii yeais ago ana muvea vu rtoHchni mr. fha nf T.n_Exeter. They have one son and two daughters, Robt., of Dutton; I Mrs. John W. Stewart, of Usborne, I and Mrs. Ira Moir, of town. I ’ x__ ......... ..........______ and Mrs. Robt. Green, Wilma and | accessories. The bride entered Lois; Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart,: church which was atractively dec-j Ivan and William and Mrs. Edwin [ orated witlf Easter lilies and palms, Hawkins and two daughters Patsy. on the arm of her father, who gave and Joan, of Morrisburg; Mr. and her ip- marriage. The lovely bride Mrs. Ira Moir, Ola and Audrey j all present for the occasion as was Mr. Thomas Dunsford, Mr. Ernest( exten(jing into a long train with in-! Dunsford, Mr. and Mrs. John Duns-jsets of lace< The bodice was sl6n- ford, Mrs. Samuel Mellon and Miss; aerizing with long leg-of-mutton Violet Willis, of Marlette, Mich, j sleeves tapering to a point over her! The Tinws-Advocate joins their' hand and with a Queen Anne lace’ many friends in extending congrat-! collar. From a coronet of orange' I veil fell flowing into a Jong train I with silk apliqued roses.*" Her all i white costume was completed by a I shower of white bride's roses and i valley lilies, white shoes and kid 1 gloves. The ring bearer, Miss Paul- I ino Paton, little niece of the bride, ; gowned in a floor-length pale pink : organdio dress and carrying a White i satin cushion bearing the ring, fol­ lowed by the ushers, Mr. Emerson ! Paton of West McGillivray, brother ' of the bride and Mr. Clarence Riehl, of Gadshill, brother of the groom. • The bridesmaid; Miss Ila Paton, of ■n Clandeboye, wore a floor-length tur- MVZ ?„:QU0ise blue tafetta dress with pink-----wf’Wol11 accessories, a large picture hat of marriage by hei brothei, Mi. J. Ken-1 turquoiso blu0 an(J carri6(j Better- lieth Laiu, of Oshawa. She’ a! limo red roses and sweet-peas.. The R1’00™- was attended by his brother ltiCG top C4,iiu. jadcotj With. HiQ,tcnin.S ivrr Lponnrri T? foil I of Cr&clsliill Dut** hat and a corsage of orchids. The!M1, Leonard.Kieni. or traasnin. jjui young couple were unattended. Mr., £?d Tr1 LWC»rib LanX b?othe?°S ’accompanied by Mrs. Milton the bride, were ushers’. Only the im- present. Following the c______ and reception, the bride’s mother en- "aS nt of the bride, held a reception at their home which was decorated with spring flowers. The bride’s aunt was becoming in a black .gown with a corsage of sweet peas and yellow roses. Some forty-five guests at­tended tho wedding dinner. The table was centered with a three-tier wedding cake and decorated with pinlc and white streamers from a large white bell, rose buds, and tail pink tapers burning at the ends. Mr. and Mrs. Riehl left on a motor trip to Kincardine and points ncji’tli with tlie bride travelling in a navy suit and hat with japonic^ accessor­ies. On their return they will re­ side on a farm near Gadshill, > in the The Exeter Agricultural Society will sponsor a Boys’ Foal Club for farmers’ sons ages of 14 and information and Ellerington, p. Elliott or Andy 20 entries. or helpers, between 20, inclusive. For registration see F. Passmore, Murray iBaston. Maximum and and was and I wed- | Fifty ’ Hay i RIEHL—PATON I A lovely Easter wedding was sol­ emnized in. St. James’ Church, Clan- deboye, on Saturday, April 8, when Rev. L. C. Harrison, rector, united in marriage Vina Mary Aiieen, the youngest daughter of Mr. W. L. Pa- ________________________' , ' T ................. ’ ' > Mrs. which they were married until they j Paton, to .HarveyWeimer^ youngest I of Gadshill. To the strains of Lo­ hengrin’s wedding march played by Miss Kathryn Drysdale of Hensail, -;who wore a floor-length gown of Ml’pale pink lace with turquoise blue - - • ■ • - i the illations and many more years of , hjossoms hei^silk .embroidered health and happiness. HOWEY—LANG The marriage was solemnized Sat­ urday afternoon in St. Thomas An­glican church, Hamilton, with Rev. Dr. R. C. Blagrave officiating of Miss Marjorie Elizabeth Lang, dau­ghter of Airs. Lang and the late J. T. C. Lang, of Peterboro, to Mr. Mar­ vin W. Howey, son of Mrs. Howey and the lute Mr. W. S. Howey, " Exeter. The bride was given WILLS—WITMER A quiet wedding took place at the Evangelical parsonage, Sebring-; ville at nine a.m. Sunday, April 2nd, when Rev. F. B. Meyer united in I marriage Leila Mae, daughter of Mr. ’ and Mrs. Sylvanus Witmer, of the Bablyoii line, Hay Township and Ed- 1---_i Trr_n_ .^n late Mr. and Mrs. George Wells, ’ of i Hespeler. The bride, dressed in light blue crepe, was attended by T ■■ ~ ‘ ' while Mr. W. C. Jervis _____ the groom. The bridal party pro-1 ceeded to Stratford after the cere-1 mony for a wedding breakfast, after which the newlyweds left on a trip to Toronto, Niagara F'alls and Buf­ falo. On their return they will re­ side in Goderich. The Herald joins j their many Zurich friends in extend-< ing congratulations.—Zurich Herald! MRS H. NORRIS BURIED AT STAFFA Mrs. Hugh Norris, of Chiselhurst, died suddenly Wednesday at her home from a heart condition in her 60th year. Surviving are four dau­ ghters, Mr. William Parker, Mrs. Arnold Westlake, Mrs. Frank Bend­ er, Chieslhurst and Mrs. Elgin Wil­ liams, of Mitchell, one son, John of Chiselhurst. The funeral was held Friday at 2 p.m., Rev. Reidie, pas­ tor of Presbyterian church, Cromarty officiating. Interment took place in Staffa cemetery. The deceased was an aunt of Mr. Robt. Norris at the Ford garage. MRS. MARTHA MARTENE DIES IN HER 94th YEAR Mrs. Martha Martene, widow of Joseph Martene, a resident of Ste­ phen Township, died Thursday, April 7th, at the home of her daughter, i Mrs. Frederick Dixon, of London, i with whom she had been living for ■ the past few months. She was in her 94th year and had been ill for the past two months. She was formerly Miss Martha Harbor and came from Erfert, Prizen Germany, with her mother when 13 years of age. Mrs. Martene had vi­ vid recollections of this trip which took eight weeks in a sailing vessel. They landed at New York and then went to Preston where two brothers lived. Later she moved to Huron County, settling in Stephen Town­ ship. She had been a faithful mem­ ber of Zion Lutheran Church in Dashwood ever since. Surviving are ! two daughters, Mrs. George Soutli- , Mich., and ®iing the signing'of’the register Miss Kathryn Drysdale sang “I Love You! SlC/A® 71cUk.U=‘’6Wme”ns? Mioh, and medfato famines and friends were SdaeeB\VthehMdesmald a ’sold M>’s. Dixon, London, and a son, Hen- present.^ Following the ceremony Jo^ct,’ to tho best man a gold tie and Reception, the brides mother en- pin> After the ceremony Mr. and James .Paton, of Silver. Glade the” bride and“groom left by motor! on a wedding trip. On their return they will reside at 67 Ridout Street, I S., Apt. 4. London. Mrs. W. $. How­ey, Eugene and Lorne and Mr. and’ Mrs. T. ()■ Southcott, of town, were; present at the wedding. UNDERWENT OPERATION Miss Ada Mitchell* Reg. N.* of the Cottage Hospital, Detroit, under­ went an operation for appendicitis Thursday of last week. Latest re­ ports state she is doing nicely. ry of Stephen Township. There are also 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Her husband died 20 years ago. The body was taken to the home of her son, Henry, Stephen Town­ ship, where a private funeral was held on Monday at 1.30 p.m. follow­ ed by public service in Zion Luther­ an Church, Dashwood, with Rev. T. Luft assisted by Rev. Kinnlnger, officiating. Interment was in Bronson Line Cemetery. made Soo and have your car checked by the new King Motor tune-up ma­ chine just installed by Snell Bros. & Co. years, was Parkwood Koch and this week south Mrs. and CREDITON YOUNG LADY BITTEN BY MUSKRAT Miss Marguerite Guettinger, dau­ ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Guet­ tinger, of Crediton, was recently bit­ ten in the leg by a muskrat which was being chased by 'a. dog. Miss Guettinger, while returning home at night, stepped out of her compan­ ion’s car and noticed the animals approaching. Before she could avoid it the animal bit her leg at the ankle She was taken to the office of Dr. C. C. Misener for treatment. Later, the muskrat was captured in the cel­ lar of Ezra Faist, a neighbor. The rat is believed to have followed a main drain from the river, and en­ tered through a cellar drain, GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. John Ravelie, of near Grand Bend, celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary Monday April 10 th at their farm home on the Blue Water Highway. Mr. Ra­ velie was born in this neighborhood and has lived here all his life. For eighteen years he drove His Majesty’s mail, together with a bus service, from Grand Bend to Parkhill, via Greenway and Corbett, and during that time missed but few trips. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ravelie lived in the same locality. Mrs. Ra­ velie, (nee Jane Howard) is ‘the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Howard, of Drysdale. They were married in the then new Pres­ byterian Church at Corbett by the late Rev. S. A. Carriere, who for over forty years ministered to the people of Corbett and The marriage was the held iii this church, good health and from cations wo would expect to celebrate with them their Diamond Anniver­ sary. To the union were born two children Vinetta, Mrs. Wm. Bison* bach, of Detroit and George (deceas­ ed.) The neighbors, friends and relatives join in extending happy congratulations anti best wishes for tho future. Grand Bend, first to be Both, are in present indl- &