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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-06-22, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE Thursday, June 22nd, 1939 t» HENSALL Bonthron, of Detroit, week with his mother Bonthron and members Air, and Airs. James Parkins spent the week-end in Detroit. Dr. and Airs. D. G. Steer are holi­ daying this week in Detroit. Mrs. Eva Stapleton is holidaying with friends in Montreal and Coch­ rane. Airs. Duncan MacMartin is con­ fined to her room with a heart at­ tack. Mrs. Barbara Ferguson, of Tillson- burg, spent the week-end with friends in town. Bonthron and Drydsdale are hav­ ing the front of their hardware store painted.Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Pepper, of St. Thomas, called on friends in town on «.Sunday. iMiss Ruth Hedden, of Clinton, is quite ill at the home of her mother Mrs. Catherine Hedden.Mr. and Mrs. John Passmore and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Passmore visited with relatives in Delhi on Sunday. Dr. Spellman, Airs. Spellman and family, of Kitchener, called on rela­ tives and friends in town on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Taman, of Blen­ heim, are visiting with the latter’s parents Air. and Airs. Chas. McDon- ell.Rev. Beverley Farr and Airs. Farr, of Dorchester, were the guests of Rev. W. A. Young and Mrs. Young on Tuesday. Mr. and Airs. Lloyd Hudson, of St. Marys, spent the week-end with the former’s parents Air. and Mrs. Thos. Hudson. Mr. AVm. visited last Mrs. Robt. of the family, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harding, Airs. Ida Harding and Mrs. Jenkins, of London, visited on Sunday with Air. and Mrs. Fred Corbett. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hunkin, of Thames Road, visited with .Air. and Mrs. Roy MacLaren and Mr. Wm. L. MacLaren on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Sutherby and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sutherby, Tren­ ton, Mich., visited with Mrs, Wm. Pfaff and daughter on Saturday. Miss Elizabeth Slavin who has been visiting; for the past few weeks with Air. and Mrs. Ed. Stewart in London returned home on Friday. Miss Kay Drysdale and friend Aliss 'Stanley, of London, spent the week-end at the home of the form­ er’s parents Mr. and Mrs. G, M. Drysdale, Air. and Mrs. James Tapp and daughter returned to their home in Ottawa this week. Mr. John Tapp ac­ companied them and will visit for a week there.Mrs. R. F. MacLaren, who under­ went an operation in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, recently is-much improved in health and was able to return to her home Saturday. Hensall Citizen Band serenaded Mr. and Mrs. John Farquhar, who were married on Saturday on Alon- day evening and presented them with a beautiful table lamp., the presenta­ tion being made by Mr. Fred Beer. .Rev. Mr. Graham, rector of the Anglican Church, in Bayfield, con­ ducted the .service in St. Paul’s An­ glican Church bn Sunday. Rev. M. A. Hunt exchanged with Rev. Mr. Gra­ ham.The Public Library will be closed the first two weeks in July as the Librarian, Mrs. Robt. Cameron will have her holidays. Owing to the first Saturday being Dominion Day, a holiday all books will be due Tues­ day, June 27th. Rev. R. A. Brook took charge of the services in the United Church on Sunday and the .choir sang an an­ them, soloists Mrs. Hess, Mr. Harry Horton and Mr. W. O. Goodwin. A quartette comprising Mrs. Hy. Hor­ ton, Miss Ruth Brook, Mr. Harry Horton and Mr. W. O. Goodwin sang a pleasing number. Rev. W.’ A. Young conducted both services in -Carmel church on Sun­ day and the choir sang two beautiful anthems with Miss Irene Hoggarth taking the solp. Next Sunday Rev. Mr. Boyle, of Blyth, Moderator of- Presbytery, will conduct the services here while Mr. Young conducts an­ niversary services at Smith’s Hill. Little Gerald Bell, son of Mr. and and Mrs. Glen Bell, who underwent an operation last week in St. Jos­ eph’s Hospital, London, for the pur- pose^of grafting hkin on his hand, which was seriously injured when the little lad. caught hold of a rope passing through a pulley in the barn during the h'ar,vest last summer, is much improved and was able to re­ turn home on Tuesday. Mr. Geo. .Brock Succumbs Following Lengthy Illness A shadow of gloom was cast over this community on Sunday evening upon hearing of the passing of Air. George Edward Brock, war veteran, m his 52nd year. The deceased was taken ill last summer with a serious heart condition as a result of injuries received in the war. He enlisted in the 161st Huron Battalion for over­ seas service and was wounded at the battle of Vimy Ridge. After the war he returned to Hensall where he had been in the blacksmith and carriage making business until last summer when he was forced to retire owing to illness. In 1911 he was mar­ ried to Alias Flossie Alerner, who survives, also two sons, Roy and Lloyd and three daughters Grace, of London; Olive, Airs. Byron Kyle, of Hensall and Alildred at home. A military funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the United Church of which the deceased was a valued member. Interment in Hensall Union cemetery. Air. TIiqS, Hudson Dies in Pontiac Word was received here early Sun­ day morning of the sudden death of Mr. Thos. Hudson, eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hudson of this village in his 82nd. year. The deceased had only been ill a very short time and had been looking for­ ward to visiting his relatives in the village in the near future, The late Air. Hudson farmed near Marlette for quite a number of years and af­ ter the death of his wife several years ago went to Pontiac where he has resided with his son. He is surviv­ ed by his family and two brothers, Air, Geo. Hudson, Hensall and Mr. Lsaac Hudson, of Seaforth. Severi sisters also survive, Mrs. Logan, Airs. Harvey, Mrs. Carlisle, Hensall; Mrs. Douglas, Brucefield; Airs. Jarrott, of Hillsgreen; Mrs. Consitt, Seaforth and Mrs. Troyer, Toronto. The fun­ eral as held on Tuesday to Marlette cemetery. Those who attended from here were: Airs. Logan, Mrs. Har­ vey, Mrs. Jarrott, Air. and Mrs. Wil­ son Carlisle, Mr. Walker Carlisle, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hudson, Mrs. Douglas, Mrs. Consitt and Air. Roy Consitt. Senior Institute Entertain Zurich Institute M. S. of Carmel Church annual birthday party on school- The Hensall Senior Women’s In­ stitute met in the basement of the Carmel Presbyterian church on Wed­ nesday evening and entertained the Zurich Institute. The President, .Miss Beryl Pfaff presided over the pro­ gram which opened by singing the Institute Ode followed by ‘O Canada’. The Lord’s Prayer was repeated in unison. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted and the roll called. The following pro­ gram was presented .by Zurich. Mrs. (rD.) Bryce favored with two solos; Aliss Beatrice Manson gave a reading followed by a piano instrumental by Airs. (Dr.) 0‘Dwyer. A play entitled "A Alouse? To the Rescue” was very interesting and humorous. Miss Bea­ trice Manson favored with a reading and Mrs. Harry,Hess Jed in a sing­ song. After singing the "Maple Leaf for Ever” refreshments were served by the Hensall Institute. AV. AL S. Birthday Party The W. held their Thurday afternoon in the room of the church which was beau­ tifully decorated with peonies, orange blossom and ferns. The president, Mrs. C. Hudson presided over the following program which opened by singing a hymn. Mrs. Annie Logan led in prayer. The Bible lesson, the 23rd Psalm was repeated in unison and Mrs. Hudson gave a paper on the Psalm, which was very interest­ ing and led in prayer. After singing a hymn the offering was received and dedicated by Mrs. Hudson. Mrs. Young sang a beautiful solo accom­ panied by Mrs. AV. A. MacLaren. Re­ ports of the Provincial meeting were given by the following: Mission Band report by Mrs. Robt. Cameron; se­ cretary’s report by Mrs. G. Walker. Home Helper’s report by Mrs. A. Logan; Welcome and Welfare report by Mrs. J. W. : Bonthron; .Supply Work by Mrs. Manson. Mrs. Malcolm and Mrs. Andrew Dougall played, a ■beautiful piano duet. The Glad-Tid­ ings report was given by Mrs. James Patterson.. Literature report by Mrs. W. A. MacLaren and treasurer’s re­ port by Miss Jean Dougall. These reports were, all very interesting. After singing another hymn Rev. Mr. Young led in prayer. Tea was served from a beautifully arranged table and was poured by Mrs. Workman and Mrs. Alanson.'Mrs. Alanson.' MOUNT CARMEL Here They Come Cascade Rythm Orchestra OPENING Saturday, June 24 Nightly Until Labor Day The Smartest Band in Years Triple Tongueipg and Cascade Notes Hear them and have a real even­ ing’s fun. Nickel Dancing LAKEVIEW CASINO GRAND BEND DASHWOOD Dr. W. D. Bryce, L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON At office in Hartleib Block, Dash­ wood, first three days of week and at office over the post Office, in Zu­ rich, last three days of week. Air. and Mrs. Nadiger and Mr. and Airs, W. Nadiger attended the wed­ ding of a relative in Galt on Satur­ day returning home on Sunday. Miss Oneida Restemayer Reg. N., of St. Joseph’s Hospital London, spent the week-end with her parents. Decoration Services will be held on the Goshen Line cemetery on Sun­ day, .July 2nd. The band and a num­ ber of speakers will be present. Dashwood band attended the Bron­ son Line Decoration services last Sunday. E. Tieman & Son had a busy day on Monday handling over 3,000 box­ es of strawberries. KIRKTON Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Squire and sons Alvin and Jack, of Toronto, were week-end guests with Mr. and Mrs. R. Reed. Little Marilyn Marshall spent the past week with her aunt Mrs. Lome Hodge, of Seaforth. United S. 8. Anniversary The Kirkton United Church Sun­ day School held their annual Anni­ versary, Sunday, June 18th the Rev. C. H. Quafe, of Siloam, conducted the services morning and evening to a well-filled church. The church school scholars led in the singing with the numbers being well receiv­ ed. BABY CHICKS Baby Chicks, White Leghorns Barred Rocks, Brown Leg- New Hampshire Reds, 08c.; Rocks, Jersey Black Giants, Heavy Surplus, 07c.; Light Surplus .06c.; Day-old Leghorn Pul­ lets .15c.; Rocks .13c.; Barred Rock Cockerels .07c.; Leghorns .02c. Four week old Pullets ,30c. Telephone Granton 38-3. A. H. SWITZER, HATCHERY Granton, Ont. A-l .07c.; horns, White .09c.; Worry Saps The Nervous System Worry over business or household 'duties, sudden Shock, the insane quest fbr pleasure, the foolish at* • tempt to put a week of normal life into twenty-four hours, feverish ac­ tivity, the demand for Sensational literature are all- conducive to the aggravation of wear andTear on the nervous system. If you ate tired, listless, nervous, and worried why not give Alubutns Health and Nerve Pills a chance to help put you on your feet again, They are a body' btnldmg, nerve strengthening tonic containing tne essential elements for the nervous system. The T. Milburn Co,, Ltd., Toronto, Ont. Mrs. R. Beach, of Detroit, is spend­ ing a few days with her mother Mrs. Jos. McKeever, who is ill. Mr. Joseph GlaVin .purchased a new General Electric refrigerator last Saturday from Grey’s Hardware, at Parkhill. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. O’Brien and family spent Sunday in London. Mrs. N. Geromette fell from a chair and broke her wrist last Fri­ day. George Coughlin . dislocated schooF"yard last "Friday night. A few cases of mumps have broken out in this community, Alary Cough­ lin and Joseph Mahoney being the victims. Miss Marie Regan spent Sunday at the home of her mother Mrs. Al. Regan. „ „ , ..A number from here attended the Exeter Horse Races on Wednesday. Miss Bernadine Madden is spend­ ing the week With her aunt, Miss K. Madden. , t .Misses Nora and Anne Keough and Mrs. Cassidy and daughter spent Sunday with relatives here. ' Mr. C. Regan ig spending a few day at the home of his daughter Mrs. J, Dietrich. , ....Mr. Hugh Fleming is spending his holidays at his home here.MM. and Mrs. Brady and family af<. upending a few days with Aliss K. Carey, ,■ ‘ Miss Marion McCarthy returned to London Where she will resume her work at St, Joseph’s Hospital where she is training for a nurse.Mt. and Mrs. John Campbell, of Detroit, spent a few days with rela­ tives here. George Coughlin dislocated his shoulder while. .playing ball in the Enjoys Holiday Mr. and Mrs. Ross Marshall left Monday morning of last week for a holiday in Northern Ontario, going by way of Barrie to Muskoka. and ar­ rived at Sudbury the same night where they visited with Mrs. Don McRea (nee Ina Gallop). They found' the roads in good condition as far as North Bay, but from there to Sud­ bury in some places the'frost was coming out of the roads thus mak­ ing the traveling a little slower. Af- er spending a few days in Sudbury and district they returned home by way of *Manitoulin Island, on to To­ bermory and down the Blue Water Highway arriving in Kirkton Friday evening having had a very pleasant holiday. Sum day Visitors Air. and Mrs. Wm. Arthur, of An- person with Mr. and Mrs. W. Hodge; Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Webb, of London, with Mr. A. Robinson; Mrs. William Lankin and Miss Bertha, of Granton, with Mrs. W. C. Cluff; Mrs. Effie Kirkby with Mrs. N. B. Doupe; Mrs. F. Pridham with Mr. G. H. Burgin; Mrs. Davis, Mary and Charlie, Tor­ onto with Mrs. E. Stone; Mr. and Mrs. R. Mills and family with Mr. R. Morrison; Mr. and Mrs. George Kemp and family with Mrs. Jas. Kemp; Mr. and Mrs. Amos Doupe, of St. Marys with Mr. and M. Paynter; Air. and Mrs. Cecil Camm with Mr. >L. Fletcher. Air. Jno. O’Brien is one of the happiest men imaginable these days. His brother Smith, who probably was named after the Irish Patriot, Smith O’Brien, of the last century, is visit­ ing him and his family. Mr. O’Brien had not seen his brother for eleven years and it is thirty-five years since Smith O’Brien left the old home nest and went to Toronto where he en­ tered the service of the Goodyear Rubber Company and through all these years he has had constant and profitable employment with them. He found them to be a generous com­ pany alloting their employees shares of stock at intervals, according to the number of years the men were employed with them. On Monday the two brothers, who may be seen walking around With arms across each other’s shoulders went to Bruce- field to visit their sister, Mrs. J. J. O’Brien, where Smith will remain for a .day or two. Time seems to have dealt kindly with him as today he is a tall fresh-looking man, weighing over 200 pounds ELIMVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Alex Sinclair and son, of Sarnia, Messrs. Hilton and Johnny Johns also Mr. and Mrs. A. Johns and family, of Lucan; Miss Leola Johns, of Toronto; Mr, and Airs. Harold Boyce, of Stratford; Mr. and Airs. Fred Cole, of Exeter were visitors with Airs. John Johns on Sunday. We are pleased to report that Airs. Gordon penhale, who recently under­ went an operation in a London hos­ pital is doing nicely. Sunday visitors with Air. and Airs. Lewis Johns were Mr, and Airs. Lewis Davey and children, Donald and Grace; also Air. and Mrs. Rachel Davey, of Centralia; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith, Leonard and Alar- jory, of Lucan and Mr. and Airs. J, Smith, of Exeter, Air. and Airs. Well, Bell and two children, of Detroit, spent the week­ end with relatives in the village and attended the Bell reunion. A large congregation was present on Sunday when Rev. Mr. Penrose delivered his last sermon as pastor of this charge, predation of members of message was to continue. Mrs. Bean were week-end guests with Airs. B. Williams. Air. and Airs. Franklin and children Beverley and visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. Ford, north of Farquhar. Airs. Robert Dennison returned to London on Tuesday after spending a few weeks with her brother and sister,, Air. Ben Williams and Airs. P. Whitlock. Next Sunday Rev. Air. Brook, of Hensall will preach S. S. Anniversary Services in this church at 10,00 a.m. and 7 p.m. Special music. Johns’ Reunion Mr. and Mrs. Rich. Johns were host and hostess for the annual Johns’ picnic on Saturday, June 17. Ball games were enjoyed by the men and younger members before the races were run. The results were: Small children, Bobby Johns, G, Cud more, Alvin Cudmore, Kathleen Horne; children 8 to 12, 'Shirley Coultis, Gordon Ford, ’June Cud- more; girls 12 to 15, Doreen Coultis, Nola Perkins, Eilene Johns; young ladies, Ruth Johns, Hazel and Dor­ othy Johns, tie; young men, Howard, Harold and Paul Johns; married la­ dies, Mrs. Edgar Cudmore, Mrs. G. Johns and Mrs. Chas. Johns; married men, Johns; Harold Johns, Johns; single husband calling contest, Airs. Edgar Cudmore. The officers selected for next year were:.President, Mrs. Har­ vey Perkins; secretary - treasurer, Margaret Johns; Sports’ committee, Harold Cudmore^ Airs. Edgar Cud­ more, Mrs. Kenneth J-ohns, Allen Johns. The local W. M. S. were invited to attend the meeting of the Centralia Society on Tuesday of last week when Mrs. F. Penwarden gave a report of the recent convention held in St. Thomas. Those who attended were well entertained. Much sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Brock and family in the loss of their son Donald on Sun­ day at Byron Sanatorium. Bell Reunion The annua] Bell picnic was held on Saturday, June 17th at Mr. Harry Murch’s. About 100 weye present and all enjoyed the gathering and meet­ ing friends and relations. The results of the races were as follows: Boys under 6, Albert Wat­ son; girls under 6, Lenore Cooper; boys, 6 to 8, Wanda Stephen; boys 8 to 10, Murray Stephen; girls 8 to 10, Mary Hetherall; girls 10 to 12, Rosalie Miller; young men, Lloyd Bell; married ladies, Mrs. Harold Bell; married men, Harry 'Murch; ladies kick the slipper, Mrs. W. Brin tn ell; mens kick the slipper, L. iBell; mixed slippers, ladies, Mrs. A. Cooper; mixed slippers, boys, R. Venner; Fat man’s race, Thos. Bell; fat ladies’ race, Mrs. Norman Jac­ ques; 3-legged-race, Mildred Miller and Marian Murch, Mr. Alvin Pym and Mrs. N. Jacqus were in charge of the sports. He expressed his ap- the co-operation of the this one congregation, his of encouragement and son, of St. Marys, Mr. and Skinner Dalton, Kenneth, Garnet and Fred 3-legged-race, Dorothy and Johns, Margaret and Edward Doreen Coultis and Ethelene tug-of-war, married men and men, the former winning; CREDITON M' Complimenting Miss Mabel Berry, a bride-elect of mid-June Mrs. War­ ner McHoberts, assisted by Mrs. Mal­ colm Lamond and Mrs. Theron Creery entertained at the tea-hour at the former’s home in Lucan on Friday June the 16th. Miss Marie Stanley, of Lucan showed the guests to the living room which was decor­ ated with pink and white peonies, where they enjoyed a musical pro­ gram consisting of songs by Miss E. Blackler, Mrs. D. G. Ross add a piano solo by Mrs. E. Park. A con­ test was then given after which Mas­ ter Walter Creery and Miss Helen Lamond presented Miss Berry with a bouquet of roses and a guest prize. At the tea-hour Mrs. T. G. 'Creery and Mrs. M. Lamond poured tea. Miss Gwen McGoun and Mrs. Jas. Beckett were the tea-rooni assistants. The United Church annual Sunday School picnic will be held at Grand Bond on Saturday, June 24. Every­ one is requested to come, and enjoy ( themselves. Mr. Tom Trevethick and Air, George 'Alawhinney are in charge of transportation. Anyone wishing transportation, get in touch with them by Thursday night, An ideal day lavored the pupils and parents who gathered at the Crediton public school for the school picnic Wednesday afternoon. Nearly two hundred parents, pupils and friends gathered at the Community Field for an afternoon of fun, sports and lunch. They were conveniently served at the booth by the Women’s Institute. The feature of the after­ noon program were the husbands and wives calling contest won by Airs. Ir­ vine Finkbeiner and Mrs. A. Wein and Air, E. Guettinger. The men's high jump was won by Wallace Fahrner who made a record of 5 feet, 4 inches. Other numbers on the program were as follows; Girls ■under school age, Rosalie Alack; boys under school age, Orland Tay­ lor; girls 6 to 8, Elora Schenk; boys 6 to 8, Frederick Wuerth; girls 9 to' 10, Nona Fahrner; boys 9 to 10, Lloyd Roeszler; girls 11 to 12, Ed. Schenk; girls over 12, Doris Wuerth boys over 12, Alvin Sims; young la­ dies race, Iva Pickering; young men’s race, Earl Zimmer; trustees race Lloyd Gaiser; ladies throwing rolling pin, Iva Pickering; sunbon­ net relay, Myrtle Haist’s team; slip­ per kicking relay, Bernice Finkbein­ er. The afternoon sports came to a close with a ball game between Dashwood Boys and Crediton boys. The game, an interesting one was won by Dashwood 28 to 25. A pot luck lunch was served by the ladies. Four large tables were set with sandwiches, pies and cakes. The evening brought an interesting game of softball between the married and single men the latter winning by a considerable margin. Lawrence Wein directed the choir at the Kirkton United church anni­ versary last Sunday morning and ev­ ening. Aliss Irma Fahrner, bride-elect was guest of honor at a shower for her last Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Ed, Hendrick. Games aad contests were played following which the bride-elect opened her many gifts, gay paper and ribbons disguising many useful and hand­ some articles. After opening the many beautiful gifts the bride-to-be thanked them all for so kindly re-j membering her. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Haist and son Doulgas, of Los Angeles, California are visiting a few days with relatives in the community. Miss Lulu Morlock, of Windsor, spent the week-end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Morlock. - Mrs. Lloyd Fahrner and Mr. Irvin Trietz, of Minnod Lake, are visiting with friends in the community. Miss Pearl Haist, of Detroit and Airs. Clara Neergarth, of Battle Creek, visited their mother Airs. M. Haist over the week-end. Mr. and Airs. Irvin Fahrner, Of Kitchener spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Chris. Fahrner. Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Wilson, of Fordwich, visited friends in the vil­ lage on Monday. Decoration FLY ARMY MOBILIZING! Defend your Stock with Watkins Spray The fly army that spreads disease germs and filth whenever it goes is growing every day. Defend your family and yourself and your stock by using Watkins Fly Spray. It really does the business, Flies stay down when Watkins Fly Spray hits them. H’s so clean and stainless you can use it in the house, ipo» without fear of harming rugs, curtains or draperies. It’s economical because a very little is needed to do the job. I’ll tell you more about it when I call with other bargains in Watkins products, Harold E. Bell R. R. 3, Exeter Phone 25 r 3, Kirkton ■ WINCHELSEA Quite a number from around here attended the anniversary services at Thames Road United Church on Sun­ day. Air. and Mrs. Herman Foster, of Granton, visited On Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Johns. Family reunions are the order of the day now. On Saturday last the Bell family held forth at the home of Air. and Mrs. H. Murch at Elim- ville and the Johns’ family reunion at the home of Air. and Airs. Richard Johns union W. E. The J Kirkton, The Sunday School service •will be at 10.30 a.m. and the Francis family re- at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher. regular meeting of the Home and School Club was held on Wed­ nesday night with Dr. Cowen, Exeter as the guest speaker. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Delbridge, of St. Marys, visited on Sunday with Mrs. George Delbridge. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Sher­ wood Brock and family in their be­ reavement. Miss Greta Fletcher, of London, spent the week-end with their par­ ents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Delbridge and Kevin, attended the Dickens’ family reunion at Springbank on Saturday. Centralia W, Al. S. The June meeting of the W. M. 5. was held in the schoolroom of the church on Tuesday afternoon of last week with the members of the Elim- vil’e society as guests. The president, Mrs. A. McFalls, presided and the meeting opened by the reading of a hymn followed by prayer. Hymn 385 was sung. Scripture readings by Mrs. McFalls, Mrs, F. Bowden and Mrs. Lome Hicks. Hymn 366. Mrs. pen­ warden was the speaker of the after­ noon and she gave a splendid report of the W. M. S. Convention held, in St. Thomas. Hymn 3 89 was sung and the meeting was brought to a close with prayer. BRINSLEY (Intended for last week) Below is a list of the races at the picnic of the Home and School Club held on the school .grounds on June 9th: Girls 6 and under, Anne Wittl; ty; girls 8 and under, Annie Witty; Maxine Bowden; boys 6 and under, Mac Lewis; boys >8< and under, Manly Witty, Billy Wilson; girls 12 and under, Ruth Cunnington, Isobel Blair boys 12 and under, Lewis Tasko, S. Mainer; girls 14 and under, Bernice Brown, Ruth Cunnington; boys 16 and under, Gordon Baynham, Lewis Tasko; young ladies, Ruth Cunning­ ton, Miss Kleinstiver; young men, Frank Hicks, Gordon Baynham; married ladies, Mrs. Dave Smith, Mrs. O. Brown; married men, Rev. Mr. Falconbridge, Jas. Blair; kick­ ing the slipper, Bernice jorie Essery; obstacle Brown, Fred Warner; close pin, Mrs. Bob Smith, Mrs. B. Field; lunch relay race, Bob Field, Gordon Baynham. Don’t forget the Garden Party on the Church lawn on Friday evening of this week. Air. and Mrs. L. Mills, of Wood­ ham, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. H. Mills. There is to be a Strawberry Social at St. Marys church on Tuesday ev­ ening, June 27th. Come and have a good time. Air. and Mrs. Wilbert Sholdice vi-. sited Mr. and Mrs. Lome Sholdice at Watford last week. All who heard Rev. Mr. Gladman over CFPL on Tuesday last enjoyed the service very much. He was as­ sisted by members of Brinsley choir namely, Mrs. Wes. Neil also Mrs. Dan Lin Craven. Mrs. Cliff Prouty, last week Hodgson. Lewis, Myrtle Lewis and Mrs. Rev. Brown, race, relay Mar- Otto race, of Exeter, spent sister Mrs. Geo. and Memorial Service crowd gathered at the cemetery on Sunday af- the decoration of graves . .. ' - A. E. _____ ~___i_’. Rev. O, N. Braun, of Reed City, a former Crediton boy gave an impressive and spiritual message. In connection with the ad­ dress the speaker called the names of pioneers early settlers and promin­ ent citizens of the community, whose remains rest in the bosom of the earth on this sacred ground. Mrs. Gordon Morlock rendered an appro- piate selection. This beautiful and impressive memorial closed by sing­ ing "Shall We Gather at the River”. The cemetery grounds presented an excellent appearance and most of tne graves were decorated with flowers. The Late Henry F. Eilber Henry F. Eilber was born 1867 at Crediton, a son of the late pioneers. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Eilber. Mr. Eilber was an industrious citizen of our community for many years, a libera] supporter of the Evangelical church accommodating to friends and neighbors and an all around respect­ ed citizen. He -died in the early hours of Thursday morning in his 73rd year. Private memorial service was held Saturday afternoon, the pastor Mr. Pletch officiating. Mrs. Gor­ don Alorlock sang "A Aloment in Heaven.” Miss Norma Finkbeiner and Miss Ella Morlock sang an ap­ propriate duet. The pall bearers were Ezra Haist, Ed. Beaver, Everett Fah- __, Y___L , I" ') Fahrner and Hugo Schenk. Interment at the Crediton cemetery. Those attending the funeral from a distance includ­ ed Mrs. Martha Raymond, Buffalo, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. George Trel- ler, Mrs. Clara MacDonald, Mr. and Airs. Berg, of Detroit; Rev. and Mrs. '6. N. Braun, of Reed City, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Benke, Strathroy; Mr. and Mrs. Will Frank of Waterloo. The floral display was exquisite. Sur­ viving are his bereaved wife, former­ ly Louisa Morlock; one brother, George of Crediton and three sisters, Mrs. Martha Raymond, Buffalo; Mrs. George Treller, Detroit and Mrs. Al. Wenzel, of Crediton. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved. A large Evangelical ternoon for and Memorial Service. Rev. Pletch presided. A number took in the batl'game---nei*> Francis Clark, Herb as well. Those coming longest dis­ tance were Mr. and Mrs. Hetherall and family, Owosso, Mich, The oldest person present was Mrs. John Bell, Exeter; the young^st-swas Annette June, little daughterwf-*Mr. and Mrs.,, Well. Bell Detroit. The reunion next year is to be held at Mr. David Mc­ Lean’s near Seaforth. Mr. McLean was elected President and Mr. An­ drew Houston, secretary-treasurer. KHIVA Miss Leila Mossey has been re-en­ gaged to teach Khiva School S. S. No. 6 for another term. Miss Eileen Willert had her tonsils removed in Dr. Taylor’s hospital last Thursday and is getting along as well as can be expected. Mr. Chris. Dietrich, Miss Monica Dietrich, Air. and Mrs. Pius Dietrich and Mrs. peter Regier spent the week-end in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. AVm. Mason visited on .Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Baker on the Lake Road. Aliss Greta Becker, of Clinton, spent the week-end at her home and attended the Restemayer - Becker wedding. * Mr. Fred Daub, of Kitchener, visit­ ed a few days last week with Mr. Chris. Dietrich. CREDITON EAST All’, and Mrs. Wm. Cliffe and Mar­ lene spent the week-end in London. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Motz and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sims and family spent Sunday with Airs. Sims’ mother Airs. John Baird >at Grand Bend. Mr. and Airs. Wm. Heatherley and Mrs. Frank Scheiding, of London, spent Sunday with Air. and Mrs. H. Mot2. Airs. Sam Baynham spent a few days the past week in Exeter. Air, and “ “ ‘ Grace and and Betty fives near Mr. and ghter Margaret are holidaying In Mrs. Eld. Denhale and Mr. and Mr. Win. Bender spent Sunday with rela- Exeter. Mrs. IL Kuhn and dau- IN CRASH Mr. Pahl Manar, of Lansing, Alich., U.S.A., had the misfortune of turn­ ing over five times -while driving at [Windsor and Detroit. h£S«m dfeed Ja1 Isa6t Si.”’s' »£ spent he suffered a broken ankle, minor Sunday with his .parents Mr. and injuries, cut, bruises and shock. Mrs. J. sims. with her WOODHAM over the week-endVisitors _ . Mrs. Minnie Roulty were Mr. Mrs. D. E. Vodden from Albera; and Mrs. Cleland, Douglas and of Listowel. CENTRALIAn with and Mr. Iris JEFFRO [11892] 173364 Pure bred Percheron Stallion, grey roan, white on off hind feet, bred by L. C. McLean, Magnetic Springs, O. Jef fro is well-known in this district. LA CARMEL Miss Kathleen Hicks, R.N., of New York, is .visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hicks. Mr. and Mrs. J. Mugan, of London, were Sunday visitors with Mrs. C. J. O’Brien. Mrs. Truman Mills, of Fort Erie, visited for a few days last week with Air. and Mrs. Harry Mills. Mr. Truman Mills spent the week-end here. <Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hodgson and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Boyes were Sunday visitors with Rev. and Mrs. R. N. Stewart at Teeswater, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Haddock visit­ ed on Sunday with the latter’s par­ ents in Shipka. Mr. Arthur Brooks left on Tues­ day of this week on a trip to Fort William. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Skelton . and son moved last week from Clinton into the residence of Mr. Wm. Col- will across from the Creamery. We welcome them back to our commun­ ity. On Tuesday morning of this week the devotional service over CFPL in London was conducted by our min­ ister Rev. J. A. Falconbridge. Rev. Ealconbridge was assisted by Mrs. Wed Penwarden.z There will be no church service here on Sunday on account of the Sunday School anniversary services in the Whalen United Church. Rev. Falconbridge will conduct services in [15785] 224525 Pure bred Percheron Stallion. Black, born June 9 th, 1934. Import­ ed from Ohio. Son of Sunland Ce­ lesta, a grandson of Laet and is out of the dam of Melitot breeding. Both horses will truck this season. TERMS — $12 to foal, due March 1, dents to mares at mare must be returned regularly or will be charged for whether in foal or rot. Owners disposing of their mares before foaling time will be charged full insurance whether with foal or not, Full information phone 3^2?; Crediton. ELI KING, Proprietor be routed by ensure mare in 1940. All acci- owner’s risk; f Imported Percheron Stallion DUSSOTOY (Imp.) (12930) (170258) Enrollment No. 2339. Form Dussotcy will be routed by trail- a er this season. For route and terms see J. IRA MOIR, phone 171r2 Exeter tfc 3 h. UJ