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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-01-04, Page 3*THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE I ...... . ..... Query and Reply By Page Turner (AU Radio and Reprint Rights Re­ served.) Query; When was Independence Hall in Philadelphia built? Reply: Work on the main build­ ing was started in 1732. The wings were added in 1759 —- they were erected by the municipality of Phil­ adelphia. Query ; Where is the headquarters of the D. A. R. (Daughters of the American Revolution) — in Boston or New York? Reply: Headquarters of the Na­ tional Society are in Washington, D. C., in Memorial Continental Hall, 17th and D St., N. W- '(1890). Query: Are they any similar So­ cieties and where are their head­ quarters? Reply: Daughters of America, ‘National Council, founded 1891, headquarters: Hotel Statler, Detroit Mich. Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America (founded in 1898), Headquarters: 1928 Eys St., N. W. Washington D.C. Daughters of the Revolution, National' Society, (founded in 1891) Headquarters, 214 'Graybar Bldg., New York City. Daughters of the Confederacy, Unit­ ed. (Founded in 1‘8;94) 53'30 Persh­ ing Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Query: How large is the United States — and the Earth? iReply: The United States occupies about six percent of the earth’s sur­ face — approximately, 3,738,400 square miles. The Earth comprises about 196,950,000 square miles. Of this, 139,440,000 square-smiles are covered with water and 57,510l,000 square miles of land. . Query: How old was Benjamin Franklin when he founded the urday Evening Post? Reply: Benjamin Franklin born in 1706. He established Saturday Evening Post in 1728 when he was 22 years old. Query. Is there a country named Alexandretta and where is it? ’Reply: Alexandretta formerly a part of northwest Syria was pro­ claimed an independent, autonomous station the 30th of November, 1937 Query: Which of the 48 States has the lowest percentage of illit­ eracy? Reply: Iowa - the percentage of illiteracy to the population of State is eight tenths percent. & FRIDAY 0---o—o To be faithful in all things When the donkey is too happy he dances on the ice. When a pig has had a belly full it upsets the trough. It never pays to foster pride squander wealth in show. A lazy boy and a warm bed hard to part. Food takes 33 cents out of typical city worker's dollar in United States, while housing fuel take almost 25 cents. and are the the and The Russian Government sold at auction for fertilizer the bleached bones of 38,000 Russian soldiers who fell in the battle of Sebastopal (Crimean War.) Weasels prey on owls and owls prey on weasels. 3,000 buffalo were slaughtered at the Dominion Government Park at Wainwright, Alta in December,*1939 and shipped to all parts of Canada for juicy steaks and roasts. The war at the end of 1939 was not one war, but three: Between the Allies and Germany, between Russia and Finland, between Japan China — Western, Eastern, Eastern. and Far and8 tons each of beef, bread potatoes, one ton of jam, one ton of butter—these are the major items in the daily issue for the Canadian army division of 16,000 men as out­ lined in the sixth radio talk by defence department spokesman. a Sat- was the the theThe following was taken from Exeter Advocate on January 1, 1890 Lee surrended on (Friday. Moscow was burned on Friday. Washington was born on Friday. Shakespeare was born on Friday. America was discovered on Fri­ day. Richmond was evacuated on Fri­ day. The Bastille was" destroyed on Friday. The Mayflower landed on Friday. Queen Victoria was married Friday. King Charles I was beheaded Friday. Fort Sumter was bombarded Friday. Napoleon Bonaparte was born Friday. Julius Caesar was assassinated on'Friday. The battle of Marengo was fought on Friday. The fought The fought Joan of Arc was burned at stake on Friday. The battle of New Orleans fought on Friday. The Declaration of Independence was signed on Friday. on on on on battle of Waterloo on Friday, battle of.Bunker Hill on Friday. was was THURSDAY, JANUARY 4th, 1010 S. J. S. SEES PAVED HIGHWAY THROUGH THE PINERY Completion next year of paving of No. 40 Highway in the Down Rivei" section and paving of a section of No. 21 highway through the pinery between Forest- and Grand (Bend were predicted December 28th at Sarnia by William Guthrie, M.L.A., ■Lambton, providing the war situa­ tion does not render projects impos­ sible. A motorcycle was flying through a village when he was pulled up by the police. “I say, man, where’s your number plate?” “Number plate?” the motorist turned round in surprise. “Numbei- plate, be blowed. Where) is| my| wife| and sidecar?” the was FUNERAL SERVICES HELD * FOR WAI. T. THOMPSON PARKHI.DL, Dec. 27.—■(After a long illness, William T. Thompson passed away at his home in Main street, Parkhill, on December 19, in his 65 th year. He was born on the 16th concession of McGillivray on November 7, 1875, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson. He married Hattie Reid 3 6„.years ago, who sur­ vives, also a son, Leslie, on the 18th concession of McGillivray, and one grandson; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Mathers, of Parkhill and Mrs, Thos. Bloomfield, of Arkona; four broth­ ers, John R., of Parkhill- Stephen, of Bright; George and Benjamin, of McGillivray. Funeral service, which was conducted by Rev. W. M. Kite- ly, of the United Church, assisted by Rev. A. H. Jones, of Parkhill Baptist Church, was held at the residence on Thursday last. Inter­ ment was made in Parkhill ceme­ tery, The pallbearers were Barry A. Thompson, Arthur Thompson, Giles Thompson, Irwin Thompson, Ho-' ward and Charles Thompson. “I’ve had a miserable bath, ma-! dam,” complained the new border.! “A tiny piece of Soap and one small; towel.” “But you’ve got a tongue, in your head,” replied the landlady) sharply. “I know,” said the visitor, “but I'm hot a cat?* The -C. N. R. station was the scene of a very colorful event last Wed­ nesday evening, being decorated very nicely for the occasion with the colors for the season of the year in­ cluding a beautifully arranged Christmas tree. The evening was in honor of Mr. John Tapp, who was celebrating his 65tli birthday and also his reire- ment from his services from the C.N. Railway, of which he has been em­ ployed at this point for twenty­ eight years as sectionman and has never lost any time even through illness, which is a wonderful record. Me has served under several fore­ men during that time, Mr. James Parkins, at present and Mr. Thos. Shaddick his former boss. The program started at 8,45 p.m. lasting until 11.30. Assisting in the program were Miss Marjorie Flynn, of Exeter, who gave-two tap dances and a reading. Miss Greta Lammie, Hensall, played a beauti­ ful violin solo. Miss Enid Parkins, of Hensall played a selection on the guitar and sang a solo. Mr. George Flynn, of Exeter, played a violin selection and Mr. J, Billo, Roadmas­ ter of. Stratford, gave a very fine address. During the program Mr. Tapp was presented with a hand­ some tri-light floor lamp and a purse of money. The address was read by Mr. B. D. Field, agent at very sorry to lose you and miss your smiling face around every day but we all feel after so many years of hard work, we are glad you are able to. retire in. good health and every one of us join in wishing you may continue, your health and your long long earned holiday. WTe ask you to accept this lamp and purse as a small token of our friendship to you. Signed by your old pals, the boys of the old Huron and Bruce line: Messrs. Geo, Flynn, C. H. Potter, W. Cutting, M, Cravitz, H. Lauder, J. Moore, J. H. Whitmore, J. Vincent, J. Billo, S. Taylor, N. G. Heal, C. Lee, A. Elliott, S. O. Martin, C. R. Lammie, B. D, Fields, Geo. Swan, C. S. Groh, D. Walker, T. Boyes, T. Shaddick, J. Parkins, A. L. Case, Doug. Sangster, S. Sanders, (Levi Rands. Mr. Tapp made a fitting 'reply and concluded by singing a solo. Mr. A. L. Case, station master, acted as chairman in his ner. Mrs. Jas. Minnie Sangster for the evening freshnients were enpoyed by all. very capable man- Parkins and Mrs- acted as hostesses and delicious re­ served which were BREEDON — ROSS The marriage was quietly solemn- Centralia, the lamp presented by. i^ed at the Presbyterian manse, of Mr. James Parkins, section foreman ' Marian Isabell Christine, daughter Hensall and the purse of money by , an(^ Mrs. Angus Ross, of Ar- Mr. Thos. Shaddick,"“retired section »yle street, E'ast Williams, to Geo. f Breedon, of the Royal Artillery, of Guelph, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Breedon, of Strathroy. Rev. H. D. Cameron officiated. The bride wore a blue dress with coat and hat of rust and matching accessories. She was attended by Miss Muriel Thom­ as. James Payne, of Strathroy, was groomsman. The couple have gone to Guelph, where the groom’s regi­ ment is at present stationed. evening concluded with a music furnished by Mr. Geo. of Exeter after which all hands and sang “Auld Lang foreman, Hensall. The dance, Flynn, joined Syne.’’ Those from out of town who at­ tended were: Section foreman Mr. Cravitz, Mrs. Cravitz and other men of that section from Hyde Parke; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Flynn and dau­ ghter Marjorie and sectionmen, of Exeter; Mr. Jas. Vincent, Glinton and his sectionmen; Mr. Geo. Swan, agent at Brucefield; Mr. B. D. Field agent at Centralia; Mr. and Mrs. J. Billo, Roadmaster of Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Lammie, assist­ ant agent at Exeter. Following is the address: Mr. John Tapp, Hensall, Ont. Dear Jack: 'On this the eve of your retirement from C. N. R. after a good many faithful years of service, we could not let this opportunity pass by without remembering you. Your fellow employees feel at this time that we are losing a good fellow among us. We have all known you 'a long term' of years and we feel MNDS THAT WOMEN ' . LIVE LONGER THAN MEN Mr. W. J. Walker, Seaforth, in the store recently came across 1518 death notices. In assorting them, he found there 84 men and 74 women. The combined ages of the men was 5,- 248 years, while that of the women was 4,'933. The longevity of the av­ erage woman exceeded that of the average man, because the man’s av­ erage age was 62 i years, while that of the average woman was 66i years It was noticed that the oldest person was Adam Halliday, a retired farm­ er whose home was in Clinton. At the time of his death, he was just ten days within being’TOl years old. ZION Miss Jean Stevens, of Woodham, visited over the week-end with her cousin Hazel Hern. A number from the community at­ tended the carnival at Winchelsea on Saturday evening. The W. M. S. will be held on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Warren Brock. The Trustee meeting will be held at the church Tuesday afternoon. The Mission Circle was held on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Laurene and Hazel Hern. The meeting was opened by singing a hymn. The election of officers was presided over by Rev. Mr, Laing. They were as follows: President, Margaret Hern; vice-president, jean B-rock; Secretary, Irene Brock; Cor­ responding Secretary, Edith Earl; Press Secretary, Hazel Hern; Treas­ urer, Mary Earl; -pianist, Marjorie Earl, Erlma Jaques; Watch Tower, India, Anna Brock; / " ' ~ " ■Stephens; Japan, Mary Knowles; Korea, Edith Earl; Canada, EIrma Jaques; Temperance, Hazel Hern. Mr. and Mrs, Ross tained a number of friends on Wednesday Mrs. I. Dickinson, and Mr. CREDITON EAST Mr. and Mrs. Joseph.Bullock and (laughter Helen spent New Year’s with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Gower near Centralia, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Williams and sons, of Khiva, spent New Years with Mr. and Mrs. Eli Sims. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Motz family spent New Years with and Mrs. William Motz, Mr. and Mrs. William Heatherley, of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Ro­ land Motz and family, of spent Sunday with their Mrs. Henry Motz. Mr. jack Anderson, of spent New Years with his Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson. Masters Harold and Frank Glan­ ville spent Christmas week at the home of Mr. Lome Hayter, near London. ■ Mr, Lorne Hayter and children and Eva Glanville and sons, of near Africa, Lydia London, spent Sunday with Mr. and ■R-nnwioa- Harold Glanville. Exeter, mother, London, parents, and McAdams-Neeb WHAT TO DO TO KEEP HOG CHOLERA AT RAY In order to put owners of hogs in Canada on guard against the introduction of hog cholera into the Dominion and to tell them what to do in ease the disease makes its ap­ pearance, Dr. A. E. Cameron, Vet­ erinary Director General of Canada, has prepared a publication on “Hog Cholera’’ which may be obtained free on request from the Publicity and Extension Division, Dominion Department of Agriculture, Ottawa. Hog cholera is a highly contagious disease of swine and does not ap­ pear to affect any other species of animal. It is known in every part of the world, and is prevalent in the United States where it causes enor­ mous damage, in Canada, the di­ sease appears from time to time in various parts of the country where the infection has been brought in some way or other. These outbreaks have been quickly suppressed. The cause of the disease is a germ and without the presence germ there can be While neglect and ings are not able cholera unless the it must be remembered that germs thrive in dirty, moist and dark places, and that when infection is once introduced among hogs kept under insanitary conditions the di­ sease spreads with ^reat rapidity. Dr, Cameron in the pamphlet deals with the questions of how "hog chol­ era is spread, garbage feeding, sym­ ptoms of the disease examination af­ ter death, what should be done when hog cholera is suspected, how the disease is dealt with in Canada, and cleansing and disinfection. There are several .appropriate illus­ trations in the pamphlet. Hern, Hazel Hern enter­ cousins evening, Shirley and Jim spent several days last week with her sister, Mrs. Warren Brock, Mr. and Mrs. E. Laurene and Morris spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Stephens at Woodham. Several in the community have been sick with the flu. Mr, and Mrs. W Thompson spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Baker; Mr. and Mrs. James Earl family at Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Mor­ ley’s; Mr. and Mrs. E. Hern, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hern, Mr. and Mrs. Har­ old Hern and families with Mrs. H. Kyle, of Exeter; Mr, and Mrs. Ar­ thur and Mrs. with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jaques with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Murch. Kerslake and family with Mr. Mrs. Melville Hern; Mr. and Wellington Brock and family Mr. and Mrs. H. Hunter also Mrs. P. wishes G. Me- Congratulations and best are extended to Mrs. James Michael who on Monday last cele­ brated her 76 th birthday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. B. Holmes, of town. During the af­ ternoon Mrs. Holmes was hostess at an afternoon tea when eight of Mrs. McMichael’s old friends were guests. Featuring the afternoon was a musical program when Mrs. McMichael rendered several piano selections and Mrs. J. M. Govenlock sang, accompanied by Miss H. I. Graham. Mrs. McMichael was the recipient of many congratulations and small gifts.—Huron Expositor. A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Zurich Evangelical parsonage with Rev. C. Hackendorn officiat­ ing when Miss Hilda Neeb daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Neeb, of Ste­ phen Townsihp, was united in mar­ riage to E. Milton McAdams, son of Mr. and Mrs. McAdams, of Hay Tp. The bride was attired in a street­ length dress of orchid crepe with royal orchid bolero and black suede shoes. She wore the groom’s gift to her a gold wrist watch. The bride was attended by her sister Bernice, who wore Queen's blue crepe dress, with a corsage of roses and the groom was attended by his brother William of Hensall. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. McAdams left amidst showers of confetti on a motor trip to Clawson, Mich., and other points south. On their return they will reside in Hay Township. WHAT A FAMILY MAN of the no hog cholera, filthy surround- to produce hog germ is present The first patron of the famous Rothschild family was William, the electoi’ of Hesse ,one of the wealth­ iest individuals in Europe. For a peroid of thirty-five years the Rothschilds managed his af-* fairs. William is reported on first- class authority to have been the father of seventy-four children, all of whom he supported in good style. Once, in the Napoleonic wars, when William was in exile and in > trouble, firty-one of his sons form- < ed an alliance for the protection of I their father’s interests. „ ! A Help To Those Past Middle Age When men and women get past middle age their energy and activity, in many instances, begin to decline, and their general vitality is on the wane. Little sicknesses and ailments seem harder to shake off than formerly, and, here and there, evidences of a breakdown begin to appear. Now is the time when those who wish to maintain their health and vigor, and retain their energy un­ impaired should take a course of Milbum’s Health and Nerve Pills. They brace up and invigorate the system, and help stall off the decrepi­ tude of advancing years. The T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. Of Bi Lady’s or Gent’s Billova Wrist Watch AND SIXTEEN PRIZES TO BE GIVEN AWAY to Subscribers of the Times-Advocate Grand Prize A Lady’s or Gent’s Bulova Wrist Watch Second Prize $5.00 These prizes will be given to subscribers of the Times-Advocate who pay their subscriptions before February 17th. Four Coupons will be given for each year’s subscription, one coupon for each 50c paid. On February 17th a draw will be made and the holder of the first number drawn will be given the Grand Prize of a Bulova Wrist Watch. Second Prize $5.00. The next five will receive $2.00 each. The following ten will receive $1.00 each. Only one prize to a subscriber. 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