HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-01-11, Page 8UWBSPAY. JANUARY 11th, 1940 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE
V’s Beauty Shoppe Exeter Markets FOR
For Charm and Beauty
(Voquinole, Comhination & Spiral
permanents
Phone 113
Evenings by Appointment
Vera C. Decker, Proprietress
FOR SALE
Pea Ensilage
$1.00 i>er ton
Wheat 49-53JC.
(according to grade)
Oats 30c.
Barley 52c.
Buckwheat 55e.
Creamery Butter 32c.
Dairy
Eggs.
Eggs.
Eggs,
Hogs,
Comfortable
Hows 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
CANADIAN CANNERS
CHRISTMAS SEAL FUND SHORT
Contributions from Exeter to the
Christmas Seal Fund for the Queen
Alexandra Sanitarium at Byron this
year fell below the total received
the previous year by about fifteen
per cent
utmost importance the local com
mittee are anxious to see an in
crease in the
tributions may
■Christmas Seal
don or will be
As this matter is of the
contributions. Con-
still be sent to the
committee at Lon-
received by Thomas
Pryde, chairman of the local com
mittee.
Thames Road Farmer's Club
The annual meeting of the Thames
Road Farmers’ Club was postponed
from Monday, January Sth till next
Monday, January 15 th at the home
of Mr. Henry Rhode. Election of
officers and other important busi
ness. The Club have on hand a
truck load of salt.—P. Passmore,
Secretary.
HURON COUNTY COUNCIL
The next meeting of the Huron
County Council will be held in the
Council Chambers, Court House,
Goderich commencing Tuesday,
January 16th, 1940, at 8 p.m.
All accounts, notices of deputa
tions and other business requiring
the attenion of the Council should
be in the hands of the County Clerk
not later than January l*3th.
J. M. Roberts, County Clerk,
Goderich, Ont.
Butter 27-3 Oc.
A large
medium
B 15c.
dressed
19c. del.
16c. del.
$11.25
CHOICE
QUALITY
MEATS
THE IDEAL__
MEAT MARKET
Phone 38 J;£±Main St.
i LOCALS
and under the
A. intend hold-
Hostess Tea on
— AT —
Reasonable Prices
CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Rev. Douglas C. Hill, B.A., B.D.
Minister
Mrs. J. G. Cochrane, Organist
10 a.m.—Sunday Sunday
11 a.m.—Public Worship
Sermon: "The Lord’s People”
7 p.m,—Public Worship
Sermon: "When Christ Offends
New Prints and Broadcloths
SEE
C. E. ZURBRIGG
Optometrist at Exeter
Newest approved methods of
Eyesight Testing used.
Office open 9 a.m, to 5 p.m.
every week day except
Wednesday
MAIN ST. UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Robert Copeland B;A.
Miss Evelyn Huston
11 a.m.—The Minister
3 p.m.—The Sunday School
7 p.m.—The Minister
Thursday, 7.30—Prayer Meeting
Friday, Official Board
For Early Buyers we announce the arrival of our New
Prints and Broadcloths. You will find a Wonderful Assort
ment of good patterns and colors to choose from. Priced
at per yard 20c, 25c and 30c
January Clearance Sale of used
pianos, including Heintzman & Co.,
Gerard Heintzman, Mason & Risch,
fully guaranteed. Priced from $69.
up. Out of town customers please
write for full information.
MARTIN’S MUSIC STORE
WANTED — Married man wants
job on farm by the year by March
1st. Apply at Times-Advocate.
FOR SALE,-— Fur driving mitts
and robe; wringer and incubator.
Apply at Times-Advocate.2tp.
coat,FOR SALE—Gent’s coon
size about 44, will fit a goodsized
man. Coat in good condition. Price,
$35.00. Apply at Tmes-Advocate.
1-12-2tp
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A carnival will be held at the
Exeter Arena on Friday evening of
next week.
Mrs. Wm. Melville has been con
fined to her home
doctor's care.
The Main St. W.
ing a St. Patrick’s
Friday, March 15th.
Corporal Vernon Heywood, of the
Perth Regiment, .Stratford, was
home over the week-end.
Mr. Leland Walper, of town and
Miss Veola Vincent, of Dhshwood,
spent the week-end in Windsor.
Mrs. Chas. Gleed, of London,
formerly Miss Hettie Handford, of
Exeter, is seriously ill in hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Beavers, Sarnia,
spent a few days with the former’s
parents, Mr. and Mrs, B. W. F.
Beavers.
Mrs. A. S. Davis, who was con
fined to her bed for a few days with
I a severe cold, is able to be around
again.
Mr. E. R. Hopper, of town, and
Mr. A. J. Walker, of Wingham, are
attending the furniture shows in
Kitchener and Toronto.
The full report of the judgment
handed down by the tribunal in the
Huron County Equalization 'appeal
appears on page three.
Mr. and Mrs. B. W. F. Beavers
and Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Beavers,
spent a few days in Toronto with
Mr. and Mrs. George Beavers.
Mrs. Percy Webber, who recent
ly underwent an operation in Vic
toria Hospital, London, is improv
ing as well as can be expected.
Mrs. Edgar Rundle and daughter
Fay have returned home
spending two weeks with the
mer's sister, Mrs. L. Fisher, of
gara Falls, N. Y.
Mr. Stephen Hogarth, who
been confined to his home through
illness, is not improving as much
as his friends would like to see. He
is not as well at present.
Miss Florence Edna Bell, of Us-
borne. and Miss Mary E. McCann, of
Stephen, have been successful in
passing their examinations for reg
istered nurse in Ontario.
Messrs. J. A. Traquair and Silas
Reed attended a Purina convention
at the Royal York, Toronto, this
week and while there also attended
the Stove Exhibition
some lovely models for 1940.
Mr. Wm. May, who
quite ill in Victoria Hospital, Lon
don, was sufficiently improved as
to be able to return to his home on
Saturday, His many friends hope
to see him around again soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Win. Ferguson, Mr.
Lucas and son Billie and Miss Ila-
Westcott, motored up from Toronto
Friday of last week and visited
with Mrs. Rd. Coates. Miss West
cott is remaining with her sister for
a time.-
Mr.
Reta,
Innis,
home
Mrs. Geo. Clipson, who has been vis
iting here for two weeks returned
home with them.
Exeter branch of the Red Cross
on Friday last made their monthly
shipment of supplies,
ment consisted of
socks, 29 hospital
doininal binders,
sweaters, 28 hairs
after
for-
Nia-
has
FOR SALE—A set of sleighs, Ap
ply at Harvey’s mill. G. A. Cann &
Son.
APPLE BUTTER FOR .SALE-
will exchange
poultry, seed
toes, etc., call
ter or at the
V. Cann & Sons.
■Or
for any kind of live
or feed grains, pota-
at Shell Station. Exe-
farm, Bayfield—S. J.
FOR SALE — 120 acres of clay
loam, brick house, bank barn, elec
tricity, bush, on pavement mile from
Clinton.—W. C. Pearce, Exeter
and report
cc
six-
Ap-
FOR SALE OR RENT — A
room cottage on Albert street,
ply to Mr. Jeff. Fisher, phone 176-5
Exeter.
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' HOUSE FOR SALE—A
.'sized home complete with
veniences, with nice lot and barn
equipped as workshop. Reasonable
price and easy terms.—C. V. Pick
ard, phone 165.
l-4-2tp.
medium
all con-
IFOR SALE—Jersey cow. Must be
sold before 12 o’clock Friday. Sey
mour, Exeter, ltp.
FOR SALE —■ Genuine coonskin
overcoat in good condition. Inquire
Mrs. Chas. Roeszler, Crediton. 3tc.
has been
Geo. Clipson and daughter
of Ingersoll and Mr. Don Mc-
of Woodstock, visited at the
of Mrs. Dan Davis on Sunday.
.STRAYED — In Stephen and in
the possession of Mr. Noble Scott,
a yearling Durham heifer. Owner
can have same by proving property
and paying expenses. Also have lost
three yearling heifers. 3tc.
HOUSE FOR RENT — Brick resi-
dense In central location, modern
Conveniences. Apply to R. D. Hunter,
R.R. 3, Exeter, phone Kirkton 39r7.
FOR RENT-
conveniences. .Situated on
street. Apply, Miss Weekes.
■House, modern, all
Main
tfc.
FARMS FOR SALE—-100 acres,
near Exeter, best of land, ploughing
all done. Low price and easy terms.
100 acres on No. 4 Highway, good
buildings, hydro, etc. Also good 50
acres and 100 acres suitable for pas
ture. C. V. Pickard, phone 16S,
Exeter.
The ship-
206 pairs of
gowns, 41 ab-
52 slings, 25
of pyjamas, 6
personal property bags, 2 scarfs, 51
pairs of wristlets, 3 new quilts.
Mr, G. A. Cann, of Dunnville,
who recently purchased the Harvey
Bros, mill has purchased from Mr.
John Andrew, the fine brick resi
dence he has been occupying on
William street. Mrs. Cann was in
town on Wednesday and the real
estate transaction was put through
by C. V. Pickard.
KIDNEYS' ARE CI/EANSED and in
vigorated by using Rumacaps. At
regular intervals, use Rumacaps for
your health’s sake. ..BROWNING’S
DRUG STORE.
Marion Pooley
BEAUTY SHOPPE
All Work Guaranteed
Exeter Phone 245
Jas. P. Bowey
JAMES ST. UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Arthur Page, Pastor
W. R. Goulding, A.T.C.M.
Organist and Choir Leader
11 a.m.'—The Minister
3 p.m.—Sunday 'School
7 pan.—The Minister
Monday 8 p.m.—Y. P. Union
Wednesday 8 p.m.—Prayer Service
Thursday 2.30 p.m.—-W, M. <S.
Agent for
Forthcoming
Dominion of Canada
War Loan
EUCHRE and DANCE
Wednesday, Jan. 17
TRIVITT MEMORIAL
CHURCH
Rector, Rev. M. A. Hunt
Organist, Miss MacFaul
Choir Leader, Mr. Aliddlemlss
2nd Sunday After the Epiphany
10.45 a.m.—Sunday School
7 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon
"The Stewardship of Life”
The annual congregational
vestry meeting will be held in
Parish Hall, Tuesday, January
at 8 p.m. Refreshments will
served.
and
the
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be
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EXETER OPERA HOUSE
McNichol’s Orchestra
Cards 8.30 to 10 p.m.
Prizes
Admission 25c.
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James St. Women's Association
The Women’s Association of the
James Street United Church held
their regular meeting on January 4
with the new president Mrs. F. May
presiding. The meeting opened
by singing a hymn. Mrs. H. Kyle
took the devotional part of the meet
ing and offered prayer after which
all repeated the Lord’s Prayer in
unison. The ladies of the W. A. will
serve a Valentine dinner on Febru
ary 14th. After the business ses
sion, Mrs. Fletcher and Mrs. Moise
took charge of the Red Cross work.
A dainty lunch was served at the
close of the meeting by the execu
tive.
Annual Meeting
— of the —
Exeter Agricultural Society
will be held in the
TOWN HALL, EXETER
Thursday, January
at two o’cldck p.m.
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For the purpose of receiving reports
election of officers and the transac
tion of any other business in the
terests of the Society
in-
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A meeting of the directors will
held at 1:30 o'clock p.m.
WM. COATES, President
CLARK FISHER, Secretary
BIRTHS
be
A lady’s or gent’s Bulova wrist
watch will be given away as a grand
prize to subscribers of the Exeter
Times-Advocate who renew their
subscription before February 17th.
Second prize $5.00; five prizes of
two dollars each and ten prizes of
one dollar each. One coupon for
each 50c paid on subscription. Re
new Now.
MCDONALD — At Mrs. Godbolt’s-
Hospital, Thursday, January 4,
19.40, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mc
Donald, of Exeter, a son (Harold
Eugene).
DEATHS
MCDONALD — At Mrs. Godbolt3s
Hospital, Thursday, January 4th,
1940, Harold Eugene, infant son
of and Mrs. Harold McDon
ald, of Exeter.
LEAVITT’S THEATRE
Phone 135
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY
Two Features
CARD OF THANKS
Mrs. Ezra Tieman and family
wish to express their sincere thanks
to the friends and neighbors for the
kindness and sympathy extended
during their bereavement also, for
the floral tributes and the kindly
loan of cars.
ZANE GREY’S
‘Heritage of the Desert’
with DON WOODS and
RUSSEL HAYDEN
Million Dollar Legs”
With BETTY GRABLE
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MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
“I Am the Law”
Action Comedy
featuring EDWARD G. ROB
INSON
Walker’s
h Ari ftctUenl tohi£ fa*
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The Perfect
Stock Tonic
for Horses,
Cattle, Hogs
Sheep and
Poultry
For Sale at
Walker’s
Drug Store
and
Holt’s Grocery Store'Grand Bend
CARD OF THANKS
The sons and daughters of
late Mrs. Henry Rader wish to
press their heartfelt thanks to
neighbors and friends for
kindly assistance,
shown
ment.
the
ex-
the
and friends for their
and sympathy
during their recent bereave-
CARD OF THANKS
and Mrs. John Herdman wish
to express their sincere thanks to
all those who so kindly remembered
Carman with books, cards, treats
and flowers during his recent ill
ness.
Mr.
James St. Choir Annual Meeting
The James Street Choir held
their annual meeting recently. Fol
lowing is the slate of officers elect
ed. President, Walter Cutbush;
vice-president, Ed. Linden'field;
Secretary, Mary Van Camp; Treas-
Fawcett; Managing Coin-
Margaret Fletcher
Ed. Lindenfield,
Laurene Beaver;
, Irene Sweet, Gertrude
Margaret Clark
Lulu Lindenfield,
Gown Committee, Adeline
Enola Ellsmere, Jean
Program Committee, con-
A. Fawcett, Allhn Buswell,
urer, A.
mittee,
Penhale,
Wuerth,
Committee,
Hockey,
Wood,
Coates;
Goulding,
Sheere;
ven or,
Laurene Beavers, Dorothy Traquair
Ted Buswell. After the business
meeting a dainty lunch was served
by the luneh committee.
Helen
Alfred
Social
Pearl
Verna
STAMPED MATS
In a variety of New Patterns in the Best
Selling Sizes.
COTTON FLANNEL
For Children’s Clothes and Warm House
Dresses. This is an Ideal Material.
COTTON BATS
For Making Comforters. We carry three
Popular Sellers at the following prices:
39c — 55c -— 75c
NEW PYJAMA CLOTHS
These are English Cloths and the patterns
are outstanding.
AT PER YARD 30c and 35c■ ■ '..........
Large Size Ibex Flannelette Blankets
Ibex Blankets are very scarce, but we are fortunate in having some that we are offering
at old prices. White or Grey at per pair $2.35
LINEN TOWELLING
We would recommend that you buy linens
as we are advised that they will be much
higher in price. See our values.
OLD ENGLISH FINGERING YARN
This is a splendid quality yarn for the
price. Come in all the best selling shades.
1 OZ. BALL, 2 FOR 25c
2 PAIR ONLY ALL WOOL BLANKETS
64 x 84 inches. We have only the two
pair left and they are worth 25 per cent,
more than this price.
SPECIAL AT PER PAIR $8.95
ESMOND PLAID BLANKETS
These Beautiful Plaid Blankets are Warm
and Cozy and come in Mauve, Blue, Yellow
and Green Checks.
EACH $2.00
GROCERY SPECIALS
JAM
Raspberry, Strawberry,
Plum, Oronge
Large jar . . . 25c
CORN SYRUP
10 lb. Pail .................... 65c
5 lb. Pail .................... 35c
OXYDOL
Large pkg. . . 21c
SEEDED RAISINS
2 boxes .... 25c
AYLMER
Corn or Wax Beans
2 tins............ 19c
MACARONI
in Bulk
6 lbs................25c
ELEPHANT SOAP
7 bars............21c
HEINZ SPAGHETTI
3 tins..............25c
NUT CRUSH
Per jar...........23c
Southcott Bros.
Exeter,Phone 16
Trivitt Memorial Women’s
Auxiliary
The Women’s Auxiliary of Triv
itt Memorial church met in the Par
ish • Hall on Tuesday evening. The
meeting opened with hymn 9 2 fol
lowed by the Litany and prayers
led by the president. Mrs. O- Winer
gave the Scripture reading. The roll
call was answered with the alter
nate reading of the second chapter
of St. Matthew. The minutes of the
last meeting were read and adopt
ed. Miss E. M. Bowey gave a poem
on Epiphany and Mrs. Thomson
gave a reading on Faith and Fear.
Mrs. Middleton and Mrs. C. Hey
wood were nominated a committee
to meet the committees of the other
churches to arrange the World Day
of Prayer to be lreld in Main St.
Church, February 9th. It was decid
ed to hold a Pancake Supper on
Shrove Tuesday, February 6th. It
was moved and seconded that the
meeting be held on the first and
third Tuesday of the month. Mrs.
Middleton gave a report on the Re(l
Cross work. Miss McTaggart, Mrs.
Middleton and Miss Bowey were no
minated as a buying committee. On
behalf of the W. A., Mrs. Middle
ton presented the retiring president
Mrs. O. Winer with a gift for which
Mrs. Winer thanked the members.
The meeting closed with the bene
diction,
held on
of Miss
'The next meeting will be
January 23 rd at the home
Caroline Davis.
Stock Taking Sale
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January Clearance Sale of
Men’s Furnishings
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This annual sale offers great
savings for the thrifty buyer
W. W. T A M A N
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Caven Congregational- Circle
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'The regular meeting of the Caven
Congregational Circle was held at
the home of Mrs. Harold Whyte with
a good atendance. Mrs. E. Mitchell
presided and opened the meeting
with a hymn followed by the Lord’s
Prayer. Mrs. Hill gave the devo
tional exercises followed by another
hymn. The roll call was ans'wered
by “Your Favorite Hymn. The fol
lowing committees were then ap
pointed. Envelopes, Mrs. Dow, and
Miss Jeckell; Lunch, Mrs. .Strang,
Miss Weekes and Mrs. Flynn; Pro
gram, Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Pollen.
It was decided to have a Pot Luck
Supper at the annual meeting. Miss
Jeckell, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Pollen and
Nfrs. White to look after tables. The
next meeting to be held at Mi:s. G.
Flyhn's. This was followed by a
very interesting topic by Mrs. Ellis?
Two lovely cornet duets by Jiin and
Jack White also contests. Mrs. Coch
rane tendered a vote of thanks to
i the hostess after which a dainty
; lunch was served by the committee.
The meeting closed by singing “God
; Save Our King,”
Murray Mission Band
The Murray Mission Band met on
Thursday, January 4th with twen-
•ty-one members present. The meet
ing opened with singing "When He
Cometh.” We then repeated the Mis
sion Band purpose and M. B. Pray
er and the Lord’s prayer in unison.
Election of officers for 1940: Presi
dent, Donna Cornish; 1st vice-presi
dent, Geneva Elliott; Rec. Secretary,
Jean Snell; Treasurer, Jean Kirk;
Corni Secretaries, Maxine McDon
ald and Emily Wildman; Mite Box
Secretaries, Marion Webber and
Bonnie Smith; Pianist, Jean Snell;
World Friends Secretary, Pearl Kirk
Take Offering, Donald Kirk and L.
Rundle; Hymn Book and Bible Se
cretaries,
don Kirk, _
Ryckman; Financial Committee, P.
Balkwill. '
Smith, Muriel Hewitt, Marjorie Me- I
Dopald, Norma Snell and June Cutting. Refreshments -were served at I o
the dose of the meeting. The next like,
meeting winfrbe held on ’Tuesday,' “Yes, but it Is possible to stop a
January 16th. 'parrot from talking.”
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Gladwin Watson and Gor-
press Secretary, Alma
Joan Hopper, Yvonne
"Most political orators are parrot
James Street ,Y. P. U.
The James Street Young People
held their regular meeting with
Allen Richards presiding. The
meeting opened with a hymn. La
verne Christie and Vera Decker ex
plained matters of business. Eldon
Walker read the Scripture lesson,
and Allen Richards gave a prayer.
Laurene Beavers gave a piano in
strumental. Mr. Geo. W. Mawson
took the topic, "Having a Good
Time”. The meeting closed with a
hymn and the Mizpah benediction.
The Willing Workers Evening
Auxiliary
A large attendance of the Will
ing Workers Evening Auxiliary met
at the home of Mrs. E. Lindenfield
on Monday evening. Mrs. Carey, the
president presided over the business
session. It was voted to- send
$320.00 to the presbyterial Treas
urer for 1.939, and that layettes be
sent to the West in the spring. Mrs.
M. Johnsoh presided over the frrO-
gram. Mrs. W. S. Sanders read
the Scripture reading. Mrs. Cowen
gave a New Years message. Miss
May Snell gave an accordion selec
tion and Mrs. Horton and Miss Do
ris Elliott,a piano duet. Lunch was
served at the close by the group in
charge.