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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 .O ! ! I 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. I —........................ ' 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 16, be — in the — EXETER OPERA HOUSE McNichol’s Orchestra Cards 8.30 to 10 p.m. Prizes Admission 25c. is<a 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. 18 For the purpose of receiving reports election of officers and the transac­ tion of any other business in the terests of the Society in- ■,V 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 U MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY “I Am the Law” Action Comedy featuring EDWARD G. ROB INSON Walker’s h Ari ftctUenl tohi£ fa* i **••«■ \ .j < J KSKS3SS ; H by * •\ | K.WALKEftn**. 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 ooooo—O—ooooo i January Clearance Sale of Men’s Furnishings ooooo-—O—ooooo This annual sale offers great savings for the thrifty buyer W. W. T A M A N EXETERt ONT.PHONE 81 Caven Congregational- Circle if 4 '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.” » i 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.