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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-03-07, Page 4THURSDAY, MARCH 7th, 1910 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE Flour Milling Operations Re-Open We welcome you with “Welcome Flour.” It’s the old stand­ by back again with a full line of Pastry Flour to meet all requirements, put up in any quantity you desire— Sacks of 3 Vo, 7, 12, 24, 50 and 98 lbs, Make “Welcome” your Pastry Flour. It’s Good Flour. You won’t be satisfied until you’re back to <fWelcome * We have your feeding requirements in a full line of Shur- i Gain Poultry and Live Stock Feeds, all Grain Feeds, Molasses, Salt, Grits, Etc. ■ WE PURCHASE GRAINS AT: Wheat 82c, Oats 42c, Barley 60c Exeter Flour and Feed Mill G. A. CANN & SONS Chopping Rolling Mixing Wanted! Acreage to Grow Golden Wax and Green Refugee Beans Contracts taken one-quarter acre and up. FOR FULL INFORMATION APPLY AT Canadian Canners Limited Exeter, Ontario PHONE 28 CENTRALIA Mrs. Dave Smith spent a few days last week at her home in Palmer­ ston owing’ to the illness of her fattier Don’t forget the play “Money, Money, Money” in the auditorium of the church on Friday evening of this week undei’ the auspices of the Y. P. U. Proceeds in aid of the jE^gcL CrossMr. and Mrs. Arthui’ Lightfoot and family moved on Monday of this week near Granton where Mr. Lightfoot has secured employment. The sympathy of this community is extended to Mrs. Harry Mills and1 family in their sad bereavement. EASTER WRAPPED3 Patterson’s Fresh Pack Box Chocolates 1 lb. 50c 2 lb. $1.00 ROBERTSON’S DRUG STORE Watch for Nyal 2 for 1 Sale BIRTHS SIMMONS — At Mrs. Godbolt's Hos­ pital, on Tuesday, March 5 th, 1940, to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Simmons, of town, a sou. DEATHS (LUKER — In London on Sunday, March 3rd, Robert Luker, in his 80 th year. MILLS—In Centralia, .on Friday, March 31st, William Henry Mills, in his 74th year. KELLERMAN — At his late resi­ dence in Dashwood on Thursday, February 29th, 1940, George Kellerman in his 85 th year. ROGERS — In Exeter on Monday, March 4th, Robert R. Rogers, for­ merly of Toronto. CARTER—Suddenly, at his home near Prospect Hill, Ontario, on 'Thursday, February 29, 19 40, Amber Carter, beloved husband of Emalie Hogarth and son of_Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert J. Carter, deboye. ANNOUNCEMENT Clan- Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Gardiner, of Mount Forest, announce the en­ gagement of their daughter, Beulah Mary, to Eugene Davidson Howey, son of Mrs. Howey and the late Mr. W. S. Howey, of Exeter. The mar­ riage will take place quietly March. CARD OP THANKS in ex-Mr. Chris. Luker desires to tend his sincere thanks to the neigh­ bors and friends for the kindness and assistance rendered during the illness and death of Mr. Robert Luker. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. W. H. Mills and family, of ■Centralia, wish to express their sin­ cere thanks to the neighbors and friends for their kind remembrances, assistance and sympathy extended during their recent bereavement and also for the floral tributes and the loan of cars. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wildfong wish to thank all those who sent cards, flowers and treats to Mr. Wildfong during his illness in Victoria Hos­ pital, London, and also to Mr. Jack Tinney, for his kindly assistance. CARD OF THANKS Mr. Andrew Campbell desires to express his sincere thanks to many friends who remembered with flowers, cards and treats in various other ways during illness. the him and his CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Amber Carter and Mr. James McWilliam, of Prospect Hill, Ont., wish to express their thanks to the many friends and neighbors, for their acts of kindness, expres­ sions of sympathy and many mag­ nificent floral tributes extended during their recent sad bereavement. HOCKEY Lucan Wins First in Finals LEAVITT’S THEATRE Phojne 135 An old landmark, a wooden struc­ ture, last of the buildings in connec­ tion with the Verity Plow Works in Exeter, was razed to the ground last week. It was taken down by Mr. Cliff. Brintell. HARPLEY Mrs. Ed. Gill, of Grand. Bend is spending a few days with his daugh­ ter, Mrs. Colin Love. Mr. and Mrs. Stan. Kayes, Wind­ sor, spent the week-end at Mr. Man­ sell Hodgins’. Mrs. Joseph Carruthers is on the sick list. We are glad to report much improvement. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Love and Morris spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. D. Hendrick on the Blue Water PURINA FED FLOCKS /* \h c' s. If You Want Better Chicks for Less Money Try Our Triple LLL Embryo-Fed Chicks They — LIVE WELL, LAY iSWELL, LARGE EGGS — S. C. White Leghorns, Barred Rocks, New Hamp- shires and White Leghorn Barred Cross Breeds $10.00 per 100 Chicks Chicks from Old Hens 2c per chick More. All other Chicks Will be from mixed flocks of Pullets and Old Hens. This year try our Special Plan. Using! it we guarantee 100 per cent. alite at 14 days old* — Order Early From — R. E. POOLEY Woodham, Ontario 5 PURINA Chick JWartena I RED CROSS NOTES . The Exeter Red Cross Branch ‘has received the following commun­ ication from the National War Work Committee. The National War Work Commit­ tee are most desirous that all the Branches know of the gratitude and appreciation of the Committee for the magnificent quality and quant­ ity of supplies that th^t Branches are pouring into the National Ware­ house — both Hospital Supplies and Knitting are of the most excellent workmanship and a joy to handle. All will be glad to know that sup­ plies are being packed and shipped daily overseas in large quantities, and that in England a Committee has been set up to distribute these articles so that over there and on this side, the Army, Air Force and Seaman (both British and Canadian) are receiving the have made. The Committee lighted with the made for Polish and Finnish people in distressed areas. These things go forward every week. The quilts are much appreciated. Some Army socks are coming in too long the length from top of cuff to under the heel should be — min­ imum 14 inches, maximum 16 inches Make wristlets larger because stretch shortens them. Make them now six inches long. Army scarves should be 12 inches wide and 46 inches long. The Lucan Irish six took a one game lead' iu the two out of three series for the cup in the Cyclone League as a result of beating Exe­ ter 5-1 in the Arena last Wednes­ day evening. It was very fast shin­ ny front the start and the Lucan squad combined their speed with brilliant team work to give them the edge in most of the play. Ford in the local net turned in a sparkling exhibition of hemp-guarding des­ pite the defeat. The locals had little to brag about, their form not being up to the standard set in the semi-finals against Crediton. The Lucan squad kept most of the play in the Exeter territory during the first period. Reg Paul and Chowan broke away, Chowan skat­ ing in on Ford with was turned back by ter missed a nice score when Moise all to his own but the a nice save. Creech and McDonald bore in again on the Lucan cage but Stevenson again made a sensa­ tional save when “Cy” was right in on top of him. Ford rose to the occasion with a fine save when Shier and McCarty combined to work their way through the local defence. — - - - on the first goal of the gu 14 minute mark when grabbed a past him. Lucan had themselves of a cargo The startint eter got off to a good start in the second period. Ryckman, Moise and MacDonald sparking a real threat but were unable to cash in. Chowan and the Pauls come right-back and Ryckman saved a possible goal by clearing from in front of the cage. When the period was three minutes old Hammond netted his own re­ bound to make it 2-0. Dinney had Stevenson all to his mercy when he rode in with Beaver’s pass but the Lucan goalie turned him pack with a brilliant save. Cornish came back with a solo drive but Stevenson came out to block his bullet-like shot. G. Paul’s goal was called back because he was in the crease. Ryckman was serving a penalty early in the third period when Cluff shot to the far corner of the net and “Bunny” had to make a dive to keep the disc out. Shier put the Irish three up whacking the puck into the net when Ford was down making a save on Cluff’s shot. Ex­ eter staged an attack and Moise missed the net when right in on Stevenson. Chowan scored G. Paul’s pass to make it 4-0. MacDonald saved Exeter from schellacking when he took Rylfkiuan’s pass at the blue line and caught the corner of the cage with a thirty foot drive. Exeter was playing four men up when the Paul brothers broke away Reg. setting up a pass to Gerald for the fifth and last counter. The line-up: Lucan, goal, Stevenson; .defense, 'Cluff, Hammond; centre, R. Paul; wings, G. Paul, Chowan; subs., Howe McCarty, Baynes, Paisley and Shier. Exeter: Goal, Ford; defense, Cy. Creech, Cornish; centre, Moise; wings, McDonald, Ryckman; subs. Moore, Beavers, Dinney, .Snell and Willard. Referee—Sweitzer, of London. First period: Lucan, Chowan. Penalties, Second Penalties, Third Chowan (G. Paul); Donald Paul (R. Paul). Penalties, G. Paul, Ryckman, Creech. I Reg’s pass but “Bunny.” Exe- opportunity to had Stevenson goalie made Ford had a tough break ;ame at the Chowan loose puck and shot it At the end of the play the play pretty much to as Ford was the target of rubber. .g forward line for Ex­ Lucan, Hammond. period: Lucan, Hammond, none. period: Lucan, Shier; Exeter, Mac- (Ryckman); Lucan, G. KIPPEN Canadian Canners advt. re beans, page 4. Maude Pybus, who has spent her mother woollens that you are especially de­ garments being KIRKTON See Canadian Canners advt. re waxed beans, page 4. Mrs. Nellie Shier and son Lloyd, of Bryanston, called on friends in the village on Saturday. Mrs. Annie Tufts returned to her home after spending the past two months with her son Harold in Toronto. ° Some seventy young people met at the Kirkton rink Saturday even­ ing. Mi’s. Earl Stephens and babe re­ turned home having spent the month with her parents, Mr, Mrs, Wes. Hodge. The St. Paul’s young people sented their play “A Poor Married Man” in the Aberdeen Hall Friday night, March 1st under the aupices of the A. Y. P. A, of their church. *Tihe amount realized was $30. Miss Rhoda Kirk by was a Sunday visitor with Mrs. W. Cluff, We are sorry to report, at time of writing, that Mr, George Sherman, is very ill. past and pre- i See waxed Mrs. the past month with Mrs. H. Ricker returned to her home in London on Thursday last. Miss Mary Westlake, who has been visiting with Miss Irma Fer­ guson returned to her home in Ex­ eter on Thursday last. We are sorry to report that Miss Blanche Watson is confined to her room through illness. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. W. Davidson attend­ ed the funeral of the' latter’s uncle in Stratford on Monday last. Miss Margaret Pybus, of Zurich, is visiting with her grandmother, Mrs. H. Ricker, Miss Esther Price and Mr. Elmer Gackstetter, of Dashwood and Mr. Edward Gackstetter, of Zurich, spent an evening recently with Miss Irma Ferguson. Mrs. Joseph Dayman, who suffer­ ed a heart attack a few weeks ago is slowly improving. Mr. Keith ColbOrne spent Sun­ day with .Mrs. Colborne who is wait­ ing on her mother, Mrs. J. Dayman. Mr. and Mrs, W. Horney and Irma Ferguson spent a day recently with Mrs. Rhoda Westlake, of Exeter. Mr. Irvine Foster, who worked with Mr. W. Horney las? summer has again engaged with him for the ensuing year, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 3 Unit Show “SMASHING THE SPY RING” Starring FAY RAY and RALPH BELLAMY “Texas Stampede” with CHARLES STARRETT POPEYE CARTOON and TED FIO RITO ORCHESTRA MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY 2 Features “Tailspin” with ALICE FAY and an all Star Cast Bulldog Drummond’s Bride” Starring JOHN HOWARD and HEATHER ANGEL COMING— “THAT’S RIGHT, YOU’RE WRONG” Kay Kyser and Orchestra Adolph Menjou Come To MASSEY-HARRIS Farmers’ Day Free Admission - Everybody Welcome See the New Massey-Harris Talking Picture “The Only Way” Extra! An Historic Event on the Same Programme “THE ROYAL VISIT TO CANADA” Opera House, Exeter Wed., March 13 Afternoon Show Starting 2:30 Evening Show. Star-ting (8:00 FREE DANCING After the Evening Show Everybody Welcome were passed A nice program Mrs. Hubert by Miss Ethel by Mrs. Wib. Audrey Prance. position as stenographer in Watford. Centralia Y. P. U. visited the lo­ cal society on Monday evening. A very pleasant time was spent. Miss Joy Whitlock, of St. Thomas, spent the weekend with relatives here. The rainfall on Sunday was very welcome helping out the water scarcity considerably. Post-Nuptial Shower About forty were present at a post-nuptial shower held at Mrs. W. Skinner’s for Mrs. Gould (nee Bes­ sie Heywood) on Wednesday night ’of last week. The bride was seated in a chair over which was an um­ brella. Miss Audrey Prance played the wedding March and read the address, after which the cream and red kitchen utensils around and admired, was given: Solos by Heywood; recitation Pooley; piano duet Batten and Miss Little Arlene Skinner sang a solo Mrs. Well. Skinner played an in­ strumental. A singsong was also enjoyed. Three contests were en­ joyed and lunch was served. Friendly Workers’ Mission Band The regular monthly meeting Of the Friendly Workers’ Mission Band was held at the school Wednesday after school hours. The meeting opened with hymn 426 followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. The Scripture lesson was read by Patsy Johns. Mrs. S. Brock then gave an interesting reading. Hymn 177 was sung. Mildred Miller gave a read­ ing and Gladys Batten sang a song. Ethel Pooley. gave a recitation and Annie Elford also gave a reading. Davis read an interesting ar- and Mrs. Batten told the chil- a story. The meeting closed hymn 384. There were 20 Mrs. tide dren with members present and two visitors. HOLY WfiEK SERVICES Holy Week will be observed in the Exeter Churches with a series of special services from Monday to Good Friday inclusive. The following table of services has been drawn up: Monday, Mar. orial, Rev. Mr. ing the Temple. Tuesday, March byterian. Rev. Mr. Hunt, per.” Wednesday, March 20th, James St., Rev. Mr. Hill, “The Betrayal.” Thursday, March. 31st, Main St., Rev. Mr. Page, “The Trial,” Friday, March 22nd, Trivitt .Mem­ orial, “The Crucifixion.” The speaker for Good Friday was not arranged, hut. the purpose is to! secure an outstanding man. All I services will commence at 8 o’clock __ _____ in the evening and ‘will be of one j Miss Mary Johns has secured a hour’s duration, * 18th, Trivitt Mem- Copeland “Cleans- 19th, Caven Pres- 'Last Sup. ELIMVILLE reSee Canadian Canners advt. waxed beans, page 4. Corporal Dickey and Pte. Alvin Pot er of the Perth Regiment were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. s and Mrs. Harry Ford.Mr. and Mrs. Roland Williams | and Mr. Ben Williams visited at the ■ home of Mr. and Mrs. Art Jones in) St, Thomas on Saturday, DIED IN CENTRALIA The death took place in Centralia on Friday, March 1st, of an esteem­ ed resident in the person of Mr. William Henry Mills in his 74th year. Mr. Mills had been-ailing for over two- years, his illness having started with a slight stroke in No­ vember 1937. He was born at Wood­ ham and has resided in Centralia since 1893, For many years he con­ ducted the .Seldon Coal yard and previous to that the Cobbledick coal yard. For a number of years he was village trustee and was a Justice of the Peace. He is survived by his bereaved widow whose maiden name was Clara Maud Anderson, also two sons, Rex, of Wyoming, Ontario and Trueman, of Ft. Erie. Four brothers also survive, James, Alonzo and Sid­ ney, of Woodham; Wesley, of St. Marys and J. T. J., of Toronto. One brother Nathan and one sister, Mrs. Sambrook, of Crediton, predeceased him. The funeral Monday afternoon was conducted by Rev, J. Falcon­ bridge with interment in the Exeter cemetery. The pall bearers were four nephews, Clarence, Edgar, Law­ rence and Ray Mills and two cousins Wilbur Wynn and Fred Werner, Flower bearers were M. Sleamon, Percy Cassan, F, Penwarden, Ar­ thur Fields, Thos. Boyce, Wm. Skel­ ton and Lew Kirk, of Kirkton. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. J. T.s J. Mills of Toronto; W. E. Spencer and family, of St. Thomas; Mr. and Mrs. Rex Mills,.and daughter, Mari­ lyn, of Wyoming; Mr. and Mrs. Trueman Mills, of Ft. Erie and rel­ atives from Woodham. WOODHAM See Canadian Canners advt. re waxed beans, page 4. The community was saddened on hearing of the death of Mr. Adam St. Johns at her home in London on Wednesday of last week. Mrs. St. Johns was a former resident s of Woodham and was well known‘in this community. Our sympathy goes out to the husband and family. Mrs; Robert Marriot of the Base •Line is a daughter. Our sympathy is extended to the brothers and friends here of the late Henry Mills, of Centralia, who de­ parted this life on Friday last. Sev­ eral friends from this vicinity at­ tended the funeral Monday week. Our church and Sunday attendance were lower last owing to road conditions. A play entitled “The Eyes of Love” will be given in the Orange Hall on Thursday evening, March 14th by the young people of Kirk­ ton, under the auspices of the Wo­ men’s Association here. This is a good, humorous play and a good crowd is expected. Miss Barnett, of Zion on Mitchell Road, visited with her sin Miss Evelyn Camm over week-end. Mrs. Melville Louth and little of Toronto, has returned home hav­ ing, spent a few days with her par­ ents Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield .Switzer. Mrs. Jas. Squire visited Frida.^ of last week with her daughter Mrs. Laverne Stone, of Kirkton. Mrs. Sunday Rinn. A healthy, hungry, fast-moving chick eats only 2 pounds of Roe Vitafood Chick Starter in its first 6 weeks! Why take any chances with your 1940 chicks, when so little of this complete, farm-proven feed will ensure life and vigor? It’s made fresh daily—is always fresh, when you get it. Give your baby chicks Roe Vita- food Chick Starter, the tested food which means so much to their fast growth, future health and egg-laying ability, See your Roe Feeds dealer next time you’re in town. Ask for the free Roe booklet on raising chicks for profit. of this school Sunday CHICK STARTER Sold by: J. A. TRAQUAIR, Exeter HAROLD KELLERMAN Dashwood z the cou- the son, Dann, of Granton, was a visitor with Miss Hanna W. R. DAVIDSON Hensall CREDITON EAST Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wein and Mr. Elmei’ Keller spent Thursday iu Ingersoll with Mr. and Mrs., Thos. Edwards. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hamilton and son Barry, of Grand Bend, Visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. H. Lewis. Mrs. Wilson Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson attend­ ed a birthday party in Exeter on Wednesday in honor of Mr. Frank Taylor whose birthday only comes in Leap Year. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Motz and Shirley and Bobby, of Exeter, spent Sunday with Mrs. Catherine Motz. Mr. Ed. Penhale who had an eye injured has returned to work. The Misses Elva and Ila Elliott, of Exeter, spent Wednesday with their aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Penhale. Mr. aiid Mrs. Jack Williams and two sons', of Khiva, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. EH Sims. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cliffe and son Gary and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Neil and daughter Beverley spent Satur­ day in London. and HURONDALE W. I. The Hurondale W. I. held its gular meeting at the home of Mrs. Percy Passmore on February 28th with a good attendance of members and several visitors present. The meeting opened with the singing of the Ode followed by the call to prayer and the Lord’s Prayer in unison. The roll call was answered by “Your favorite radio program and station.” The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. A business session followed. Mrs. G. Bolton then took the chair for the program. Mrs. W. Etherington led in community singing. The motto, “Plant a Tree” was taken by Mrs. Bolton. Mr, A. Morgan very ably spoke on the topic “Township school area” followed by a vocal duet by Mrs, Gardiner and Mrs. Hodgert accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Gollings. Mrs. Hodgert and her daughter Mildred favored with a piano instrumental. Work for the Red Cross was then given out and four fine quilts were exhibited which had beep made by each group. The mecMng closed with the National Anthem and lunch was served by the hostess and her committee. The next meeting will be the Institute Anniversary,' re- COMMUNITY SALE A Community Auction Sale will be held in Exeter the latter part of next week, sell If you have anything to phone F. Taylor. AUCTION SALE FARM, FARM STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS Estate of the late James Oke Lot 7, Concession 1, Biddulph WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20th, 1940 at one o’clock sharp HORSES — Matched team of greys 'weighing 1900 lbs.; 1 dark grey of 1900 lbs. CATTLE—2 fresh cows; 3 cows due at time of sale; 1 cow due in May; 1 cow due in June; 4 fat heifers; 5 yearling heifers; 2 spring calves. CHATTELS — Steel roller, fer­ tilizer seed drill, fanning mill, disc harrow, platform scales, cultivator, heavy wagon, hay rack 2 buggies, hay rake, set of harrows-, binder, scuffler, mower, 2 set of sleighs, 2 cutters, grain mixer, 3 separators, stone boat, big kettle, ladder, slings, lawn mower, gravel box, riding plow, small truck, wagon, scythe, 2 walking plows, saw, 2 wheelbarrows wire stretcher; grind stone; 2 sets double harness, forks, shovels, whif- fletrees, neckyoke, chains, boxes, and other articles. Everything must be sold as the estate is being wound up. FARM FOR SALE At the same time and place there ■will be offered for sale that fine> hundred acre farm being Lot 7, 'Concession 1, Biddulph, one mile^ south of Centralia on the highway. Big new steel bank barn 54x26 and the L 72X34. This is a fine barn with electric lights and good stab- I ling; ten acres of bush; 35 acres •ploughed, balance in grain. Wind­ mill and lots of water. Well fenced and well drained. ’Good bi’ick house with bath and electric lights. This is a good farm and good state of cultivation, have any notion of buying don t miss this chance. Will on day of sale If possible. TERMS OF SALE Chattels—Cash. Terms of farm made known on day of sale. TAYLOR, Auctioneer FRANK COATES, Clerk GEO. HEPBURN & VERA ESSERY, Executors, water, is in a if you a farm be sold