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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-03-28, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THCRSDAY, MARCH, 28lh, IMO \.....rssg Coming to Hensal C. R. Wilkinson, R.O. Ophthalmic Optician Wingham will be at W. O, GOODWIN’S Store, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the month, for the, purpose of testing eyes and fitting glasses. Difficult cases and those that have not been properly fitted, specially recommended to con sult me. Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone 16 Hensall for appointment* ■3M HENSALL Hold Missionary Meeting The Young People’s Society of Carmel Church held their Mission ary meeting on Monday evening and opened by singing a hymn. The Scripture was read by Miss Mildred Hackney and Rev. Mr. Weir led in prayer. The devotional topic "Im mortality - Easter” was very ably given by Miss Sarah Manson. Mrs. J. W. Bonthron and Miss Mabel Workman favored with a vocal duet. A hymn was sung followed by the roll call. The topic on "Dr. Buch anan and His Missionary Work” was given by Mr, Alvin Kerslake, Kath leen Bridgman, of St. Marys, then favored with a solo. The meeting closed by singing the theme song "The Call of Christ” and the Lord’s Prayer in unison. HAM SUPPER at Centralia United Church under the auspices of the W.A. THURSDAY, MARCH 28th Supper from 5:30 to 8:00 p,m. followed by a program of Ideal talent Admission 35c and 20c FOR SA|LE — Hensall: Brick house, well built and located. In good repair. Property of Mrs. M. Eacrett. Now at very low price.- V. Pickard, phone 165, Exeter. ■c. vis- the Union will services on of Clinton, Toronto, her mo- London, Miss Kay Dobbs, of Toronto, ited with friends here over holiday. Mr. Robt. Drysdale accompanied by friends spent the week-end in Detroit. Miss Grace Brock, of London, visited over the holiday at her home here. Mrs. F. G. Weir returned home after a pleasant visit with relatives in Strathroy. The Young People’s hold their anniversary Sunday, April 2,1st. Miss Helen Rumball, is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Sam. Rennie. Miss Joyce Scruton, of spent the week-end with ther, Mrs. A. Scruton. Miss Jean Bonthron, of spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bonthron. Mr. Jas. Priest, of Port Huron, visited on Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Priest. Mr. Rae Patterson, of Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Patterson. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cook, of Tor onto, spent Sunday with the form er’s parents, Mr. and Mrs, C. Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Ferris Cantelon vis ited over the holiday with the form er’s mother, Mrs. Kate Cantelon. Private Donald Walker, of Tor onto, spent the week-pnd with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur prior and family, of Stratford, visited over the week-end with relatives here. Mrs. Nichols, of Parkhill, spent Easter with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. K. Hicks. Mr. Robert Passmore, of Toron to, spent the week-end with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Passmore. Dr. Harry Joynt, of Byron and Dr. Wm. Joynt of Brookville, spent Easter with their mother, Mrs. A. Joynt. Mr. and Mrs. Cline Flynn, Lon don, spent the week-end at the home of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. James parkins. Miss Hazel Thompson, of Parry Sound, is spending the Easter holi days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Thompson. Mr.? and Mrs. G. Gould, of Clin ton, spent the week-end at the home of the latter’s parents Mi1, and Mrs. George Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Otis Minor and dau ghter Joanne, of Port Huron, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Roy MaoLaren. Mr. Jack Murray and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hart and family, of Detroit, spent Easter with the form er’s sister, Miss Hannah Murray. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Weir return ed home from Toronto, where Mr. Weir was a delegate at the Young People’s Convention held there. Mr. Howard Hemphill, of Tor onto, and Miss Mary Hemphill, of London, spent the holiday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. E. Hemphill. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Passmore and daughter Anna and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Passmore, of Delhi, vis ited with Mr. an<L Mrs. John pass- more on Sunday. Mrs. A. J. Todd, who has been spending the past week at the home of the late Miss Mary MacGregor, who passed away on Thursday, re turned home on Monday. . Rev. Wm. Weir conducted spec ial Easter services in Carmel Pres byterian church on Sunday, deliver ing very fine discourses at both ser vices. A ladies’ quartette compris ing Mrs. McDougall, Misses Irene Hoggarth, Mabel Workman and Mr. W. A. MaoLaren sang "In the Shadow of the Cross” at the morn ing service and the choir sang the anthems "Jesus Christ is Risen To day” and "0 Saviour of the World.” A male quartette "Death Cannot Keep His Prey” was sung at the evening service by Mr. Frank Bat- tersby, Rev, Mr. Weir, Mr. James BengoUgh and Mr. W. A. McLaren. The choir sang two very appropriate anthems ist Miss King at "Declare His Glory” Mabel Workman and Thy Gates.” Dies in Saskatoon hereThe sad news was received recently of the death of Mr, Peter Douglas, of Saskatoon, Sask,, in his 61st year. The deceased visited h’s relatives here and attended t.he Old Boys’ Reunion in 1985. Surviv ing are three brothers, George of Hensall; William of Brucefield and Robert of Kapuskasing and two sisters Mrs. Marjorie Sparks, Hon- sall and Mrs. Ed. McAsh, London. W, C. T. U. Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the W.'C.T.U, was held in the United Church on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Jinks presiding over the devotional part which opened by singing a hymn and the Lord’s Prayer in unison. The Scripture was read by Mrs. Brooks. The De votional paper "What is this W. C. T. U.? was given by Mrs. Hedden. The theme song "Spirit of the Liv ing Christ” was sung and prayers were offered by Mrs. Hedden, Mrs. Lammie, Mrs. McQueen, Miss Jen nie Murray. Mrs. Hedden favored with a vocal solo accompanied on the piano by Miss Irene Douglas. Mrs. Jinks closed this part of the meeting •with prayer. The president Mrs. Geo. Hess presided over the remainder of the program and Miss Jennie Murray led in prayer and a hymn sung. The minutes were read and adopted and the roll called. During the receiving of the offer1 ing Miss Irene Douglas played the piano. Rev. John Richardson gave a fine address on "Keeping Fit.”' After singing a hymn the meeting closed with the benediction. XV.M.S. Easter Thank-Offering The W. M. S. of Carmel Church held their Easter Thank-Offering meeting on Tuesday, March 19th with Mrs. Wm. Weir presiding and opened by singing a hymn followed by the Lord’s Prayer-in unison. The minutes were read and adopted and the business discussed. The roll call was answered with an Easter mes sage. A period of worship was ded icated to the late Mrs. Basil Ed wards when Miss Lillian Fitton read Psalm 104 and Mrs. Arnold led in prayer. A hymn was sung. A tri bute to the late Mrs. Edwards was read by Mrs. John Dallas. A letter of thanks for flowers sent the late Mrs. Edwards by Mrs. J. W. Bon thron. Mrs. Annie Logan read the Bible lesson and Mrs. Manson led in prayer. Mrs. J. W. Bonthron sang a delightful solo. Rev. Wm. Weil’ was the special speaker and gave an excellent Easter message. After singing a hymn Rev. Mr. Weir pronounced the benediction. Young People’s Union The Young People’s Union of the United Church held their Devotion al meeting on Monday evening pre sided over by Miss Ruth Brook and opened by ginging a hymn. The Scripture was read by Miss Gladys Passmore and Rev. Mr. Brook led in prayer. The roll was called and the minutes read. Miss Cecilia Ste phenson read^an Easter verse. Mrs. Geo. Hess, Ruth Hess and Miss C. Stephenson sang a trio accompanied on the piano by Mr. Bob Hess. Mrs. Geo. Hess ga ve, an Easter heading and another hymn was sung.. A delightful piano solo was played by Miss Mary Goodwin. The topic on “India’s Rural Millions” was very ably given by Miss Norma Cook and illustrated by souvenirs anl pictures of India. Lantern slides on "The British Navy” were shown by Rev. Brook assisted by Bob Hess and Howard Love. The meeting closed with a hymn - and the bene diction. Rev. ,T. S. Henderson D.D. Passes In British Columbia .Rev. J. S. Henderson D.D., pass ed away in the General Hospital at Vancouver last week in his 82nd year. Born in Newmarket, Ontario, Dr. Henderson entered as a youth Knox College, Toronto,. where he studied the ministry. Upon his com pletion there he was .appointed to the Presbyterian Church at Mel bourne and was ordained in 18183. In 18(88 he was called to Carmel. Church Hensall Where he preached ! for fifteen years and then he was called to St. Andrew’s church, West minster B.C. After ten years of ser vice there Dr. Henderson was "called to become secretary of social ser vice. for the Presbyterian Church, for the western provinces and upon the death of Dr. Shearer,* he was named secretary for the whole of Canada. In 1918, St. Andrew’s Church, Vancouver, called Dr. Hen derson to’ be their minister. The deceased visited friends here At the Old Boys’ Reunion in 1935 and con ducted morning service on the Sab bath an the United Church and the evening service in Carmel Presby terian Church. The Bate Miss Mdry MacGregor One of Hensail’s oldest residents passed away at her home here on Thursday in the person of Miss Mary MacGregor in her 86th year. The deceased had been in failing health for the past several months. Born on the MacGregor homestead second concession of Hay Towriship Miss MacGregor spent all her life there until coming to Hensall 29 years ago, where she has resided ever since. Surviving is one sister Mrs. Rumball, of Toronto. Funeral service was held from her late home on Saturday, conducted by Rev. Wm. Weir pastor of Carmel Pres byterian church, of which the de ceased was a valued member. A quartette comprising Misses Irene Hoggarth, Mabel Workman, Messrs. R. Y. MacLaren and James Ben- gough sang "The Old Rugged Cross”. The floral tributes were very beautiful showing the esteem with which the deceased was held. Interment in Hensall Union ceme tery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Albert Geddes, Wm, Chapman, Da vid Shirray, Basil Edwards, John Passmore and Stewart McQueen. Those attending the funeral from a distance were Miss Wilkinson, of Wingham; Mr. and Mrs. Ken. Psal ters CENTRALIA Mrs. L. Mills, of Woodham, visit ed during the past week with Mrs. H. Mills. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Huxtable and Marie, of Exetei\ were Sunday vis itors with Mr. and Mrs. R. Smith. Miss Hamilton R.N., of Toronto, was a guest with Rev. and Mrs. Falconbridge while conducting the Short Course classes in, Home Nurs ing last week, Mrs. Trueman Mills returned to her home in Fort Erie last week. Miss Hazel Watkins is spending the Easter vacation at her home near Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs, Rex. Mills and Mari lyn were week-end visitors with Mrs. H. Mills. Marilyn is remaining for a week. Mrs. C. O’Brien visited over the weekend with her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. Mugan, of London. Mrs! E. Thompson and family and Mr, S. Davis, of London, where week-end visitors with Mrs. Parsons and Mrs. Kershaw. Mr. Fred Baynham, of London, spent the week-end with his parents. Mr. and. Mrs. George Baynham. Miss Dorothy Hicks, of London and Mildred Hicks, of Thedford, spent the Easter holidays with their mother Mrs. B. Hicks. Mr. and Mrs. E. Carruthers, of London, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. George Baynham. Short Courses Big Success theof classes largely on Vet- in the and Mr. Herb Nichol, London. Guaranteed Used Radios $5.00 to $20.00 W. J. Smith & Son Dress, Up Your Bathroom 0--0--0 ’ Masonite Tile Board or Plain Masonite Board Makes a Modern Bathroom Easily Cleaned Ask for Samples Free Estimates Huron Lumber Company Phone 48, Exeter THAMES ROAD AND ROYS What a March ! ! Miss Beth Ballantyne was taken to hospital in London by ambulance Saturday afternoon. An operation was performed at midnight. Master R. Gollings is spending Easter week with hi& sister, Mrs. Kennedy. With stormy weather, and full roads, no mail, the radio has held more than usual interest. Post ponement and cancellation has been the fate of many gatherings and meetings. Despite the inclemency weather the Short Course held here last week were attended. The men’s course erinary Science was held schoolroom on Tuesday, Wednes day and Thursday evenings. The opening exercises were presided over by Mrs. Fi’ed Penwarden president of the Home and School Club spon sors of the course. An addressOof welcome was’ given by Rev. Mr. Falconbridge. The-chairman, Mr. E. Beaver then took charge of the meeting. Short addresses were given by Mr. A. McCann, Reeve of Ste phen Township; Mr. Roy Ratz, De puty Reeve and Mr. Shearer, of Clinton our Agricultural Represent ative. Dr. McIntosh O.V.C. of the O.A.C., Guelph was the speaker. The Wednesday evening class was in charge of Dr. McIntosh assisted by Dr. Steiner, of Exeter. On Thursday evening Dr. Campbell, of Hensall, was in charge of the class. The course for the ladies in Home Nursing was held in the schoolroom of the church. The opening of the class was presided over by Mrs. R. Smith, 1st vice-president of the Home and School Club, who intro duced Miss Hamilton R.N., of Tor onto, instructress for the three evenings. Short addresses were given by Mrs. A. Webb, Huron Coun cil President of Home and School Clubs and by Mrs. A. Gaiser presi dent of the £>hipka Home and School Club. On Thursday evening the men’s class and the ladies’ class met in the schoolroom of the church for the closing of the codrse. 1 Penwarden was in the chair short addresses were given by ] Hamilton, Dr. Campbell and Shearer. The meeting closed singing "God Save the King.” We take this opportunity of pressing our appreciation to ex- the Homfe and School Club for bringing us this very interesting and instruc tive course. XlllllllllllllllIllIllJIllIilllllllllllllJilllllllLS EGGS/. Always Bring Highest Market Prices at CANADA PACKERS LIMITED EL1MVILLE Relatives here received word on Monday from Mr. Lloyd Bell that ‘he has arrived in Vancouver where he is training with the R.C.A.F, He was delighted with the scenery en route and enjoyed the trip very much. Miss Leola Johns, of Toronto, spent a few days with her mother here during Easter week. , We are sorry to report that Mr. Robt. Woods is confined to his bed as the result of a nasty fall. His friends sincerely hope that there is no permanent injury and that the old gentleman will, 'soon be around again. Miss Mary Johns, of Watford, spent the week-end with 'her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Cpl. W. H. Dickey, of Regiment Stratford, is two weeks leave here. The service held here day night of last week was attended by about two dozen people but the inclemency of the weather was a good reason for no more being pres ent. About fifty were present on Sund'ay afternoon at Sunday School and the evening’s service was can celled. Words fail to describe condition of the roads. The W. M. S. meeting was held last week on account of storm. The W. A. are sponsoring a play entitled "Eyes of Love” to sented by Kirkton United young people in the church Friday evening March 29. Johns, the Perth spending on Thurs- | EXETER, ONTARIO = Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiniiin MOUNT CARMEL Rev. Father Sullivan, of Toron to, spent the week-end. with his brother Mr. P. Sullivan. •M'iss Madeline Glavin ,of Colgan, is spending the Easter holidays at her home here. Miss Mary Ry-An, of Chatham, is spending the holidays with her par ents Mr. and Mrs, Michael Ryan. Mr. Herb Hartman spent Thurs day in London. Miss Lorraine Glavin, of Kitchen er, spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Joe Carey. Miss Rita Dietrich, of Chatham, is spending the’Easter holidays with her mother, Mrs, N. Dietrich. Mr. Benny Morrissey spent a very pleasant week with the Hennesseys in spite of the fact that the rouds have been completely blocked ex cept from Exeter to London. the not the be pre church here on * BABY CHICKS A-l Baby Chicks for 29 years. Hybrids , White Leghorn - Barred Rock Cross and White Leghorns 9c Barred Rocks and New Hampshires ",nd Brown Leghorns 10c, White ■t.ocks and Black Giants 11c. Phone 3/8-3. A. H. SWITZKR HATCHERY Granton, Ont. Kenneth Lions, staff spent the of at Exeter, is her home of week-end in the local Rodney Bowman left Satur The Election is Over SPRING IS AROUND THE CORNER -**r Telfer, of London, the week-end at her home Arnold Robertson and Miss Beaver, of London, spent the CREDITON Miss Hazel Woodall, spending the holidays here. Mr. bank Blyth. Mr. day for London where he has been engaged as a Grey Hound bus driv er, Mr. Martin Morlock, of Sarnia, spent a few days with his parents •Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morlock. Miss Helen spent here, Mr. Edna week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Beaver. Miss Lulu Morlock of Windsor, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mor- lock. The regular meeting of the Wo men’s Institute will be held April 1st at 8 p.m. Dr. Taylor, Dashwood, will be the speaker for the evening. All members please bring your quilt block. Messrs. Kenneth Lillow and Ger ald England and Mrs. Lloyd Eng land motored to Sarnia on Tuesday. An Easter program was given in the United Church Sunday School last Sunday. A recitation was given by Patty Chambers, an Easter song by Donald Misener and Orland Tay lor, a song by Mary Chambers’ class The story of Easter was was of girls, given by Ted Wright. A duet given by Phyllis and Edith Hill and a duet by Mrs. Lawrence Swartz and Mrs. Baker. Mr. Trevethick’s class of men gave a number and the pan tomine, "The Old Rugged Cross” was acted by Helen Bullock. Twenty-four members and teach ers of the first and senior rooms of the Crediton public school were guests recently at a well-planned social evening of Bryce and Evaline Mack. The evening was spent in games and contests in which the spirit of St. Mr. and Mrs. the evening’s amusements, was served at ed a very enjoyable evening. A very effective Easter program was presented last Sunday at the Evangelical Sunday School. The pro gram included a recitation by Ed ward Schenk; Scripture, Pilot’s class; prayer, Ella Morlock; reci tation, Marion Drown; chorus, Mrs. Ewald’s class; recitation, Doris Schwartz; exercise, Victor’s class; pantomine by Norma Finkbeiner, Ilene Fahrner, Nola Faist, Ella Mor- lock and Mrs. Freeman Morlock; recitation, Frederick Wuerth. Patrick was present. Mack had charge of entertainment and An excellent lunch midnight. All report- Easter Service 'Special Easter services were held in the United Church on Sunday and in spite of poor road conditions, a good crowd was present at the ev ening service. Rev. Mr. Turner preached a very helpful sermon, choosing as liis subject "The Jour ney to Emmaus” and also sang a much appreciated solo "Open the Gates of pie Temple” the choir contributed an anthem "Where, Death Thy Sting” 'Mrs. F. W. Clark and the Lamport family were responsible for a beautiful Easter lily and a lovely display of spring flowers that adorned the Folio-wing the service the of the choir visited the Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Clark many favorite Easter hymn and an thems. Mrs. Clark, who has been a faithful life-long member of the choir and who is convalescing from a long illness greatly aprfeciated this gesture by the choir. Dainty re freshments were served and all' wished Mrs. Clark continued restor ation to health. rostrum, members home of and sang Amos - Lamport The home of Mr. and 'Mrs. Ezra (Lamport was the scene of a pretty wedding on Friday, March 22nd when their daughter Mary Elizabeth became the bride of Linwood Grant Amos, son of Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Amos, of Brinsley. The -ceremony was conducted by Rev. Mr. Turner. The bride looked lovely in a street length dress of blue crepe and car ried tied was who rose of pink sweet peas, was supported by his brother Owen Amos. After the ceremony a wed ding dinner was served to immed iate relatives of the bride and groom. The happy couple left on a honeymoon trip to Detroit and Lansing, Mich, on their return they will reside on the groom’s farm in McGillivray Township. a bouquet of spring flowers with white baby ribbon. She attended by her sister Elva wore a crepe dress of garden and carried a colonial bouquet The groom HARPLEY Miss Willa Carruthers visited in London for a few days with -her sister, Ms. Willis Hotson. ■»„ ” * Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Love, -Lot/ don, visited on Sunday with Mr. ahd Mrs. Ross Lbve. Mr. and Mrs. E. called on Mr, and over the week-end. Mrs. J. Matcheson, of London, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Hickey. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Keyes, of Windsor, were week-end visitors at the latter’s home here. Oliver, .Detroit, Mrs. J. Ridley* Our 1937, 1938, 1939 Forels, Chevrolets, Plymouth? arid Dodges are all R. & G. Cars, Renewed and Guaranteed 100 per cent satisfaction or all of your money back. LOOK THESE OVER 1939 FORD LE LUX FORDOR SEDAN with Heater. This car is guaranteed like a new car ONLY $875.00 1939 FORD DE LUX COACH near to New Car Condition you would have to see it appreciate the condition ONLY $795.00 so to 1939 DODGE COACH only 9,000 miles. 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