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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-04-04, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE HENSALL hearty vote of thanks extended the hostess. to 5 DASHWOOD Mr. Milton Ortwein, of London, visited on Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Qrtwein. Miss Margaret Kilp,atick return­ ed after spending the Easter holi­ days with her parents in Strath- roy. Mr. G. M. Drysdale is having the interior of his dwellng on Main St. beautifully remodelled and redec­ orated. The many friends of Mr. Geo. Jackson regret to hear that he is in a serious condition at his home suffering from a stroke. Miss Lettie Love returned to her duties in Toronto after spending the Easter holidays with her part ents Mr. and Mrs. William Love. Mrs. Wm. Dabus ha§ been con­ fined to her room suffering from an attack of pleurisy but is some­ what improved at date of writing, Miss Hazel Thompson returned to her duties at Parry Soiynd after spending the Easter holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Thomp­ son. Council, Meeting The regular village council meet­ ing was held in the Council Cham­ ber on Monday at -8l p.m- with all members being present. The min­ utes of the previous meeting were read. Robinson and Cameron; That the minutes be adopted as read. Car- R. J. Patterson, tax collector re­ ported having collected $153.28 since last meeting having a bal­ ance of outstanding taxes as being $479.26 which includes several es­ tates still to be wound up. 'Cameron and I-Ioi* ton: That the road oil taxes of Rev. W. A. Young, H. McLarnon and Mrs. Evelyn tax of Mrs. struck off. Rev. Wm Weir conducted ser­ vices in Carmel Church on Sun­ day which were largely attended. The choir sang a beautiful anthem and a number of beautiful hymns written by William Cowper were sung. ■Communion Service was held in the United Church on Sunday when nineteen new members were re­ ceived into the church. Rev. John Richardson read the charge to.the new members, who were received by Mr. G. M. Drysdale and Mr. H. Horton. The choir sang a beau­ tiful anthem with Mrs. Geo. Hess and Mr. Harry Horton as soloists. At the evening service the choir sang “Jesus is Ri^en.” Choir Banqueted The congregation of the United Church held a delightful banquet last week at which the members of the choir were the guests. The tables were very attractive in Eas­ ter decorations and daffodils. The Board of Stewards of the Church served at the table to about fifty. Mr. W. O. Goodwin moved a vote of thanks, which was seconded by G. Smillie. Rev. R. A. Brook a very fine address after the evening - was spent in and a social hour enjoyed. Young People’s Union Young People’s Union held meeting in the Dr. I. gave which games The their devotional United Church on Monday evening" with Miss Gladys Passmore presid­ ing. The meeting opened by sing­ ing a hymn followed -by prayer by Miss Norma Cook. The Scripture •lesson was read by Miss . Shirley Fairburn. The devotional topic was very ably given by Miss June Saun- dercock. Miss Irene Douglas fa- oured with a piano solo. The min­ utes were read adopted and the roll called. . The business was dis­ cussed and plans made for the Young people’s Anniversary to be held on Sunday, April 21st with Rev. Mr. Burton of Clinton as the guest speaker. After singing an­ other hymn a Bible contest was dir­ ected by Miss meeting closed Goldie Cross. The with the benediction. Circle Meets meeting of the Arn- held at the home of THURSDAY, APRII-i 4th, 1040 and son Sunday Fahner. All ladies are urgently requested to be present at the Red Cross meet­ ing today (Thursday), Miss Clara Kraft has returned to her home after spending a few weeks with her sister in London. 'Come Charlie" a 3-act comedy at Rader’s garage April 11th at 8 p.m. Mrs, Ness has moved into the house she recently purchased from the Stade estate and Mr, has moved into Mrs. house, Betty Taylor is on the We hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. Rhinard Miller was taken to London hospital where he , under­ went on operation on Tuesday. Mrs. Freda Cook, of Chicago, Mrs. Otto Meyer, of London and Mr. William Steuer, of Buffalo, at­ tended the funeral of their father the late Mr. George Steuer this week. Mr. and Mrs, Alvin Kellerman and Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Tieman motored to Chatham on Sunday. George Steuer Dies George .Steuer, a mason ditcher.for many years died day at his home in Dashwood a week’s illness with a heart con­ dition. He was in his 73rd year. Mr. Steuer was born in Germany. He had lived in Raynham prior to coming to Dashwood 35 years ago. He had come to Canada when a youth of 17-years and was a mem­ ber of the'jCutheran church. Surviv­ ing are his wife, four sons, John of Exeter; William, of Onoawando; N.Y,; Fred, of.Kitchener and Adam of Putnam; four daughers? Mrs. Chris. Fischer, of Dashwood;. Mrs. Wallace Cook, of Chicago; Mrs. W. Snell and Mrs. London. There are dren. A private funeral held at the home on 2 o’clock followed by public service in the Lutheran church at 2.30 p.m. conducted by Rev. T. Luft. Inter­ ment was in Bronson Line cemetery. Annual Business Meeting The annual business meeting of the Evangelical Church was held last Monday evening with fairly good attendance. Fully itemized re­ ports were given by representatives of every department of the congre­ gation. These reports all indicated wholesome activity in every phase of church work as carried on dur­ ing the past year. All the finan­ cial reports were especially gratify­ ing For the first time in many years both the current and mission­ ary budgets were fully met before the annual meeting, special interest is the thousand and twenty pennies plus $70 00, (total $80.23) were brought in as Easter offering for missions. and see “Here Comes Dashwood on Thursday, Gottshalk Mclsaac’s sick list. CREDITON Mr. and Mrs, Herb Haist Douglas, of Detroit, wisited with Mr, and Mrs. Emmery Mrs. Fred Kerr is spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Aljoe Cul- bert in Lucan. Mrs. Lawrence Douglas returned Hospital, London, are getting,, along nicely. A welcome visitor to this dis­ trict last week was the Thaw. After a siege of oldHfashipned winter weather and heavy roads the annual thaw came towards the end of last week to clear away all trace of* The weather was almost been the Wein and son from St, Joseph’s on Monday. They and 'Stapleton also the dog Evelyn Stapleton be Carried. Robinson and Moir: cept the 1939 tax roll i by the Collector and to return the list of uncollected taxes to the treasurer. The Assessor returned Assessment Roll stating assessment as being Cameron and Robinson: accept the , Assessment handed in by the assessor. Jno. Elder appeared and presented a list of names petitioning a rif-le range on private property in the village and no permission had been secured from the owners. Robinson and Cameron: That the council take no action on petition presented by J. Elder. Carried. Horton and Cameron; That we charge the library $5.00, hydro $20.00 and the School Board $20. as being their share of the audit­ ing expenses. Carried. Lee Hedden reported re the catch basins in front of the Presbyterian churches being in bad shape. Same to be The Scales trees. Correspondence' read: Dept, of Municipal Affairs re the New Amendments; Mother’s Allow­ ance Commission; K. McLean; F. J. E. C. Beacom Cross. Robinson and Horton: That we refund the hall rent to the Red Cross of $21.00'. Carried. Bills and accounts read: Miss Katie Scott relief groceries $24.00; O. Rowcliffe, relief milk, $4.00; W. R.( Davidson, relief coal, $15.'5O; H. O*. Dayman, relief gro­ ceries $8.00; J. A. Patterson; type­ writer repairs $2.50; R. Dick, la­ bour rink $10.20; Lee Hedden, sal- sal­ ary and postage $36.80; W. R. Da­ vidson, coal, hall $31.83; School Board current expenses $1,000.00; H. Hedden, labour streets 60c; D. Kilpatrick ditto $1.80; R. Brod­ erick, teaming streets $3.80; H. Bell, labour streets $1.50; M. Coop­ er, ditto $2.60; $3.50,; R. Dick, ditto $1.80; W. Hil­ debrand, teaming, streets $23.60; Red Cross Society rebate hall rent $21.00; total $1261.12. Robinson and Horton: That the bills and accounts be paid as read. Carried. Cameron the future instruct the Robinson now adjourn. James A. Patterson, Clerk That we ac-- as handed in instruct him Carried. the 1940 the total $430,607. That we Roll as looked after by Council, cferk reported re the Stock at the C.N.R. also ordering Dr. Burrows; Gurny Scale Co.; and Hensail Red Same filed. t and I ary, $55.00'; R. J. Patterson, W. Love, ditto ditto $6.70; O. Geiger, an dis- past son and Mon- after Otto Meyer, of 28 grandchil- service was Wednesday at A point of fact that one three coppers mostly silver and Robinson: That in the committees do or hiring of help. Carried, and Horton: That we Arnold The regular old Circle was Mrs. John McEwen on Monday ev­ ening with a large attendance. Mrs. Roy Bell presided and the meeting 'opened by singing a hymn played by Miss Irene Hoggarth. Mrs. Mel­ vin Moir read<a beautiful poem entitled “Give.” After singing an­ other hymn Miss S-ally Manson led ’ in prayer. The Scripture lesson was read by Miss Mildred Hackney. The minutes were read and adopted and the roll called. The business was discussed and it was decided to have a Birthday Tea in the church on May 13 th. After another hymn was sung the offering was received. Miss Mabel Workman and Mrs. R. Bell gave the topic on “Higher Ed­ ucation in India” which was much enjoyed. Mrs. MacDougall played a beautiful piano solo. After sing­ ing another hymn the meeting clos­ ed by repeating the Lord’s Prayer in unison.A very dainty lunch was served by Mrs. McEwen and a very FOR BALE — ikensall: Brick house, well built and located. In good repair. Property of Mrs. M. Eacrett. Now at very low price.—C. V. Pickard, phone 165, Exeter. Evangelistic Services Harold Overholt, Sunday with the Mrs. Dennis Ma- Embryo Fed Chicks from Blood- Tested Breeders $10.00 per Hundred MOUNT CARMEL Mr. and Mrs. Dave Geromette are spending a few;days.in Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis O’Rourke spent the week-end with the forpi- er’s sister Mrs. Jack Barry, Detroit. Mr. Hubert McKeever spent Sun­ day in London. Mr. and Mrs. of Zurich, spent latter’s mother, honey. Miss Evelyn McCann, of Wal- laceburg, has returned to her duties as teacher after spending her holi­ days here. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Desjardine and Mrs. Joe Glavin spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Bedard, of Zurich. Mrs. Augustus Morrissey is spend­ ing a few days’ with her daughter, Mrs’. Dennis Bedard, of Zurich. .Mr. and Mrs. Nap Geromette and family, of Denfield, spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coughlin. Mr. C. Regier spent Wednesday in London. There will be special evangelis­ tic services in the Evangelical church, Dashwood, all next week, April 8L14th, inclusive. Miss Emo­ gene Quinn (ghove) of Indianapolis Ind., noted Evangelist will be the speaker. She has travelled exten­ sively and preached in more than thirty countries in Europe and Asia as well as in every one of the Unit­ ed States. Her co-worker, Miss drews, Dayton, Ohio., is plished musician, known prodigy when playing church choirs at only four years of age. Critics have pronounced her “a marvel” in Gospel music. Her favored instrument is the marimba which she takes with her in her travels and will be heard in these meetings, invited to and play Gospel. Daisy An- an accom- as a child for, large The public is cordially come and hear them and preach the old winter. warm and the snow has appearing rapidly during few days. Mrs, Lloyd Fahrner Glenn and Mrs. J, R. Thompson, of Parkhill, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fahner last week. Mr. Fred Kerr made a business trip to Dorchester on Monday. Mr, and Mrs. Sidney Brown have moved into Mr. Herman Oestricher's house in Crediton. We congratu­ late them, on their recent marriage and welcome them to our midst. The Young People’s League of the Evangelical church are enter­ taining the Young People’s Union of James Street United Church in Exeter on Friday evening of this week. Rev. Lawrence Turner, pastor of the United church, announces a ser­ ies of sermons for the month of April—April 7th “In the Front Line Trenches”; April 14th “In the ■Crowded Way;” April 21st “In Sal­ vaging Operations;” April 28th “In Lands Beyond the Sea.” Beginning next Sunday the evening service will commence at 7:30 o’clock. Women’s Institute The regular meeting of the Cred­ iton Women’s Institute was held* in the Town Hall on Monday, April 1st at 8 p.m. . The meeting opened as usual with the president occupy­ ing the chair. The singing of. the Ode and repeating the Lord's Pray­ er were indulged in. Motto “Always Laugh When You Can, It is Cheap Medicine.” Roll Call, “Health Building Habits” with nearly all members responding. The -was then transacted. Miss lock then took the chair program which was as Song. Miss E. Morlock the speaker of the lor, of Dashwood instructive talk on fare” which we all benefited by. Piano duet by Mrs. wF. Morlock. and Miss I. Fahrner. Song. The hostesses were Mrs. E. Lawson, Mrs. Wes. Wein, Mrs. L. Wein and Miss E. Morlock. A vote of thanks by Mrs. W. Mack and seconded by Mrs. E. K. Fahrner to all who help­ ed make the meeting a success. Glasses Hold Elections Recently the True Blue and Star classes of the Evangelical Sunday ■School met in the township hall for the election of officers for the year. There were about 40 young people present. The were elected: teacher, Chester Mawhinney; presi­ dent, Roy Morlock; vice-president, Harold Fahner; Secretary, Arthur Gaiser; Assistant secretary, Clinton Morlock; treasurer, Maurice Hirt- zel; chorister, Lawrence Wein; lib­ rarians Edgar Mawhinney, August Schefbuch; Reporter, Eldon Smith. The Ladies’ True Blue class elect­ ed for president, Norma Finkbeiner vice-president, Clara Gaiser; tary, Leilla Mollard; pianist, Fahner; treasurer, Mrs. Ross ger. Before re-organiza'tion a song service was enjoyed which the Ladies’ True Blue class rendered a much appreciated pro­ gram. Norma Finkbeiner was the chairman. Marguerite Guettinger read the. Scripture; Mrs. Freeman Morlock rendered a piano solo; Margaret Kuhn contributed a hum­ orous reading. A quartette con­ sisting of Norma Finkbeiner, Nola Faist, Ella Morlock and Maleeta Wein sang several selections. Mrs. Ross Krueger gave a, reading and Mrs. Freeman Morlock and Miss Irene Fahner rendered a piano duet The feature of the evening was “A trip to Finland” given by Lulu Morlock. Miss Morlock visited in Finland last summer and gave a very interesting talk on the toms and characteristics of people of that country. business E. Mor- for the follows: Fahrner. was Cornet solo by E. then introduced evening Dr. Tay- and gave us an “The Child Wel- Mrs. Pete Ravelie and family and Miss Phyllis Gill have returned home from Florida where they spent the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Abner Mollard, Miss May Yeo visited in Brigden Sun­ day. Master Bill Mollard returned home • with them after a week’s holiday with them. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Turnbull visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ritchy. of Parkhill, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Turnbull visited in Toronto the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baker vis­ ited their daughter the past week. Miss Beatrice Green spent the past week with friends in Toronto. Quite a number of visitor’s from different points have returned their different places of Mrs. Dr. Kennedy and Detroit spent the past their cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Moltor, ford, spent a few days with their daughter Mrs. Leonard Ravelie. Mr. Mervin Love visited his home over the holiday. The river is free of ice and sever­ al are trying to catch a few suck­ ers, but as yet they are scarce. Rev. and Mrs. Beacom • visited for a few days last week with his parents at Kingsville. Mr. Geo. Mason has moved into Mr. Mansel Mason’s house on the Blue Water Highway just north of the village. •Good crowds are attending prayer services. Phone 146 SPRING PERMANENTS wj ;; 7$ ''' 'I to sing, time following officers Men’s -Star class, secre- Irene Krue- lively after cus- the Phone 146 work, family, week ot at of Thed- the CENTRALIA Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Essery, don, visited on Sunday with Mrs. W. J. Parsons. Mrs. W. Spencer and Jewel, of St. Thomas, visited on Wednesday with Mrs. H. Mills. Miss Wilda Pollock R.N., Kitchen­ er, spent’ the week-end with her sis­ ter, Mr. and Mrs. Lome Hicks. Mr. Albert Mitchell has sold the residence in Centralia of the late Thos. Mitchell to Mr. Wellington Skinner. Mr. Skinner will take up residence here the latter part of April. Lon- ZION Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hern vis­ ited on Sunday with Mrs. P. Mar- tene. Several from the community at­ tended the Carnival at London on Saturday night. We are pleased to report that Margaret Hern is improving. Mr. Charles Hern, of Saskatche­ wan, has been visiting with friends in the community and returned on Tuesday. Miss Christine Dobson visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hern dur­ ing the Easter holidays. Mr. Wm. Stephens visited E. Hern last with Mon­ R. E. POOLEY Woodham We have sold over 3,000 cars to satisfied customers since coming to Exeter. We sell and we serve. See our cars today.—Sandy Elliot. BRINSLEY after" School re-opened on Mbnday the Easter holidays. A Ham and Egg Supper is to be held in the basement of the United Church on Thursday evening, April 4th, A good program is being pro­ vided, Dn Sunday last Rev. Mr. Turner sang a solo “Open the Gate; of the Temple” in the service of the Unit­ ed Church. Next Sunday he is to preach on “With the United Church in the front line trenches.”Pte. Sydney Bentley is home on I two weeks* leave. THAMES ROAD AND ROYS Mr. and Mrs. Jolin Cann are both quite ill but at present Mrs. Cann is somewhat improved. Mrs. Earl Dow, of Roys, has been quite ill with pleuro-pneumonia but is somewhat improved. Because’ of the condition of the roads it has been considered to cancel the Oyster Supper Friday, 10th of April. It will be a Ham and Potato p Supper the same play as advertised. Mrs. Mair, Batty and Joanne, are visiting Mrs. Mair's parents at Wes­ ton. Mrs. Archie Morgan sang very acceptably at the morning service on Sunday. Wise until then with i her sister Mrs. day. Mr. and Mrs. family and Mr. ed with Mrs.‘H. Kyle Monday. The Zion their March the 28th of Mrs. Angus Earl. , The County plow, about thirty men cl'eared the road from Winchelsea to Whalen on Thursday and Friday after it had been blocked for some days. The community meeting which was postponed last Friday evening will hold on Thursday night, April 4th. The guest speaker of the evening will be the Rev. 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