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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-05-02, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, MAY 2nd, 1940 HENSALL Mr, Harold Bonthron spent the week-end in Toronto, Mr. A. L. Case has purchased a new Oldsmobile coupe. Mr. and Mrs, F. Hayton, of Delhi were Sunday visitors with Miss E- Johnston. Miss Mildred Hackney spent the »week-end visiting with friends in St. Catharines. Mr. A. L. Case is having a very neat and up-to-date porch erected on his dwelling. Mr. Lome Elder, of Kingston, is visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, John Elder. Little Billy Campbell had the misfortune to fall and break his col­ lar bone last week. Mr. J. D. Buchanan, of London, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Alex Buchanan and family. Mr, ail'd Mrs. James Patterson spent the week-end visiting rela­ tives and friends in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Shepherd, of Exeter, visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. John Shepherd, Mr, and Mrs. Harold Scruton and family, of Port Dover, spent a few days recently with relatives in town, Messrs. Milton and Lloyd Ort- weiri, .of London, spent’the week­ end with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ort- wein. Miss Edith Parkins, of Exeter, spent the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Par­ kins. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Bell visited on Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Clarke at Crediton. Rev. Wm. Weir and Mr. Peter Moir attended the Hamilton and London Synod held in Chatham this week. Mrs. Oscar Tuckey and children, of Exeter, spent the week-end with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Moir. Mr. and Mrs. James Parkins and members of the family visited on Sunday with friends in Denfield and Ailsa Craig. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Corey, London, spent the week visiting the latter’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. John Corbett. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Baynham and children, of Exeter, visited on ■Sunday with Mrs. Baynham’s - par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Moir. Mrs. John Farquhar and babe re­ turned home -Sunday after spending a week with Mrs. Farquhar’s par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Bawden. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hedden and family moved to Chiselhurst last week where Mr. Hedden is employ­ ed with Mr. Thos. Wren. Mr. and Mrs. Lome Scott, Tor­ onto, visited on Sunday with the former’s sisters, Miss Katie Scott and Mrs. C. Ballantyne. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Harris, of Detroit, spent the week-end visitng the latter’s brother and ^sister-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Sam. Rennie. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Case visited on Sunday'at the home of the lat­ ter’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr, and Mrs. Stewart Rosser in Den­ field.Rev. R. A. Brook conducted ser­ vices in the United Church Sunday with large congregations in attend­ ance. The choir sang two beautiful anthems. Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. C. Petty, were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Abbott, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Lome Scott, Toronto; Dr. G. L. Smith, Mrs. Smith and family, of St. Marys and Mr. and Mrs. E. White and babe of Guelph. The Chamber of Commerce held a dance in the Town Hall Friday evening. Music by Murdock’s orches­ tra. During the evening the lucky ticket was drawn on the Red Cross quilt donated by Mrs. D. B. Mac- Lean. Mr. Charles Moore won the quilt. The choir in the Persbyterian church sang a very appropriate an­ them at the morning service Sunday Rev. Mr. Weir preached a very in­ spiring sermon and in the evening a service of song was held singing a number of Miss Francis Jane Cros­ by’s hymns. The choir sang a love­ ly anthem with Rev. Mr. Weir as soloist. A mixed quartette compris­ ing Rev. Mr. Weir, Messrs. R. Y. MacDaren, W. A. MadLaren and J. OBengough also sang. Young People’s Union The Young People’s Union met in the United Church on Monday evening with Miss Ruth Brook pre­ siding. Mr. Carey Joynt sang a de­ lightful solo with Miss Greta Lam- mie as accompanist. The devotion­ al was given by Miss Edna Saunder- cock. The minutes were read and adopted. The roll was called and the business taken up. It was decided to donate $20 to the M. & M. Fund. The topic on “Healing” was very ably given by Miss Goldie Cross. The Scripture was read by Carey Joynt. The meeting closed with the benediction. Prominent Hensail Resident Pies One of Hensail’s oldest and most highly respected residents passed away on Monday at her home here in the person of Mrs. John Zuefle in her 731’d year, following a very lengthy illness. The deceased had been a resident of the village most of the life. The former FranCis Margaret Kaiser was united in mar­ riage to Mr. John ZUefle some fifty years ago: Last year Mr. and Mrs. Zuefle observed their golden Wed­ ding anniversary. Surviving is her husband, two daughters (Gertie), Mrs. William Bell, Hengall; (Nellie) Mrs. Peter Buchanan, St* Thomas, two sons, Lome, Mt. Forest and Earl in Northern Ontario, one sister Mrs. Maddock, Flint, Mich, and one brother Mr. John Kaiser, Hensall, also survive. A private funeral will be held from the late home On Thursday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev, R. A. Brook, interment in Baird’s fismetery. | CREDITON j The Women’s Institute meeting * will be held in the Hall, May 6th. I All members are requested to be present for election of officers. j The community social evening and dance sponsored by the Credi- ! ton Red Cross Unit will be held in ! Crediton Town Hall, Tuesday, May | 7 at 8 p.m. Ladies bring sandwiches. I Proceeds in aid of the Red Cross. Bob Blackwell, of Brantford, spent the weekend in the village, Rev. A, E. Pletch is attending the annual conference of the Evan­ gelical church which will convene at Waterloo May 1 to 5 th. Bishop G. E. EPP will be chairman of the sessions. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Haist, Mr. John Gaiser and Mr. William Gais- er attended the funeral of the late Conrad Truemner, of Zurich last Tuesday. At a Stephen Township Teachers’ Institute meeting held recently at Greenway, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Brown were presented with a pretty lace table-cloth. Alma Ratz made the presentation and Mrs. Koehler, of Dashwood, read the accompany­ ing address. Seeding is in full operation here. The well tiled clay land is working over nicely into a good seed bed. Red Cross Shipment The following articles have been shipped by the Crediton Red Cross Unit during the past month; 2 sweaters, 3 scarfs, 3 pair of wrist­ lets, 6 washcloths, 16 pairs of socks, 6 pairs of pyjamas, 6 pairs of bloomers, 5 slips, 5 ice-bag covers and 10 quilts. Donors of quilts: Crediton Unit, 1; United Church, 3; Women’s Institute, 4; small group of East Crediton ladies, 1; Shipka ladies, 1. Report Successful Year for Evangelical Church The annual meeting of the Evan­ gelical church was held Wednesday evening of last week with a good attendance. The pastor, Rev. A. E. Pletch, occupied the chair and H. K. Eilber was appointed secretary, reports of the different organizations were read, all of which showed a profitable year. In the report of the treasurer of the cemetery it was stated that there was $3'91 in the bank and $1,700/ invested in Gov­ ernment bonds for the perpetual care fund. Albert Gaiser was elected trustee of the general board in place of George Finkbeiner, whose term of office has expired. Wm. Swartz was re-elected trustee of the ceme­ tery board. George Finkbeiner, on behalf of the trustees board, gave his report and stated Albert Wolfe had been appointed caretaker; Mrs. F. W. Morlock, re-engaged as or­ ganist, and F. W, Morlock, choir leader for the ensuing year. H. K. Eilber and J. G- Finkbeiner were re-appointed auditors; F. W. Mor­ lock, financial steward and C. G. Morlock, treasurer of missions and ben evolence. See the new Frigidaire Refriger­ ators on display at Snell Bros. & Co. THAMES ROAD arid ROYS Presentation A large number of Sunday School pupils, teachers and former pupils, met at the S. S. rooms last Friday to do honor to the past Superintendent, Mr. Wm. Moodie. An hour’s pro­ gram was given by pupils of the Sunday School after; which a beau­ tiful mantle clock was presented to Mr. Moodie. Mr. Moodie replied suitably and thanked all for their kindly remembrance. Lunch was served to all present. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rydall, of Shallow Lake, were visitors with Mr. Robert Kydd over the week-end. Mrs. Kydd returned with them to 'Shallow Lake on Sunday. We regret to report Mrs. John Morgan, of Roys has been ordered to return to the hospital at London for treatment. Mrs. John Cann is again confined to bed, but we hope for a speedy recovery. The Y. P. U. of Thames Road were the guests of James Street Y. P. U. 'Monday night. A good time was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Rydall, of Shallow Lake and Mr. and Mrs* Jack Rydall and babe, of Meaford, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kydd. Mrs. Kydd re­ turned with them. Mr. Moodie and Rev. Mr. Mair were in Toronto this week. Sacrament services will be held at Roys and Thames Road this Sun­ day and the following Sunday, Mother Day sei’Vices at all points. The play held at Farquhar under the auspices of the Red Cross was well attended. Mrs. Frank Gollings is at pres­ ent nursing Mr. Andrew Campbell, of Exeter. Mr. Arthur Gardinpr has taken on hand the task of fixing the grounds in front of the church and already has made improvement. 'Seeding is the order of the day, HARPLEY Mrs. John Love, who has been in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London is home again greatly improved tn health. Miss Willa Carruthers spent the week-end with Mrs. Ross Love. Mr. Kenneth and Miss Joan Keho, of Chatham, are visiting their grand­ parents Mr. and Mrs. L. Stone. Miss Barbara Hayter, spent Sat­ urday afternoon with her friend Miss Marion .Hicks. Mr. Robert Love, of Thedford, visited his mother’ on Sunday at Mr. William Love’s. Mr. James E. Hodgins is quite ill at present. His daughter Mrs* Fra­ nck of Detroit, is home attending him, DASHWOOD The community social evening and dance sponsored by the Credi­ ton Red Cross Unit will be held in Crediton Town Hall, Tuesday, May 7 at 8 P.m, Ladies bring sandwiches. Proceeds in aid of the Red Cross. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morenz and family, of Detroit, spent the week­ end with relatives here. Mrs. Ed. Edighoffer, of Zurich, visited with her sister Mrs. Lucinda Mclsaac for a few days last week, Mr. and Mrs, Harry Cook, of Toronto, spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Tieman. Maurice Klumpp is all smiles on the arrival of a little girl, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Elliott and Mrs. Reid, of-Thedford, were Sun­ day visitors in town. Miss Phyllis Reid, of Thedford, spent a few days with friends here. Donald Restemayer is on the sick list. We hope for a speedy recov­ ery. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Nor­ man Vincent were: Mr. Ervin Greb, of Zurich and Mr. and Mrs. George Bullock and Donna of Zurich and; Mr. and Mrs. Harold ’Prance, Shir­ ley and Betty, of Thedford and Mr. Walter Smith of Thedford. Lutheran League On April 11th the young people of Zion Walther /League held their play qHere Comes Charles” with a large crowd in attendance. The following week Rev. Mr. Luft took charge of the meeting. We had our usual study on “The Borderland of Right and Wrong” bearing the sub­ ject. Things indifferent may lose their indifferent character. The last meeting of the month was our monthly business along with topic study. Death of Jacob Hanovex’ This week we record the death of Mr. Jacob Hanover of the 12th concession, Stephen Township in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, where he had been for the past week. He was in his 80 th year and leaves his widow, three sons, Arthur, of Buf­ falo, John and William, of Cleve­ land and six daughters, Anna, La­ vina, Lehley and Veronica, all of Buffalo; Margaret, of Kitchener and Florence of the 12th conces­ sion, Stephen. There are three brothers, Daniel, 14th concession of Hay; William, Niagara Falls and John, of Buffalo. One sister, Mrs. .Harry Kennedy, of Buffalo. The funeral took place Wednesday morning from the home of his dau­ ghter Mrs. Stebbins to Mt. Carmel R. C. Church with interment in the Mt. Carmel cemetery. ELIMVILLE Mrs. Peter Whitlock, who has been ill for some weeks is improv­ ing. Mr. W. R. Goulding, of Exeter, has been engaged to train the church qhoir for a few weeks. Quite a few new members have been added quite recently. 'Sacrament was administered at the close of the morning service last Sunday. Farmers have been busy working on the land several days last week. Corporal W. H. Dickey, of Strat­ ford, spent the week-end here, Mr. Jack Wilcox, of Chicago, vis­ ited for a few days with his sister, Miss Beatrice last week. Mrs. Fred Long, of Atwood, was a visitor at Mr. Will Johns’ this week. Miss Hazel Heywood R.N., of Pe­ trolia, visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Heywood and relatives for the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Talbot and children, of Bayfield, were guests of Mrs. Jno. Cornish last Sunday. Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. Wes. Horne were Mrs. M. Mc- Falls and Miss Lelia, of London, Mr. and Mrs. J. Whiteford, of St. Marys; Mr. and Mrs. W. King, of Warwick; also Mr. Ed. Avery and Delbert, of St. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bell visited relatives in Seaforth on Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. N. Passmore, of Thames Road, Mr. and Mrs. W. Stephen of Woodham, were Sunday visitors at M'r. Everett Skinners’ Mr. Will Johns has been indispos­ ed with a lame back for some days. ■Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Willis and family of Stephen, spent Sunday with Mrs. Jito. Johns. Mrs. Jno. Cornish, Messrs. Mac and Jas. Cornish attended the wed­ ding in Calvary United church, Lon­ don on Saturday, of Mr. Ewart Cor­ nish, R.C.O.C., C.A.S.F., to Miss Clara Winnifred Waugh, of London. The regular monthly meeting of The Friendly Workers’ Mission Band met at the home of Wanda Stephens. The meeting opened with hymn 26 9 followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. The Scripture lesson was read by Mildred Miller. Hymn 426 Was sung and Mrs. Brock gave a reading. Heralds were giv­ en by Wilma Veal, Murray and Wan­ da Stephen sang a song. We had a copper contest. Kathryn Batten gave a reading and Norma Fletcher sang. Joan Batten gave a recitation. No. 614 was sung and meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Davis. The Y. P. V. met on Monday ev­ ening. Hazel Johns was in charge thence Christian Fellowship. Call to worship was given by Eilene Johns and soft music by Marion Miners* The hymn “Come let us all unite and sing” was sung. The Scripture lesson was read by Hellie 'Sparling; 1 Cr. 13:9-13 Was read by Irene Johns. Discussion was giv­ en by Lome Elford. prayer was of­ fered by Amos Herdman. “We have heard the joyful sound" Was sung. Mr. Wm. Cook of Exeter, gave a very interesting address On “The power of "prayer.” A poem Was given by Delmar Skinner. After singing the hymn “Oh, God our help in ages past** the meeting closed With the Mizpah benediction. KIPPEN Mr. and Mrs. Maltby and family, of Clinton, visited Sunday with Mrs. H. Ricker and Arthur. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cooper, of Hensall, spent Sunday with Mrs. R. French. Miss Theda Watson returned to her home on Thursday last after a recent operation in Seaforth hos­ pital. Miss Jean Pybus, of Zurich, spent the week-end with her grandmother Mrs. H. Ricker. Those attending the Huron Pres- byterial in Seaforth Northside Unit­ ed Church from this vicinity were: Mrs. Chandler, Mrs. W. Cooper, Mrs. W, Meilis and Miss Irma Ferguson. Miss Irma Ferguson and Mr. A. Gackstetter spent. Sunday evening at the home of Miss Elizabeth Miller of Mt. Carmel. Kippen Y. P. S. The Y. P. S. of Kippen United chul’ch entertained the Y. P. S. of Chiselhurst on Monday evening With a good attendance. The first part of the program was put on by Chisel­ hurst after which KiPPhn gave a few musical numbers. This was fol­ lowed by games and contests. Lunch was served and Miss Jean Venner of Chiselhurst moved a vote of thanks and Mrs. E. Chipchase re­ plied. “For Pete’s Sake” A Comedy in Three Acts presented by Zion Y. P. Elimville United Church FRIDAY, MAY 10th, 1940 Under auspices of ElimviMe Mission Band Admission 25c and 15c OUR BIG STOCK OFFERS t FULL RANGE-ALL MAKES MODELS-PRICES! HIS great sale is your chance to buy a bargain! First, we’ve chopped prices. 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This car has been carefully cared for by a local farmer. .Low mileage and only $650.00 1937 Plymouth Fordor Sedan DeLuxe Very clean and the original tires look like new. $595.00 1939 Delux PLYMOUTH Coach A real nice one. Tires look like new. only $775.00 ' 1936 CHEVROLET MASTER COACH A Real Good One $475.00 1935 PLYMOUTH DELUX COACH A Car that has had very careful care $450.00 ’33 CHEVROLET COACH, an exceptionally nice car $325 1935 FORD DELUX FOUR DOOR SEDAN with Large Hot Water Heater. You’ll like this one. $475.00 1934 CHEVROLET MASTER COACH All Good Tires $395.00 1932 FORD COACH, a little dandy ....................... $275.00 COME UN today: SANDY ELLIOT GRAND BEND Mr. and Mrs. Norman Shelling, of Sarnia, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Abner Mollard. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baker visit­ ed with their daughter, Mrs. Fahr- ner on Sunday. Mr. Eddie Gill is all smiles. A little girl has arrived to stay. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston and Mr. and Mrs. Gunning, of Granton, vis­ ited Mr. and Mrs. Dave Johnston, on Sunday. Mr. Prance is smiling — a fine baby girl. The first rolling home of the sea­ son landed in the Mollard tourist camp on, Sunday and has left the trailer for the season. Mr. Peter Eisenbach is in Victoria Hospital, London, at present. Mr. Jim Hodgins is slowly im­ proving. Mrs. John Love returned home from St, Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Monday and is improving. The cottage prayer services are still being carried on and a welcome awaits you. Mrs. Earl Finnen is- improving nicely after a long illness. The sympathy of the community goes out to the families of the late Mrs. A. Gratton and Mrs, Leonard Patterson. Death of Mrs. Xiconard Patterson Mrs. Leonard Patterson (nee Su­ san Adams), passed away early on Saturday at her residence in Grand Bend after an illness of two months. She was born on the 16th concession of Stephen Township, residing there for some time prior to moving to Grand Bend, She was in her 38th year and was a member of the Unit­ ed Church. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Phyllis; her mother, Mrs. Mary Adams, three brothers, Wilfred, Lesley and Elgin, all of Stephen Township and two sisters, Mrs. George Thomson, of London and Mrs. Stan Thomp­ son, of McGillivray. Fuheral ser­ vices were held at the residence on Monday with interment in Grand Bend cemetery. A memorial service was held in the United church fol­ lowing the interment with Rev. C. Beacom officiating. See the new Frigidaire Refriger­ ators on display at Snell Bros. & Co. GREENWAY The W. M. S. service will be held in the United Church next Sunday with Rev. Mr* Turner of Crediton being the guest speaker. Service at 2.45 p.m. Mrs. Jas. Wellman and Marilyn, Of,. Port Huron, spent the week-end with friends here. Mr, Michael Cronyn, of London, called on Mr. Robert English on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. ^McPherson and family and Mrs. A. Pollock, of Toronto, spent the week-end at their summer home here. Mrs. D. Steeper, of Parkhill, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. D. Brown Mrs. Wm. Hill and Mr-s. Noble Scott, of Exeter, visited on Monday with Mrs. W. T. Ulens. Miss Laura Dixon and Hazel Lewis, of Brinsley, visited one day recently with Mrs. Emerson Wood­ burn. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Hotson, of London, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Hotson. Mrs. R. L. Sheppard, of London, visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. R. English', Miss Illa Ulens spent the week­ end with friends in Hensall. A number from here were in Parkhill on Sunday to here ReV. Mr. Savage, of Pontiac, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smythe, of London, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McGregor. if you don’t get everything you want think of the things you don’t get’ that you don't want. KIRKTON The Kirkton Hunt Club held their annual meeting at the home of Mr. Chas. Paul on Thursday evening. After the business part of the even­ ing Mrs. Paul served a very dainty lunch. Some 40 members belong to this club. Master Charles Lewis, son of Rev. C. L. Lewis spent the past week with his aunt Mrs. Richardson, in Wallaceburg. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Gregory, of Granton, spent the past week with their son Wilson and also called on a lot of oRMriends in and around the village. Mrs. I. N. Marshall and Mrs. W. Cluff visited with their aunt Mrs. Nellie Shier at Bryanston Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Cluff and their grandson Don spent Sunday with Mr. R. Robinson at Varna. A joint meeting of the A.Y.P.A. of St. Paul's church and the Y.P.U. of the United church was held on Tuesday evening at St. Paul’s An­ glican chu/rch. The special guest speaker was Miss Smybert, of the St. Marys Collegiate. Mr. and Mrs. T. Baker, Exeter were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Burgin and sons George and Harold spent last Sunday with Mrs. Frank Pridham. A number from the village wore in Stratford this past week to see the moving picture “Gone With the Wind.” Mrs. Allan Duffield and little daughter, of Sault Ste, Marie, re­ turned home after spending the past month with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Duffield. Mrs. Wm. Lankin and Miss Bertha Visited with Mrs. I. N. Marshall this past week. All the average man expects Ms wife to be is a sweetheart, a valet, an audieaee, a cook and a aursd.