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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-05-02, Page 8■*W TUCKS DAY, MAY 2nd, 1940 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE V’s Beauty Shoppe FOR CHARM AND BEAUTY Croquinole, Comb. and Spiral Permanents Pljone 1J2 Evenings by Appointment Vera (C, Decker, Proprietress HOUSEHOLD <1 0 H K 0 N A PI W. J. Smith & Son 4 Soars North Bank of Montreal Main Street, Exeter ► •a f H ► V 0 M Servel Electrolux Refriger­ ators have no Moving Parts, are absolutely Silent and they Cost no More. See Them, Electric and Engine Drive Washing Machines. 12 Year Guarantee. DeLaval Cream Separators Stewart Warner, Crossley & Philco Radios. Magic Key Tuning. White Sewing Machines Famous Grinnell Bros. Piano Upright, Otto Heigel Action Suitable for School, Church, or Hall—$150. Used Radios & Machines at Bargain Prices JE» X A 3ST O 3S 'LOST—A license plate 262E3 in the vicinity of Exeter. Please return to Box 222, Exeter. WANTED—Cattle for pasture. Mrs, Nora Goulding, phone 21rl0, Kirkton. FOR SALE——Seed potatoes, Dool­ eys, No. 1, $1,00 per bag, No. 2 pric­ ed lower. George ILink, Dashwood, phone 34r21. True feminine beauty lies in a slim, smart figure. Tablets $1.— Robertson's Drugs. IFOR SALE—Buckwheat at 85c. a bus. Apply to Joseph Wildfong, Dashwood. 3tp. FOR SALE—Bryco oil and grease Fly Spray and paints, electric fence controller, phone Earl S. Dow, Kirkton, 10r8. ltp. PIGS FOR SALE—About 8 wean­ ed pigs. Apply, phone 181’43. Cre­ ditor ltp. A York sow to let on shares. Ap­ ply Arthur Broderick. ltp. FOR SALE—A. windmill in good condition. Apply Henry Hamilton, R. R. No. 3, Ailsa Graig. ltp. Flowering plants for sale. L. Day & Son. STRAWBERRY PLANTS—Heavy croppers, large solid berries. $1 per 100; $6 per 1,000.—W. J. Seymour. Exeter. 4-18-tfc. FOR SALE — 200 bushels good cooking apples priced from 50 c. to $1.00 a bushel; clean, good and firm. Bring bushel.—<J. B. Middle­ ton, Clinton, Ontario. FOR SALE—Hundred acres clay loam, good buildings, nice bush county road. Country store, at­ tached dwelling, small chopping mill.—W. C. Pearce. HOUSE FOR RENT — Available about July 1st. Apply to Thomas Laing, Hensall. Dead animals removed, cash for fox horses. Two hour service, day or night. Phone Crediton 47rl5’ collect.—JACK WILLIAMS ’4-25—4tp. 1 See the new Ford Ferguson trac­ tor plows and row crop cultivators. All on display now at our show­ rooms.—SANDY ELLIOT FOR SALE — ‘Several choice houses and cottages at various prices and terms. All good value, C, V Pickard, phone 165, Exeter. •FOR SALE—A few choice cows and heifers, fresh and ready to freshen; also one Percheron mare. W. Essery, Centralia, phone, Kirk­ ton 48r8. ltp. LOST—A sum of money in Exe­ ter, April 23rd. Finder please leave at Times-Advocate. Suitable reward, ltp. FOR SALE—Gladioli bulbs, 30, for $1.00. Apply to N. Norry, 2tp. TO RENT—125 acres in pasture, west % of lot 6, concession 6 Hay, Apply Silas Stanlake, Hay. ltp. ‘FOR SALE—3-burner oil stove. New Perfection, good condition. Ap­ ply at Times-Advocate. LOST—-An ehr-ring with bltie set­ tings on Main street a week ago Sunday. Finder please leave at Times-Advocate. FOR SALE—Heintzman & Co. piano, walnut case, medium size, fully guaranteed, complete with bench and delivery, ■. $89.00—Mar­ tin's Music Store, ltp. TENDERS, MARKED AND SEAL­ ED for the purchase of the East Church Shed, Kippen, timber frame 30 feet by 60- feet will Be received until May 15th, 1940.—W, J. E. Bell, Secretary. Exeter Markets Wheat 80 c. Oats 42c. Barley 60c.Buckwheat 60e Creamery Butter 29c. Eggs, a large 18c. Eggs, medium 16c. Eggs, B 14c. Dairy Butter 28c. Hogs, dressed $11.40 The Ideal Meat Market Try One of Our DELICAT1ZED STEAKS A new BERKEL DELICATOR has just been installed ... a truly amazing invention . . It makes our steaks more nutri­ tious and savory. You must taste a “Delicatized” Steak to really appreciate its juicy tenderness and improved flavor Order One Right Now! Phone 38 Main St. ‘A O II ■» II »■» hum 'H» ■■■ n — n mO i LOCALS i t i Q i.i mmim An afternoon tea will be held on behalf of the James St. Mission Band on Tuesday afternoon, May 7, at 3 p.m. A program will be given by the members. Admission 25c. Spring flowers are beginning to bloom. Mrs. Lloyd McBride, of Windsor, visited with her aunt, Miss Elliott, Carling street. Mr. and Mrs, W, L. Butler, of London, visited in Exeter and Crom­ arty on Wednesday. Rev. E. Aid-worth and family, of Staffa, visited with Mr. and Mrs. C. Aidworth on Sunday. Mr. Frank Wood who has been} ill for several weeks is improving 1 and is able to be up. Mr. and Mrs. L. Davies, of Lon­ don, visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Pollen on Tuesday. Mr. Charles Brooks, of Melfort, Sask., called on his brother, Mr. i Jas. Brooks on Wednesday. Miss E. J. Hogarth, who has been confined to her bed for several days owing to illness is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eyre and son Henry, of London, visited on Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ged­ des. A light shower fell on Tuesday morning and immediately after you could see the effect on the grass'and the fall wheat. We are pleased to see that Mr. B. M. Francis is able to be out after being confined to his home for several weeks. Mrs. J. Bell has returned to her home here after spending the win­ ter with her daughter, Mrs. W. Dill­ ing, of Kippen. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Tuckey and Ross and Mr. Edgar Hunkin visit­ ed with Mr. and Mrs. Bert McBride at Zurich on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. McClellan and family and Mr. and Mrs. John Sin­ clair, of Stratford, visited on Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. C. Aidworth. Rev. D. C. Hill and Mr. H. Strang were at Chatham from Monday until Wednesday attending the Presby­ terian Synod. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Dinney, of London and Dr. O. G. and Mrs. Tremner, of Strathroy, visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. Winer on Sunday. Mrs. W. H. Johnston, -who is suf­ fering from pneumonia, was taken to Victoria Hospital, London, Mon. day. Her many friends will hope for a speedy recovery. Rev. R. A. Cranston, of Welland, was elected Moderator of the Lon­ don and Hamilton synod of the Presbyterian Church in Canada which met in Chatham this week. Gerald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pres­ ton Dearing, of Stephen, fell from his bicycle at school Monday re­ ceiving a nasty gash in the chin that required four stitches to close. Mrs. N. Hannigan and daughter, Miss Anne Cox were in London on Saturday attending the Cornish- Waugh wedding at Calvary United Church. Six candidates from the Exeter lodge of Oddfellows received their third degree at Hensall Tuesday ev­ ening when the work of the degree was exemplified by the Hensall de­ gree team, Miss Jessie Hodgert, of Exeter, is spending a few days with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. James Scott, Cromarty and other relatives. —Mitchell Advocate. There was a good attendance at the High School dance in the Arena Tuesday evening, music being pro­ vided by Jack Kennedy’s band. The decorations were very attractive. Miss Mary Van Camp visited' in London and Glanworth over the week-end. Misses Irone Van Camp, Nola Sweitzer and Edith Stewart, ntirses-In-training in Victoria Hos­pital, London, visited at the form­ er’s home on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Robinson, Thelma and LUella, of Detroit, vis­ ited in Exeter on Sunday, bringing with them Mts. Robinson’s mother, Mrs, Elizabeth Passmore, who spent the winter with them. Mrs, Pass- more is at present making her home with her daughter, Mrs, Olay- toh Frayne, FOR Comfortable Glasses — AT — Reasonable Prices 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 The Short Cut to Comfort Is A Quick Call For D&H ANTHRACITE You’ll save many days of trouble­ some heating—if you phone your order for D&H Anthracite, today This Pennsylvania Hard Coal is a fuel of tested quality—especially prepared for home heating use. Once you’ve tried D&H Anthracite —you’ll know it’s the only short cut to heating comfort. JAS. P. BOWEY Phone 33; Residence 157 Marion Pooley BEAUTY SHOPPE All Work Guaranteed Exeter Phone 245 Painting and Paperhanging Sign Work of all Kinds Display Cards, Etc. TOM WALKER r ★ ★ ★ i IMPERIAL PRODUCTS Attention TRACTOR OWNERS For Economy Use Imperial Oil Products “Quality and Service Our Motto’’ Prompt Delivery at all Hours JOHN F. BEANE, Agent Phone 110 Exeter EXPERT Permanent Waving TOMLINSON’S LEAVITT’S THEATRE Phone 135 THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY ‘GULLIVER’S TRAVELS’ in technicolor A Full Length Feature Cartoon The most wonderful entertain­ ment the screen has ever known. Regular Admission Special Saturday Matinee 2:30 p.m. AdmisJ Public School Students 10c; Adults 25c MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY tWO FEATURES “Fifth Avenue Girl” Starring GINGER ROGERS Charles Starrett —- Western O----0----0 COMING—‘Swiss Family Robinson’ “Gone With the Wind” “Second Fiddle” “The Rains Came” DANCE Opera house, exeter THURSDAY, MAY 9th, 1940 CLAYTON STEEPER’S ORCHESTRA Special Feature —Nora Rooney, Tap Dancer Admission 35c Dancing from 9 to 2 CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Douglas C. Hill, R.A., B.D, Minister Mrs, J, G. Cochrane, Organist 10 a.m,—-Sunday School 3.1 a.m,—-Public Worship Sermon: “The Mercy of Christ” 7 p.m.—Public Worship Sermon: “Two or Three” Thursday, May 2nd at 8 p.m. Reg­ ular meeting of Y. P. S. at the home of Miss Coquoliue Simmons. Tuesday, May 7: Regular meeting of C. C. C, in the church at 3 p.m, MAIN ST. UNITED CHURCH Rev, Robert Copeland B.A. Miss Evelyn Huston Organist and Olioir Leader 11 a.m.—Worship 3 p.m.—-Sunday School 7 p.m,—Worship Thursday, 7.3Of—Prayer Service. JAMES ST, UNITED CHURCH Rev. Arthur Page, Pastor W. R. Goulding, A.T.C.M. Organist and Choir Leader Sunday School Anniversary 11 a.m.—-Rev. J. W- Hunt, of Wel­ lington Street United Church, London, 3 p.m.—Church School 7 p.m. — Pageantry by 35 young people of the Sunday School “Wo­ men of the Bible” Choruses and Special Music. Wednesday 8 p.m.—Prayer Service Thursday 2.30 p.m. W. A.; 4.30 p.m. War Service Unit Friday 8 p.m. Board of Stewards TRIVITT MEMORIAL CHURCH Rector, Rev. M. A. Hunt Organist, Miss MacFaul Choir Leader, Mr. Middlemlss Sunday After Ascension 10 a.m.—Sunday School 11 a.m.—Holy Communion and Ser-‘ mon: “Our Lord’s Ascension” 'Thursday, Ascension Day, service at 8 p.m. Choir practice after. See the new Frigidaire Refriger­ ators on display at Snell Bros. & Co. NOTICE Beginning May 1st, for summer schedule, our trucks will endeavour to leave for London by 9 o’clock a.m. Please assist us by having the calls in early. Thank You TUCKEY TRANSPORT AUTO INSURANCE IN STRONG COMPANIES VERY LOW RATES FOR FARMERS C. V. PICKARD Phone 165 Exeter NOTICE — Drop in' to our mill and have your own growing mash for your chicks made up. Bring in your grains and we will grind and mix them as to the correct formula with our Shur-Gain developing con­ centrate. You’ll find' it worth your While: — EXETER FLOUR AND FEED MILL, phone 35. Mr. John Hockey while assisting Mr. Fred Huxtable in unloading some farm machinery Monday, lost a portion of the fleshy part of his thumb of his right hand, when the machinery slipped and fell oa it. William Essery, a pupil at the Exeter High School, was successful in winning the Marshall mattress donated by R. N. Rowe during Bet­ ter Bedding Week. The number of the mattress was 2827, and Will’s guess was 2843.- . Local Badminton Tournament In the local tournament to wind up the season for the Exeter Bad­ minton club Friday* evening of last week only the first round was run off. The finals will be played on Thursday evening of this week. Following the play refreshments were served at Middleton’s Confec­ tionery. Left For Windsor Mr. Alfred Hawkins, who has been recently 'employed by Mr. A. O. El­ liot at the Ford (Garage, has secured a position with the Webster Bros., at Windsor. Mrs. Hawkins, Betty^ and Don will move shortly. While regretting their departure, we wish them every success for the future. James Street W. A. Group 2 A most enjoyable meeting of Group 2 of the Women’s Association of James Street was held at the home of Mrs. E. Broderick, Thursday ev­ ening April 25th, with Mrs. W. R. Goulding presiding. After the busi­ ness a splendid program was given. Mrs. Robertson sang “Sylvia”; Miss M. Broderick gave a reading “One of These Days’’ and two piano solos were given by Mrs. X Batson. This was followed by a contest. Lunch was served by the hostess and Mes- dames P. Dearing, H. Penhale, F. Taylor, J. Kestle and Miss B. War­ ren. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. J. Harvey, on Wednesday, May 22nd. Clearing Prices on Drop Patterns in Linoleum ™ESE tTCvSa™NNOT BE DUPLICATED AGAIN. 2 ONLY ENGLISH LINOL­EUMS IN 4-YARD WIDTHS. WE OFFER THESE AT THE SPECIAL PRICE OF PER YARD $3.50 ONE ONLY CANADIAN LINOLEUM DROP PATTERN REGULAR $4.40 QUALITY WHILE IT LASTS — PER YARD $3.50 7 NEW PATTERNS FIRST QUALITY DOMINION LINOLEUM IN FOUR YARD _________________________WIDTHS — AT PER YARD, $4.25 First Quality Linoleum Rugs in Small Sizes Only at Big Reductions 6 by 9 feet — Regular $7.50 for $4,75 7% by 9 feet — Regular $9.75 for $5.95 3 only 9 by 9 feet — Regular $11.50 for $6.95 These prices are about the same as you would pay for a Feltol Rug. Act quickly if you want one of these bargains. Borderless Rugs at Special Low Prices SPLENDID FOR BEDROOMS 6 by 9 feet — $1.95; 7% by 9 feet — $2.45; 9 by 9 feet — $2.95; 9 by 12 feet —- $3.95 Also Special Prices in Large Size Linoleum Rugs. ALSO SPECIAL PRICES ON LARGE SIZE LINOLEUM RUGS Paper Blinds at ........................... 15c. Sub Standards in Green at ................... 79c. 11 Washable Blinds at ................................. 50c. Reversible Blinds at ........... $1.35 to $1.75 W allpapers W allpapers You will be surprised to see what smart patterns we have to offer you at very mod­ erate prices. If you want a paper at a low price SEE OUR ROOM LOTS AT — $1.29; $1.49; $1.59 AND $1.79 Curtains and Curtain Nets In a great variety of New Meshes and Weaves. Priced to suit your pocketbook; also’ a dozen curtain lengths with enough material for one window at half-price. GROCERY SPECIALS DAIRY BUTTER 1 lb....................26c MATCHES 3 boxes...........19c CORN Aylmer White 3 large tins . * 25c Southcott Bros. Exeter, Phone 16 SISTER OF SIRS. J. FLETCHER DIES AT CROSWELL, MICH. The following is taken from the Croswell newspaper: “Mrs. Paul .Straffon, 77, resident of Sanilac county 5 0 years, died at her home in Croswell, Sunday, April 14th. Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon with interment in Cros­ well cemetery. iRev. Hugh Town- ley, pastor, officiated. Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. John Holbrook and Mrs. George Westbrook, both of Buel Township; two brothers, Edward and William Francis, also of Buel township; two sisters, Mrs. William Straffon, Cros­ well, and Mrs. John Fletcher, of Exeter, Ontario; and seven grand­ children.” Mrs. Straffon, formerly Miss Sar­ ah Francis, was born in Usborne Township, January 19, 1863, the • daughtei’ of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Francis. Her marriage to Mr. Straffon took place in Ontario February 23, 18.88, They celebrated their fifty-second anniversary this year. Shortly afterwards they mov­ ed to a farm in Buel township where they lived until 2'5 years ago when they retired and moved to Croswell. Mrs. Straffon had been a member of the Methodist Church for nearly 60 years and had sung in various Methodist choirs for 57 years. SLUGGISH KIDNEYS impair your health. Rumacaps’ Two-Way Action quickly cleanses and invigorates the Kidneys. Use R u macaps. BROWNING’S DRUGSTORE. FOR SALE To close out the estate of the late C. B. Snell, a modern brick house on Ann Street, Exeter. This heude has all modern conveniences and must be sold. Apply to John Rowe, Adininsitra- tor or B. W. F. Beavers. EARN DOUBLE FOR YOUR EF­ FORTS! Easy, interesting work in a district chosen for you. Products well-known throughout Canada sure sellers all. GET STARTED AT ONUS’ By RETURN MAIL "drop a line to the Fathilex Products Com­ pany, 570 St, Clement, Montreal, PEAS No. 3 3 tins.............25c DUTCH CLEANSER 3 tins..............27c CANNED Pears, Blue Berries, Cherries 2 tins ..... 25c Ready for Spring? . We’re ready with a Smart Collection of Men’s Wearing Apparel including New Suits and Topcoats Hats, Shirts, Ties, Socks W. W. T A M A N PHONE 81 EXETER, ONT. /*■ FOR SALE—I heavy set of wagon gear.—Exeter Feed Mill The purple martins returned to town Saturday morning. They are now located in their new quarters on the south wall of the Chainway building. The birds were a little later in arriving this year than usual. The engagement is announced of Martha Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Nicholas Foster, of the Babylon Line, Hay Township, to Morris E. Hay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hay, of Deleware, the marriage to take place the early part of May. The Times-Advocate have on ex­ hibit in their window three pieces of quartz that was received by Mrs. K. J. Sims, of town, from lier ne­ phew, Mr. Aldon Appleton, of Nor­ metal, Quebec. The three 'pieces contain gold, silver, copper and nickel. From the appearance one would judge that the pieces were heavy with gold but we understand what appears to be a golden metal is not pure gold. TAPIOCA 2 pkgs...............25c With Genuine Pyrex Des­ sert Dish Free HERSHEY'S COCOA V2 tin............15c FLOOR WAX , Gold Medal 1 lb. tin ... . 25c James Street Y. P. U. On Monday evening James Street Y. P. U. held their last meeting for the season and had as their guests, the Y. P. U. of Thames Road. Aftei' a short business meeting, Laverne Christie introduced the president of Thames Road Union, Miss Evelyn Hunkin, F'h° had charge of the pro­ gram. Rev, Mr. Mair made a few opening remarks and hymn 246 was sung followed by prayer by Miss Hunkin. Miss M. Allison read the Scripture lesson and another hymn was sung. Miss Evelyn Hunkin gave a reading which Was very much enjoyed as were the following num­ bers; an instrumental by Miss June Coward, a mouth organ selection by Messrs. Arnold Cann and Orland Squire; solo by Mr. Ronnie Gollings and an instrumental by Miss Mil­ dred Hodgert. Rev. Mr. Mair gave the topic for the evening in a very interesting manner. Games and con­ tests were enjoyed after which re­ freshments were served by the local union.