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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-05-23, Page 4I ’HlVIiShAY, MAT 23, IMO THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE Cm BIRTHS McCl’RDY—At Dr. Fletcher's Hos­ pital on Wednesday. May 15th, 1941*-, to Mr. and Mrs. jra Mc­ Curdy, of Usborne, a daughter, (stillborn.) ni * •••of ••• USED CARS This Is the Time to Save Money 1936 CHEVROLET TRUNK DELUX EQUIPMENT 1936 CHEVROLET STANDARD WITH TRUNK IN REAL COACH COACH NICE CONDITION 1935 FORD COACH TRUNK, DELUX EQUIPMENT 1935 DODGE COUPE DELUX MODEL 1931 CHEVROLET COUPE 1938 FORD i/2 TON PICKUP MANY OTHERS TO CHOOSE FROM SNELL BROS. & CO Phone 100 Exeter CLANDEBOYE Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hotson and family, of Ailsa Craig visited with his brother John, of Mooresville. Mr. Maurice Simpson spent Tues­ day in .London. Mrs. Edward Dundas and infant son has returned to her home. 4 Mr. James B. Simpson, of Hen­ sail, visited with Mrs. M. Simpson, of Mooresville on Wednesday last. Mrs. John Hotson was called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Dix­ on, Ailsa Craig, who is very ill. Mrs. T. McVey spent Saturday in London. very interesting talk on her recent trip to Florida. A paper on health was given by Pearl Whiteford. The contest was won by Pearl White­ ford and Mrs. Guy Harrison* _ The meeting closed with the Na­ tional Anthem. Lunch was served by the hostess and comittee. Helen—"I don’t see why he dates hex’ - she’s a terrible dancer.” Mary—"No, she can’t dance, she can intermission.” but GREENWAY BABY CHICKS DEATHS HEAMAN—-In Seaforth Hospital, on Tuesday. May 21, 1940, Margaret Corbett, beloved wife of Thomas Hearnan, in her 72nd year. BEDFORD —- In Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, May 16th, 194i», Annie Bedford, beloved wife of the late Jason Bedford, aged 94 years. MAWHINNEY—In St. Joseph’s Hos­ pital, London, on Wednesday, May 15 th, David Mawhinney, in his 77th year. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Drover, of Hibbert, wish to announce the en­ gagement of their only daughter, Beatrice Ada Etheleen, to Jack Clif­ ford Munn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ro­ bert Munn, of Hay. The marriage 10 take place early in June. IN MEMORIAM WASNIDGE—-In loving memory of Mrs. Joseph Wasnidge, who died one year ago, May 22. We miss the laughter of your voice The sweetness of your smile, The sunny ways of by-gone days, We miss you all the while. God knew that you were suffering, And the hills were hard to climb; So he closed your wearied eyelids, And said “Peace be thine.” Sadly missed by Husband and Fam­ ily. IN MEMORIAM pp Mrs.RADER—In loving memory of iLouis Rader, who passed away one year ago, May 19, 193 9. God knew that you were suffering And So He And the hills were hard to climb; closed^ your weary eyelids whispered “Peace be thine.” X card of thanks brothers and sisters of theThe late David Mawhinney wish to thank the neighbors and friends for the kindness and sympathy extended to them during their recent t bereave­ ment, also for the floral tributes and the loan of cars. CARD OF THANKS and Mrs. H. Bierling and wish to express their appre- of the many cards and flow- extended to June Mr. family ciation ers and treats while a patient in W. M. Children’s Hospital. Rattle-Brained Women’s Institute The May meeting of the Women’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Hiram Thompson. The meeting' opened with the Institute Ode, fol­ lowed by the Lord’s Prayer, Scrip­ ture was read by Rev. Bruce Mar­ tin. Roll call was answered by twenty members and two new mem­ bers. The minutes of the last meet­ ing were read and adopted. Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Dobbs and Mrs. Brooks were appointed dele­ gates to the District Annual on May 28th. Mrs. James Hall gave a re­ port on the District meeting. Rev. Bruce Martin favored us with a so- Williams Prompt delivery on all popular breeds. Send in your order today. Chicks shipped the following day to you. We have hatches every Mon­ day, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day and Friday. 13 pure breeds, 5 hybrids to choose from. Started chicks, capons, Turkey poults. Prices for June 1st Leghorns $8.70, 90 % pullets $18.40, cockerels $1.00, New Hampshire^ $8.70, pullets $16.40, cockerels $6.45, Barred Rocks $9.- 20, pullets $13.95, cockerels $6.95. Extra Profit quality slightly higher. Free catalogue. Tweddle Chick Hatcheries Limited Fergus, Ontario I The Red Cross Society are holding a quilting and ten cent tea in the Anglican church hall on Wednesday, afternoon, May 29 th. Mr. and Mrs. Einerson Woodburn and Leona visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. Harris, Brinsley. We are glad tor report that Mrs. E. Bullock who underwent an oper­ ation in the hospital last Saturday is doing as well as can be expected. The Ladies’ Association of the United Church are planning on hav­ ing a Strawberry Festival on June 25th. “ ‘ .................. The Baby Band and W. M. S. of Grand Bend United church are en­ tertaining the Baby Band, mothers and friends of Greenway * United church at Grand Bend on Tuesday, afternoon May 28th. Dorman Ulens visited on Satur­ day with Cleve Brophey. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Brown, Mr, and Mrs. Carmen Woodburn and Marion visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Elzar Moiisseau, Kippen. Messrs, Harold Pollock and Sel- bourne English, of Detroit, spent the week-end with friends here. Three slightly deaf men were mo­ toring from the north to London in an old noisy ear, and hearing was difficult. As they were nearing the city, one asked: “Is this Wembly?” “No,” replied the second, “this is Thursday.” “So am I,” put in the third. “Let’s stop and have one.” Further particulars later. Z WAYS to make sure of Better Pullets W. H. GOLDING, M.P. NAMED LIBERAL CAUCUS CHAIRMAN 'First general caucus of Liberal members of Parliament will proba­ bly be held on Wednesday, May 2a ’The Ontario Liberal caucused last Friday and named W. H. Golding, (Huron-Perth) as chairman. Provincial Liberal Whips so far elected are: Ontario—AV. A. Fraser (Northumberland); Quebec, J. Leo K. Laflamme (Montgomery-L’Islet) and Alphonse Fournier (Hull); Bri-- tish 'Columbia, Olof Hanson of the Skeena riding; Prince Edward Is­ land, V. Grant (Kings). The chief whip is W. H. Taylor (Norfolk). SHURGAINI6Z BRAVERY OR NECESSITY Growing Masb Manufactured by G. A. CANN SONS Exeter, Ontario Have you ever noticed, how much easier it is to bear another man’s burdens than it is to shoulder ou'r own misfortunes? We can counsel fortitue when our neighbors’s mortgage is foreclosed; but when trouble sticks its ugly mug in at our own front door, we set up a bellow against God, man, and the devil. We can he exceedingly brave when the whole world is at war; but a sudden pain south of the belt line makes cravens of us all. No man was ever a hero by intent or in­ clination. He gets his medals for doing something he couldn’t very well dodge. Foot Sufferers! Special Attention! The Special Representative of Miracle Foot Aid HAMILTON, ONT. Will be at A. E. WUERTH’S STORE Exeter, on TUESDAY ONLY, MAY 28th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. PLAN TO SEE HIM! No Charges for Consultation “Miracle” Method of Correction successfully proven for more than 7 years! CENTRALIA The W. M. S. bale will be packed next week and anyone having used clothing please bring in by Wednes­ day. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Flynn, of Exe^ex* were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. George Flynn. Mr. and Mrs. R. Schroeder, Clan- deboye, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowden on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pickering, of Slxipka, were visitors with Mr, and Mrs. George Baynham on Monday of this week. Mrs. (Rev.) J. Falconbridge and children are in Toronto. On Sunday, services will here. Special by the choir will be Rev. water. Service at 10.30 a.m. and 7 Hello Everybody.,,. visiting with relatives May 26th Anniversary be held in the church music will be provided and the guest speaker R. N. Stewart of Tees- This is AMOS DARLING Speaking Agent for the Following: Eastern Steel Products, Preston and Jamesway Products Beatty Bros. Full Line Stable Equipment, Plumbing, Etc. and Windmills Electrical Vacuum Cleaners, Re­ frigerators, Washing Machines.. Ranges, Radios and Pianos. We Would Appreciate Your Patronage AMOS DARLING & SON Exeter OPENING p.m.. School and Homo Club The May meeting of the Centralia Home and School Club was held in the school on Friday evening of last week. The president Mrs. Penwarden presided over- the meet­ ing. A very fine musical program was put on by the gentlemen. Annie Timondy gave a reading. Mr. Floyd, manager of the Bank of Montreal, Exeter, gave a very interesting and helpful talk on the work of the Foreign Exchange Board. Lunch was served at the close of the meeting. BRINSLEY WILLIS TIPPING and his Cascade Rhythm Orchestra MAY 24th & 25th Admission 50c. Dancing Free LAKEVIEW CASINO GRAND BEND Anniversary services were held in St. Marys church on Sunday, a preacher fr.om London, Mr. Jones, of St. Marks church occupied the pulpit in the morning and Rev. B. Martin, pastor of the church, in the evening. Mrs. Frank Carson, .of Ailsa Craig assisted the choir. Mrs. B. Sholdice is spending a couple of weeks with her daughtei’ in Toronto. Rev. L. Turner, of the United church took as his text “Other Sheep”. Mi-, visited School, of the Association. We are glad to note that our sick ones, Mrs. Will Morley, Mrs. Walter Morley and Anthony Rowe, are slowly improving. Elizabeth Morgan, spent the week-end at Parry Thompson addressed the McGillivray W. I. on “Rose Culture” last Wednesday. North Middlesex District annual is to be held in moka on Tuesday, May 28th. Ed. Hendrick, of Credit-on. the United Church Sunday Mr. Hendrick is president Stephen and Usborne S. S. of London, home. Ko- 5-9-4tc EXETER FLAX MILL AND ABOUT THREE ACRES OF LAND , FOR SALE BY TENDERS Tenders will be received by the undersigned up tQ June 1st, 1940, fox* the purchase of the flax mill and machinery, and land and build­ ings connected therewith, on the Lake Road in Exeter, (north). Be­ side the mill itself, there is on the property a large barn in good con­ dition, a granary, stable and com­ fortable dwelling one and one-half story with kitchen and garage. F. W. GLADMAN, Exeter, Ont. 5-16-3tc.. Solicitor for the owner. TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN Court of Revision is hereby given that the Revision of the Assessment the. Township of Stephen Notice Court of Roll of for the year 1940 will hold its first meeting in the Township Hall in- Crediton on Monday, the 27th day of May 1940 at one o’clock p.m. HERBERT K. EILBER, Township Clerk Crediton, Ontario Dated at Crediton, May 6th, 19 40, 5-9-3tc_ AUCTION SALE DANCING EVERY SATURDAY SHIPKA fast our Blank Check Books for Sale at this Office 10c each TINY CAR HAS DESCRIPTIVE LICENSE PLATES FARM STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, - HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS & REAL ‘ ESTATE In the matter of the Estate of the- late James Cari’oll the undersigned auctioneer has received instructions to sell by public auction at Lor No. 1-2,3 Concession 8, Town­ ship of STEPHEN, on SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1940 at 1.3 0 o’clock sharp the following: HORSES — Two Percheron work, horses aged 10 and 12 years. CATTLE—'2 Hereford cows, fresh; 2 roan cows fresh; red cow, fresh; 4-year-old heifer, fresh; 3-year-old heifer, due Sept. 16; cow due June 16, roan cow due June 3, three year- old steers, 3 steers rising two, 6 yearling steers, 6 small calves. IMPLEMENTS — McCormick bind­ er, 7 (ft. cut; Frost & Wood mower, hay rake, cultivator, grain drill, set harrows, set sleighs, 2 wagons, gra­ vel box, hay rack, 2 walking plows, turnip drill, buggy, cutter, scuffler, gang plow, grindstone, wagon box, fanning mill, 2,000 lb. scales, roller, slings and sling ropes, hay fork, iron kettle, stone boat, work bench, whiffletrees, neckyokes, forks, shov­ els, full set carpenter’s tools, set9 of single harness, set double har­ ness, collars, quantity of hay, and other articles too numerous to men­tion/ HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS — Three tables, sideboard, 2 cupboards, 2 lounges, sewing machine settee, 3 beds with springs, small table, two rocking chairs, numhpr of kitchen chairs, quantity of dishes, quantity of coal, '2 cross cut saws, churn, quantity of potatoes, barrel, good buffalo robe, milk pails, quantity of wood. RE AIL ESTATE — 50 acres more- or less consisting of lot 3, Con­ cession S, Twp. of 'Stephen, on which is situated a brick .house, a bank barn and a drive shed; also 6 6 2-3 acres more or l'fess pasture land con­ sisting of N 1-3 of lot 3 and S 1-3’ lot 4, Concession 9, Twp. of Stephen. ’CHATTELS—-CASH REAL ESTATE—to ject to a reserved bid. made known on day of JOHN A. RYAN, ED. Executors. FRANK TAYLOR, Auctioneer Rev. L. Turner on Sunday finished a series of sermons on friends across the seas or mission­ ary sermons. Messrs. Simon, Milton, Roy, Earl and Donald Ratz, returned home on Sunday night after a fishing trip in Northern Ontario. Miss Ruby Gaisei’ spent Sunday last at her home on the Blue Watei’ Highway. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gaiser and family spent Sunday last with rela­ tives in Waterloo. Miss Alma Ratz and pupils assist­ ed in the concert in Crediton Wed­ nesday night in aid of Cross. Miss Ida Sweitzer, of spent Sunday last with here. Mi’, and Mrs. A. Keys the funeral of their uncle David Mawhinney on Saturday last in Exeter. Miss Reta Ratz, nurse-in-training in Victoria Hospital, London, is spending a three weeks’ vacation at her home1 here. I Mr. and Mrs. Archie Webb, of1 Lucan, were Sunday visitors with relatives here. f 1 Mr. Lome Finkbeiner had a co? ; struck by lightnin Monday night last. the Red London., relatives attended ! the late I 1 #4 Ask your neighbor what Bray Chicks did for them. Then phone’or drop in. be sold sub­ Terms >to be sale. CHAMBERS, BRAY HATCHERY Exeter Plione 246 Middle age is upon a man when ‘ he stops wondering how he can dodge temptations — and begins wondering if he’s missing any. most appropriate license plates in Toronto are on the pirn­ sized car owned by Jas. W. Fergus­ on, East Toronto, automobile deal­ er. To any mathematician the plates read “two by four”. Months before 1940 markers went on sale, Mr. Fer­ guson applied by letter foi’ this par­ ticular combination. J. W. is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Win. Ferguson, of Toronto, who are frequent visitors to Exeter, Mrs. Ferguson being a sistoi* of OOcitos of town, Jim and his wife have also visited in Exeter with the above car. The above picture appeared in the Toronto Daily Star and the following write-up appeared in that paper. “J. W. Ferguson, East Toronto auto dealer, owns a midget car which is just a “two-by-four” in size. For a long time when he drove by, people were very polite and didn’t stare or pass unkiiid remarks. However when he appeared with new 1940' license markers reading “2 X« 4”—which, if you are mathe­ matically inclined becomes “two-by- four,” then even the dourest of grouches felt it worth a giggle when six-foot Mr. Ferguson hove in sight, Mr. Ferguson applied by letter for the markers four months before the new plates were on sale. Now he is not quite so sure it Was a good idea. Even his best friends ill elite?. 1*6111 cXi* les \vhcft. lie cilid his huge Dalmation pet “Duke of Speed” go out driving. Mr, Ferguson is considered one of Canada’s most daring motorcycle racers and for years has taken part in the majority of motorcycling classics in the United States. Last summer he was a' winner at the trials at Daytona Beach, where he reached 110 m.p.h. He is. a member of the British Empire Motor Oiub, 1 ' SECOND ANNUAL SALE Buns Scotch Shorthorns at ELMANDORPH STOCK FARM Varna, Ont., Tuesday, June 4, 1940 at 1:30 pan. Included in sale are 8 Bulls ranging from calves to serviceable age; 7 cows; 8 yearling Heifers and one Heifer Calf Thes-e cattic arc al! in good condition and are real foundation or herd header material. All but three were bred on the farm. Herd fully accredited and blood tested. The Varna Red Cross Society will provide booth and meals at reasonable prices. , Auctioneers: DUNCAN BROWN—GEORGE ELLIOTT & SON For Catalogue address^— CLIFFORD BL KEYS age; 7 cows; 8 yearling Heifers and one Heifer Calf Varna, Ont. ujhwlU.