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Ophthalmic Optician
Wingham
will be at W, O. GOODWIN’S
Stpxe, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday’
in the month, for the purpose of
testing eyes and fitting glasses.
Difficult cases and those t that
have not been properly fitted,
specially recommended to con
sult me. Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Phone 16 Hensall I
for appointment I
Foot Crushed at Machine Shop CENTRALIA
i Mr. James Bengough while at
a heavy iron drop on his foot badly
; bruising it and crushing the bones,
j Jim’s many friends hope to see him
i out again soon.
Accident at Intersection
Highway No. 4
What might have been a
accident occurred at Hensall
4 Highway, Monday when
on
HENSALL
serious
on No.
_ ....., __ _ a car
driven by Mr. Earl Treffry, of Chis
elhurst collided with a car driven
by Mr. Vic. Hogarth, of Exeter. Mr.
Treffry failed to stop at the high
way and collided with the Hogarth
car travelling
Treffry’s ear
W. C.
— on
Friday, June 28th
A play uMy Irish Rose” will be
presented by Staffa Y. P.
Admission 35c, Children 20p
g on the highway. Mr.
r was badly damaged.
T. U. Convention
T. U. South Huron Con-
be held in the United on Friday, June
The W- C.
vention will
church, Hensall, on Friday, June
28th. The afternoon session will
commence at 2 P.m. Mrs. Ethel
Craw, of Seaforth, will be the special
I speaker. Supper will be served at
of Lon- 6 p.m. The evening session will
at her begin at 8 p.m. when Rev, Duncan
, McTavish, of Calvary United church
" . Special musical
Miss Lora Ross, of Toronto, is
visiting with Miss Marie Hart.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Case spent the
week-end with Mrs. A. Lammie in
Detroit.
Miss Eleanor Bell, R.N.,
don, spent the week-end
home here. --- - -_Mi‘, Kenneth Manus, of Toronto, London will speak. _
is holidaying with his mother Mrs. j numbers at both sessions.
)Fred Manns. 1 ' Forest-Vim AlstineMr. Lee Hedden left this week
for Hamilton where he will spend A quiet wedding was solemnized
several weeks at the Presbyterian manse, Hensall,
Mr. Verne Hedden left this week on Thursday, June 20th, when Rev.
for St. Catharines where he has se- ’ Wm. Weir united in marriagn Miss
C“sntctalBOprayer services are beingson ol Mr.™. B. Forest, Hay,
itS1 Frt"eSCh eMh TUeS,lay| Sih Xssblo1e nnvy'esbeaer “wtth
f 0 v nnuoavSiday W I The young couple were unattended.
MrSn^vTnf Wnntsville is the following the ceremony a receptionMrs. Bailey, of Huntswle,, is t wag heJd at the honie 0,f the bride's
guest of her son-m-lajw andjlaughtei gigter in centraiia. Later the young
'couple left on.a motor trip. The
bride travelled in a navy ensemble,
i Varley-Smith
1 A quiet wedding was solemnized
Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Weir.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kaiser, Detroit,
are visiting with the former’s par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kaiser.
Mr. and Mrs. Cline Flynn, of
t nnrinn qnent the week-end with the A quiet wedding was solemnized » » U .Tas. I at wvm
Mr. and Mrs. Gus. Voth and daugh- A. Hunt united In marriageMarjorie, youngest daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Emerson Smith, of Kippen
and George Varley, son of Mrs. R.
Dalrymple, of Hensall and the late
Mr. Varley. The bride wore a street
length dress of rose crepe with
white accessories and carried a bou
quet of peonies and orange blos
soms. They were unattended. Fol
lowing the ceremony the young
couple left on a motor trip to Niag
ara Falls. A reception will be held
at the bride's home on their return.
Sclnvalm-Schwindt
A pretty wedding was solemnized
at Zion Lutheran church, Stratford,
on Saturday when Pearl E. Schwindt
daughter
Schwindt, of Brunner,
marriage to Mervyn G.
son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schwalm,
Hensall. Rev. H. F. Gruhn officiat
ed. The bride looked charming in
a street length dress of French blue
crepe with white accessories. Mrs.
Freda Gropp, sister of the bride was
bridesmaid, gowned in a powdre
blue dress with white accessories.
Mr. Milton Gropp was groomsman.
Following the ceremony the young
couple left on a honeymoon trip to
Niagara Falls. Upon theix’ return
they will reside in Stratford.
Masonic Order Install Officers
The Huron Lodge A.F. & A.M. No.
224, Hensall, Ont., installed the of
ficers for 1940-41 on Monday ev
ening. The installation was per
formed by Wor. Bro. R. Dalrymple
as follows: Wor. Master, Mr. A. C.
: Robertson; I. P. M. Mr. D. E. Kyle;
.. ...... - „ . Sr. War., Mr. A. H. Hyde; Jr. War., Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Walker receiv- D1Ii x G gmillie; Chaplin, Mr. Thos.
ed a cablegram from their son Pte.1 Chapman; Treas., Mr. J. W. Bon-
Donald Walker stating that he had thron; Sec’y, Mr. W. O. Goodwin;
arrived safely in England with the gr. Deacon, Mr. J. I-I, Upshall; Jr.
last contingent to sail. ■ Deacon, Mr. Geo. Thompson; I.
The Hensall Citizen’s Band took Guard, Dr. W. D. Bryce; Sr. Stew
part in the County Patriotic Mass ard, Dr. D. G. Steer; Jr. Steward,
meeting held in Clinton cn Sunday. Mr. Vic. Dinnin; D. of C., Mr. G. M.
Members of the Legion from here Drysdale; Tyler, Mr. Jas. Priest,
attended as well as many citizens. 1 There was a very good attendance.
Mr. and Mi-s. James Priest, of
Port Huron, visited over the week
end with the former's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. James Priest.
McEwen accompanied
for a holiday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E.
daughter Marie and Mr. and
Wm. Weed of Hamilton, visited
the weekend with the former’s
th er Mrs. Catharine Hedden
members of the family.
Rev. R. A. Brook conducted
vices in the United church on Sun
day speaking -on the international
Crisis in Europe. The choix; sang
two beautiful anthems “Behold God
is my Helper” and “Beneath the
Cross of Jesus.”
Commencing the first Sunday in
July there will be no morning ser
vice in Carmel church. Service will
be held in the evening. During the
month of August service will be
held in the morning only conducted
by Rev. D. C. Hill, of Exeter. (
A refugee shower will be held in
ter, of Detroit, are visiting with
Mrs, Robt. Bonthron and Mrs. Lou
Simpson.
Mr. Howard Hemphill, of Toron
to, is spending his vacation with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. E.
Hemphill.
Mrs. Bailey, of Huntsville, visited
during the past week with her son--
in-law and daughter, Rev. Wm. Weir
and Mrs. Weir.
The Hensall Public Library will
be closed from June 29th to July
16th. All books are requested to be
in by Saturday, June 29tlr. I
Mr. Ken Mangnall, Mrs. Constance
■Mangnall, Mrs. Margaret Scott, of
Beachville visited on Sunday with
Miss Hattie Sutherland.
Dr. I. G. and Mrs. Smillie spent
a few days this week in Toronto
where the Dr. attended the Medical
Doctor’s Association meeting.
The Public School held their
picnic at Turnhull’s Grove on Wed
nesday and the Continuation School
picnic was held at Grand Bend.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ferguson and
Miss Violet Hyde attended the Nott-
Ferguson wedding in Seaforth on
Saturday at which Miss Hyde was
bridesmaid.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert iSpencer cele
brated their thirty-fourth wedding
anniversary last week and spent the
day with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Statham
in London.A Plunkett Supper will be served
in Carmel Church on Thursday, ev
ening June 27th at 6.30 under the
auspices of the ladies’ association.
Everyone is welcome.
of Mi*, and Mrs. Con.
■, was united in
Schwalm,
Tyler, Mr. Jas. Priest.
Refreshments were served at the
close.
Miss Mina
them home
Miller-Gianville
A quiet June wedding was solem
nized at* the Manse, in Hensall, on
Thursday, June 20th at 3:00 o’clock
when Rev. Wm.
marriage Letlia
daughter of Mr.
Glanville, of near Hensall, to _Wil-
1 ment, son of George Miller, of Staf-
fa. The young couple were unat
tended. The bride looked charming
in a turquoise blue sheer dress with
white hat, shoes and accessories to
match. Following the ceremony
the young couple motored to the
home of the bride’s parents where
the wedding supper was served in
the dining room “at 6 o’clock. The
dining room was artistically decorat
ed in pink and white streamers and
centered with a white bell. The
bride’s table was also decorated in
pink and white and centered with
• the wedding cake and spring flow-
„ .......- - ers. Ab<>ut 30 guests were present
the Red Cross work rooms in the at this occasion of both contracting
Town Hall. Hensall, on Saturday, parties and friends.
June 29 th from 8 to 10 p.m. Second
hand clothing in good repair, quilts
or goods that can be made into
clothing will be gladly received by
the committee.
Rev. Wm. Weir conducted ser
vices in Carmel church on Sunday.
Mr. W R. Davidson addressed the
congregation in the morning on the
General Assembly held in St. CaWi-
arines recently to which Mr. David
son was a delegate. The choir fur
nished excellent music.
Mrs. Annie MacDonald celebrated
her birthday on Friday. The home
was beautifully decorated with peon
ies and summer flowers. A delicious
dinner was served from a table cen
tered with a birthday cake and dec
orated with rosebuds. Those at
tending were Mrs. Chas. McKenzie,
Miss Lottie McAsh, Mr. and Mrs. Ed.
Me,Ash, London; Mrs. Margaret Mc
Kenzie, Brucefield and Mr. and Mrs.
J. Richardson, Varna. Mrs. McDon-
al received many gifts.
Hedden and,
Mrs i
over
mo- w XttiXJl V UL AACXlDCtllj LU YY XX~ancl liam John, Pte. of the Perth Regi-
Weir united in
Evleen, youngest
and Mrs. Arthur
s er
W. C. T. IT. To Hold Convention
Here
The regular meeting of the W. C.
T. U. was held in the school-room
of the United Church on Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. Chas. Jinks
presiding over the devotional exer
cises. The meeting opened with
prayers by Mrs. Jinks followed by
the Scripture reading by Miss Irene
Douglas. The theme song “Spirit of
God” was sung followed by prayer
by Mrs. Lammie and Miss Jennie
Murray. After a hymn was sting
Mrs. Jinks closed the devotional
with prayer. Mrs. Geo. Hess, then
presided. Another hymn was sung
and Mrs. Hess led in prayer. A
pamphlet was given on the meeting
of the W. C. T, U. Bible Study to be
held in Toronto in August. Arrange
ments were made to hold the Huron
County Convention of the W C. T. U.
to be held in the United church on
Friday, June 28lh. Mrs, Ethel Craw,
of Seaforth, is to be the special
speaker in the afternoon and Rev.
Duncan McTavish, of Calvary Unit
ed Church, London, is to be the
special speaker in the evening. A
lunch committee as follows was ap
pointed for same, Mrs. Cook, Exe
ter; Mrs. W. U. Pearce, Exeter; Mrs.
Geo. Hess and Miss Annie Consitt.
Music committee, Miss Jennie Mur
ray, Mrs Hedden and Miss Irene
Douglas. Misses patsy McDonell and
Ruth Hess sang a duet. Mrs. Mc
Queen gave the Treasurer's report.
Special Council Meeting
A special meeting of the village
council was held on June 20th in
the 'Council Chamber with all the
members present, to consider hold
ing a meeting in the near future to
organize a war service club. Several
members of different organizations
in the community were present. Mr.
Thos. Pryde, of Exeter, was present
and addressed the meeting stating
the necessity of some kind of an or
ganization to help in various dif
ferent ways which will be necessary
in the present conflict also stating
the results of the meeting held in
Exeter recently. It was
we hold a meeting' in
Hall, Hensall on July
ganize Hensall and the
into a War Service Club, and that
Rev, Wm. Weir, Messrs. Fred Beer,
Geo. Armstrong, Reeve of Hay and
Reeve
mittee
meats
moved that
the Town
2nd to or*
community
I
R. E. Shaddock be a com-
to look after the arrange-
of the same.
ELIMVILLE
church, ground and cemetery)
been very much improved by
The
have
new front doors and the side doors J
as well as being freshly painted and
grained; the cemetery fence posts
have been freshly painted and the
grass neatly trimmed all around.
Miss Mary Johns and a friend
Miss Jean Muma, of Watford, spent
the week-end at’the former’s home
here.
Mr. Kenneth Johns, who has been
indisposed for some
been quite ill during
although somewhat
'present. His friends
that continued rest
cure.
Next
School
will
Rev.
will
sing in the morning and
choir at night.
Elimvillo W. M.
On Wednesday, June
time past has
the past ween
improved at
sincerely hope
may affect a
Mr. and Mrs. M. Sleamon and
June spent the week-end at their
cottage at Grand Bend.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Mugan and son
of London, were Sunday visitors
with Mrs. C. O’Brien, Mrs. O’Brien
accompanied them home for a few
days.
Mrs. H. Mills has returned home
after visiting with her son Mr. and
Mi's. Trueman Mills in Fort Erie and
with her sister Mrs Spencer in St
Thomas.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Kershaw, of
Regina, are visiting with the form
er’s mother Mrs, M. Kershaw and
with Mrs. Parsons.
Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Haddock, Mr.
and Mrs. George Baynham and Gor
don attended a family reunion at
Grand Bend on Saturday.
The Centralia Sunday School held
its annual picnic at Grand Bend on
Saturday,
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Skelton and
Donald visited with Mr. and Mrs.
Ewart Powe in London on Sunday.
Miss Agnes Anderson accompanied
them to London and visited with
her nephew Mr. Bill Elliott in
toria Hospital.
On June 12th Centralia War
vice Unit delivered to Exeter
Cross 3 blankets for the refugees
On June 14th, 17 pairs of socks and
101 articles of clothing etc. and one
quilt for the refugees.
Vic-
Ser-
Red
Shower for Newlyweds
number of ladies
schoolroom of the
evening June 14th
Arthur Hodgins
gathered in
church Fri-
in honor of
(nee Miss
was a short
A
the
day
Mrs.
Greta Pollard). There
program after which Mrs. Hodgins
was presented with a miscellaneous
shower. She received many beauti
ful and useful gifts. Ice cream and
cake were served,
On Monday evening of this week
a large number of friends held a
dance and presentation in Cook’s
Hall for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hod
gins. The young couple were pre
sented with a studio couch.
w.A. Enterained at Crediton
ladies of the Centralia Wo-
Association were very grac-
entertained by the ladies of
CREDITON
Jack Lovie is visiting inMrs.
Detroit.
Mrs.
of Detroit,
the community over the week-end
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kerr and Miss
Walker spent a few days in Hamil
ton and Toronto.
Mr. H. K. Eilber was in Galt last
Thursday attending a Fire Insurance
executive meeting.
Budd Farr Phm.B., of Hamilton,
spent a few days with Dr. and Mrs.
C. E. Misener. Mrs. Misener and
son Donald returned with him and
spent the week-end at Fenwick.
Harry Hirtzel, Maurice Hirtzel
and Clarence Fahrner spent a few
days in Detroit.
Gerald England has signed up
with the Royal Air Force and ex
pects to report this week.
The ladies of the United church
served a sumptuous strawberry sup
per with all the delicacies that ap
peal to the appetite, in the church
shed Tuesday evening. The supper
was well patronized.
Mr. Sidney Brown has been re
engaged as principal of the public
school.
engaged as teacher of the inter
mediate room and Miss Jean Moun
tain as teacher of the primary room.
The United Church S. S. held a
very
Bend,
dance
sports
for children 6
ning race for Mrs. Trevethick’s class
winners Velma Hill and Kenneth
Hayter. Pinning clothes on line,
Eveleen Hill and Betty Mawhinney;
sack race, Frederick Tilley, Kenneth
Taylor; distance throwing ball,
Phylis Hill, Viola Rollins; dropping
pegs in milk bottle, Mrs. Stevens,
Alva Lamport. The young Men’s
Class and Married men ran off a
successful bean bag contest. Hit
ting the heart, Rev Mr. Turner, Mrs. ’
Lovie; cornflake race, Mr. Woodall,
Mrs. ‘
water
side;
side;
Lorne Kerr and son Boh,
visited with friends in
Miss Ella Morlock has been
successful
June 22.
of 150.
follows:
picnic at Grand
There was an atten-.
The results of the’
A peanut scramble
and under; a run-
The
men’s
iously
the Crediton Women’s Association
on Thursday afternoon, June 13. An. ley.
address of welcome was given by the president of the Crediton As-I
sociation, Mrs. Zwicker, followed by
the singing of “O Canada” and a ,
prayer for the Empire, the King and j 22nd U HUH (13. Min 11 n A C-c Cini o i O11 ' - *
S. King; filling bottle with
in straws, Nelson Lamport's
potato race, Alva Lamport’s
---- - mystery handshake, Rev Mr.
I Turner, Andy Mathers; finding hid
den treasure, Mrs. Roy Swartz. Af
ter the sports all enjoyed a picnic
supper from well-laden tables. A
soft ball game was played between
our young men and Brinsley young
men resulting in a victory for Brins-
THURSDAY, JUNE 27th, 1910
Positively the Largest Assortment of
the Nicest Used Cars in Huron
County
FORDS
1939 COACH, A REAL NICE ONE.
1938 COACH. The Original Tires and Paint Like New.
1936
1935
1934
DE LUX COACH With Trunk
COACH. Newly Overhauled.
DE LUX SEDAN. Carefully Cared for Since New by
One Man Only.
1932 COACH. 4 Cylinder and Good Tires.
1930 MODEL A SEDAN. Exceptionally nice,
1928 COACHES. 4 to Choose From.
PLYMOUTHS
1939 CUSTOM SEDAN, Heater and Radio.
1939 COACH. New Car Condition.
1939 DE LUX COACH. All New Tires.
1937 DE LUX FOUR DOOR SEDAN.
CHEVROLETS
1939 MASTER COACH. Like New.
1936 MASTER COACH, With Trunk
1935 DE LUX MASTER SEDAN. Runs
Brand New.
COACH. Carefully Cared for by a
ROADSTER 1928 SEDAN
and Looks Like
1934
1931
Local Farmer.
1928 COACH
TRUCKS
FORD STAKE, Short Wheelbase.
FORD STAKE, Long Wheelbase
FORD DUMP BODY, Short Wheelbase.
FARGO, Long Wheelbase.
G. M. C., Long Wheelbase.Finkbeiner-Amy
pretty wedding was solemnized
in the Evangelical parsonage, Cred
iton, on Saturday morning, June
„ - .. . ,. f when Margaret Eileen, Reg.The Centralia Association Nurse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
put on the program which was led , Arthur Amy, was united in marriage’
by the president, Mrs. O. Brown and ; t0 Ajvin Charles, only son of Mr.
consisted of the Scripture reading.and Mrs. Harry Finkbeiner. The,
taken from the 46th Psalm by Mrs ceremony was performed by Rev. A.’
R. Smith; a piano duet by Mrs. H. E. Plet-ch. The bride was attractivO-
Essery and Mrs. Penwarden: a col-jly gowned in white figured silk or-
lection of poems by Miss F. Davey: ; ganza. over taffeta, with finger-tip
a vocal duet by Mrs. H. Lightfoot " ...... ’’ ’ ” " “
and Mrs. W. Baker; two readings by
Mrs. W Bowden; a vocal solo by
Mrs. Falconbridge and a reading by
Mrs. H. Hicks; a4 chorus by the
ladies; a reading 15y Mrs. Geo. Hep
burn and a quartette by Mrs. O.
•Brown Mrs. Penwarden. Mrs. W. Es-
sery and Mrs. L. Hodgson. The pro
gram was brought to a close by the
A
1938
1937
1937
1937
1936
1935 FORD, Long Wheelbase.
1934 CHEVROLET, Short Wheelbase.
OUR CARS ARE RIGHT, OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT
AND WE TREAT YOU RIGHT.
SANDY ELLIOT------ ----, (.affe;,ai Wjth finger-tip
[ veil and carried a bouquet of Briar-
cliffe roses and fern. Immediately
i following the ceremony the bridal
couple left l’or London where a re
ception was held at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Colwill. They
left on a motor trip to points east,
the bride travelling in blue crepe
dress with white coat and matching
accessories. On their return they J___ , --- . ’will reside on the groom’s farm
singing of the National Anthem. Tea‘south of Crediton.
FORD DEALER Phone 64, EXETER
No Writing. No Money Orders.
No bother. Just phone
or drop in
BRAY HATCHERY
Exeter Phone 246
be our Sunday
Services which
Sunday will
Anniversary
held at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
W. Gardiner of Egmondville
preach. Sunday School will
the church
be CLANDEBOYE
S.
19th
W. M. S. met at the home of
E. Skinner. Mrs. Frank Brock
in charge of the meeting and open
ed with “’call to worship. Singing
hymn 3 83 was followed by reading
of the Scripture lesson by Mrs. S.
.Brock. Mrs. Ralph Batten then
led in prayer. Roll call was answered
by naming a favorite beauty spot.
Minutes of May meeting were read
and adopted. Considerable discus
sion of business in connection with
the Strawberry Supper on July 1st
took
ions
172
Mrs.
Mrs.
Clarke, Mrs. Davis. Mrs. J. Coward
Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Wes. Horne
Mrs. R. D. Hunter closed with pray
er after singing hymn 285. Lunch
was served at the close by the com
mittee in charge,
the
Mrs.
was
place and satisfactory decis
arrived at. After singing hymn
several leaflets were used by
F. Brock leader, Mrs. Elford
B. Williams, Mrs Prance, Mrs.
CREDITON EAST
Mrs. Rebecca Stewart, of Exeter. •
visiting with her daughter and
, Mr. and Mrs. Gordonis
son-in-law
Merner.
Mrs. Wm. Motz, has returned to
her home after visiting with her sis
ter, Mrs. Wm. Wilson, who under
went an operation but is improving
nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Horney and
Miss Irma Ferguson,and Mr. Arnold
Gackstetter, all of Hensall, spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. Motz.
Mrs. Wilson Anderson has return
ed home after a visit with relatives
in Exeter.
Mr. Jack Anderson has returned
to London, after a two weeks’ holi
day at his home here.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heatherley and
Mrs. Frank Scheiding, all of Lon
don, spent Bunday with Mrs. Cath
arine Motz.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ehrenfeld, of
Cleveland, spent Thursday with Mr.
and Mrs. Eli Lawson.
Mr. and Mrs. John Lawson, of Pt.
Huron, visited with Mr. and Mrs.
Eli Lawson recently.
Forntei* Resident Dies
Mr. Thomas Edwards passed
peacefully away at the home in In
gersoll after a lingering illness. He
moved to Ingersoll about seventeen
years ago and was employed as t
butcher there. He leaves to mourn
his loss his loving wife and one
daughters Vera and one son Herbert
both at home ; also one sister, Mrs.
Fred Smith (Tillie) in Alberta and
two brothers Joe in the West and
John in Stephen besides a host of
other relatives and friends. The
■funeral took place to the Exeter
cemetery and was largely attended.
The sympathy of this community is
extended to the bereaved family.
was served in the Sunday School
room following the program. Mrs.
thanked the Centralia
their program and Mrs
thanked the Crediton
their hospitality.
C. Misener
ladies for
M. Elliott
ladies for
GREENWAY
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. English and
Mr. Seibourne English, of Detroit,
visited on Sunday with Mr. and Hrs.
R. L. Sheppard of London.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wilson and
family, of Arko.ua, visited on Sun
day with Mr. and Mrs. Rus. Brown
and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Brown
Mrs. W. B. Fallis, and Miss Mur
iel Fallis, of Sarnia, spent the week
end with friends in Detroit.
We extend our sympathy to the
relatives of the late Mr. James E.
Hodgins.
Mrs. Russell Pollock and Margery
of London, spent a few days last
week with friends here
A number from here attended the
Harmony class picnic at Ipperwash
on Saturday and report a good time.
Mr. and Mrs. Elzar Mousseau and
Marilyn, of Kippen, visited on Sun
day with Mr, and Mrs. Carman
Woodburn.
Mrs. Jas. Gardner is spending a
few days with Mr. and Mrs.
Prance, of Winchelsea.
CROMARTY
J.
' DASHWOOD -
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schultz, of Mt.'
Clemens, Mich., spent a few days
with Mr. and Mrs, E. Nadiger. !
Mr. and Mrs. Schultz and Mr. and
Mrs. E. Nadiger spent the week-end
with their sister, Mrs. Henderson, in
Galt.
Mrs. Henry Schroeder, who has,
been on the sick list foi’ some time
is not improving very fast. Her many
friends hope for a speedy recovery. |
Miss Grace Hayter, of Windsor. ■
is spending her vacation with hei'
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Hayter.;
Harold Kellerman spent the week-
end in Fergus. j
Decoration Day Services I
Decoration Day Services will be
held on the Goshen Line cemetery I on Sunday, June 30th, Several out-’
side speakers will be present and the !■
picnic
School picnic
was held at
Mrs. Cornelius Regan, of No. 4
Highway, who was struck by- a car
in front of her home on Wednesday
evening was reported as making fa
vorable progress in -St, Joseph’s
Hospital, London. She suffered a
badly fractured leg and shock.
St. James S. S.
The Annual Sunday
for St. James’ church
the Public School grounds. The re
sults of the sports were: Children
under 5, Patricia Carter, Flannery
Cunningham; girls 6 to 7. Barbara
Simpson, Isabel Cunningham; boys
7 to 8, Beverley Cunningham, Billie
Cunningham; necktie race, Joan
Simpson and Gerald Lewis; Senioi
boot scramble, Joan Simpson, Shir
ley McRann; Jr. boot scramble, Bar
bara Simpson, “
ham; Sr. boys’ race, Roy Gibson, S.
Cunningham;HM t (girls), Dorothy McRann,
Dashwood Memorial’hand will also ’ Cunningham; throwing
be in attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Pfile, of De
troit, spent the. week-end with Mr.
and Mrs. Clayton Pfile.
Mrs. L. Mclsaac and Mrs. O. Res-
temayer and son Donald are spend
ing a few days with friends in De
troit.
Congratulations to Miss Hope.
Roppel for her success at the. Uni
versity of Western Ontario during
the past term, having passed with
honors in all her subjects.
Rev. and Mrs. Roppel and daughter Hope are attending the annual
Campmeeting of the Canada Con
ference of the Evangelical church at
Mildmay, Ont., on Thursday and
Friday of this week. The'meetings
will he in progress all week with a
varied program each morning, after
noon and night. “*
is
i
Beverley Cunning-
throwing baseball
Phyllis
baseball the
boys, Cecil Lewis, Larry Williamson
walking race,
Mrs. Fred Simpson,
sports
served
Mrs. Eslie Hodgson.
Following the
program a picnic lunch was
by the parents.
* Women’s Institute
June meeting of the Women’s
I Campmeeting
Rev. Mr. Cranston, of Welland,
will conduct the anniversary ser
vices on Sunday next. Mr. Crauston
was formerly pastor of the church in
Cromarty and the congregation will
be glad to welcome him back again.
One family in the village is at
present quarantined for measles.
Mr. and Mrs. Colin McDougall, of
Harrington, visited with Mrs. Quance
on Sunday last.The continued downpour on Sun
day last has retarded the work in
the fields.At the time of writing Mrs, Roy
McCulloch is somewhat improved
Mr. Eisermann, contractor, of
Mitchell, has secured the contract
for the building of the new school
at Cromarty to replace the one that
was burned last January.
Dance at Spruce Grove
on No. 4 Highway, 3 miles South
of Exeter
EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY
DURING SEASON
BERNIE COULTER AND HIS
ORCHESTRA
Dancing 9 to ?? New and Okl
Dancing 5c
Rev. Mr, Roppel
the guest speaker on Friday night.
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SHIPKA
The public school No. 11 and No.
held their annual picnic at Grand
Bend on Saturday last. All report an
enjoyable time.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pickering and
family attended the Bestard reunion
at Grand Bend last Saturday.
Miss Crago from St. Marys form-.,
er school teacher of No. 11 visited
with friends last Sunday.
Miss Jean McKenzie nursMn-
tralning in St. Joseph’s Hospital.
London, is holidaying at her home
here.
Miss Dorothy Harlton. nurse-in-
training in St. Thomas Hospital, is
holidaying with her parents.
Messrs, jack and Jim McKenzie
and friends from Windsor were
week-end visitors at the home of Mn
and Mrs. A. Finkbeiner.
>Bss Evelyn Harlton, of Sarnia
General Hospital is amongst the
graduates of 1940. The Gradua
tion Exercises will be held Friday
evening of this week in the Sarnia
collegiate auditorium.
The
Institute was held at the home ot
Mrs. Karl O’Neil. The meeting open
ed with the Institute „2_ _2
by the Lord’s Prayer. Scripture was
read by Mrs. Louis
minutes of the last
read and adopted, Roll call was ans
wered by thirty members, also three
visitors. It was decided to donate
a pair of woollen blankets for the
wounded to the Red Cross. A col
lection was taken and enough re
ceived by buy another blanket. A
sewing was held on Tuesday night
for the Red Cross at the home of
Mrs. Jas. Hodgson. We are all to try
to save our pennies for the Red
Cross fund. Current events were
given by Mrs. Ed. Flynn. Report Of
the Girls’ Conference at Guelph was
given by Lucille Gilbert. Mr. J. JI.
Duplan gave a very interesting ad
dress on the Milk Industry and
brought us a very special treat of
ice cream. Mrs. Andrew Paton gave
a reading “An Old Gentleman,’’ Mrs.
Melmer Scott gave a report of the
district annual. The contest was
won by Mrs. David Henry and Miss
Joan Hudgins. The meeting closed
with
was
toe.
ode followed
Kilmer. The
meeting were
the National Anthem. Lunch
served by hostess and commit-
namleboye Donation
At a Red Cross meeting here at
the home of Mrs. Mac McNaughton
articles turned in were: 25 kit bags.
4 sweaters, 7 pairs socks, blouses fox
the refugee children. The next
meeting will be held at the home of
Mrs, Sidney Hodgins.
KIPPEN
Mr. Ian Fletcher, formerly of
Hensall, spent the week-end at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Alexander.
Mrs. Graham, of London, visited
on Sunday with friends in the vicin
ity.
Quite a number attended the
strawberry festival at Chiselhurst
on Friday evening.
Mr. John Jarrott and Miss Gladys
attended the McBeatli-Hunkin wed
ding at Thames Road on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Jaques and
Dorothy visited on Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. A, Ferguson, of Uderton.
•Mr. and Mrs. Enos Herdman and
Glenn Morden, of Varna and Mr, and
Mrs. Joseph Ferguson and family of
Chiselhurst, visited on Monday ev
ening with Mr. and Mrs. W. Horney.
Mr. and Mrs. John Cochrane at
tended the funeral of the former’s
cousin in Zurich, on Sunday after
noon.
Renew Now
HOLIDAY DANCES
AT BAYFIELD
3 — BIG NIGHTS — 3
Presenting
JACK EVANS & HIS ORCHESTRA
SATURDAY, JUNE 29th
SUNDAY MIDNIGHT
MONDAY, JULY 1st
General Admission 35c
HOLIDAY TREAT
JOWITLT’S GROVE, RAYFIELD
SUNDAY NIGHT, JUNE 30th
at 8:30 p.m, Presenting
THE STRATFORD ROYS’ BAND
80 Pieces
Featuring their Popular G-yeai’-old
Drum Major
Don’t Miss the Big Midnight Dance
Following
Admission to Park Free After 7:30