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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-08-08, Page 4THURSDAY, AVGUST sth, 1010 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE BIRTHS LIGHTFOOT McLEOD Recruits Wanted FIRST HUSSARS NON-PERMANENT ACTIVE MILITIA “C” Squadron Located at Exeter HALEY—In Exeter North, on day. Anaust 4th. to Mr. and Wm. Haley, a daughter. MARRIAGES Sun Mrs TRAINING AS CAVALRY (ARMOURED CAR) REG’T AT TOWN HALL, EXETER Two Nights a Week- AND AT A CAMP TO —Monday and \\ ednesduj BE ANNOUNCED LATER REGULAR N. P. A.M. PAY RATES APPLY Further Information at Town Hall RECRUITING EVERY EVENING TILL AUG. 15th CAPT. C. R. DALY, Recruiting Officer at LEAVITT’S AIR-CONDITIONED THEATRE EXETER Phone 135 THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY ‘The Roaring Twenties’ Special Feature Starring JAMES CAGNEY and All Star Cast MONDAY, TUESDAY. WEDNESDAY Two Features “The Ghost Breakers” Thrilling Mystery Comedy Star­ ring BOB HOPE and PAUL­ ETTE GODDARD “Music in My Heart” Starring TONY MARTIN and RITA HAYWORTH ANDRE KOLSTELANETZ ant his Orchestra Coming:-— “Little Old New York” “Irene” “Buck Benny Rides Again” LOCAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dearing are holidaying at Grand Bend this week. Mr. Sydney West, of Fergus, spent the week-end with his mother in town. Mrs. Thos. Harvey is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. Al­ bert Johnston, of Auburn. Mr. Thos. Tapp, of Detroit, vis­ ited over the week-end with his sister, Miss Mary Tapp. Dr. Wm. and Mrs. Lawson, of Listowel, visited over the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Lawson. Miss Olive Quance, of Toronto, visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Beer at Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Boyle, of London, spent the week-end with the former’s mother, Mrs. Blanche Boyle. Misses Mary Gardiner, Betty Coates and Edna Martene spent the week-end and holiday at Grand Bend. Mrs. Milo Snell, and May, and Mrs. Newton Baker have returned after holidaying for a month al Grand Bend. Mr. Norman sor branch of of Commerce, : eter and Blyth. Doris Harvey, nurse-in- at Victoria Hospital, Lon- three weeks BEAVER — SNELL - - In Exeter, on August 3rd, 1940, at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. John C. Snell, Miss Hazel Ida, to Mr. Harry Eugene Beaver, >oii of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry Beaver, of Crediton. by RUv.’ Arthur Page. TURNBULL — QUIGLEY — At Christ Church. Deer Park, Toron­ to, on Thursday, August 1, 19 40, Jean Quigley, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Quigley. Brampton, to Wilfred G. Turn­ bull. Toronto, son of Mrs. Turn­ bull and the late Mr. Alexander Turnbull, of Exeter, by Rev. B. M. Wood. ALEXANDER — CHANDLER—At St. Andrew’s church. Kippen, on Saturday. August 3rd. 19 40. Hel­ en Mabel, eldest daughter of Rev E. F. and Mrs. Chandler, to Ro­ bert Norman Alexander, son of Mr. and>Mrs. W. F. Alexander, of Hensall, by Rev. E. F. Chand­ ler. LIGHTFOOT — McLEOD — At Ca­ ven Presbyterian church parson­ age, Beryl Noreen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McLeod, of Parkhill, to Milton Ernest, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lightfoot, of Clandeboye, by Hill. BOA — HARBURN Presbyterian Manse August 3, 1940, at Freda May Harhurn, of R.R. No. 1 Cromarty, to Mr. George Boa, R.R. No. 1 Hensall, by D. C. Hill. Rev. D.c. — At Caven on Saturday, 11 a.m., Miss DEATHS WILLERT—In Centralia nesday, August 7th, Christopher Willert in year. Funeral from ALEXANDER — CHANDLER St. Andrew’s church, Kippen, dec­ orated with ferns and summer flow­ ers. was the scene of a lovely wed­ ding on Saturday when Helen Mabel, eldest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Chandler, was united in marriage to Robert Norman Alexander, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Alex- . ander, of Hensall. This was the 30th wedding anniversary of the bride’s parents. The bride entered the church on the arm of John H. Cochrane, a member of the session, to the strains of the Lohengrin wedding music, played by Miss Jean Ivison, church organist. The charm­ ing bride wore a floor-length gown of minute sheer, with head band of the same material and white acces­ sories and carried a bouquet of rap­ ture roses. The marriage ceremony was performed by the bride’s father. The couple were unattended. The ushers were John Alexander, of Hen­ sall and John Alexander, of George­ town, brother and cousin of the groom. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the manse. A buffet luncheon was served to about 50 guests. Later Mr. and Mrs. Alex­ ander left on a motor trip to Mani- toulin and Northern Ontario, the bride travelling in blue crepe dress and hat to match, with a biege coat and white accessories. On their re­ turn they will reside in Hay Town­ ship near Hehsall. The bride was, before her marriage, a popular high school teacher at Blenheim. She is a graduate of Toronto University. Good Grade Screenings $20.00 a ton SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK ONLY 22 lbs. Purity Flour in Utility Pail. 7 only. Special 90c Hominy, Chick Scratch, Salt. I IF IT IS THE FEED LINE WE HAVE IT We Buy Wheat for the Wheat Board G. A. Exeter, Ont. ft Phone 35 Ivan Rev. Wed- Floody, of the Wind- tlie Canadian Bank is holidaying in Ex on Edward his 8 Otl) his late residence Friday at 2 o’clock p.m interment in the Exeter cemetery. O’BRIEN — In London, on Monday. August 5th, 1940, 'Charles William only son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert ■O'Brien, in his 2 8th year. GUENTHER—In Dashwood, on Sat­ urday, August 3rd, 19 40, Charles Guenther, in his 73rd year. CARD OF THANKS Mitchell, A. and is Mrs. aunt McMurchey, of Brampton, with Mr. and Mrs. Les over the week-end and holi- Harry Bowden, of Centralia, Miss training don. is holidaying for with relatives. Mrs. Williams, of holidaying with Dr. D. Anderson. Mrs. Williams is an of Mrs. Anderson. Mrs. S. B. Taylor, .Shirley Lorna and Mrs. Harold Down two sons, of London, are holidaying for a couple of weeks at Grand Bend Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Coates, Mrs. Annie Dodds, Mr. Wm. Dodds and Miss I. visited Coates day. Mrs. who has been at Queen Alexandria Sanatorium at Byron, for the past three months is getting along quite satisfactorily. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis, Jean­ nette and Bill, of Williamsburg, are holidaying with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fisher. Mr. Gordon Appleton last week fractured a couple of ribs when he fell from a bicycle. The same day his daughter, Miss Shirley Appleton. fell and sprained her wrist. Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Stacey and family, of Willow Grove; Mrs. Jas. Williams and spent Bunday vey. for a holiday. Mr. Ronald Laurel, of Hamilton, with Mrs. J. S. Har- Stacey is remaining on Saturday last. The re- be published in the near home of and Mrs. boys, of Mr. and Mrs. Garnet and two boys, of Dash- visitors at the Davis were: Mr. and Mrs. David Stevens and daughter Hilda, of Beamsville, have been visiting for the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cutbush. Mrs Stevens was formerly Miss Dora Trott. Mr. Ed. Hansuld of Tavistock accompanied by C. Fisher, secre­ tary of the Exeter Agricultural So­ ciety, judged nineteen fields of Er- ban Oats suits will future. Sunday Mrs. Dan Isaac Statham and two Strathroy; Mr. and Mrs. Cockwill, wood; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Clipson. and two’ daughters, of Ingersoll; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Walker, and fam­ ily, of Staffa; Mr. and Mrs. William Smyth, of Brantford and Mr. Don. McInnis, of Woodstock.'- Mr. V. Currin, an inspector for the Canadian Bank of Commerce, who visited the local branch recent­ ly. was so impressed with ter and surrounding district he and his brother J. Currin Exeter their headquarters last while they spent their holidays prior to enlisting for overseas service. They motored from here to Grand Bend, Goderich and other places. Exe- that mad'e week Policeman: “How did you get up that tree?’’ Tramp: “Ain’t you got no sense? I sat on it when it was an acorn.” A quiet wedding was solemnized in the Presbyterian church narstm- age at Exeter, by Rev. I). C. Hill, when Beryl Noreen. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McLeod, if Park­ hill, was united in marriage to Mil­ ton Ernest, son of Mr. William Lightfoot, of Clandeboye. The at­ tendants were Miss Mildred Allen, of Kirkton and Mr. Garfield Cornish of Woodham, the happy Hamilton ara Falls. After the couple left by St. Catharines ceremony motor for and Niag- I I Mr. Thos. Webb and family wish ■ to extend their thanks and apprec­ iation to their many friends for the many acts of kindness shown Mr. Webb, following his operation in the and following St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, since his return home. CARD OF THANKS thankMiss Lila Oke wishes to the many friends who so kindly re­ membered her with flowers, ters, cards and fruit during cent illness. CARD OF THANKS 1 et­ her re­ of Us- friends L Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cole, borne, wish to thank their 1 who so kindly remembered Cole while a patient in Victoria Hos­ pital, London. pp ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. George Dalrymple wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruby Marceline, to David Franklin Triebner. Mr. the the and Mrs. John Triebner, wedding to take place middle of August. ENGAGEMENT son of of Hay, quietly Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wright, of Creditor), wish to announce the en­ gagement of their daughter Mar­ guerite Helen, to Mr. Ross Henry Johnston, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Johnston, o.f Zurich, the riage to take place on August IN MEMORIAM m ar­ id th. JOHNS—In loving memory of Joshua Johns,, who passed away three years ago, August 8th, 1937. She is gone but not forgotten And as dawns another year In our lonely hours of thinking Thoughts of her are always near. Days of sadness will come o’er us Friends may think the wound healed But they little know the sorrow That lies within the heart cealed. ■Sadly -missed by Husband Daughter. Mrs. is con- and ISAAC FAMILY PICNIC HORNEY REUNION The Horney family reunion held at Grand Bend on Civic holi­ day with about sixty present. Ow­ ing to the downpour of rain it was impossible to hold any sports much to the disappointment of the kiddies and adults alike. The rain however did not prevent a very hearty sup­ per in the Casino hall. The eldest member present was Robert Hor­ ney and the youngest were June and Joan Collingwood twill daughters of Mr. and Mrs. A. Collingwood, of Hamilton. Members were present from London, Hamilton, Ingersoll, Elimville, Exeter, Crediton, Hen­ sall, Kippen and Varna. 85TH BIRTHDAY FITTINGLY MARKED was Mr. Richard Tapp ol’ town, was a guest of honor at the home of his son, R. E. Tapp, and Mrs. Tapp, of Monkton. when the family gathered in honor of their father’s eighty fifth birthday on Monday. Those present for the occasion were: Mrs. L. C. Tapp, Shirley and Hugo Gravenhurst; and Shirley, Tapp and Mr. and Mrs. V. Tapp, town, and Mrs. Robert McGregor Clinton. i, of R. Hattin, Barbara Mr. and Mrs. A. EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED S. ol' of Mrs. Samuel Sweitzer, of town, celebrated her 80th birthday, Sat­ urday. Aug. 3rd, when the mem­ bers of her family were present for the occasion. She was made the recipient of a lovely present from her children each of whom gave a short talk wishing their mother many moife years of health and joy. They expressed the gratitude of having a mother when many boys and girls were without parents. All sat down to a sumptuously laden table and partook of the good things to eat. When the time came to go to their different homes, the oldtime song was sung with you till we meet again.’ Sweitzer has five at home; William Shipka; Martha, (Ida) Mrs. Dave bourne, 16 grandchildren and great grandchildren, all living. “God be ’ Mrs. children, Simon, and Matthew, of at Crediton and Lippert, of Mel- 10 RED CROSS AND WAR TIME NEWS The Centralia Red Cross Unit and War-Time Workers of that district well deserve the big item oif news for this issue. On Thursday even­ ing of last week they sponsored a Red Cross Dance and Frolic at 'Spruce Grove that netted the hand­ some sum of $368.41 which, has been turned over to the treasurer of the Exeter Red Cross Branch and the Exeter District War Time Committee on a 50-50 basis. The Exeter Branch of the Canadian Le­ gion assisted materially with a Bingo game, and they, together with all those who took part in the pro­ gram have the the Branch and full particulars news elsewhere The treasurer of the Red Cross Branch acknowledges the receipt of $10.00 from Messrs. Quance and son on sale of potatoes and $184.21 from the Centralia Unit. Mr. Moffatt also acknowledges $184.20' from Centralia on behalf of the Exeter District War Time Committee. ' sincere thanks of the Committee. For of the affair see in this paper. holi- and and ton- God- Ann their visiting Jas. called dn in this com- W. McBride, the Manson- Toronto on LOCAL NEWS Donald Dearing, of Stephen, is holidaying at Grand Bend with Mrs. S. B. Taylor and family. Miss L. E. Elliott visited with her niece Mrs. W. II. Gallmore in London on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Taman, of Lis- towel, visited with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W, Taman. Mr. Bob Norris who is with the Air Force, in St. Thomas was in Ex­ eter over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Davis and children, of Toronto, spent the days with relatives. Miss Mary Borland had her sils removed Friday at Mrs. bolt’s Hospital. The Misses Hueston and Marie Rivers are holidaying at . summer cottage at Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. L. Butler, of London, visited with the former’s mother, Mrs. Butler, of Cromarty, on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. James Dearing and family of Dorchester friends and relatives munily on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd of Windsor, attended Sinclair nuptials in Wednesday, July 31st. Mrs, C- J. Stewart and her father, Mr. G. Wilson, have returned home after visiting with relatives at Oshawa and Toronto. Miss Irene Van Camp, nurse-in­ training at Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, has returned to London after three weeks’ holidays. ; Mrs. Geo. Jaques and Mrs. Kyle returned Tuesday after for a week with Mr. and Mrs. Francis in Tavistock. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ryckman Mi. and Mrs. Maurice Quance Clifford are holidaying in the Mus- koka district. Miss Petty, of Hensall, and Mrs. J T. Westcott, of Hamilton, visited with Mr. G. Easterbrook and Miss Phoebe Easterbrook on Saturday. Mr. John O’Connor and his mother, of Detroit, returned to their home Wednesday after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Rd. Davis. Mrs. Edna Swartz, of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller, of Lon­ don, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Clark over the holidays. Miss Ella Link, of Watford, is holidaying at Oakwood, Grand Bend and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kuntz, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Northcott and; daughter Rumalda, of Alvinston, visited with friends over the week- returned i London, and was by Mrs. Davis spent the week and two daugh- end. Miss Helen Rowe with them on a visit. Mr. Clifton Davis, of spent the week-end here accompanied home and son Allen, who with relatives. Mrs. C. V. Pickard ters, Marguerite and Trudy, left Sat­ urday to visit with Mrs. Pickard’s mother and sisters at Frobisher, Sask. Miss Darlene Rowcliffe, of De­ troit, has returned to Tavistock to visit with Mr. and Mrs. James Francis after holidaying for two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. George Jaques. Several young men from Exeter and community who have been train­ ing with the Huron-Middlesex non- permanent regiment at Seaforth during evenings for several weeks are now taking two weeks training in camip at London. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Rosser and family of Blenheim; Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Smith of Forest; Mr. Mrs. Chas. McDonald, of Sarnia, spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. M. Russell. They also took in the races at Goderich. and Misses Laurene Beavers, Dorothy Traquair, Helen Westcott, Iva and Ferrol Fisher, Irene Sweet, Alma Richards and Mary Van Camp, of Exeter, Maida Wein and Mildred Martene, of Dashwood and Dorothy and Gertrude Ratz, of Shipka, spent the holiday week-end at Grand Bend. WHY pay more? 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Have your nearby Firestone Dealer put Firestone Champion Tires on your car today and know that you are getting the last word in safety and economy. n'en/’cJ” ^restone n1, tire, t71ree other iXe? h-ayi tires— ,0"er priced high sprpn — SEK-flNSELANDAFlD' t t„ — !lnt price you p;f're- eircstone dm bar. s»ve ,,ou the° Pa> f"r D»> «■ SV money. A. O. (Sandy) ELLIOT Exeter Phone 64 McDonald Reunion .. ..' —,..... THAMES ROAD AND ROYS Miss Mildred Neeb and Miss Beth Ballantyne havp returned from a at Ipperw'ash game captain- McCurdy and enjoyed with winning. The clan picnic was Lions Park on The fifteenth annual McDonald reunion was held at the Lions Park at Seaforth on Wednesday, July 31, with a splendid attendance. During the afternoon a ball ed by Misses Tena Alice Passmore was Miss McCurdy's team swimming pool attracted many of those present. After a delicious supper the President Mrs. Annie McCurdy conducted the election, of the 19 41 officers. Mr. Milton McCurdy was chosen as president and Mrs. Gilbert Duncan as the secretary-treasurer. Games were enjoyed which resulted as follows: Ladies’ shoe scramble, Ethelene Johns; mystery race, Bob McCurdy, Mrs. Milton McCurdy; ladies kick the slipper, Ethelene Johns; men kick the slipper, Ray McCurdy; graceful walking, Mrs. Annie Mc­ Curdy and Mrs. A. Gardiner; girls’ race, Alice 'Passmore, Ethelene Johns, Eilene Johns; boys’ race, L. Passmore, Kenneth Duncan, Ray­ mond McCurdy; married ladies’ race, Mrs. Milton McCurdy, Mrs. Gilbert Duncan, Mrs. Percy Pass- more; married men’s race, Gilbert Duncan, Percy Passmore, Milton McCurdy; young ladies’ race, othy McCurdy, Tena McCurdy, Gardiner; three-legged race, McCurdy and Alice Passmore, neth Duncan and Eilene Johns, Ray McCurdy and Ethelene Johns. The oldest lady present was Mrs. Annie McCurdy, Exeter and the youngest child present was Master Raymond Cann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert 'Cann. week’s camping Beach. The McDonald held at Seaforth Thursday. Mr. Bert Gardiner, of Osgoode Hall, Toronto, is holidaying at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs Arthur , Gardiner. Mrs. Walker, of Cromarty, was a week-end visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Parker. Mr. and Mrs. H. Rohde, Mr. and Mrs. A. Gardener, Bert and Melvin attended the wedding of Mr. W. Turnbull in Toronto Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. jonn Hodgert visit­ ed in Toronto on Thursday and Friday. Mrs. E. with Mrs. Gibson and sons visited H. Rohde last week. STAFFA INSTITUTE J?ICNIC AT GRAND BEND Dor- Mary Bob Ken- GREENWAY The Women’s Institute picnic was held at Grand Bend. Results of the races were: Girls, 6 years, Shirley Wallace; girls 8, Donna Kemp; boys 12, Bob Laing; girls 12, Jeanette McKellar; boys 16, Bob Sadler; girls 16, Hazel Laing; young men’s, Clar­ ence Norris; young ladies’, Margaret Scott; married men, John Wallace, Harold Coleman married Mrs. Marion Wallace, Mrs. Allen; wheelbarrow race, McLaughlin and Donnie needle and thread, Mrs. R. Worden and Clarence Norris; kicking slip­ per, Margaret Scott; necktie race, Harold Colman and Mrs. R. Worden lucky spot, Mrs. R. Worden; patch­ ing, Doris Smale, Ross, Smale; . blindfold, Grace McLaughlin, Reg­ gie Stagg; relay race, Arthur Smale oldest person, J. M. Worden; young­ est person, Shirley Wallace. Norval Norris, of Montreal, and Clarence Norris, of Toronto, are vis-* ladies, Marion Grace Scott; Rev, J. B. Moore, of Milton, made a few pleasant calls on friends here one day last week. Mrs. W. B. Fallis spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Claude Fallis of Mount Forest. Mr. and Mrs. ited on Sunday Verne Topping, • I J. UlUDLUj da t! Vlb-* ■BrowiniiJls‘i iting with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Nor- I _ __________ i with Mr. and Mrs. [ of Keysers Corners, j Mr. Claude Detloft and Mrs. Joe Hodge, of Detroit, spent a week with their uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pollock. Miss Lillian Ulens of Windsor, is holidaying with her mother Mrs. W. T. Ulens. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Smithers, of Parkhill, and Miss Viola Curts, of London, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Curts. Miss Ruby Hicks, of Hamilton, spent the week-end with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hicks. Corporal and Mrs. Lloyd Smythe, R.C.A.F., of St. Thomas, spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McGregor. Misses Fern and Nada Gallipher, of London, spent a week with their grandmother Mrs. Jas. Wilson. Miss Marion Hicks spent Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Gladman have returned home after a pleasant two weeks’ holiday in the Muskoka dis­ trict. They spent a few days at Barrie and visited their two sons, Lieutenant Charles Gladman and Lieutenant Don Gladman at Camp Borden. They also visited Beaver­ ton and Peterborough and other places. Mr. and Mrs. John May, Misses Carrie and Minnie May, of Toronto, and Rev. Russell May, Mrs. May, and Shirley, of Lakeside, visited on Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. G. Jones. Rev. Russell May who has been transferred from the West to the United church at Lake­ side, commenced his pastorate there the beginning of the month and his parents spent the family. Wm. E. Woods, Lembton livestock er of Rev. Norval J. Woods, eter, has opened up a new service in Watford. Vidt, of the Exeter Locker Service, was at in a lecture Woods evening in the Watford Armory. LAID TO REST The funeral of the late Mrs. John A. Johnston, who died at the home of her son, E. L. Johnston, on July 2 8th, was held Wednesday af­ ternoon of last week from the fun­ eral parlour of R. N. Rowe. The service was conducted by Rev. D C. Hill. Mrs. Johnston’s maiden name was Jean Addison, aged 73 years, 3 months and 18 days. She was born in Scotland and as a babe in arms came to Canada with her parents. Following the death of her husband in Clinton about seven years ago, Mrs. Johnston Exeter to reside with her is survived by four sons daughter, Mrs. Garter and Clinton; George, Evered and Lome, of Exeter; also two sisters and three brothers. Miss Dora Addison, of Clinton; Mrs. Hoggart, of Blytli; Joseph Addison, of .Clinton; Wil­ liam, of Londesboro and Jack, of Orillia, Her four sons and two nephews, Alex Addison, of Zurich and Clifford Addison, of Londes- boro were boto place Two mother snakes, one with a family of 69 young ones and the other with a family of 74 were cap­ tured Monday by Reg. McDonald and Henry Green while out walking in the bush. VOTERS’ LIST 1910 Municipality of the Township of Stephen, County of Huron NOTCE is hereby given that 1 have complied with section 8 of THE VOTERS’ LISTS ACT and that I have posted up at my office at Crediton, Ontario, on the 22nd day of July 1940, the list of all persons entitled to vote in the said Muni­ cipality at muncipal elections and that such list remains there for in­ spection. AND I hereby call ripon all voters to take immediate proceedings to have any errors or omissions cor­ rected according to law, the last day for appeal being the 12th day of August, 1940’. Dated at Crediton, the 22nd day of July 1940. HERBERT K, EILBER, Clerk of Stephen Township * . Crediton, Ontario.- came to son. She and one Jack, oftenth Essery’s Centralia. Miss won the The annual Spruce H. Sweet, of London, beauty contest. Charles Isaac, Cen­ tralia, was the oldest man present while the youngest person was Ronald Isaac, of Parkhill. Thomas Isaac, of Greenway, was elected as president while Mrs. Harold Light­ foot, of Centralia, was named se­ cretary-treasurer. The sports com­ mittee was headed by Miss Nola Isaac and Mrs. Jack Essery. Isaac family picnic at Grove farm, of held its Jack acted as pallbearers. Relatives present from Clinton, Londes- and Orillia. Interment took in Clinton cemetery. holiday with the a well dealer, and known broth- of Ex­ locker Mr. John C. Watford Saturday assisting public demonstration and on locker storage. Mr. gave a free concert in the a couple of weeks with Mr. and Mrs, W. Wilson at their cottage at Grand Bend. Misses Harriett and Ruth Wil­ son of Arkona spent last week with their Mr. and Mrs. J. Paxman, of Lon­ don, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. R. Pollock, Wedding bells are ringing in this vicinity. * aunt Mrs. Russell Brown.