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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-08-08, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE TlIlJtSO.lY, AVGTST 8U1, I»l<> HENSALL Mr. ( .ms. Jinks has been seriyus- ly ill anting the past week. Miss Nona Stinson spent the ■week-end at her home in London. ..M-s Grure Brock, of London, visited this week at her home here. Miss Margaret Kilpatrick, of Struthroy, visited with friends here this week. Miss jean McQueen is visiting her sister. Mrs. Don. Rigby, of Blen­ heim. Miss Hazel Fox. of London, was the guest of Mrs. Marjorie Sparks last week. Mrs. Frank Young spent the week-end with her husband at Camp Borden, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bushie and son spent the holiday at London and Springbank, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Rennie and family spent a few days last week at Grand Bend. Mrs. Peter Buchanan, of St. Grand Bend Dancing Nightly to .. WILLIS TIPPING AND HIS CASCADE RHYTHM ORCHESTRA Last call for AMATEURS—Only TWO Chances More Mondays, August 12th and 19th FINAL CONTEST AUG. 26th for 1st and 2nd of Each Contest Cash Prizes $5, $3, $2 Each Monday Free Admission before 9 p.m, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday First two dances free each night. Beach Floodlighted Until Mid­ night Every Night VISIT OUR “SURF SHOP” Thomas, is visiting with her father Mr. John Zuefle. Mr, Erie Kennedy, of Toronto, spent the week-end with his wife and family here. Miss Alice Dougall, of Toronto, is holidaying with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dougall. Mr. and Mrs. D. Ferguson, of To­ ronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Walker. Miss Joyce Scruton, of Toronto, visited over the holiday with her mother Mrs. A. Scruton. Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Cook and fam­ ily returned home after a pleasant vacation at Wasago Beach, Mr. Ian Filshie instructor of the R.C.A.F. at Crumlin visited with friends in town on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Patterson left on Saturday on a week’s motor trip through Northern Ontario. Messrs. Rae Patterson and Ken­ neth Manns, of Toronto, spent the week-end at their home here. Mrs. Horning and son, of Palmer­ ston, visited recently with Mrs. C. Ballantyne and Miss Katie Scott. Miss Marie Bell, of London, spent the week-end with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Bell j Mrs. Catherine Hedden and Mona are visiting with the former’s sons I in Hamilton and St. Catharines. •’ Mr. and Mrs. Ted Taman, of Lis- towel, visited over the holiday with their parents here and in Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. George Gould, of, Clinton,, visited on Sunday with the' latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Walker. I Mrs. S. M. Barbour, of St. Hya­ cinth, Quebec, is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hog­ garth. Mi’, and Mrs. G. M. Drysdale en­ joyed a pleasant motor trip to Port Elgin and points north over the • holiday. Mr. Casey Hudson and friend, of, Listowel, visited on Sunday with the ' former’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. ! Hudson. I Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Mickle, Billy ( and Betty returned home this week after a very pleasant holiday at Rondeau. Mr. family _ t Grand Bend. Committee intends packing parcels Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Kerslake and for men from this district who are Billy and Mrs. Walks returned home now serving overseas. They are after a motor trip to points North asking the public to contribute ar- alcng the lake. I tides for these parcels. Donations Dr. Wm. T. Joynt, of Brockville, to be left at Goodwin’s Store, Hen- spent the week-end with his mother, sail; Kyle’s Store, Kippen; Mrs. Alice Joynt. ’Store, Zurich, by Saturday, 10th. SEAFORTH BRASS BAND CONCERT, SUNDAY, AUGUST 11th 8:45 p.rn,—Silver Collection Come and hear a fine program by this well known band. and Mrs. Ken. Hicks and have been holidaying ^at Rev, Arthur McAsh, of Queens- ville, visited on Monday with his aunts, Miss Mary McAsh, Mrs. An­ nie McDonald, Mrs. Marjorie Sparks and uncle Mr. Geo. Douglas. Messrs. Earl Passmore, Russell I Hedden, Ed. Little, Harvey Hudson and Elton Fairburn are camping at Thames Valley, Springbank, where they are training for home defence. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Mickle, Billy and Betty, Miss Florence Welsh and Mr. Thos. Welsh visited with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hess, Bob and Ruth at their cottage at the Pin­ ery on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. F. Domerest, of Calgary and Mr. and Mrs. Guest, of Montreal, visited this week with Mrs. Domerest’s sisters, Miss Amy i Reynolds and Mrs. Frances Robin- ' son and Mr. William Reynolds. ( Mr. ’ and Mr. ter, son daydng at Chesley Lake. Mr. Harold Hanson, who has been employed for the past few years with Mrs. T. C. Joynt left this week for Thamesville, where he has ac­ cepted a position with a produce firm. A pleasant time was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Tay­ lor on Monday evening when a number of neighbours and friends gathered in honor of their son Melvin who enlisted recently and is in training at Camp Borden. An ad­ dress was read by Mrs. Harry Cald­ well and Dr. A. R. Campbell pre­ sented Melvin with a signet ring and pen and pencil set. War Time Committee to Pack Parcels for Soldiers The Hensail War Time Citizens’ and Mrs. Stewart McQueen daughters Jean and Helen, also and Mrs. Don. Rigby and daugh- of Blenheim and Mrs. P. Man- and Sally spent last week holi- CREDITON On August 4th a missionary pro- fgrum was given in the United church Sunday School. Jean King recited a poem and “Flashes Across Canada” on the work being carried on by the Home Missionary Board was given by Mrs. Sam’l King. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Seriven, of To­ ronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schroeder. Master Ross Seri ven, of Toronto, who spent his vacation with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schroeder, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Clark spent a few days in Brampton. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Morlock spent Sunday at Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kerr, Miss Walker, Mrs, Aljoe Hulbert and children Frederick and Margaret, spent the week-end at Lion’s Head. Miss Sadie Hollman, of Toronto is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kerr. Mrs. Martha Raymond, of Buf­ falo, is visiting with Mr, and Mrs George Eilber. Lewis Faist. returned to Ottawa after spending his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Faist. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Brown, of Tor­ onto, visited Mrs. Sam Brown over the week-end. Miss Eva Mae Brown is spending her vacation with her grandmother, Mrs. Grant, of London. Mr. Sam. Hicks, of Toronto, vis­ ited with Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Wein on Monday. Miss Clarissa Hill, of Detroit, visited in town over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Harsal Rodgers Jack Wein and Albert Juniar, of Kirkland Lake, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fah- ner and relatives last week. Mr. and Mrs. Brubaker and son Rosco, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kobe, of Hanover were guests with Mr and Mrs. Daniel Oestricher ovei the week-end. John English and Emmery Fishei spent the holiday at Rondeau Park. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Haist and daughter of Pelham spent the week­ end at the home of Mr. and Mrs Harry Finkbeiner. Mr, Harry Hoffman, of Dash­ wood, was present at the Evangelic­ al church and Sunday School last .Sunday morning and sang several numbers to the delight of all pres­ ent. Mrs. Alice Joynt. Mi'. Lloyd Ortwein and friend Miss Margaret Billings, of London visit­ ed over the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ortwein. » Misses, Jean Foster, Margaret Tudor, Morris Tudor and Max Hud­ son enjoyed a motor trip to North Bay and Montreal. Misses Margaret McGregor, Enid Parkins and Edna Sandercock re­ turned home after a pleasant vaca­ tion at Grand Bend. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Van Loughton, of Toronto, visited over the week-end with the latter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McDonell. Mr. Robert Passmore conducted service in the United Church Sun­ day morning and Mr.. Carey Joynt sang a pleasing solo. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cook, of Toronto, spent the week-end holi­ day with the former’s parents Mr and Mrs. Cornelius Cook. Miss Margaret Schwalm, of Lon­ don, is spending her summer vaca­ tion at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schwalm. Dr. Byron Campbell, Mrs. bell Misses Dorothy and Jean bell and Mr. Keith Campbell, ronto, spent the week-end here. Mr. Lee Hedden, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hedden, Betty and Marie spent the week-end with the former’s mother, Mrs. Catharine Hedden. Miss Margaret Hobkirk who has been employed as bookkeeper for Cook Bros, has resigned her posi­ tion which has been taken by Miss Nora Stinson, of London. Mrs. Roy parlmer and daughter Caroline, of Windsor, spent the week-end with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher. Rev. D. C. Hill, of Exeter deliv­ ered a fine sermon at Carmel church on Sunday morning and the choir sang an anthem. Misses Helen and Rose Passmore, of Thames Road are holidaying with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Moir. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Passmore and family of Thames 'Road, visited on [ Sunday with Mrs. Passmore’s par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Moir. Misses June Saundercock and Marion MacLaren accompanied by Mrs. Verne Smith and Mrs. Penhale of Exeter, spent the week-end at' Grand Bend. Oesch’s August Camp- Camp- of To- W. M. S. Meet The regular meeting of M. S. of the United church was held on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John Elder presiding. Mrs. Charles McDonell acted as secretary in the absence of Mrs. N. E. Cook. The meeting opened by singing a hymn. Mrs. Victor Fee read the Scripture and Mrs. Lammie led in prayer. The roll was called. Mrs. Geo. Hess gave the topic on “Facing the Future Task of Life in India” which was very interesting. The meeting clos­ ed by singing another hymn. Taylor - Warm A quiet wedding was solemnized at Wesley United Church London, on Saturday, when Rev. Ingman united in marriage Clara Grace, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wurm, of Hensall and Pte. Sidney Taylor, of the R.C.O.C., London, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Taylor, of Chiselhurst. The bride wore a street-length dress of blue crepe with bolero jacket and blue acces­ sories and carried Sweetheart roses. Mrs. Frank groom was Suez crepe roses. The Pte. Frank London. the W. Young, sister of the 'bridesmaid gowned in with corsage of tea groom was attended by Young of R.C.O.iC., of _____ The wedding dinner was served at the Surrey Coffee Shoppe London. ELLIOTT—SMITH A quiet wedding was solemnized at the United church parsonage, Brucefield, when Rev. Mr. Wright united in marriage, Elsie Lavina Marie' Smith, daughter Smith and the late Mrs. Fortuna, North Dakota, Of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Brucefield, to Gordon Stoddart El­ liott, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. They were Tile lovely bride wore blue of E. J. Smith, of and niece Berry, of Elliott, of Britcefield. unattended. a street-length costume of georgette with smart picture hat with blue trim and white accessories and -wore a corsage of American Beauty' rose buds. For their tved- ding trip they motored to London, Fort Stanley and points south. 'They Will reside in Brucefield. KIRKTON Miss E. Doupe, R.N., of Stratford is holidaying with her sister Mrs. Wm. Harding. Miss A. Roy, of Stratford. General Hospital, is holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roy. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heywood and family, of Toronto, are holidaying with Mrs. F. Anderson. Miss Mina Mure, of Toronto and Miss Agnes Greason, of Byron, are holidaying with Mrs, Milton Greg­ ory. Mr. John Williams’ mother, who is in her 91st year and her daughter Mrs. White, and family, of Brant­ ford, were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. John Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Jones and daughter, of Hamilton, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. John Cluff, Mr. and Mrs. Lome Marshall, of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson. Pte. Lester Allan, of Camip Bor­ den, called on a lot of his friends in and around the village on Saturday. Miss Birdeene Clark, of Winchel- sea, spent the week-end with Miss Roxie Doupe. We welcome Mrs. Gordon Bur­ gin, a bride of the past month to our village and also wish Mr. and Mrs. .Burgin much joy and happi­ ness. CORBETT Mr. and Mrs. John Rock, Clair and Garry spent -Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hodgins. Miss Ellen Shank, of Goderich, spent several weeks with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. j. W. Shank. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Young and Jean, attended a picnic at Ipperwash Beach on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Bert MoFaulds, of the 20th concession of McGillivray suffered heavy loss when the fine barn on his farm was destroyed by fire on Thursday afternoon. The season’s hay crop, a wagon and rack, 10 pigs, cream separator, etc. were also destroyed along with a few chickens. The cause is thought to be spontaneous com/bustion. There was a barn burned on this farm 13 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. McLean and babe spent Sunday with her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hodgins north of Corbett. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Rock, Bar­ bara and Clair, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Mellin were Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Garfield Steeper and Lyle. Mr. Billy Mason, of Centralia, is holidaying with his cousins Max and Earl Hodgins. We are pleased to see Mrs. Titos- Ryan out again after her lengthy illness. Quite a number have stooked- threshed their fall wheat and others have Mr. Jas. Geromette with his comfbine thresh it in the field. Wedding bells are ringing in oui burg. DASHWOOD Mr. and Mrs. Clan-m-p Beck and family, of Detroit, w» re visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schlunt over the we»'k-t>nd. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. stire has re­ turned to their hom*' in Tonawan­ da after spending their vacation with his mother. Miss Emma Tieman. of London, is spending her holidays with rela­ tives here. Mr. and Mrs. Czar riteinhagen, of Port Dalhousie, spent the week-end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Steinhagen. Misses Amelia Willert and Mary Eaid, of '’London, spent the week­ end with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Evans and family, of Kitchenei. spent the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hoffman. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davis, of Exe­ ter and Miss Lena steinhagen, of Cleveland were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Steinhag­ en. Rev. H. A. Kellerman, of Water­ loo, visited friends in town Mon­ day. Mr. and Mrs. Brut? and family of New Hamburg, has returned to their home after spending two weeks’ holidays with her mother Mrs. Schoeder. Mr. and Mrs. Addison Tiernan are busy moving to their new resi­ dence this week. Mrs. George Schroeder, a former resident of this community, died at the home of her daughter in Detroit on Tuesday. The remains were brought nhere for burial. The funeral was held on Thurs­ day afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Lutheran church with interment in the Lutheran cemetery. Charles Fee, of Hensall, is spend­ ing a week’s holiday with Mr. S. Gottshalk. Death of Charles Guenther Charles Guenther passed away at his home here on Saturday in his 73rd year, He had been engaged in threshing in this community for many years and was a former horse­ man. He was born in Phelan and also resided in Stephen township before moving to Dashwood. He is survived by his widow (nee Laura Hooper) four daughters Mrs. (Dr.) R. H. Taylor, Rose and Mrs. Sid. Bak’er, all of Dashwood and Mrs. Milton Webb, of Grand Bend; four sons, Harry and Melvin, of Wind­ sor; Jack of the R.C.M.P. of Hali­ fax and Ervin, of Dashwood; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, of Hay Township and Mrs. Caroline Hoffman, of London. A private funeral service took place at the residence on Tuesday at 2 p.m. In­ terment took place in Exeter ceme­ tery. Rev. A. E. Pletch, of Crediton, officiated. Sunday School Picnic Dashwood Evangelical Sunday School picnic. Sports program at iSpringbank, Beginners race. Nancy Tieman, Martha Oestriehe’’. Florence Jack- son; Mrs. Schaltz’s class, Shirley Smith, Betty Gaiser, Vesta Ford; Mrs. Schatz’s class, Grant Wildfong, Daniel Oestricher, Shirley Guen­ ther; Arthur Haugh’s class, Jim Taylor, Jack Ford; Mrs. Links’ class, Ruth Guenther, Joyce Eng­ land, Mabel Jackson; Stuart Wolfe’s class, Jack Gaiser, Wilfred Disjar- dine, Ray Guenther; King’s Daugh­ ters’ class, Aldeen Eagleson, Hope Koppel, Thelma Weber; young men’s race, Ross Guenther, Carl •Oestricher, Kenneth Wein; crawl­ ing race, Shirley Smith. toe hold, Glen Haugh, Jim Taylor, Jack Ford, George Wolfe; nimble Susan race, Keith Wildfong, Maida Wein, Harry Hoffman, Myrtle Gais­ er; balloon race, Ruth Guenther, Mabel Jackson; chinaman’s race, Harry Hoffman’s group, Sidney Baker’s group; balloon race, Shir­ ley Smith, Lome Haugh, Betty Gaiser; memory contest, Mrs. W. Wolfe, Mrs. G. Wildfong, Mrs. S. Baker, Mrs. D, Tieman, Mrs. M. Haugh; grandmother’s race, Mrs. J. Wildfong, Mrs. D. Weber, Mrs. R. Baker; good judgment race, Mr. J. Wildfong, Ezra Bender; rooster crowing contest, Mrs. W. England, Mrs. M. Oestricher, Miss (Catharine Finkbeiner; Criss cross toe hold, Gordon Eagleson, Sheldon Wein, Clarence Schade; jump the ditch relay, Sheldon Wein’s group; in and out relay, Gordon Eagleson’s group; ring on toothpick relay. ■Howard Ford’s group. The soft- ball game ended in a tie 4-4. Ladies’ Aid and W. M. S. The Ladies’ Aid and W. M. S. held their regular meeting Thursday ev­ ening in the church basement. The Mission 'Circle were invited ‘>o spend the evening With us. The meeting was in charge of Mrs. A. E. Oestricher’s group the theme for the month being Christian Citizen­ ship. The meeting opened with t<NET PROCEEDS FOR WAR WORK i;— I,' II|- Iii.:mii:iiiiiir|--r . ;imit iuj-i ■ mr i -"ri : i n;iirr| p, rii„ Rll, , , ,, ,,,,, m 1.11,1,1,, ... The Third Annual ... will be held Thursday & Friday Evenings, Oct. 3 & 4 Tickets at 25c each are now being sold, and a drawing will be made FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 4th when the following prizes will be distributed: 1—A $250.00 War Savings Certificate 2—A $50.00 War Savings Certificate Ten Prizes Each of a $10.00 War Savings Certificate Five Prizes Each of a $5.00 War Savings Certificate * You do not have to be present to claim your prize. The Merchants of this Community are Co-operating in selling these tickets. A list of the names will be published later soft music played by our pianist Mrs. J. M. Tieman. Mrs. A. E. Oes­ tricher who had the chair for the evening read a poem of worship. Mrs. D. Tieman led in the opening prayer. This was responded to by the Mission Circle singing their Creed. The Scripture Lesson was read by Mrs. V. Schatz. Prayer for our Missionaries having birthdays during the month was offered by Mrs. G. Wildfong. We were then favored with a vocal duet by Eunice and Donald Oestricher. Dr. R. H. Taylor, the guest speaker of the evening gave a very instructive ad­ dress on Christian and Canadian •Citizenship. We were then favor­ ed with a clarinet trio by Myrtle Gaiser, Belva Truemner and Stuart Wolfe. The president Mrs. G. Wild­ fong then presided for the business. The floral committee reported hav­ ing sent flowers to Mrs. Hy. Eagle­ son at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The • Society held a baking sale July 27th at D. Tieman’s furniture store, the proceeds were for the Red Cross which amounted to $15.55. The floral committee for the month are: Mrs. D. Tieman and Mrs. Dan Web­ er. The Sunshine Committee for the month are Marie Kraft and Mrs. Cora Gaiser. 43 sick visits and 6 bouquets were reported for the month. We had 19 visitors. Af­ ter roll call and collection of fees a social half hour was spent and lunch served. SHIPKA Pte. Fred Schroeder of St. Thom­ as, spent the week-end. at the home otf his .father Mr. L. Schroeder. Mr. Bob Brunswick left on Fri­ day last for a two weeks’ training at camp in London. Mr. and Mrs. E. Perry, Exeter, spent the week-end at the home of the letter’s father, Mr. L. Schroeder. Wedding bells are ringing in our community this week. Miss Nola Sweitzer, nurse-in- training at London returned Sunday after spending three weeks’ holidays at her home here. Miss Ida Sweitzer, of London, visited over the week-end at her home with Mr. and Mrs. William Sweitzer. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sheppard, of London and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Neil and Betty Ann, of Windsor, vis­ ited on Sunday with Miss Pearl Keys. Mrs. Lome Finkbeiner, Misses Lila and Audrey Finkbeiner, who have been confined to their home with pneumonia are getting along nicely and expect to be out this week. 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 f) to ?? New and Old, Dancing 5c MOUNT CARMEL Mr. and Mrs. W. Ducharme, of Chatham, are spending a few days with the latter’s sister, Miss Mar­ garet Hogan. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Bedard and son Ronald, of Zurich, spent Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. A. Morris­ sey. Mr. and Mrs. Nap. Geromette and family, of Lucan, spent the week­ end with the former’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Dave Geromette. Sister Mary Avila and Sister Ilene, of Chatham, are spending a few days with the former’s par­ ents Mr. and Mrs. A. Morrissey. Judge and Mrs. Coughlin, of Windsor, are spending a few days with the former’s brother Mr. F. Coughlin. iMr. James Ryan and family, of Chicago spent a few days with his brother Mr, Michael Ryan. • CENTRALIA Mr. and Mrs. Lome Hicks and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hicks were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs, S. Henry at Harriston. Mrs. E. Thompson and son of London, visited with Mrs, Parsons and Mrs. Kershaw one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Smith and son, of Toronto, visited for a couple of days last week with the former’s brother Mr. and Mrs. Dave Smith. Mr. and Mrs. M. Sleamon and June enjoyed a trip to Muskoka over the holiday. Mr. and Mrs, C. J. Murdy, of Lu­ can and Mrs. J. Smale, of California were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. J. Essery. Mrs. Smale is re­ maining for a couple of weeks’ vis­ it. Mr. and Mrs. J. Mugan, of Lon­ don, were holiday visitors with Mrs. O'Brien. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cook and fam­ ily of London, and Mrs. B. Cook and Margaret spent the week-end at Grand Bend. Mr. Fred Baynham, of London and Scotty Baynham, of Galt, spent the week-end at their home. Visitors with Mrs. Clara Abbott during the past week were Mr. and Mrs. W. McRoberts, of Lucan and Mr. and Mrs. E. Faulder, of Cred­ iton. The services in the church here on Sunday next will be in charge of the Woman’s Missionary Society. The guest speaker will be Rev. Mr. Grigg, of Exeter. Mrs. Archie Robinson, of London, •was a week-end visitor with her sister, Mrs. Alvin Essery. Mr. Arthur Field is in Mitchell as relieving agent at the station there. Mrs. H. Mills visited with rela­ tives in Woodham on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Skelton and Donnie visited relatives in London on Sunday. Miss West, of Guelph, visited over the week-end with her brother Mr. and Mrs. Harris West. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mitchell, of Windsor, visited with friends and relatives in the community on Sun­ day. Mrs. James Neil is visiting rela­ tives in London. Mrs. Gordon Hamilton and son of Thames Road visited on Thursday last with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ■Smith. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Fa iconbridge and children are holidaying at Port- Elgin. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Spencer, of St. Thomas, visited Mrs. H. Mills on Wednesday of last week, The Centralia War Service Unit 'held their monthly meeting on Mon­ day, August 5th. It was decided to discontinue the monthly meetings of this unit until notified by the presi­ dent as refugee work is not needed at present. WHALEN Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pullen and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Pull­ en, of Woodstock, were Sunday vis­ itors with Mr. and. Mrs. Milne Pullen. Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Lewis, Kins-1 man and David, of Windsor, spent I the holidays with friends, i Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Parkinson, of London, were recent visitors of' Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Parkinson. ! Miss Elsie Robbins is visiting with< Mrs. Frank Gunning. Lounge Lizard: “D’you know why we call you girls birds?” Bright Young Thing: "Oh, yes, because 'we pick up little worms.” ELIMVILLE Next Bunday evening Mr. Roy Goulding, of Exeter, will liaie charge of the music at the service in the church. Messrs. Walter Cut­ bush and Chas. Godbolt, two Elim- ville Old Boys will also assist. We hope to see a large number present. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Johns and Patsy also Mr. Will Johns visited at Atwood last Sunday. A Red Cross meeting was held on Monday. There were eleven in attendance. Miss Ruth Skinner pre­ sided. Some plans were made to have a social on the school grounds about August 22. Committees were appointed to complete arrangements Watch for further notices in this ■paper. Stook threshing commenced last week. The heavy rain was very welcome but held up threshing for a few days. Miss Mary Johns, of Watford, spent the week-end and holiday at her home. Mr. and Mrs. David Bradshaw, of Toronto, visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bradshaw the first of the week. They are holidaying this week at Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Hillson Whiteford, of Ingersoll, spent the week-end here. Members of the Herdman family attended the Horney picnic at the Bend on Civic Holiday. Miss Muriel Allison, oif Spring­ field, returned to her home Mon­ day after spending two weeks with relatives here. The Y. P. Union held a picnic at Grand Bend on Monday afternoon about fifty attending. Some races were run off but rain interferred and they were not able to finish. Results were as follows: Ladies, Dorothy Johns, Lois Brown and •Leona Coward; men under 20, Carl Stire, Harold Davis and Laurie Stephens; men over 20, Howard Johns, Delmar Skinner and Rus­ sel Mills; one-legged race, Howard Johns, Delmar Skinner and Carl Stire; board and potato race, Elgin Skinner, Ethelene Johns, Leona Coward, Marilyn Murray, Delmar Skinner, Eilene Johns. All took part in a broom stick relay race.------------------ KIPPEN Miss Vera Ropp visited on Sun­ day with friends near New Ham­ burg. Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Horney were Mr. and Mrs. A, Collingwood and fam­ ily, of Hamilton; Mrs, John Gack- stetter, Mr. Elmore Gackstetter and Miss Esther Price, of Dashwood and Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Ferguson and family of Chiselhurst. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Connor and Elaine, of Em’bro, called on friends in the village on Monday. The many friends of Mr. Arnold Gackstetter will be pleased to learn that he returned home from Sir. Joseph’s Hospital, London, Wed- day last. The ladies of the congregation of the United Church met on the church lawn on Tuesday afternoon last to do honor to a very popular bride-elect Miss Helen Chandler whose marriage took place in the United church on Saturday to Mr. Norman Alexander. The bride-elect was ushered to a big chair on the lawn after which Joan and Beth Morris drew in a prettily decorated wagon carrying the gifts. Mrs. E. Chipchase read the address. Altho’ taken completely by surprise Helen thanked the ladles in a few well- chosen words. A dainty lluich was then served after which the ladies were invited to see the trousseau.