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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-09-12, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE * > t ft A f IJil'BSBAY, SBP'JTKMBHR 32, 1M(I Coming to Hensail C. R. Wilkinson, R.O. Ophthalmic Optician Wingham Will be at W. O. GOODWIN’S Store, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the month, for the purpose of testing eyes and fitting glasses. Difficult cases and those that have not been properly fitted, specially recommended to con­ sult me. Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone 16 Hensall for appointment HENSALL Mr. Harold Willard lias accepted a position as baker at Case’s Bak­ ery. Mrs. Ainsworth, of Seaforth is vis­ iting with her sister Mrs. Ezra Kip- ler. Miss Mona Hedden is visiting with her sister Mrs. W. Carter in Clinton. Rally Day service will be held at the United church Sunday school next Sunday, Mr. Ivan Kipher has just returned from Montreal, where he applied to enlist in the navy. Mr. and Mrs. Peter McNaughton have moved into the dwelling of the McNaughton estate. Mrs. D. G. Steer spent Wednesday last at the home of her mother Mrs. Brazier, in London. The Mission Band party will he held in the United church school room on Saturday afternoon. Miss Edna Butt, of Toronto, visit­ ed last week with Mrs. Elda Sim­ mons and Mrs. John Dinsdale. Mrs. Alex. Mousseau has returned home from Toronto after attending the Canadian National Exhibition. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. Mickle, of Ridgetown were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Mickle this week. Little Miss Donna Bowman, of Denfield, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Parkins. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cook of To­ ronto, spent the week-end with the former’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Cor­ nelius Cook. The annual School Fair will be held here on Tuesday, September 17 with the surrounding rural schools competing. Mr. Lloyd Ortwein, of London, spent the past week at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ortwein. Mrs. Van Laughton, of Toronto, visited last week at the home of her parents Mr. apd Mrs. Chas. Mc- Donell. Mr. Albert Dinnin, of the staff of the Bank of Montreal in Clinton, has been transferred to the bank here. Rev. R. A. Brook left on Monday for Winnipeg where he will attend the General Council of the United church. Miss Nora Stinson spent the week­ end with her father Mr. Frank Stin­ son and sister Miss Mary Stinson in London, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Moore and family returned home on Monday after spending the summer months at Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Carter, of Clinton, spent the week-end at the home of the latter’s mother Mrs. Catharine Hudson. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hudson and son Stewart, of Sioux City, Iowa, vis­ ited last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. MacLaren. Mr. and Mrs. Wan. Simpson and son of Detroit are visiting with the former’s mother Mrs. Lou Simpson and grandmother Mrs. Robt. Bon­ thron. Mr. F. G. Bonthron, local post­ master, attended the Postmasters’ Conference held in London last week which was attended by the Postmast­ er General. Miss Mary Stinson, Mr. Larry Stinson, and Pte. Harold Steels, of London, were recent visitors with Miss Nora Stinson and Mr. and Mrs. Roy MacLaren. Mr. RObt. Passmove, divinity student will conduct services next Sunday in the United church and Mr. Benson Stoneman, of Chisel­ hurst will be guest soloist. The Red Cross Marathan Bridge met at the home of Mrs. Cornelius Cook on Friday evening with a very good attendance. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. GUS Voth and daugh­ ter Gwendolyn, of Detroit visited over the week-end with Mrs, Voth’s mother Mrs. Lou Simpson and grand­ mother Mrs. Robt. Bonthron. The choir and congregation of St. Paul’s Anglican church motored to Exeter on Sunday where joint ser­ vices were held in Trfvitt Mem­ orial church conducted by Rev. M. A. Hunt.Rev. Wan. Weir conducted special services in Carmel church on Sun­ day and the choir sang two anthems “Give Us Peace 0 Lord” soloist' Miss Margaret Douga.ll and “See We God Thy People Come.” The Times-Advocate has receiv­ ed a report of the annual rally of Huron Presbyterial Women’s Miss­ ionary Society of the Presbyterian church held in Hensall on Tuesday. Owing to lack of space the report is being held over until next week. The Senior Women’s Institute will commence their fall meetings with a pot luck supper to be held at the home of Mrs. (Dr.) D. G. Steer on Friday evening, September 13th, at 6:3u p.m. All members are cordial­ ly invited to come and bring their baskets. Honoring Miss Gertrude Martin, a bride of Saturday last, some hund­ red neighbors and friends met at her home on Thursday evening last and presented her with a miscellaneous shower, in a lovely basket decorated with pink and white. The gifts were piesented by Miss Audrey MacKay and Bernice McClinchey. Follow­ ing a program of readings and muc­ ical numbers refreshments were ser­ ved. Special Harvest Home Services will be held in St. Paul’s Anglican church here on Sunday, September 15th. Special music will be given by the choir and Rev. Mr. Johnston of London, will be the speaker in the morning while Rev. M. B, Parker, of Broughdale, a former rector, will give the sermon at the evening service. Rev. R. A. Brook conducted ser­ vices in the United church on Sun­ day when special services of prayer were used. A ladies quartette com­ prising Mrs. G. M. Drysdale, Miss Kay Drysdale, Mrs. Geo. Hess and Miss Ruth Hess sang “In Answer to a Prayer.” In the evening a ladies’ quartette comprising Misses Shirley Fairburn, Mary Goodwin, Ruth Brook and Goldie Cross sang “Thanks be to God.” About two hundred relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Triebner (nee Miss Ruby Dalrymple) gathered in their honor at a wed­ ding reception held in the Town Hall here on Wednesday evening. Danc­ ing was enjoyed to music played by Murdock’s orchestra with Mr. Wm. Hay ter as floor manager. During the evening the bride and groom were presented with a handsome studio couch, the address being read t>y Mr. Roy Campbell. Refreshments were served. W. M. S. Meet The regular meeting of the W. M, S. of Carmel Presbyterian church was held on Thursday with Mrs. C. Hudson presiding and opened by singing a hymn followed with pray­ er by Mrs. Workman. The Scrip­ ture, John 14 was read by Miss Minnie Reid. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and ad­ opted. The roll call was answered with “courage.” The business fol­ lowed and a hymn was sung. The topic “Facing the Future Task in India” was very ably taken by Mrs. C Hudson after which Mrs. Hudson led in prayer. The meeting closed by singing a hymn and the Lord’s prayer in unison. Mission Circle Meet The regular meeting of the Mis­ sion Circle of the United church was held at the home of Miss Kay Drys­ dale on Friday evening and opened by singing a hymn with Miss Goldie Cross presiding. The Scripture les­ son was read by Miss Mary Good­ win and Miss Ruth Brook led in prayer. The roll was called and the minutes of the previous meeting read. A hymn was sung and Miss Irene Douglas gave the topic on “Freedom” talten from, the study book Indian Infe in the City. A hymn was sungTSand the ' meeting- closed with the benediction. Hensall Men Recewe Injuries in Accnlent^*** Edward Little, of Hensall accom­ panied by Murray Parkins, mechanic of Zurich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Parkins, of Hensall, received in­ juries while riding on a motorcycle driven by Edward Little when it collided with a car on No. 4 High­ way at the sixth concession of Lon­ don Twp., on Sunday afternoon. Edward received injury to his right leg and right hand and many bruis­ es, while Murray had both legs bruised, elbow abrasions and frac­ ture of his right hand. Dr. G. M. Fletcher, of Exeter, was called and had the men removed to St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, where they re­ ceived treatment. Both were able to return home Sunday evening. The motorcycle was southbound as a car driven by Mr. H. L. Sharp, 144 High St., London, was north­ bound and made a left hand turn onto the sixth concession. The oc­ cupants of the car escaped injury. Traffic Officer Lemon investigated the accident. Arnold Circle Entertained at Weiner Roast The Arnold Circle of Carmel church were very pleasantly enter­ tained at a weiner roast at the home) of Miss Jean McQueen on Monday- evening. Mrs. Roy Bell presided over the following program which opened by singing a hymn followed by prayer by Miss Violet Hyde. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Bell. The minutes were read and adopted and the roll called. The business followed and it was decided to hold the next meeting at the home of Miss Beryl Pfaff. The offering was received. A hymn was sung and Miss Margaret Doug­ all favored with a piano solo. The topic “A Day With Our Missionar­ ies Through the Glad Tidings” were taken as follows: Miss Ellen Doug­ lass by Miss Beryl Pfaff; Rev. C. L. Wood by Miss Margaret Bell; Mrs. Quinn by Miss Irone Hoggarth and Grace Bau of Jliansi by Miss Sally Manson. A hymn was sung and the meeting closed with the Lord’s prayer in unison. A weiner roast followed and refreshments were served. CREDITON ST toot- and visiting in Fahrner of at th home New fun- who Mc- GRAND BEND Mr, and Mrs. Rufus Turnbull, Mr, and Mrs. Fergus Turnbull returned this week after a week’s trip Montreal and home by way of tawa. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Craig, Mr. Mrs. Ralph Williams returned after a week’s trip to the North Country. The last of the campers have been enjoying a very fine week. Mr. Ken Lovie is very ill in Strat­ ford Hospital having been injured by a truck wheel passing over his body in an accident at or near Hamburg. Quite a number attended the oral of Mrs. Ed. McPherson passed away on Friday. Mrs. Pherson lived near Greenway for a number of years but spent the past l’ew years in the village which was her old home. She was the oldest daughter of the late James and Fanny Mollard and was loved by all who knew her. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family. Mr. Jake Sweitzer, Mr. Fahrner, Mr. Frank and Mr. Walter Statton have gone to work on the at Goderich. Mrs. Dave Johnston is with friends in and around Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brenner left Monday on their vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Smith, of the Haig Farm spent the week­ end with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Prance, of Thedford. Mrs. Mark Wild left last week for Detroit where she will spend a few days before leaving for Florida. Mr. Dick Hamilton has gone to Toronto where for the winter. Mr. Schenk, with Mr. and last week-end. sister of Mr. Schenk. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Turnbull and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baker vis­ ited in Goderich on Sunday. air port visiting Granton. he expects to remain of Detroit, visited Mrs. Richard Webb Mrs. Webb is a OPENING Dance at Kippen FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th with and Keep this Mac McCutcheon his Sweet Music date open tor a good time at Kippen General Admission 50c. C. Watson, Manager WINCHELSEA Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Willard, of Hensall, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Del- bridge and family, of St. Marys, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Batten. Miss Audrey Prance and friend spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Pym and Mr. and Mrs. Har­ old Prance, of Thedford. Miss Shirley Brock, of Kirkton, is spending a few days with her grand­ parents Mr. and Mrs. F. Brock. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodgins, of Saintsbury, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hern and fam­ ily, of Zion, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Horace Delbridge. Mrs. F. V. Horne and Kathleen have returned home after spending a couple of weeks with her mother Mrs. P. Whitlock, of St. T.homas. Mr. John Batten spent the week­ end with Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Robin­ son, of St. Marys. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Pooley attend­ ed the Drumhead Service in Seaforth on Sunday. Home and School Picnic The second . annual Home and School picnic was held Saturday, September 7th on Winchelsea school grounds with due to the late harvest, resulted as follows: age, Donald Stephens, Billy Batten; girls 6 to 8, Donna Murch, Joan Batten^ boys 6 to 10, Murray Steph­ ens, Gordon Ford; girls 8 to 12, Mil­ dred Miller, Marion Murch; girls 13 to 16, Grace Brock, Shirley Mur­ ray; young ladies, Doreen Coultis, Ethel Pooley; married ladies, Mrs. Kenneth Johns, Mrs. Ralph Batten; stout ladies, Mrs. Franklin Skinner, Mrs. Ed. Johns; kick the slipper, girls, Lois Coward, Marion ’ Murch; boys kick the slipper, Carman Herd- man, Gordon Ford; young ladies kick the slipper, Hazel Johns, Jean Davis; married ladies kick the slip­ per, Mrs. F. Skinner, Mrs. Ralph Batten. A short ball game was in­ joyed by all. A delicious lunch was served at the close. a small attendance Th exports Under school Seed Wheat Cleaned and Graded all WEED SEEDS INCLUDING CHESS AND COCHLE REMOVED. TIMO THY AND ('LOVERS BOUGHT AND SOLD G. Z wicker Phone S w CREDITON Miss Nola Faist and Miss Mar­ guerite Guettinger -spent last week at Toronto. Miss Alma Smith is Walkerton. Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Kitchener spent Sunday of Mr. Chris. Fahner. Mr. Arnold Robertson and Miss Edna Beaver, of London, spent the week-end with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Beaver, Mr. and Mrs. Aljoe (Gilbert, Fred­ erick and Margaret, of Lucan, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred ; Kerr. j Rally Day is being observed Sun­ day, September 15th in the United church Sunday School. A good pro­ gram is being prepared. It is hop­ ed all will make an effort to come and encourage workers in this fall term. Special Rally day, September i'oi the occasion will be Rev John Falconbridge, B.A., of Centralia. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Telfer re­ turned Tuesday from their holidays. Crediton Women’s Institute our Sunday School the beginning of the Day services on Sun- 15 th. The speaker The Women’s Institute met Mon­ day evening with a good attendance. The president, Mrs. Lloyd England, was in charge of the meeting which was opened with the National An­ them, the singing of the Ode and the Lord’s Prayer. After the sing­ ing of “0 Canada” and the roll call, each member’s favourite jam was given. The Institute has arranged to have a Needle Craft course to be held in the Township Hall from Oct. 14 to 19 conducted by Miss Lillian Howell. Also it. was decid­ ed that the Institute preserve jam for Red Cross purposes, the dona­ tions of fruit and sugar to be brought to the hall next Tuesday morning. The song “Marching along Together” was sung. Mrs. Gordon Morlock’s solo, “There will always be an England” was much enjoyed. Mrs. Wilfred Mack gave a splendid demonstration of how to can fruits, jams and jellies. Lunch was then served by the hostesses, Mrs. Lloyd England, Mrs. Hugo Schenk, Mrs. F. W. Morlock, Miss Alma Smith. Af­ ter lunch Mrs. Wes. Wein moved and Mrs. Lawrence Wein seconded a hearty vote of thanks to the host­ esses and those taking part in the program. Falnmer-Finkbeiner ■Standards of gladioli and asters decorated Zion Evangelical church, Crediton, for the wedding on Satur­ day, September 7th, of Norma Irene daughter of Mr. and Mrs Harry Finkbeiner, and Mr. Harold I-I. Fah­ rner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fahrner, all of Crediton. Rev. A. E. Pletch officiated and Mrs, Freeman Morlock was at rhe organ. Given in marriage by her father the bride looked charming in a floor length gown of white silk embroidered net over taffeta, finger tip veil caught with gardenias and wore a pearl necklace, the gift of the groom. She carried a shower bouquet of Queen Mrs. Howard Haist. of sister of the honor and Detroit, was wore a gown bodice and organza. Both wore shoulder with flower headdress and car­ colonial nosegays. Mr. Clar- Fahrner. brother of the hride- Mary roses. Fenwick, matron of Wuerth, of The former with blue veils ried ence groom, was groomsman and the us­ hers were Mr. Alvin Finkbeiner and Mr. Howard Haist. During the sign­ ing of the register Mrs. Howard Morlock sang “At Dawning” in very fine voice. The reception was held at the home of the bride, where Mrs. Finkbeiner was assisted by Mrs. Al­ bert Fahrner. Both were gowned in navy blue sheer with corsage of pink roses .For travelling the bride donned a cherry red boucle coat, navy blue sheer dress with accessor­ ies to match. After a trip to Mus- koka lakes, Ottawa and the Thous­ and Islands the bride and groom will reside on the groom’s farm north of Crediton. The Times-Ad­ vocate joins their many friends in best wishes for a happy wedded life. bride, was Miss Elva bridesmaid, of pink net the! latter CREDITON EAST of Ham­ and Mrs. I ill Windsor returned after a her daughter Mrs. George Ham- since been Wednesday and Thursday & I 'uiiiiiHiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiifjiiiiiiiiiiHiiniHHiituiiiitiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiL TRIALS OF SPEED 2.28 and 2.20 Trot or Pace Purse $100 Every Heat a Race $40, $30, $20, $10 5 % to enter to be paid at one o’clock. Horses eligible day of race. Horses at owner’s risk. A least 5 to enter. CALF CLUB COMPETITION Sponsored by Exeter Lions Club Calf must be born in 1940, fed and raised by boy or girl 15 years of age or under, in Usborne, Stephen or Hay, Prizes, $10, $7, $5, $3 with additional prizes for those not in the prize money. Swine Club to be Judged at 1 o’clock Mills’ Super Sound System Will be Used io GIRLS’ BICYCLE RACE Half Mile 75C., 50c., 25c, GIRLS’ FOOT RACE 12 and under — 75c,, 50c., 25c., BOYS’ BICYCLE RACE and under. 1st prize, Fountain. Pen; 2nd, Pencil Set: 3rd, 25c. BOYS’ FOOT RACE 12 yrs. and under — 75c., 50c„ 25c. Grafton & Co., London, donate Silver Tray lor exhibitor obtaining most number of points in Live Stock. Special Attractions in front of Grandstand The Exeter Band Will be in Attendance Admission 25c; Children 15c; Cars 25c All exhibits must remain on the grounds until 5 p.m WM. COATES, Pres.R. N. CREECH, Treas.CLARK FISHER, Sec’y DANCE IN THE ARENA AT NIGHT CENTRALIA Miss E. Shannon, of London, is visiting her cousin Mrs. and Rev J. Falconbridge. Mr. E. Beavers attended the fun­ eral of his brother-in-law in Detroit on Thursday. Miss Beatrice Essery, nurse-in­ ti aining at Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, spent the week-end at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Haddock moved this week to Lucknow. Mr. Had­ dock has secured a position there. Mr. and Mrs. B. Waldon and fam­ ily, of Kincardine, were Sunday vis­ itors with Mr. and Mrs. Lome Hicks. Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith, of Exeter, | and Mr. and Mrs. R. Smith and Marlene visited with relatives in London on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B. Fields and Win- nifred attended the, Toronto Exhib­ ition last week. Dr. and Mrs. Heighway, of Lon­ don, visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Essery on Sunday. Mrs. W. Spencer and June, of St. Thomas, visited on Sunday with Mrs. H. Mills. Mrs. Mills returned with them for a visit. Miss Lila Oke, who is recuperat­ ing from her recent operation spent last week with her sister Mrs. Jas. Atkinson. The Home and School club will meet Friday Sept. 20th. Mr. and Mrs. Ken. Hodgins, of Wiarton, are holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mitchell and other friends. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mitchell vis­ ited with their daughter, Mrs. Hobbs at Thorndale on Sunday. Miss Isabell Blair, ■who ill is improving and will back at school. Several ladies spent a afternoon at the home of Mrs. Hom­ er Buswell on Friday last, doing Red Cross work. I r'-’j [E has been soon be pleasant KIPPEN The W.M.£5. of the United church held their September meeting on Wednesday afternoon, September 4, at the home of Mrs. W. Meilis w'ith a good attendance. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. John Henderson and opened by singing the National Antliem. Mrs. Lang read the Scripture lesson. A hymn was sung after which Mrs. Hender­ son led in prayer. Mrs. Monteith had charge of the topic it being the beginning of a new Study Book on the life of James Evans who was a Missionary among the Indians in Ontario and the Western provinces. After the topic there was a short business discussion. The roll call and offering were then taken. The meeting closed with a hymn and the Lord's Mr. ily. of day at and Arthur. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Parsons and Gerald, visited On Sunday with Mr. prayer in unison. and Mrs. Wellman and fam- Port Huron, visited on Mon­ ths home of Mrs. II. Recker Mr. and Mrs. Czar Rau and daugh­ ters Mrs. Floyd Gipson and Misses Margaret and Eva Rau, all ilton, sent Sunday with Mr. Chris. Rau. Mrs. George Wright has to her home few days’ visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Eli Lawson. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Penhale and Grace and Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Bend­ er and Betty spent Sunday in Sea­ forth. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cliffe and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bullock and Helen spent Sunday in Windsor, Master Billy Clif-fe, who has been visiting there returned home with them. Mrs. Wilson Anderson is visiting with Hayes in Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wein and Mrs. Harry Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. Job Sims spent Wednesday at Grand Bend with Mr. and Mrs, Alex, ilton. This is the first time Mr. Sims’ illness that he has able to go out in the ear. Leslie, the four-year-old sun of Mr. and Mrs. H. Glauville, under­ went an operation on his arm in St Joseph’s Hospital on Wednesday. and Mrs. Joseph Carter, of Clando- last for the grafting of skin on liiSjhoye. arm which was crushed and broken some time ago. a success and the little lad is Im- visited on Wednesday last with Mr. proving nicely. and Mrs. G. Robinson, of London. Mrs. W. Horney. Miss Irma For- The operation was1 guson and Mr. Arnold Gackstetter i “You never tell me what you’re going to buy. Doesn’t a husband have a voice in the buying?” “Of course, dear, you have the invoice.” Policeman; “How did you happen to hit the other ear?” Motorist: “It really was my wife’s negligence. She fell asleep in the back seat.” Are You Still Pioneering? LIKE log houses, iron pumps and outside sanitary accommodation are relics of pioneering days. They are out-of-date, inconvenient, unhealthy •— and your family should not have to put up with them. 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