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Coming to Hensall
C. R. Wilkinson, R.O.
Ophthalmic Optician
Winghain
will he 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
London,
Bride and Groom Honored
The town hall, Hensail, was filled
to the doors on Friday evening when
friends and neighbours of Mr. and
Mrs. Clarence Sgiillie (nee Elsie Ann
McNaughton) who were recently
married, honored them with a re
ception. Dancing was
strains of Murdock’s
Mr. Win. Hayter as
Mr. and Mrs. Smillie
with a handsome studio couch and
mirror, the address being read by
Mr. Rae Lammie of Exeter. The
groom made a very fitting reply.
enjoyed to the
orchestra with
floor manager,
were presented
Funeral of the Late Miss Hobkirk
HENSALL
his father, Mr.
and babe have
Scott Memorial
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reid have mov
ed into the rooms in the Petty Block.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bonthron vis
ited with relatives in Hanover on
Sunday.
Dr. Wm. Geiger of Waterloo vis
ited on Sunday with
Owen Geiger.
Mrs. E. L. Mickile
returned home from
Hospital, Seaforth.
Mrs. Verne .Smith of Exeter is
spending a few days with her mother,
Mrs. Annie Saundercock.
Miss Jean Bonthron of London
visited on Saturday with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bonthron.
Miss Edith Parkins of Exeter
spent the week-end with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Parkins.
Mrs. Sharpe of Seaforth has mov
ed here, where she has accepted a
position with Mr. John Zuefle.
Rev. Wm. Weir, B.A., has been
confined to his room during the past
week suffering with a severe cold.
Mr. Clare Zuefle of the C.A.S.F.
of Petawawa visited this week with
his grandfather, Mr. John Zuefle.
Miss Margaret MacLaren of Water
loo spent the week-end with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Y. MacLaren.
Miss Dorothy Brazier of London
visited during the past week at the
home of Dr. and Mrs. D. G. Steer.
Mrs. Chas. McDonnell spent the
past week at the home of her daugh
ter, Mrs. Van Laughton in Toronto,
Rev. Wm. Weir, B.A., was in
Brussels on Sunday conducting ser
vices in the Presbyterian Church
there.
Mrs. A. Lammie returned to her
home in Detroit this week after a
very pleasant visit with Mr. and
Mrs. A. L. Case.
Miss Margaret Buchanan,. R.N., of
Port Huron, has taken up residence
in the rooms in the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. Dougall.
Mrs. P. H. Devlin returned home
after spending a few days at the
home of her brother and sister-in-
law, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Corbett.
Miss Margaret Hobkirk of Detroit
spent a few days last week in town
and attended the funeral of her
cousin, the late Miss Margaret E.
Hobkirk.
The Teachers’ Convention will be
held in the
vember Sth.
Presbyterian
the teachers.
Mrs. Hannah
Mabel Workman
gangster visited
Rev. W. A. Young, Mrs. Young
family in Fergus.
Mrs. Jas. Patterson attended the
Annual Convention of the Women's
Institutes held in the Hotel London
this week as a representative of the
Hensall Senior Women’s Institute.
Mrs. Annie Saundercock moved
into the dwelling which she recently
purchased from the Patterson estate.
This week Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Doerr
have moved into
Highway No. 4
Saundercock.
Rev. Bruce of
ducted services ill Carmel Presby
terian Church on Sunday in the ab
sence of the pastor, Rev. Wm. Weir,
B.A., who conducted services
Brussels. The choir sang two
them, “As Panteth the Hart”
“Rise Up, 0 Men of God”.
Rev. R. A. Brook conducted
vices in the United Church on Sun
day and at the evening service gave
a very fine address in the form of
a picture sermon on “The Light of
the World”.o This beautiful picture
whs shown on the screen by the lan
tern. The choir sang two beautiful
anthems, “(Sing to the Lord”, and
“Hear the Call Ringing”.
Seriously Injured in Auto Accident
Mr. Earl Dick, of Dorchester, old
est son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Dick. Hensall, was seriously hurt in
an auto accident in London last week
when the car he was driving collid
ed with another auto. Earl receiv
ed a fractured skull and is in a ser
ious condition in Victoria Hospital,
The funeral of the late Miss Mar
garet E. Hobkirk was held from her
late residence on Thursday after
noon conducted by Rev R. A. Brook-
The floral tributes were very beau
tiful, showing the esteem in which
the deceased was held. Mrs, J. W.
Bonthron sang a solo entitled “No
Night There.” The pallbearers were
Messrs. Oliver Anderson, Hullet, Jas.
Anderson and Alfred Hunkin, near
Exeter, Harvey Hyde, Hensall, Mr.
Smith, Ilagersville and Mr. Hobkirk,
Michigan, Interment was made in
MacTaggart’s cemetery. Relatives
attended the funeral from. Michigan,
Detriot, Hagersville, Seaforth, Clin
ton, Hullet, Exeter and Thames
Road.
Carmel Young People
missionary meeting of the
People’s Society of Carmel
town hall here on No-
The ladies of Carmel
Church will cater to
Workman, Miss
and Mrs. Minnie
on Saturday with
and
the dwelling on
vacated by Mrs.
Ailsa Craig con-
m
an-
and
ser-
HALLOWE’EN DANCE
KTPPEN
FRIDAY, NOV. 1st, 1940
CLAYTON STEEPER AND HIS
ORCHESTRA
“Masquerades4’ ate fun, so wear
yodr best eostinne. Good prizes#
General Admission 35c.
C. Watson, Manager
Oyster Supper
Orange Hall, Woodham
Tuesday, Nov. 5th
Under auspices L.O.L 492
Followed by a concert by
The Queen of Comedy .
Entertainers
ALICE DUNBAR
Favorite from Coast to Coast
Admission 60c, Children 35c.
Rd. Hodgins,
W. M.
A
Milton Hooper,
Deputy P.M.
and groom spent their honeymoon
with relatives at Parkhill and with
the bride’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. Venner, Hensall and Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. Kyle, Kippen.
United Church Young People
The
Young
Church was held on Monday evening
and was arranged by the convenor,
Mr. Jas. Mustard, Jr., who presided
over the worship period. “Come,
Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love”,
followed by the Lord’s Prayer in uni
son. Mr. Bert Thompson read the
Scripture, Psalm 148. Misses Lois
and Marion MacLaren favored with
a vocal duet, “God’s Tomorrow. Miss dow”.
Irene Hoggartli presided over the
business. The minutes were read
and adopted and the roll called. Mrs.
MacDougall played a piano instru
mental, Mrs. C. Hudson, president of
the W.M.S. gave an interesting ad
dress on “India”. Misses Margaret
and Jean Love sang a duet. The
meeting closed by singing “"We’ve a
Story to tell to the Nations”, follow
ed by the National Anthem.
a
Claudette Blowes
“Playmates”.
The Young People’s Union held
Hallowe’en Social in the school room
of the United Church on Monday
evening with a very large atten
dance. Mr. Claude Blowes acted as
chairman. “Jesus Bids Us iShine”
w£s sung, follwed by the Lord’s
Prayer in unison. Elaine Bier sang
a solo followed by a reading by
Doris Buchanan,
favored with a solo,
A reading by Eleanoi’ Cook was fol
lowed by a vocal duet by Mabel Fair
burn and Ruth Hess in costume.
Miss Lenore Norminton favored with
a very humorous reading dressed in
suitable costume. Misses Mary
Goodwin and Ruth Brook sang a
duet entitled “I Passed by Your Win-
Miss Gladys Luker played a
piano instrumental ' entitled “The
Rosary”. Rev. R. A. Brook favored
with a solo entitled “In the Gloam
ing”. Misses Gladys Luker and
Greta Lammie were accompanists foi'
the evening. Games and
were directed by Messrs.
Blowes and Carrey Joynt.
was served at the close.
Hensail Red Cross
Ladies’ Aid Meet
The Ladies’ Aid of Carmel Pres
byterian Church held their regular
meeting on Tuesday evening, with
Mrs. Weir presiding in the absence
of the president, Mrs. F. Farquhar.
The Scripture was read by Mrs. Lo
gan, after which Miss Jean Dougall
led in prayer. Group three present
ed the following program: Mrs. Roy
Bell gave an interesting
“Our Red Cross Work”,
Campbell of Toronto.
Dougall
a piano
reading
“When
Maggie”, after which Mrs.
Dougall sang “When You and I
Young, Maggie”. Bobby Bell
a reading entitledr “Bread
Jelly”. Mrs. MacDougall and
Margaret Dougall sang a vocal
which concluded the program,
meeting closed with “God Save the
King”. o
reading on
by Mrs.
Mrs. Andrew
and Margaret favored with
duet. Mrs. Roy Bell gave a
on the history of the song,
You and I Were Young,
, after which Mrs. Mac-
Were
gave
and
Miss
duet
The
Smale—Harburn
contests
Claude
Candy
A public meeting of the
branch of the Red Cross will
in the Hensall town hall Thursday
, evening ,November 7th at 8 p.m,
All the members of the 'Red Cross
•and those interested in the work of i
the Red Cross are cordially invited.
Reports will be given by the con
venors of ' the various committees,
also a financial report from the
treasurer, Mr. FI. Lawrence. We
are hoping to have a representative
from headquarters in Toronto to
give an address. A brief musical
program will he presented and elec
tion of officers for the new year
will take place. The amount of work
that has been accomplished
ladies of Hensall and
through the generous gifts
I people of the Red Cross
hear
i
i
A quiet wedding was solemnized
at the United Church manse, Nor
wich, on Saturday at 4 p.m. when
Rev. A. Boa, uncle of the groom,
united in marriage Hilda Elizabeth,
daughter of Mrs. Archie Luxton of
Staffa and Roy Edward (Smale, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Smale, Hensail.
The bride wore a street-length gown
of blue French wool with gold trim,
with hat to match and matching ac
cessories and wore a corsage of sweet
peas. Miss Bella Smale, sister of
the groom, was bridesmaid and wore
a street-length dress of black
georgette wool with gold trim and
matching accessories and wore a cor
sage of sweet peas. Mr.
Harburn, Staffa, brother
bride, was groomsman.
was
Mrs.
with
the
Later the young couple left on a
honeymoon trip to .Windsor,
their return they will reside in
sail.
Marvin
of the
A reception
held at the home of Rev and
•Boa following the ceremony,
only the immediate relatives of
contracting parties attending.
Rhodie—Ryan
Hensail
be held
by the
vicinity
of the
very
the
is
of the Red
opportunity
gratifying. Come and
whole story.
The Hensail Branch
Cross wish to take this
to express thanks to the ladies of
the Hensail Senior Institute for re
ceipt of the sum of $95.00 received
through their efforts in connection
with the South Huron Plowing
Match held at the farm of Robert
Munn Thursday October 24th, and
they also desire to give recognition
to the gift from Hensail continuation
school augmenting this amount.
KIPPEN
On
Hen-
wasA pretty autumn wedding
solemnized recently in the chapel of
Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church,
Detroit, when Jessie, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John Ryan of Detroit,
and Alfred Rhodie, son of Mr. and
Mrs. G. Rhodie, Detroit, Were united
in marriage. The bride looked
charming in a suit of beige sheer
wool, with trimming of sable (dyed
squirrel) with hat and matching ac
cessories and
of-the valley,
denias. Miss
honor, chose
gown with
matching accessories and wore a cor
sage of yellow roses, baby mums
and gardenias. Mr. Charles Berge,
Detroit, was groomsman, A wedding
dinner was held at the Whittier Mo
tel with thirty guests present. Mrs.
Ryan received in soldier blue crepe
gown and Mrs. Rhodie wore a wine
crepe dress, both wearing corsages
of mixed autumn flowers. The bride
corsage of roses, lily
baby mums and gar-
Delores Watt, maid of
a poudre blue wool
dubonnet trim and
Mrs. Gillean, of Greenway, and
Mrs. Rufus Turnbull, of Grand
Bend, visited on Saturday with the
latter’s sister, Mr. and Mrs, Elzar
Moussqau,
Mr, and Mrs. Oliver Jaques, and
Dorothy spent the week-end with
Mr. and (Mrs. Wesley Jaques and
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Skinner, of
Elimville.
Mr. F. Kading, of Grand Bend,
visited on Saturday with Mr. and
Mrs. W. Horney.
Quite a number attended the re
ception in Hensall on (Friday ev
ening for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Smillie newlyweds. During the ev
ening they Were presented with a
studio couch. Dancing was enjoyed
with music being furnished by the
Murdock orchestra.
Mr. and Mrs. H. MoMurtrie, spent
a day in London last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ferguson,
and Eva, Of UdertOn, spent (Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. W. Horney.
Miss Mildred pybus, of Zurich,
is visiting her grandmother, Mrs.
H, Ricker.
Miss Eva Ferguson, of Ilderton,
is visiting at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. W. Horney.
Wedding bells are ringing in the
vicinity.
Mr. Robt. Passmore, of Hensall,
student in Toronto University will
have charge of the services in the
United Church here on Sunday
next.
HAD TO MARRY IlER —
We were recently told of the case
of a Scotchman who became engag
ed to a girl who got so fat he Want
ed to break off the engagement—
but, the girl couldn’t get the ring
Off so he had to marry her.
I
proud
Ruth
Lloyd
CREPITON
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Boyce, of Go
derich, visited on Tuesday with
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kerr.
Mrs, M. W. Telfer and Miss F.
W. Morlock attended the Women’s
Institute convention at London this
week.
Mr. Ed. Trietz, of Sarnia, spent
the week-end in the village.
Bob Blackwell, of Brantford,
spent the week-end here,
Mr. Emerson Wein is the
father of a baby boy.
Mrs. England and Miss
England visited with Mr.
England at Chatham on Sunday.
(Mr. and Mrs, Howard Haist and
daughter, of Penham, spent Sunday
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Finkbeiner.
Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Wenzel spent
Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Rich
mond, of Norwich.
'Mr, Sidney Brown and Miss .Jean
Mountain attended a teachers’
meeting in Dashwood on Tuesday.
A temperance program was given
in the United Church Sunday School
last Sunday. Orland Taylor sang,
“Footsteps of Jesus” and an inter
esting temperance talk, which was
illustrated with drawings was given
by Dr. Roulston, of Exeter.
Mrs. Arthur Hodgins, who has
been engaged as pianist in the Unit
ed church for the past two years
has tendered her resignation. Mrs.
J. Woodall, who has been choir
leader for a number of years, has
also resigned. The church offic
ials have been fortunate in secur
ing Mr. Lawrence Wein to fill both
vacancies. Mr. Wein will commence
his new duties on Sunday evening
next
at 7
when service will commence
o’clock.
CREDITON EAST
Everett Sims, of
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Exeter,
E.
in
on
Mr.
spent
Sims.
Pte. ;Steve Glanville, who is
training at Woodstock, visited
Sunday wth his brother and sister-
in-law, 'Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glan
ville.
Mr. and Mrs. Murray Neil, and
daughter, of Stratford, spent the
week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Ed.
Penhale.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heatherley, of
London, spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. Motz. Mrs. Catharine
Motz, who has been visiting in Lon
don returned to her home here.
Mr. Jack Anderson, of London,
spent the week-end at his home
here.
Mrs. Frank Sweet, of Sarnia and
Mrs. John Morley, of Exeter, visit
ed Friday with Mrs. Wilson Ander-
son and Mrs. -Chris. Rau, the form
er ladies are sisters.
Mrs. Rachel Sims, of Exeter, is
visiting with relatives here.
KIRKTON
Wm. More of Parkhill calledMr.
on friends in the village this week.
Mrs. A. Robson of Welburne spent
the past week with her daughter,
Mrs. Ross Francis.
Mr. Gerald Paul of Kitchener spent
the week-end with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. C. Paul.
Quite a number from the village
attended the funeral of the late Mrs.
H. Switzer, of Anderson Monday.
Miss Mary Hanna of London spent
the week-end with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. H. Hanna.
Rev. and Mrs. Allan Duffield, of
Sault Ste. Marie are visiting with
Mr. and Mrs. C. Duffield. Mr. Duf
field is quite ill at time of writing.
Opens New Barber Shop
Mr. G. H. Burgin has leased a
room to Mr. Neil Witmer for the
purpose of a barber shop. This room
was once owned and occupied by the
Montreal Bank. We wish Mr. Wit
mer every success, so call in and get
a trim nip.
Eightieth Birthday Party
The SOth birthday of Mrs. Wm.
Lankin of Granton was celebrated on
Wednesday evening by a dinner par
ty at the home of her son, Mr. Fred
Lankin. Her complete family of
four daughters and one <son, together
with their husbands and wife sat
down to a prettily decorated table
centred with a large birthday cake
lighted with caudles. During the
evening a. presentation of an electric
heating pad was made to the guest
of honor.
Women's Institute Meeting
The Women’s Institute held their
October, meeting at the. home of Mrs.
Garnie Doupe with the president,
Mrs. Eric Humphrey and Mrs. Stew
art Shier in charge of the meeting.
A splendid talk was given by Mrs.
(Rev.) James on Education. A c,on-|
test was also given by Mrs. James
on “Do You Know Your Islands?”
A display of articles remodeled at
the sewing course was shown. It
was decided to send two delegates to
the London convention, the delegates
being Mrs. Nelson Watson and Mrs.
Robert Ross. It was decided to still
carry on with the sewing class and
anyone is welcome to come who
wishes to sew, either for themselves
or families or for the
ten. The class is to
Lizzie Collie’s home
from 7.30 till 9 p.m.
then closed with the
them. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. Wes Hodge
November 28. A ten cent lunch will
be served.
refugee child
meet at Miss
November 7,
The meeting
National An
Mr. and Mrs, Harris West, Mrs.
Thos, Willis and Miss Flossie Dav
ey were week-end guests with Mr.
and Mrs. John Talbot in Grand
Valley.
Mr. Fred Warner and Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Gaiser, of Shipka, vis
ited on Sunday with Mr. Arthur
Gaiser at the training camp ' in
Woodstock.
Mrs. 'Clara Abbott left on Thurs
day of last week for California, to
spend the winter with her brother,
Mr. F. J. and Mrs, Fairhall.
Mr. and (Mrs. F, Penwarden and
Harold visited with relatives in
London on Sunday.
On 'Sunday November 3rd the
Sunday School will hold their anni
versary at the morning service in
the church here. Special music will
be provided by a (Sunday School
choir.
Moving to Toronto
Mr. Dave Smith, popular manager
of the creamery here for the past
few years has been transferred to
the Canada Packers plant in West
Toronto. Before leaving he was
presented with a zippered traveling
bag on behalf of the creamery staff
and with a leathei' bill fold on be
half of the business men of the vil
lage. The Home and School Club
presented Mrs. Smith with a cup
and saucer. Mr. and Mrs, .Smith
have made- many friends here whose
very best wishes will follow them
to their new home. Mrs, Smith is
visiting for a week with her par
ents Mr. and Mrs. Lambert in Pal
merston. Mr, Wm. Skelton will take
Mr, .Smith’s place at the creamery.
CENTRALIA
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$95.00
1936 G. M. C. 2 ton long stake truck, a lot of good service
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1934 FORD stake 2 ton truck, newly overhauled motor,
new tires and only $350.00
1937 FORD 2 ton dump truck. New reconditioned motor,
new radiator, new battery and new tires. This as a reliable
truck and is hauling 4 yards of gravel every day. It’s a
bargain at $750.00
1938 FORD sedan delivery, a nice bread truck. . . . $350.00
1934 FORD 1-2 ton Pick Up, all steel cab and all steel box,
all for $275.00
Get your new Ford Tractor now while prices are low.
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ELIMVILLE
WOODHAM
There was a large attendance at
Sunday school on Sunday. The Bible
class was ably taken by Mrs. Rich
ardson, of Wellburn. The lesson on
Temperance was given. (Mrs. Rich
ardson gave the amount in dollars
that was spent in beer and alcoholic
drinks and it is appalling the
amount spent in Ontario alone.
The Sacrament of the Lord’s
Supper was partaken of here last
Sunday morning.
There will be no church or Sunday
services here next Sunday owing to
anniversary services being held at
Kirkton United.
Jordan Laing, elder son of Rev.
aud Mrs. Laing left Tuesday of last
week for New York, where he will
join the’British Naval Service in
wireless work and will be on
on a mercantile vessel. We
him
The decorations of plants
flowers were lovely. The
for the day was Rev. John
of Schomberg and he de
success.
DASHWOOD
and Mrs. Sweeney,
and Miss Zeta Nadiger
Howell,Mich., spent
Mr. and Mrs.
duty
wish
Mrs.
R.N.,
the
Wm.
Harry Hartleib and
Mrs. Kate
were Sunday
Jonas Hartleib
Mr.
Grant
all of
week-end with
Nadiger.
Mr. and Mrs.
babe, of London and
Hedden, of Hensall,
visitors with Mr.
and Lava da.
Mr. Allen Bills and daughter
Marjory and son Herbert, of
troit, spent the week-end with
atives here.
Mrs. J. Raschke and family
Mrs. C. Bosh, of Detroit, spent
week-end with their mother, Mrs,
Merner,
Miss Anna Hess, of Zurich, spent
Sunday
man.
'Mrs.
spent a
‘Mr. and Mrs. D. Tieman.
De-
rel-
and
the
Last Sunday was the occasion of
the Fall anniversary services of this
church and the auditorium was fill
ed to overflowing at the morning
service,
and cut
minister
McEwen
livered two forceful sermons which
were given good hearing. The choir
sang one anthem, “Praise the Lord,
O My Soul” in the morning and Mrs.
Harold Bell, Mrs. Ed Johns, Messrs.
Bruce Cooper and Alvin Pym sang
“Wonderful Morning” as a quartette.
In the evening the church was well
filled and the choir sang two an
thems. “O for a Thousand Tongues
to Sing” and “Tarry With Me”. Mrs.
Harold Bell and Mrs. Ed Johns sang
a duet, “Count Your Blessings". The
congregation are well satisfied with
the day’s activities and hope for a<
large crowd on Thursday evening at
the fowl supper.
Many visitors were present at the
anniversary services in the morning.
Quite a few of these spent the day' with friends and relatives. Among!
them were: Mr. and Mrs. Alec Crago
and son, Mr. and Mrs. Will Rogers
of Kirkton; Mr. and Mrs. Percy Pass-j
more and Alice, Mrs. John Cann and;
Miss Mary Gardiner, Mr. and Mrs. i
Will Ferguson and Roy, Thames'
Road; Mrs. Routley of Woodham;,
Mr. and Mrs. Wes Venner and sons'
of Chiselhurst; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur1
Ford, Lois and Irwin of Farquhar; '
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rundle and
baby of near Exeter.
| Miss Florence Bell, R.N., of Lon
don. was homo ever the week-end.
; Mr. and Mrs. Collishaw. Ted and
.Ivy of Wyoming were visitors at,
Mr. Wes Johns on Sunday. Rev. and
Mrs. McEwen and daughter
also entertained
Ewen and Rev. A.
college together,
not aware of the
going to be a guest at
old home until after
there.
Mrs. Fred Hern and
Fox left here Friday and entrained
at London Sunday for their respec
tive homes in Bengough, Sask., and
Roblin, Man., after spending five
weeks visiting with their brother,
Mr. Beu Williams and sister, Mrs. R,
Dennison and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Hillson Whiteford
of Ingersoll were week-end visitors
in the village.
The ladies of this community in
tend having a quilting bee for Red
Cross work at the church on Tues
day afternoon, November 5. The
Red Cross meeting will also be held
at that time. Five quilts will
ready to do, so all are invited to
present and help.
with
call
last.
Shipka public
are having a Hallowe’en
Miss Heddy
of this week,
after which a
served.
Harry Cook, of Windsor,
few days with her parents,
GREENWAY
So-
I
were
there. Rev. Mc-
E. Johns attended
Mr. McEwen was
fact that he was
Mr. Johns
his arrival
Mrs. A. L.
A meeting of the Red Cross
ciety will be held in the Corbett
school on Monday evening, No
vember 4th. Plans will be com
pleted for the Chicken Supper to be
held November 12th.
We extend our sympathy to
relatives of the late Jop Baker
was instantly killed Saturday
euing at Grand Bend.
Messrs. Harold pollock and
bourne English, of Detroit, spent
the week-end at their home here.
Mrs. J. Baker isn’t very well at
time of writing,
her out again soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Lon Facey and Mr.
and Mrs. Ernest Facey, of Boisse-
Fac-
and
the
who
ev-
Sel-
SHIPKA
The regular meeting of the La
dies Aid will be held on Thursday
afternoon November 7th at the
home of Mrs. Roy Ratz. »
Mrs. John ,Sharpe, who has been
in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London re
turned home on Saturday last.
Mr. and (Mrs. Arthur Brohpey, of
Greenway, visited Sunday last
Mr. and Mrs. L. Finkbeiner.
Mr. Jas. Baxter, of London,
ed on friends here on .Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Neil, of
Brinsley, visited on .Sunday last at
the latter’s parents Mr. and Mrs.
M. Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sweitzer at
tended the funeral of the late
George Henry Elliott at Clinton
on Saturday.
The Y. P. Society held a meet
ing in the church on Tuesday even
ing last for the purpose of organiz
ing for the winter months. Rev. L.
Turner in charge.
<■ Rev. L. Turner gave for his mes
sage on Sunday last a reviewed talk
given by Rev. Dr. McClure, of Tor
onto, who spoke in Main Street
church, Exeter on Monday evening.
It was very interesting.
The pupils of
school
party on Thursday atfernoon.
A pleasant evening was spent oil
Friday evening last when Mrs. Rus
sel Webb entertained at a miscel
laneous shower for
Schendle. bride-to-be
Games were played
buffet luncheon was
Sunday visitors at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. E. Keyes; Mr. and.
Mrs. Wilfred Cairn, Mr«. Ed. Mc
Cormick, Mrs. John Keys, of Lou
don; Mi’, and 'Mrs. Albert Keyes
and son Murray, of Exeter.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brown, Mr.
and Mrs. (Schwartz and daughter,
of Detroit, called on relatives and
friends on Sunday.
•Mr. L. Schroeder is visiting for
a week with relatives in London.
A meeting of the Home and. School
Club of Shipka was held at the
school Monday evening October 21,
with the president, Mrs. Gaiser, in.
the chair.
The meeting opened with a sing
song. Election of officers was held.
It was decided to carry on Red Gross
work in connection with Home
School. Plans were made for
coming year.
The following is the list of
ficers for the coming year: President,
Mrs. Albert Gaiser; vice-president,
Mrs. Arthur Finkbeiner; secretary
treasurer, Mrs. Wm. Sweitzer; assis
tant secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Lome
Finkbeiner; pianist, Mrs. Milton
Rutz; assistant pianist, Mrs.
Ratz; membership convener,
Wm. Mellon; card convener,
Arthur Webb; lunch convener,
Roy Ratz; programme convener,
Mrs. Verne Sharpe.
and
the
of-
We hope to sec
vain, Man., visited Mrs. Lon
ey’s aunts, Mrs. W. Sherritt
Mrs. S. W. Webb last week.
A. Gollen is visiting
and other
with
a painful
when he
Mrs.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Hading
friends at Grand Bend.
'Jack Hartle met with
accident last Saturday
was kicked by a horse and had his
jaw broken. He is at present in
the hospital in London. We hope
to see him home soon.
Mr. Raymond Pollock and Jack,
of Kerwood visited on Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Pollock.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs.
Ray Patterson (nee Verda Wood
bum) who were married last Sat
urday.
THAMES ROAD AND ROYS
spent the
Mrs. Peter
Mfs. Arthur Gardiner
week-end with Mr. and
Gardiner, of London.
Miss Mary Gardiner
week-end with Miss Dorothy Johns
of Elimville.
spent the
be
he
The first law of repartee - better
never than late.
Roy
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
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