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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-11-14, Page 3THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1910 50 YEARS AGO School report for S.S. No. 5, Us- borne. Names appear in order of merit. IV Class—Ila Westcott, Edith Westcott; II Class—Violet Russell, Blanche Westcott; II Class, Jr.—Lila MciCord, Jennie McDonald, Lily McDonald; II Class, fir.—Gar­ net Frayne, Willie Frayne, Nelson Prout, Lily May Westcott. II Class Jr.—Emily Wood, Violet Willis, Norman McDonald, Eliza Higgins. II Part—Jessie Richard, Violet Rus; sell, Vincent Wood, Arthur San­ ders, I Part—(George Westcott, John Richard, Lily Rowcliffe, Willie Rowfclil’fle, Edith McCord^ David McCord, Tommy Higgins, Fred Cor­ nish, Bennie Bruce. The Lucan roller skating rink will re-open this week. Lttcan’fc rate olf taxation this year is 20% mills on the dollar; Biddulph’s rate, 9 mills. We regret to hear that the foun­ ders in Baltimore have had some trouble with two of the higher 'bells in the splendid chime intended for the Trivitt Memorial Church. Owing to the difficulty of getting proper tone the bells have to be recast. The proprietor of the Central Ho­ tel, Mr. T. cheson, wishes to pur­ chase 600 pigeons at once, for which he will pay 20c a pair. The company of hunters who left two weeks ago for Birks’ Falls in the persons of Messrs. D. Schoff, Clandeboye, ,H. Eiliber, Crediton, D. Johns and H. Levitt, Exeter, re­ turned Saturday night. They shot 8 deer, one of which was a fine buck weighing 2'54 pounds and had antlers with 2'1 prongs. 25 YEARS AGO A remarkable story conies from Ellice Township, north of Stratford. While rabbit hunting two men were attracted to a hollow basswood log by the barking of their hounds. The result was the discovery of a nearly full grown heifer wedged tightly in the interior of the log and not vis­ ible until a hole had been cut. The animal had been missed six weeks before but it is expected that it will live. Private Leon Treble is home for , a few days suffering from a severe cold Miss Laura Jory left Wednesday to visit her sister at Burford. Mrs. G. Cochrane left Tuesday for Berlin to visit for a couple of weeks. A memorial service for the late Edith iCavell who was murdered in Belgium took place in the Trivitt Memorial Church on Wednesday evening. 15 YEARS AGO Mr. S. M. Sanders is installing a steam heating system for heating his clothing plant. Messrs. Verne Roulston and George Beavers were in London Thanksgiving enjoying a skate at the arena. Mr. G. W. Dow shipped a car­ load of horses to Montreal on Sat­ urday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. May and son Gordon spent Thanksgiving in Mit­ chell. Several from Exeter motored to Whitechurch in Bruce County in Bagshaw’s motor van for a hunting trip on Thanksgiving. Among those in the party were H. Bagsliaw, H. Bierling, Milt and Homer Russell, George and Ed. Anderson, Ed Pol­ len, Silas Reid, and Ulric Snell. Messrs. William Lawson, Grant Sanders and Howard Dignan of To­ ronto University; Bruce Medd of Guelph O.|A.iC.; and .Miss Evelyn Howard of Western University were home for the week-end. Gladman and Stanbury are in­ stalling an oil burner at their of­ fice. CROMARTY The fowl supper which was held on Tuesday evening last was one of the finest yet, being held in th’e church. (All roads led to a grand supper when over five hundred were served, Rev. Mr. Jamieson nicely entertained those waiting for their supper toy very interesting lantern slides picturing our church­ es and home mission fields in the great north west. The services on Sunday were conducted by Rev. Mr. Hill of Exeter who delivered two excellent and able sermons. The choir excelled themselves in ren­ dering excellent music for the oc­ casion. The proceeds amounted to three hundred and forty-five dol­ lars. The church people were very fortunate in having excellent weather for the occasion. Mrs. Cooper of Toronto together with her son, Tom, of the Air Force, spent ten days in the neighborhood visiting with friends. Mr. Wilfred Scott who has spent the last month in camp at Wood- stock has returned home. |Mrs. Batten and daughter Gladys of Winchelsea visited over t Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. Miller. BRINSLEY Rev. Mr. Turner preached in the United Church on Sunday on “God Remembered Noah and Noah build- ed an ark unto the Lord.” Both the sermon and service of song were in keeping -with the remem­ brance day and were well receiv­ ed iby the congregation. Several of the soldier boys of this neigh­ borhood were present wearing their uniforms. Shower for Bride-Elect On Thursday evening about one hundred neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fenton in honor of Miss Louise Ellwood, their niece, of Lon­ don, bride-elect. After a short pro­ gram, a little wagon loaded with gifts and prettily decorated was drawn in by Betty Ellwood, Dor­ een Murgan and Margaret Mercer and presented to 'Louise, to which the bride-to-be made a fitting reply. Lunch was served and a social hour was spent. On Wednesday last the Ladies’ Aid and W.M.S. of Brinsley met at the home of Mrs. Wilbert iSholdice. After the business session a dainty lunch was served by the hostess and her assistants. Mr. Cameron Patton of Parkhill is sponsoring several teas for al­ uminum demonstratioins in our midst. / ---—------------ CREDITON EAST Mr. Jack Anderson of London spent the week-end at his home here. Mrs. Thomas Edwards and daughters returned to their home in Ingersoll on Friday after a few days visit with relatives here. Pte. Roland Motz of Chatham and Mrs. Motz and Bobby of Exet.er and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heatherby of London spent Bunday with Mrs. Catharine Motz. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rau who were 60 years mar­ ried on Thursday last. Owing to the illness of Mr. Rau it was only celebrated quietly. Exeter BOARD OF EDUCATION The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held in the public Library Monday even­ ing, Nov. 4th at 8 o’clock. All members present. Previous min­ utes were read and approved. Prin­ cipal Wethey reported attendance for October, 200, Two teachers Miss Tape and Mr, Fawcett were absent for three days and one day. Mrs. Hockey supplied three days, Books received for the Library were being circulated. Field day had been held and it was hoped the Board would continue the cus­ tom of adding names of the win­ ners to the shield; fire drill had been held and school cleared in 62 seconds. Per Mrs. Beavers and W. H. Dearing adoption of report, Mr. Lawson to look after placing of names on shield. Mr. Koch to no­ tify when supplies would be need­ ed. Secretary to notify Depart­ ment of Education that Miss Tape would be absent Nov. 7 th and 8th writing exams. Principal Creech reported for Oc­ tober: Number on roll 165; staff had 'Ijeen complete; school vacated in 62 seconds at fire drill. Plans were being made to have the par­ ents of pupils visit the school on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 14th and 15th between tihree and four o’clock; Board also invited. This to be part of the plan for celebrat­ ing Education Week. Some sup­ plies would be needed. Per J. M. Southcott and W. J. Smith, that scales desired by prin­ cipal he procured. Carried. * Per C. V. Pickard and J. N. Wil­ lis that tJhe report be adopted. Car­ ried. Intervening correspondence was read per the chairman and explain­ ed. Per A. O. Elliot and G. Lawson payment of the following accounts: Huron Lumber on O.K. of Mr. Fawcett ................. $ 6.00 Times-Advocate, supplies 10.40 F. Coates, supplies ............. 7.66 Grigg Stationery, Library, etc 3 4.8»2 British American Oil Co., supplies ........................... 3)0* —Carried. The matter of fire extinguisher was discussed. Principal Creech, with the Building and Grounds Committee to look after same. Adjournment, W. H. Dearing. K. M. MaciF'aul, Sec. UNPRECEDENTED EXPANSION IN CAN. SWINE INDUSTRY Never before has the 'Canadiaji hog industry witnessed such a tre­ mendous expansion in the space of one year as it has in 19 40. This is amply illustrated by figures compiled by the Marketing Service, Dominion Department of Agricul­ ture. Deliveries to public stock yards and direct to packing plants in the Dominion during the first 42 weeks of 1940 amounted to 3,792,- 0 00 hogs, an increase of no less than 45 per cent over the corres­ ponding period of 1939. As a mat­ ter of fact, marketings for the 42 weeks r ferred to very closely ap­ proach the figure for the whole of the calendar year of 1937, a year when Canadian hog raisers created an all-time production record. CROMARTY W.M.S. GROUP HOLDS GOOD MEETING The monthly meeting of Gromarty Auxiliary of the W.M.S. was held on Thursday afternoon with a very good attendance although the weath­ er was stormy and cold. The pre­ sident, Mrs. William Hamilton, conducted the meeting. Mrs. Thos. Oliver read a passage of iScripture bearing on the roll call topic, “Peace”, and also an article on “Peace’L, The president led in prayer, after which the roll call was responded to by 14 members. The secretary’s report and the re­ port of the treasurer were read and adopted. The Glad Tidings prayer was given by Mrs. Thomas Scott, ISr. Business matters were also dis­ cussed. Letters were read by Miss M. B. 'Currie and .Mrs. William Houghton and Mrs. Thomas Laing which had (been received from three deaconesses manning Home Fields in 'Canada, giving most interesting details of their work, which were greatly appreciated by the W.IM.B. members, as was also the very in­ teresting talk iby Mrs. Thomas Scott, Jr., formerly of Northern Alberta, Who told of the early mis­ sionary work carried on by her niotlwr iVIrs. IvToof'Oi wliteii slic first settled there, Now the same dis­ trict is in quite a prosperous state. Mrs. George Wallace read current events, and after the closing hymn, and National Anthem, Mrs. Jamie­ son closed with prayer, and all joined in the Lord’s Prayer. HARPLEY Mrs. Verne Ridely and baby returned home from the hospital in London on Monday. Mrs. Hector Laing of London visited with Mr. and Mrs. William Love last Bunday. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Gill visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love on Bunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hardy and Helen of Lucan spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs. Robert Murray. Mrs. William Oliphant of Bur­ lington is visiting with her mother, Mrs. A. Ridley. Miss Donna Hayter spent the week-end with Miss Shirley Eagle- son. We are sorry to report Mrs. Jo­ seph Hickey is not much improved in health Miss Luella Finkbeiner of Lon­ don is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Joseph Carruthers. Mrs. Percy Thompson of Lieury is home waiting on her grandmoth­ er, Mrs. J, Brown, who is improv­ ing very slowly. The Ladies of Grace Church, Greenway, are holding a chicken pie supper in the parish hall on November 27th. Bupper served from 6 to (S' p.m. Everybody welcome. Woman Call a girl a chick and she smiles; call her a hen and she howls. Call a young woman a witch and she is pleased; call an old woman a witch and she is indignant. Call a girl a kitten and she likes it, call a woman a cat and she hates you. Women are queer. Man If you call a man a gay dog, it will flatter him; call him a pup, a hound, or a cur, and he will try to alter the map of your face. He doesn’t mind being called a bull or a bear, yet he will fight if you, call him a calf or a cub. Men are queer. MRS. WESLEY FRENCH DIES AT HOME NEAR KIPPEN Mrs. Wesley French died Wed­ nesday, November 6th, at her home near Kippen, in her 76th year. She had been ill in hospital in London for four weeks and recently re­ turned home. She was formerly Miss Hannah Gretta Upshaw, born in Perth County near Cromarty. She was predeceased 14 months by her husband and is survived by one brother, Frank Upshaw, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Cooper, Hen- sall, and Mrs. D. G. Wren, Outlook, ‘ Bask. The funeral was held on Friday at 2 p.m. from the home. Interment was in Baird’s Cemetery, Brucefield. WAR NEWS o-----0-----0 A four-hour Royal Air Force bombing attack which left the vast Krupp armament works at Essen, Germany, enveloped in a huge sheet of fire—the longest and mightiest assault yet loosed upon that vital Nazi war foundry—was announced by the Air Ministry on ■Saturday. Nazi raiders intensively attack­ ing a wide area of London Friday night scored a direct hit on an Air aid Precautions centre, killing sev­ eral persons, but the assault slack­ ened after midnight with long in­ tervals of quiet. Incomplete reports to the Air Ministry said 20 German planes were destroyed (Friday, 15 of them were dive-ibombers shot down while attacking British shipping by one hard-hitting Royal Air Force squadron. In addition, six more j Gorman planes wore said “probab* > ly” to have been destroyed and two ' damaged. : Mist shrouded the Dover .Straits as the raiders roared across to drop ■ many flares followed by explosives. HIBBERT COUNCIL The Hibbert Township Council met tor their regular council meet­ ing and also as Court of Revision on the Cook Drain in the Township Hall, Btaffa on Saturday, November 2nd at one p.m., all members pre­ sent, the Reeve presiding. As there were no complaints re­ garding the Cook Drain By-law it was decided to close the Court of Revision and proceed with the re­ gular monthly business. Mr. Harris was present rep­ resenting the Canadian General In­ surance Co. in regards a Messenger and Office Robbery Policy and after considering the insurance policy very carefully the council decided to put on insurance for the protec­ tion of the municipal funds. Owing to the fact that Mr. S. W, Archibald, engineer, is at present in His Majesty’s service overseas, Mr. John Einpey, engineer, was ap­ pointed to fill the vacany. By-law No. 488 appointing a drainage en­ gineer was read a third time and finally passed. By-law No. 489 appointing De­ puty Returning Officers, poll clerks and fixing polling places was read a third time and finally passed. By­ law No. 4'9 0, for changing the hour of the nomination from twelve o’clock to one o’clock was read a third time and.finally passed. It has been decided by the pat­ riotic workers to hold a patriotic meeting in the Township Hall on Thursday, November 7th at eight o’clock p.m. for the purpose of dis­ cussing general business regards the Red Gross. A good turnout would be greatly appreciated as one and all should be interested in this very worthy cause. The following accounts were paid: Roads and bridges, $1,- 9112.12; general accounts, $99.56; direct relief, $4.0 8. THOS. D. WREN, Clerk of Hibbert. He; “You haven’t said a word for twenty minutes.” Bhe: “Well, I didn’t have any­ thing to say.” ‘He: “Don’t you ever say any­ thing when you have nothing to say?” She: “No.” He: “Well, then, will you be my wife?” LARGEST PLANE PLANT IN CANADA TO BE ERECTED IN LONDON Will Cost S Million and Employ From 5,009 to 8,000 ■OTTAJWA, Nov. 8—-Involving an expenditure of approximately $3,- 000,000, including guildings and equipment, an airplane factory de­ signed to be the largest and most modern in Canada, will be con­ structed at London’s municipal air­ port, north of Crumlin, by the Do­ minion Government, Work is to toe started as soon as possible as noth­ ing is more urgent than plane pro­ duction. This development was made known today after the passing by the Cabinet of an order-in-council ratifying the project in the expan­ sion of the Dominion and Empire program. When completed, it was estimated, from '5,000 to 8,000 persons will be employed. The industry, marking one of the most important progressive steps in London’s history, follows the de­ velopment of the municipal airport, which is already becoming one of the finest in the country. The air­ field is controlled by the Dominion Government for the operation of an elementary flying training centre in the Empire scheme. Does Your Food Cause You Distress? The impairment of the stomach h often, of serious consequences^ for only by properly digested food is the system nourished and sustained. Burdoek Blood Bitters is a re­ liable remedy for stomach disorders such as dyspepsia, indigestion, sour stomach, belching of gas, headaches, etc. It helps to stimulate the secretion of saliva and gastric juice, the main factor in. digestion, neutralizes acidity, tones up the lining mem­ branes of the stomach, and restores the natural, healthy process of digestion. Put your stomach right by taking B.B.B. and see how quickly you will start to enjoy your meals free from digestive troubles. The T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. WINCHELSEA We are glad to report that Mr. Reg. Delbridge hue returned to his home in a cast and is doing as well as can be expected. Mr. and Mrs. R.- E. Pooley visited on Thursday with Rev. and Mrs. C. L. White of Burgessville. Miss Ethl returned home with them as she has been holidaying there. (Mr. and Mrs. Jack Delbridge and Kelvin spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. H. Hunter of Chatham. Mr. and Mrs, F. V. Horne and Kathleen spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford of Elimville. Mr. and Mrs. F. Brock, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Johns visited on Bun­ day with friends of Zion. iMr. and Mrs. Mervin Elstan and A'llen of Centralia visited on Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Delbridge and family spent Saturday evening with the latter’s parents, Mr, and Mrs. Bruce Cooper of Elimville. Mission Rand Meets The Friendly Workers Mission Band held their regular monthly meeting in the form of a Hallowe’en social at the home of Miss Wilma and Ross Veal with 29 members present, all dressed in costume. The judging resulted as follows: Fancy costume, girls, Wanda Stephen; best couple, bride and groom, Don­ na Murch, Senore Cooper; best dis­ guised, David Bradshaw. The pre­ sident then presided over the meet­ ing, opening with the national an­ them followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Hymn 446 was sung; Annie Elf ord gave a reading; Leona Pym an instrumental; recitation by Donna Murch and Betty Bailey. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted, roll call and business was dealt with. Mar­ ion Murch gave a guitar number; 'Muriel Coward sang two numbers. Hymn 426 was sung; Betty Mair gave an instrumental; Isabelle Coopei’ read the Herald; Murray Stephens played the violin; Gladys Batten gave a reading, Mrs. Mair then took a chapter of the study book after which a song by Marion Murch and Wanda Stephens was enjoyed. Collection was taken and Mrs. Mair closed the meeting with prayer. Candy was served to all at the close of the meeting. TO help ManyCOLDS FROM DEVELOPING RIGHT AT START 3-Pmpose Medicine a Success At first sniffle, sneeze or nasal irrita­tion, put a little Va-tro-nol up each, nostril. Its stimulating action aids Na­ ture’s defenses against the cold.. .. And remember — when a head cold makes you suffer, or transient congestion “fills up” nose and spoils sleep, 3-purpose Va-tro-nol gives val­uable help as it (1) shrinks swollen, membranes, (2) relieves irritation, (3) helps flush out clearing1* clogging VKKsX* mucus. Enjoy the A_relief it brings. vA*lRO*NOL Death of Mrs. Mary Schwalm There passed away early on Wed­ nesday morning, October 30th an old and highly respected lady in the person of Mrs. Mary ,Schwalm in hei’ 90th year. Mrs. Schwalm was found dead in her room at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Peter Koehler, her brother, with whom she had been staying for several years. She was a resident of the community all her life, living on the Schwalm home­ stead, Blind Line, and then in Zur­ ich where her husband, the late William ISchwalm predeceased her many years ago. iMrs. Schwalm was of a very quiet disposition, very deeply interested in the home, was a great mother to her family, and ■until recent years was a regular attendant at divine worship at the Evangelical church. She leaves to mourn her loss one daughter, Mrs. Pfaff of Thedford; two sons, Peter Schwalm of Hensail and Albert of Kindersley, Sask.; also two /broth­ ers, Peter and Jacob Koehler of Zur­ ich. The funeral took place on Fri­ day afternoon, from the Koehler home, where service was held to the Bonson line cemetery for inter­ ment. Rev. G. B. Heckendorn of­ ficiated.—Zurich Herald. Rifle Instructor: “Do you know where you are aiming?” (New Recruit: “No, sir. I’m a stranger in this district.” A BIGGER CAR-A BETTER BUY! NEW Big Bodies « NEW Massive Beauty . NEW Faster Acceleration • NEW Heavy Rigid Frame • NEW Interior Luxury • NEW Stabilizer Ride Control « NEW Soft Slower- Action Springs •NEW Roominess • NEW Vision (glass area increased up to 33%) .NEW Wider Seats • NEW Longer Wheel­ base and Springbase. YOU CAN BUY A '41 FORD FOR LESS THAN ANY OTHER FULL-SIZE CAR IN CANADA Let’s look at the facts on the new Ford car for 1941. Body? Entirely new and bigger. Wheelbase? Two inches longer! Seating width? Increased as much as seven inches! Better vision? 22% more vision in sedans, 33% more in coupe. Ride? 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