HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-12-19, Page 8THURSDAY, DEC. Iptli, 1910 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE
GREETINGS
For the patronage accorded, us
during the year, we thank you.
We welcome this opportunity to
extend to our many friends a Very
Merry Christmas and a Happy and
Prosperous New Ivar.
V’s BEAUTY SHOP
Phone 112
Evenings by appointment
Vera C, Decker, ITojnietrcss
Exeter Markets
Wheat for Wheat Board 53Jc.
New Wheat 70c.
Creamery Butter, 40-41Eggs. A Large. 25e
Eggs, Medium, 23c
Eggs B, 21c.Dressed Hogs, ?10.40!
Christmas
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Greetings
GA VEN PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Rev. Douglas C, Hill, B.A.,
Minister
B.D.
We wish yop all
most heartily
A MERRY
There has been skating at the
dam during the week.
Ice making has been in progress
at the Exeter Arena when cold wea
ther permitted. At present there is
a fair sheet of ice and skating may
be expected almost any day.
Municipal nominations will be held Monday, December 30 th. So
far there has been very little stir.
The council held their final meeting Monday evening.
Mr. Wm. Nunn, who for several
weeks has been ill in Victoria Hos
pital, London, is improving slowly. He wishes to thank the many
friends who have so kindly remem
bered him.
CHRISTMAS
with all the joys that
season brings.
the
Mrs. J. G. Cochrane, Organist
10 a.m.—-Sunday School
Christmas story by Rev. E. Grigg
11 a.m.—Public Worship. Children’s Choir. Sermon: “When Jesus was Born”
7 p.m.—Public Worship. Sermon:
. “Christmas Joy”
Friday, Dec. 20, 8 p.m.—‘Sunday School Christmas Tree.
(greetings
IDEAL MEAT MARKET
C. Tanton
C. E. ZURBRIGG
Optometrist at Exeter
Open every week day except
Wednesday
FOR SALE-—'Right price for quick sale, girls’ skates in good condition,
new last year, size 3. Phone 61,
Exeter.
The annual meeting of the South
Huron Plowmen’s Association was
held at the home of W. D. Sanders
on Saturday afternoon last. There was a good attendance showing the interest manifest in tne coming 1942 Provincial match in Huron.
Officers and directors were re-elected. The finances are in good shape.
EXPERIENCED Housekeeper,
could give assistance to anyone requiring help this week and next in
preparation of Christmas dinners. Phone Times-Advocate,
A season’s ticket for the Exeter
Arena will make a splendid Christ
mas gift. Public School scholars,
51.50; H .S. students, $2.50; gen
eral public, $3.00.
We have a large assortment of
walnut
Pric-
E. R.
Exeter.
Cedar Chests, Beautiful
veneers with waterfall tops,
ed from $12.00 to $28.50.
Hopper’s Furniture Store,
The annual meeting of the
Thames Road Farmers’ Club will be
held at the home of Mr. Henry
Rohde, Monday evening, December
2 2nd. A good attendance is
quested. A truck load of salt
just arrived. P. Passmore, Sec
re-
has
FLOWERS AND PLANTS
Leave your order early for
flowers and potted flowering
plants for the sick room or centre
table.—L. Day & Son, Exeter.
cut
PIANO WANTED—Plain
and medium size. Reply at
W. Martin.
case
once.
ltp.
FOR SALE—iA black American
opossum short jacket, size 20. Ap
ply to Mrs. Wm. Hatter, Exeter.
ltc
STRAYED—'Onto lot 1, con. 5,
Usborne, a two-year-old steer. Own
er may have same by proving pro
perty and paying expenses. Apply
to Fred Dobbs, phone 9r4, Lucan.
1212-3tc
Christmas Suggestions
Buy useful gifts this season.. They are always appreciated. You will find nu
merous articles to choose from in our well-assorted stock.
Phone 38
All boys between the ages of 12
and 2u desirous of playing hockey
this winter are asked to register at
Traquair’s Hardware.
FOR SALE—Rogers Electric 5- tube Mantle Radio in good working condition. For information Phone
139 Hensail.
Main St.
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SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER
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STORES, Dwellings, garage, saw
mill, woodwork shop and farms,
large and small, W, C. Pearce,
Exeter
WANTED — Will pay cash for
horses or cattle over 500 pounds,
dead or alive, free of medicine or
disease,
•Phone
iFrancis
suitable for mink feed.
Kirkton 34r3 collect.—
Mink Ranch.
SALE—Good 8-yeai‘old” FOR
Clyde mare. Cheap for quick sale;
also a
freshen
Exeter.
Jersey cow, 6 years
at Xmas. Sandy
old to
Elliot,
SALEVILLAGE PROPERTY FOR
Brick house, two-storey, over acre
of land. Immediate deed. Right
price for quick sale. Apply to J.
W. Morley or R. N. Cre,ech.
HOUSES FOR SALE—Several
comfortable homes in' Exeter and
surrounding villages. Range of
prices. Good values. C. V. Pickard,
phone 165
SKATES WANTED
The Exeter Lions club is making
an appeal for skates and boots,
sizes 4 and 5, for boys and girls at
the Exeter public school. Free
skating is provided for school
children twice a week at the Exeter
arena. A number of pairs of skates
have been provided but a few more
are needed. Leave them with
principal, J. B. Creech, or at
'limes-Advocate
the
the
FOR SALE
PEA ENSILAGE
$1.00 PER TON
Hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 noon
Contracts are now being taken for
String BeanS
CANADIAN CANNERS;
Exeter, Ontario
THE CENTRAL HOTEL
Dinner Served from 12.30 to 2
5.30 to 7 o’clock
Price 75c
Open
and
Central Coffee Shoppe
every Saturday from 7 to
AIR force visitors
Citizens wishing to
members of the Royal Air
Christmas and those who
vide transportation are _ _
to leave their names with lraquair by Friday noon.
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entertain
Force for will prorequested
.a Albert
spen cl-Miss Dorothy Williams is
ing her vacation in London.
I Miss B. Barr, after a two
visit with her sisters in Toronto,
returned home last week.
Miss Barbara Atkinson, of Lon
don, spent Sunday with friends in
Exeter.
Mr. Lloyd Finnegan of London
has accepted a position as baker with W. E. Middleton.
Miss Jeanette Taman, of London-
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr
and Mrs. W. W. Taman.
Mrs. Arthur Wallace, of London,
visited her aunt, Mrs. B. W. F.
Beavers on Friday last.
Mr. and Mrs. F. W.
spent Sunday in London
and Mrs. M. F. Gladman.
Mr. Launce Battersby
week for Toronto where he joined up with the R.C.A.F.
Mr. W. G. Walker, who spent the
summer in Saskatchewan, return
ed recently to his home here.
Signaller Warren Sanders, of To
ronto, R.C.C.S., spent several days
last week with his wife and family.
Miss Dorothy Smith, of London,
is spending the week with her sis
ter, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hunter.
Mrs. Wasman and Miss Eva Pearce are assisting at the Exeter
postoffice for the Christmas season.
Miss Ada Gaiser and Miss Bar
bara Dinney spent the week-end
with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Faas at
Crumlin,
Mr. and Mrs. Don White and fam
ily and Miss Olive White, of Mitch
ell, spent Sunday with Mr.
Mrs. C. Mitchell.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Fred
don, spent Sunday
Mrs. H. C. Clarke.
Mr. and Mrs. B.
weeks’
Gladman
with Mr.
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left last has
and
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Brock, of
with Mr.
and
Lon-
and
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Marion Pooley
BEAUTY SHOPPE
Exeter Phone 245
MAIN ST. UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Norval J, Woods M.A.
Mrs. N. J. Dore
Organist and Choir Leader
11 a.m.—“Did the Angels Sing Too
Soon?” Anthem: “Hail Holy
Morn”. Solo: “Night of Nights”
Anthem: ‘‘Infant Jesus”.
p.m.—(Sunday School.
p.m.—Carol Service. Anthem:
“While Shepherds Watched” An
them: “Calm on the Night”.
Thursday, 7.30 p.m.—Midweek ser
vice of prayer and Bible Study.
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7
with
Bea-
the
W. F. Beavers
visited in St. Marys on Sunday
the former’s brother, Mr. Joe
vers, who is ill at his home.
Pte. Hilton Sanders, of
R.C.R., Camp Borden, returned to
his duties after spending two weeks
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt.
banders.
Mr. Silas Reid, who for 11 years
was employed with J. A. Traquair
in the hardware business left last
week for London, where he has se
cured a position with the Dunn
Hardware.
Mr. Amy Wexler and nephew,
Sam Ossea, of Toronto, were in
town Monday and Tuesday calling
on old friends who were pleased to
welcome him back after an absence
of twenty years.
Mr. J. J. Knight, of London,
called on- friends in Exeter on Sat
urday last. Mr. Knight states that
there are a great many changes in
Exeter since the days that he was
station-master here.
The many friends of Dr. A. R.
Kinsman, of London, formerly of
Exeter, will regret to know that he
is ill in the hospital suffering from
an ulcerated stomach. We hope
for his speedy recovery.
Mrs. Duncan Smith, who has been
on a two months' visit in Toronto
and Lindsay, returned here last
week. Mr. Smith is remaining a
while longer owing to the illness
I of his sister at Lindsay. Mrs.
Smith’s mother, Mrs. Armstrong, is
still quite poorly.
Mr, Wm. Bieber, of Hay. had the
j misfortune to fracture his left leg
on Saturday. He was assisting in
pushing a car that was stalled in
the snow when the car skidded and
knocked him down, fracturing his
log. The fracture was reduced by
In* Dunlop.
CHENILLE BED SPREADS
New Patterns and Colorings $4.50 to $7.50
BOUDOIR SLIPPERS
In many Styles $1.00 to $2.50
SILK HOSIERY
In Xmas Boxes 69c to $1.15
VELVET GALOSHES
Newest Styles $2.50, 2.75, $3.25
TURKISH AND LINEN TOWELS
Many New Patterns 29c to $1.19
PURE LINEN TEA TOWELLING
A Useful Gift per yard, 35c
FANCY SWEATERS
Warm and Cosy $1.95 to $3.00
NEW HANDBAGS
In Many New Styles $1.00 to $1.95
SILK LINGERIE
Xmas boxed. Attractively priced.
FLANNEL AND SATIN ROBES'
Smart and dressy $3.95 to $4.95
FABRIC, WOOL AND KID GLOVES
29c to $1.95
McBRINE LUGGAGE
Twin Sets and Overnight Cases
$2.25 to $10.00
WINTER WILL BE PLEASANT
In a home heated by
D.&H. ANTHRACITE
No question about it, the extra
heat of D.&H. Anthracite does
make your home more pleasant in
winter Fill your bin today and
be ready for Winter’s coldest
weather.
Phone 33
JAMES ST. UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Arthur Page
W. R. Goulding, A.T.C.M.
Organist and Choir Leader
CHRISTMAS SUNDAY
a.m.—Christmas Service
p.m.—Open Session of
Church School. Lantern Slides.
7 p.m.—Christmas Musicale by the
Choir.
Tuesday, 8 pan.—Y.P. Union.
Wednesday, 8 pan.—Prayer Service
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JAS. P. BOWEY
The Exeter-Hensall Branch of
the Canadian Legion have remodelled the building they recently pur
chased on the west side of Main St. from W, J. Smith. The barber shop occupied by G. Flynn was taken out and the ground floor made into
one large room. The top floor has
been divided into several rooms.
The Legion will hold a Bingo in the
new rooms this Thursday evening.
The Main St. United Cnurch War
Unit held a meeting on Dec. 15th
to elect officers for the coming
year and report on the year’s work.
The following officers were elected:
Pres., Mrs. .George Layton; 1st vice-
pres., Mrs. W. Martin; 2nd vioe-
pres., Mrs. R. Balkwill; sec.-treas.,
Miss Lillian Huston.
TRIVITT MEMORIAL
CHURCH
Rector, Rev. M. A. Hunt
Organist, Miss
Choir Leader, Mr.
MacFaul
Middlemiss
IN ADVENTFOURTH SUNDAY
Christmas Service
11 a.m.—-Sunday School
7 p.m.—Carol Service
Thursday, 7.30 p.m.—Intercession
and Prayer Service.
Christmas Supper for the
ren Friday at 6 p.m. Tree and Santa at 8 to
parents are invited.
S.S. child- Christmas which the
onaan
Capt. Bruce Medd, of Petawawa
Camp, Mrs. Medd and son David
are holidaying at Grand Bend and with the former’s parents at Exeter.
NEW YEAR’S DANCE
THE HIT OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Exeter Arena
TUESDAY, DEC. 31st
Dance to the music of
JOHNNY DOWNS
and his 9-piece orchestra
PRIZES FAVORS NOVELTIES GALORE
All the frolic and frills that go with a New Year’s Dance
Net Proceeds will be used to purchase War
Savings Stamps which will be burned at the dance
Under the auspices of the Exeter Lions Club
Dancing 9.30 to 2.30 Admission $1.00 each
Everybody Welcome Dress Optional
C.C.M. Skate & Shoe Outfits
Priced to suit all pocketbooks. Bring in your old skates and
trade them
skates and
for new ones. We have some good secondhand
shoes on hand. Insist on C.C.M. Matched Sets
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We have a wonderful assortment of toys. Come early and
look them over.
XMAS TREE LIGHTS—in all styles—50c to $2.75
Pyrex Ware, the Ideal Gift—In Sets, Casseroles, Pie Plates,
Coffee Perc., Custard Cups. Loaf Pans, etc.
Electric IronsElectric Toasters
Kelvinator RefrigeratorsEasy Washing Machines
Flashlights, Mixing Bowls, Salt and Pepper Shakers, Tea
Kettles, Cake Covers, Tumbler Sets, Tea Pots, Jack Knives,
Bread Knives, Hockey Sticks, Comb Cases, Waste Paper
Baskets, Bread Boxes
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Our Store is Full of Lovely Gifts
Traquair’s Hardware
The Home of Findlay, Beach and McClary
Stoves and Ranges
TINSMITHING SIGN WORK PLUMBING
WX’ZClM CiM 'ifk o
Beautiful All Wool Kenwood Blankets
Luxurious all wool blankets, for warmth without weight. In Blue, Rose, Cedar,
Gold, Peach, Green and Wine. Also Kenwood’s famous Floraltint in six beautiful
harmonies. Wouldn’t it be wonderful? A Kenwood blanket for Christmas!
FLANNEL BATH ROBES
Sure to please $6.95 to $12.50
McBRINE’S LUGGAGE
Gladstones and Overnight Cases
$2.25 to $12.50
FORSYTHE SHIRTS AND PYJAMAS
It pays to buy quality
GOLOSHES AND
Keep his feet warm
$1.95 to $2.50
SPATS
$1.25 to 2.95
ALL-WOOL SWEATER COATS
Keep out the cold $2.50 to $4.95
BILTMORE HATS
In newest Styles and Shades
$1.95 to $3.95
HOUSE SLIPPERS
Cozy and comfortable $1.00 to $2.75
GLOVES AND SCARVES
In wool sets Per set, $2.25
BRACES AND BELTS
Neatly boxed 50c 75c, $1.00
WARM WINDBREAKERS
Stand the cold weather $4.95 to $6,i.95
New China for Christmas
See our china display. Many new pieces have been added for Xmas. Give your
friends China. It always pleases. See our 29c and 50c counters.
GROCERY SPECIALS
COFFEE
Bluebell, Fresh Ground
1 lb.......................35c
PEAS Country Kist
3 cans.............25c
FREE
40 Xmas Seals and Tags
with 3 large Palmolive
Soap for
25c
Regular 10c size
IVORY SNOW JAMS
1 .............23c
1 Paring Knife Free
Quaker
Puffed Wheat *
3 boxes .... 25c
SOAP
Sunlight
4 bars.............17c
Cranberry, Orange,
Grapefruit
1 jar . ... 25c
MAPLE LEAF Lard
2-1 lb. pkgs 20c
SPECIAL
Sugar, granulated
10 lbs................65c
A FRESH STOCK OF CANDIES, NUTS and ORANGES
Southcott Bros.
Return Basketball Games Are
Played in Mitchell
boys’ and girls’ basketball
from the Exeter H.S. paid a visit to Mitchell Tuesday ev-
The
teams return ---- --------- -ening and both teams were victor
ious in keenly contested games. The line-up and scoring: Exeter—Moore (11); Green (10); W. Fahrner (1); A. Fahrner (2); Hannigan,
Southcott, Kestle, and Hicks; total Z4 points. Mitchell—Myers (10);
Ratz (9), Dungey (4), Gatenby, Drummond, Beaumont and Jordan.Exeter Girls—A. Gordon (5), J.
McDougall (5), H. Hern, (2), D. Kydd, S. Duncan, I Kydd, A. Mason, S. Fahrner. Total 12 points. Mitchell—L, Walther (8), N. Jackson (1), G. McHagan, E. Stoskopf, D.
Gollnitz, T ""1 ” T
Quinsey.
G. Lealess, B. Gillrie, J.
Total 9 points.
i The Wai* Time Board
The Treasurer acknowledges the
following receipt from the Cen
tralia War igervice Unit, $98.83 as
a result of a quilt and bingo pro
ject. Of this amount the War
Board has paid over to the Red
Cross Branch the sum of $69.40.
The Stamp Out Hitler Party held
in Leavitt’s Theatre drew two well-
filled houses. The direct sale of
War Savings Stamps amounted to
$154.00, and of certificates. $65.00;
total, $219.00. 302 new applica
tion forms were started, with a
potential maturity value of $1,510, /which together with certificate
safes and loose stamp sales, make
total-^notential sdles made by- the
VIevoping~^HUQunt to $1,510 new ap-
^ll’gSTIon forma’s tar ted, $65.00 new
i certificate 'kales, $78.50 loose
stamplu^Qj^ total $1,615 3.5 O'.
m\ Mai^nk- Howey, of the Bank
of Montreal?'London, is relieving
at the local branch of the bank, Mr.
Howey was on holidays and with Mrs. Howey was spending a few days here when he was called on
to rollev ' ' ”
, Mr. Ayl.
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GIFTS FOR MEN
FROM A MAN’S STORE
Our stock of holiday merchandise is right up to the
minute at money-saving prices.
Shirts $1.50 to $2.00
Belts 50c to $1.50
Mufflers $1.00 to $2.00
Pyjamas $2.00
Handkerchiefs, Sweaters, & Sweater Coats, Suits and
Overcoats .
Ties 50c to $1.00
Braces 50c to $1.00
Bathrobes $3.95
Gloves $1.50 to $2.50
SHOP EARLY FOR THE BEST CHOICE
W. W. T A M A N
PHONE 81 " EXE!
Caven W. M. S.
The Women’s Missionary Society
held their annual meeting at the
home of Miss Jeckell on Thursday,
December 12 th, Mr. Hill taking the
devotional exercises and using the
Christmas story. After hearing and
disposing of the reports of the sev
eral departments, the nominating
committee, Mrs. Fuke and Mrs. Hat
ter brought in the following slate
of officers for 1941. viz: Pres.,
Mrs. F. W. Gladman; 1st vice-pros.,
Mrs. E. Pollen: 2nd vice-pros,, Mrs.
” ”on: see., Mrs- H. Wliyto; treas.,
sup-
Mrs.
pian-
Hat-
Mrs. J. Kydd; Home Helpers, Mrs
Sillery; Glad .Tidings, Mrs. Hatter;
Welcome and Welfare, Miss Week-
es; Mission'Band, Miss Jeckell
ply. Miss Hatter; literature,
Fuke; press sec., Mrs. Strang;
1st. Mrs. Dow: auditors, Mrs.
ter and Mr. Hill. Resolved that
sufficient funds be donated to pur
chase three seals for the Mission
Band. The president thanked all
the officers for the efficient wav
they had helped during the year. .
Miss Jeckell closed the meeting with
prayer, after which a pleasant st-)-
cial half hour was enjoyed.