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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-01-14, Page 8<r y (Aumdian Women Help—- *‘DAS8 THE A'aiMUNmON” A 25c Stamp Buys 12 Bullets BUY A STAMP HERE TODAY VERA C. DECKER, Prop. Phone 113 Leavitt’s Theatre Exeter Ont. , Phone 135 THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY January 44, 15, 10 and Saturday Matinee Mefro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents “Mrs. Miniver” from the novel by Jan Struther------ leading picture of the year starring GREER GARSON, WALTER PIDGEON and an all star cast. livening prices 25e & 40c tax inelud. Matinee prices 15c & 30c tax inelud. 1st showing at 7.30 sharp; 2nd at 9.45; matinee at 2.30. MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY January IS, 19 ,20 Special program 2 features “This Above All” starring— TYRONE POWER, JOAN FON­ TAINE & THOMAS MITCHELL “Here We Go Again with FIBBER McGEE & MOLLY EDGAR BURGIN and CHARLIE McCarthy Owing to the length of features, there will be one complete show each evening commencing at 8 p.m. sharp. The collegian drove a good-look­ ing roadster, and the co-ed knew it, “I love cars,” she said soultully. **I learn all I can about them.” “Fine,” said he. “Just for fun, tell me how to cool an engine.” •She thought a moment. ”Oh, by stripping the gears, of course,” she cried. STILL A FEW GOOD CARS to pick from at the BLUE SUNOCO * * * 1941 Chevrolet Coupe 1940 Chevrolet Coach 1940 Chevrolet Coupe 1938 Chevrolet Coach 1936 Ford V8 Coach 1935 Dodge Coach 1930 Model A Ford Coupe * * * Fred Dobbs DODGE and DESOTO ARE YOU RUPTURED? Did You Ever Buy a Truss that Didn’t Fit? That Can’t Happen Here You are Properly Fitted by an Experienced Fitter in our Private Truss Room and Protected by a Signed, Money-Back Guarantee Your Drugs at ROBERTSON’S Phone 50 ................*■■■ . Wheat, S1.05. Creamery Butter, 39c. Eggs, A Large, 32 c. Eggs, Medium, 30c. Eggs, B, 35c. • Dressed Hogs, $16.25. U2SS djiiiHiuniuiiniiiiinuimiinmiiininnik 1 Save Tires and Gasoline f = For your future convenience x E ship vour hogs with your g S local trucker where you E E get the highest prices and E E yield = Archie Etherington | Phone 171rll, Exeter = niiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiK s con- days days to see him graduating R.N. were Exeter STEWART’S TAXI Phone 155w Exeter Day or Night STEWART BROS. GARAGE DANCING.... THE EXETER TIMES-APVOCATE, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 14th, 1943 Marion Pooley Beauty Shoppe All Work Guaranteed Exeter Phone 245 /• taj Snell’s Taxi Service Phone 100 CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. John GnUunmy Mrs, J. G. CPdirnne. Organist 10 a.m.—Sunday School 10.30 a.m.—Session meeting 11 a.m.—Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper 7 p.m.—Evening Service. Preparatory Service announced for Friday .night, January 15, has been withdrawn. The W.M.S. will meet at the home of Mrs. Henry Strang on Thursday. nMxsnca Hairdressing * * * Tomlinson’s Phone 146 EXETER RELIEF FUND EXCEEDS $300 MARK The Exeter, England, Relief Fund, a special contribution from Exeter, Canada, to the bombed victims of Exeter, England, has now reached $307.52. The fund has been ma­ terially augmented this week by the collections taken up each evening during the week of prayer, the col­ lections amounting to $43.00. B. M. Francis, in making his contri­ bution said he was pleased to make a donation because Exeter was where his mother was born. Re­ cent contributors are: A Friend, $1.00; R. N. Creech, $2.00; Dr. Dunlop, $2.00; Dr. D. A. Anderson, $2.50; B. M. Francis, $5.00; offer­ ing from the Week of Prayer, $43.00; total, $307.52. This amount has been deposited with the Exeter War Time Board and ear-marked for the Exeter, Eng., Relief Fund. Radio Farm Forum Organized A group of farm people from S.S. No. 3, Stephen Township, met at the home of Lloyd Taylor on Monday evening, A farm forum group was organized with Mrs. Earl Shapton as secretary, The forum will meet next Monday, January 18, at S.30 p.m. at the home of Earl Shapton, when the broadcast, “A National Health Plan” will be discussed. A farm forum has also been or­ ganized in Shipka community by Mrs. Ross Love with Albert Gaiser as secretary. 1 at Exeter’s New — DANCELAND — (The old Opera Housed EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT with TED PUDNEY General Admission 50c EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT With CLAYTON STEEPER EXETER ARENA WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20th Doubleheader starting at 8 p.m. Exeter vs. Eagles Second Game at 9.30 Gremlins vs. Spare Parts The Eagles, Spare Parts and Grem­ lins are teams picked from the var­ ious divisions of No. 9 S.F'.T.S. The Exeter team will be made up of the remaining players of last year’s team along with players in the Surrounding community and some of the Air Force boys who reside in town. ^1111 UH!—. I 1 I LOCALS * 1 Mrs. Verdun Linden field is spend­ ing a week in London, A.C.2 Jack Pryde, of St. Thomas, spent the week-end at his home here. L.A.C. Gordon French, of Ayl­ mer, spent the week-end with friends in Exeter. Mr. James Jewell, of London, called on friends in Exeter on Wed­ nesday. Mrs. Herman Hodgson has been indisposed for a few days but is improving. Mr, Wallace Seldon has been fined to his bed for several through illness. Pte. Bill Nicol spent a few with Mrs. L. Wells and family while home on his last leave. Miss Ethel Pooley, of Winchelsea, is assisting at the Lakeview hatch­ ery during the busy season. Irvine Armstrong, who is attend­ ing Technical School in London, spent the week-end at his home here. Mrs. Gordon Hunter, of London, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Basil Preszcator and other relatives. Pte. Gerald Campbell returned to Camp Borden after a five-day leave with his parents at New Year’s. Mr. Calvin Hill and friend, Mr. Prince, of Detroit, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Dew during the past week. Mrs. William Lawson and Jimmy left on Monday for London where they will visit with relatives for a time. Cpl. Antoinette Laundy .and A.W. Marcia Jean Pate, of No. 9 p.F.T.S. spent the week-end with Miss Vera Decker. Lloyd Taylor attended the annual convention of the Ontario Federa­ tion of Agriculture in Toronto on January 7 and Mrs. W. R. McClellan and fam­ ily, of Stratford, visited with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Aidworth. Mr. William Cook has been con­ fined to his home through illness. His many friends hope around again soon. Among the recent nurses to receive their Misses Beulah Skinner, Mildred El­ liott and Beatrice Essery, of Cen­ tralia. A.C.2 Joseph B. Creech, who has completed his course in aero-en- " gines at the Galt Aircraft School, last week reported, to Manning Pool, in Toronto. Mrs, Ted Goddard, of Ilderton, . spent a few days at the first of the week with her father, Mr. Charles Monteith and aunt, Miss , Monteith, L.A.C, Gerald Lawson spent a few days last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Lawson."Ger­ ald has been transferred to St. Catharines. Mrs. Bert Cutting, of Palmerston, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Cutting and with Mr. R. Cutting, who is confined to the house through illness, Mr. Allan Cochrane, of Stanley Township was taken to St. Mich­ ael’s Hospital in Toronto in T. H. Hoffman’s ambulance on Friday of last week for' treatment. Mrs. Wm. Cutting has received Word from her three soils overseas stating that they had received their Christmas parcels and they are all fine. Rev. Mr. Galloway has been laid up temporarily, having sprained his back while shovelling snow. The services in Oaven Presbyterian Church oil Sunday were taken by Rev, James Anthony, Mrs. Fred Tompkins and daugh­ ter, Dorothy, of Palmerston, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ liam Cutting, also with her broth­ er, Jack, and sister, Agnes and With her lather, Mr., R. Cutting, who is hl Mr. and Mrs. Arte Delve, Ethel, Margaret and Billie left Sunday for Toronto, prior to leaving for their home at Taber, Alta., after visiting for the past three weeks with Mrs. Delve’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ liam Abbott and with relatives of Mr, Delve, They also visited in , Forest, Thedford and London. Admission 25c ---■ .. MAIN ST. UNITED CHURCH Rev. N. J. Woods, M.A., Minister Mrs. A. Y. Willard, Organist 10.30 a.m.—Public Worship and Church School, The Minister. 7 p.m.—Public Worship. The Min­ ister. Thursday, 3 pan,—W.M.S. at the parsonage. Thursday, 7.30 p.m.—Midweek ser­ vice for prayer and Bible study. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 8 p.m.—Annual Congregational Meeting. JAMES ST. UNITED CHURCH Rev. A. B, Irwin, B.A. W. R. Goulding, A.T.C.M. Organist and Choir Leader Sunday, January 17, 1943 . a.m.—Morning Worship “Draw­ ing Near to God” 3 p.m.—Sunday School and Class. - • 7-- p.m.—Evening Worship. Demon of Despondency” Monday, 8 p.m.—Y.P.U. Wednesday, iSi p.m.—Midweek vice. 11 meet- of date is on on a Monday, then elapse until Easter Service. League. League “The connnnhHy clearing house —Timcs-Advocate Want Ads?’ six days Sunday, fall on Mrs, W. IL Goulding is confined to her bed with the flit and is im­ proving nicely. Mrs, J, Strange is in attendance. & Bible 1 Phone 16 ..Men s Warm Overcoats. If you are in need of a good overcoat it is a good time to secure one. You won’t get as good cloths again for some time at prices we are offering. We also have some good Boys’ Overcoats at prices that are worthwhile savings. Ladies’ House Dresses In good quality prints, well made, splendid styles and special value. Get your season’s supply at these prices. $1.95 and $2.95 Plaid Cotton Flannels for Comforters A fine range of plaid cotton flannels for comforters. Most of these are good color­ ings. Suitable for comforters and children’s wear. at per yard 39c, 45c Boys’, Youths’ and Men’s Flannelette Pyjamas We should have had these for Christmas but they were late arriving. Extra value, good quality and well made. 8, 10, 12 and 14 years, $1.50 16 and 18 years, $1.59 Men’s, $2.25 ‘’The TRIVITT MEMORIAL CHURCH Rector, Rev, M. A,. Hunt Organist, Miss TdacFauI Choir Leader, Mr. Middleiniss Second Sunday after Epiphany a.m.—Sunday School.11 7 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon, “God’s Peace to All” The annual vestry meeting Will held on Tuesday, January 19 8 p.m. PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE Sunday School—2 p.m. Service—3 p.m. Evening Service—8 p.m. Wednesday, 8 p.m.—Prayer ing. All are welcome. Pastor—E, Olemens 1S5 ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH, Crediton M. E. Reuben, B.A., B.D., Minister Mrs. F. W. Morlock, Organist ’ Lawrence A. Wein, Choir Leader ’ 10 a.m.—“Jesus as Leader” 11 a.m.—Church School 7.30 p.m.—“Dividing the Word Truth ” I Thursday, 8 p.m.—Midweek Friday, 7.15 p.m.—junior Friday, 7.45 p.m.—Senior Welcome Our Store will be closed every Wednesday afternoon at 12 o’clock* WE SELL WAR SAVINGS STAMPS Get the habit of buying them each week. Grocery Specials for Thurs., Friday and Saturday DALY GRANGE TEA—Your favorite tea can now be secured here. TOMATO SOUP—10 oz. tin 3 Day Special, get your supply .3 for 23c AUNT JEMIMA PANCAKE FLOUR Ready to go.............................Per pack 15c MIRACLE WHIP Sandwich Spread Very tasty.......................Med. size jar, 25c PINK GRAPEFRUIT.....................4 for 25c BRUNSWICK SARDINES in Mustard You will like them.......................Per tin 7c SMOKED SALT For curing meat ................Large tin $1.25 CHEESE — Try our June _ cheese. It’s a dandy ~ BLEACH It whitens your clothes.......Per bottle, 8c Per lb. 29c Southcott Bros This is War! BONES AND FATS Again let us remind you that bones and fats are very necessary ■things in the war effort. Every household Should save these, place them in proper containers and take them periodically to your nearest meat dealer or butcher,'who is an authorized government agent for the receiving of this sort of salvage. He will see that they are sent on to the proper people, where they will be put to proper use in the making of munitions. Twelve Year’s Perfect Record At the James Street United phurch Sunday School Sunday afternoon' .diplomas and seals were awarded to 30 scholars who had a perfect re­ cord of attendance for the past school year. Miss Doreen Parsons received her 12th seal, a record worthy of mention. Doris West­ cott and Dawson Goulding received their 10 th- seals and Ross Parsons his ninth seal. Five youngsters from the primary deparment l’e* ceived the Robert Raikes diploma for the first year’s perfect atten­ dance. Promoting Sales of War Savings Stamps A national campaign to promote the sale of War Savings Stamps through Canada’s 9,000 hairdressing shops and beauty salons got under Way on Monday with the approval of Finance Minister J. L. Xlsley. 'the drive will continue into February. Every hairdressing shop will carry a supply of stamps, it is estimated that 90 per cent of the women of Canada patronise the beauty shops, GOOD FRIDAY FALLS ONE DAY SHORT OF LATEST POSSIBLE DATE Good Friday this year falls April 23, which, according to H. R. Kingston, head of the partment of mathematics and astron­ omy at the University of Western Ontario, is within a day of the lat- i est date on which it can come on I the present calendar. ______ _______ ____ ’ Easter Sunday, by which the Good Elliot, -of the Lions "dubs for Zone/Friday date is calculated, explainedDeputy District Governor Sandy, Lmub, til vixe xuivna wk-vmo ( 2, paid his official visit to the Park-! Dr. Kingston, is the first Sunday hill club Monday evening and to the ’ after the first full moon following ' ’ . The vernal i equinox i(the day when the sun ■ crosses the equator, marking the j first day of spring) may occur eith- J er on March 21 or 22. When spring i begins on the latter date, the first full moon following may occur as late as April 20. Should this date come , must ] Good Friday would then JApril 24. J The calculation of the i further complicated by the fact I that the regularly-used calendar j and the astronomical calendar do ’ not quite coincide, which may lead | to difference in the official date, j Should the proposed 13^ionth calendai’ ever be adopted, said Dr, Kingston, the date for Easter Sun-I day would probably be fixed j April 8. Strathroy club Tuesday evening, He (the. vernal equinox, was accompanied by several Exeter Lions. Fractures Collarbone Harvey Cooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cooper, on Wednesday fell from his bicycle in front of H. 0. River’s residence on Andrew Street, breaking his collarbone on the left side. The fracture was re­ duced by Dr. Fletcher. James St. Evening Auxiliary The January meeting of the James Street Evening Auxiliary was held on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Gordon Koch. The meeting opened by singing the Na­ tional Anthem, the hymn “O Wor­ ship the King” and the daily pray­ er in unison. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approv­ ed. Business was conducted by the president. Miss Helen Penhale. Mrs, I Janies St. Y.P.U. _______ _ ___ ____ . ! James St. Young People’s Uiiion Vyrne Smith took charge of the pro- j was held Sunday evening in the gram, a hymn, “Unto the Hills j church basement following the eve- Aitound’b CALL-, " _ 27y by Miss Maud HortOil and pray-j sided. er by Mrs. R. Snell. A duet, “Whls- jhymn. Scripture iesson, Psalm ping service. Helen Westcott pre* The meeting opened With a „A ... ________ _ ... iiiyuiu. Irene Sweet gave a story, pering Hope” by Miss Hasel Elliot ’ followed by a delightful solo by Son Was read by Earl Heywood, fol­ lowed by a hymn, A very interest­ ing topic on “Leading the Young People”, was given by Verb Decker. Mildred Hannigan played an instru­ mental, after which a hymn and the Mizpah benediction closed the meeting. and Mrs. Irwin Ford, Was much en-1 Doris Westcott. The scripture les- Joyed. Miss Alice Handford gave . . . - - . . a very interesting New Year’s story and Mrs. H. Sturgis rendered a de­ lightful solo, “Just A’Wearyin’ for You”. The chapter of the study book “Christian Education”, was capab­ ly given by Miss Florence Down. Hymn “The Church’s One Founds tion” was sung, followed by the Mizpah benediction, Lunch was .served by the committee In charge. Don’t expect one suit to stand the strain of everydajr wear forever. By all means buy an extra one while you can do so. It has been found that by wearing your suits alternatively, you permit the fabrics to return to their original shape when not in use. In this way durability is greatly- increased and cleaning and pressing bills are reduced. W. W. TAMAN C.G.I.T. Meeting The C.G.I.T. met in the school­ room of James Street United Church for the first meeting of the New Year. The meeting opened with hymn 131 followed by the C.G.I.T. purpose and prayer. Roll was call­ ed and the minutes of the last meet­ ing read and adopted. Business was discussed and Janet Kestle gave the treasurer’s report. Mary Flet­ cher gave a reading, “Dogs Of War”, followed by hymn 16. Catharine Gibson played a delightful piano Instrumental, “The Bells of the Con­ vent”. GWenneth Jones Very cap­ ably gave the topic, “We Photo­ graphed the Royal Wedding’’. Hymn 285 was sung, followed by Taps. 'Following the meeting apples were enjoyed, a treat from one of our local citizens to the girls for sing­ ing Christmas carols. Many thanks. James St. Mission Circle The Mission Circle of James St. United Church met at the home of Mrs. J. M. Southcott Monday eve­ ning. The new charge: Advisory Irwin and Miss F. Ardys McFalls; Mar tone; secretary, Iva group leaders, officers were in presidents, Mrs. Down; president, treasurer, Edna Pisher; group leaders, Irene Sweet and Helen Westcott. Hymh 231 was sung, followed by the Lord’s Pray­ er in unison. The annual report was given by Edna Martene. Miss Down led in a business discussion, Irene Sweet then took charge. Hymn 109 was followed by a reading by Miss May Jones. Scripture lesson was read by Lillie Miller and Petty Coates led in prayer. Deris West­ cott favored with a solo. The study book and knowledge-college was conducted by Irene sweet, A hymn And the Mizpah beuedictien closed the meeting. Lunch was served by Mrs. Southcott and the committee In charge