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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-02-11, Page 8» Page 8 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY lift, 1943 V’s Beauty Shoppe Caiiadiau Women Helpr— “PASS THE AMMUNITION” A Stamp Buys 12 BUY A STA1HR HERE VERA C. DECKER, Phone 1X2 Bullets TODAY Prop, Worth Looking Over! • Cliev. Coupe Chev. Master Coach Plymouth Coupe V-8 Coupe 1911 1940 1989 1937 1936 Chev. Coach 1931 V-8 Tudor at the Blue Sunoco Dodge & DeSoto FRED DOBBS Leavitt’s Theatre Exeter Ont. Phone 135 THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY SATURDAY MATINEE at 2.30 ‘Across the Pacific’ starring HUMPHREY BOGART with that “Maltese Falcon” team MARY ASTOR and SIDNEY GREENSTREET added Comedy Cartoon & Sport Reel ..............— ' Saturday Shows commence at 7.30 p.m. sharp Sfl ............... , .............- ........n-na MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY two features “They Ail Kissed the Bride” starring JOAN CRAWFORD and MELVIN DOUGLAS “Sierra Sue” with GENE AUTRY doming . . .* . “Somewhere I’ll Find You” "“Thunder Birds” in technicolor “Pardon My Sarong” “Casablanca” — March 15 r LOCAL NEWS A.C.2 Stewart Fuke, of Western University, spent the week-end at his home here. A.C.2 Jack Pryde, or St. Thomas, .spent Wednesday and Thursday of last week at his home here, Passes are now’ being issued in of the week to avoid week-end travel. Mrs. L. F. Howey is this week attending the Provincial Fairs convention as a delegate from the Exeter Agricultural Society. JMr. Wm. Oestreicher, the newly- elected president, is also in atten dance. Mr. James Ballantyne, was in attendance at the eighth session of tario Legislature at Toronto, on Tuesday. the middle the heavy in Toronto CJ Exeter Markets Wheat, $1.07. Creamery Butter, 39c. Eggs, A Large, 31c. Eggs, Medium, 39c, Eggs, B, 25c. Dressed Hogs, $16.35. Marion Pooley Beauty Shoppe All Work Guaranteed Exeter Phone 245 ii i Crawford, of Both- week-end at his home LOCALS Snell, of Strathroy, CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. John Gallpway. Mis. J. G. Cochrane, Orffanist 10 g.m.—-Sunday School 11 a.m.—Public Worship 7 p.m.-—Evening Service Wednesday, February 17, 8 P-m.- Midweek service in Main Street Church, Rev. Hunt wil take charge of the service. M.IL.A., the opening of the 20th Ont- Queens Park, STEWART’S TAXI Phone 155w Exeter Day or Night STEWART BROS. GARAGE DANCING.... at Exeter’s New — DANCELAND— (The old Opera House! EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT with TED PUDNEY General Admission 50c fc; EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT with CLAYTON STEEPER ' ii i; iwy wni i j w li I I I Mr. Oswald well, spent the here. Mr, Orville spent the week-end at his home here. ( Mrs. J. Hodgert and Miss Jessie Hodgert spent the week-end in Lon don. Lieutenant W. G. Cochrane, of Kitchener, spent the week-end at his home here. Pte, Aimer Hunkin, of Ipperwash, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. A. Darling. On Friday, February 12, Mrs. James Brintnell will celebrate her S-2nd birthday. I Pte. Sam Lawson, spent the week-end Crediton East. Mr. Victor Snell, ited with Mr. and over- the week-end. Miss June Saundercock, of Hen sail, spent the w’eek-end with her sister, Mrs. Vyrne Smith. Miss Doris Webber, of Strathroy, spent the week-end with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Webber. Mr. Jetson Corbett, of London, spent the week-end with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Nat. Corbett. A.C.2 Robert Dinney, of No. 6 I. T.S., Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Dinney, Mr. and Mrs. D. Somers and daughter, Florence, of Simcoe, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Beavers, of Sarnia, spent the latter part of last week with Mr. and Mrs. B. W. F. Beavers. A.C.2 Jos. B. Creech, of Manning Depot, Toronto, is spending several days’ leave at the home of his -moth er, Mrs. T. G. Creech. Mrs. Florence Gould, Road, is confined to through illness. Her Wm. Gould, is in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hackborne, of Kitchener, spent the week-end with the latter’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mr. Borden from Western week-end. He commence his fifth year in medicine. Mr. James Hembly, formerly of the Canadian Bank of Commerce staff, left last week for Southamp ton, where- he is relieving the man ager. Mrs. N. C. Thompson, of Ottawa, is visiting in town and attended the wings parade at No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia, on Tuesday, at which her husband, L.A.C. Thompson, receiv ed his wings. Mr. William Coates had the mis fortune on Wednesday evening last to fall on the slippery sidewalk Jn front of Stewart’s garage, breaking two ribs. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Pte. Norman Stanlake, with the Canadian army and posted for the past two weeks to Wolseley Bar racks, London, has been trans ferred to Prince George, B.C. and left for that place on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Triebner have received word that th'bir son, Pte. Edward Triebner, who has been sta tioned at Stratford, has been post ed to Dundurn, Sask. He left Tues day for that place. Miss Betty Baynliam, of Strat ford, and formerly of Exeter, who is employed with the Bell Telephone Company, had the misfortune to fall on the steps while going to work, breaking her leg. Her many friends here hope for a speedy recovery. The Times-Advocate imd on ex hibition in its Window a small block of wood cut from a maple tree in the heart of which was a distinct “V” for Victory. The block was brought into the office by Joe Los- tell and was cut in Harold Cud- -more’s bush. Miss Margaret "Wethey, R.N., has been appointed public health nurse at Peaneck, New Jersey. Her col lege course is almost completed and she attends Seatori Hail once a week. Dor her work she is requir ed to drive a car and the govern ment allows her special gas ration, A.C.2 Robert Southcott and (A.C.2 Alden Walker, who for the past three months have been taking a course in airframe mechanics at the Galt Aircraft School, have complet ed their course and have been posted to Manning Depot, Toronto They spent the week-end at their homes here and were storm-bound on Monday, Monday afternoon they motored to Clinton and arrived there behind the snow plow Just In time to catch a train for Kitchener. Krom Kitchener (they took a taxi to I Gait and arrived ift time to take their trade test Monday evening* Hairdressing ♦ * ♦ •Tomlinson’s Phone 146 FISH FISH at of Chatham, his home at London, vis-of Mrs. Milo Snell of the Lake her sister, home Mrs. Mrs. Lome Oke. Sanders was home University for the returned Monday to Your government advises the consumption of fish to con serve beef. IF YOU WANT FISH WE HAVE THEM Fillets, Ciscoes, Gold Eyes, Haddie, Haddock, Herring, Cod Finn Kippers, Salmon, Smelts, White fish. JUMBO ICE CREAM BRICKS 20c each * * Exeter Frozen Food Locker Phone 70 Notice re Shade Trees Citizens trees may by leaving office not of Exeter requiring shade secure them without cost their order at the Clerk’s later than March 1st. of of Mr. and Mrs. Russel Frayne, Brantford and Miss Lily Smith, London, attened the funeral of their sister, the late Miss Lena Frayne, Thursday of last week. Improving The many friends of Mr. A. Morgan, of Usborne, who is ill Victoria Hospital, London, will pleased to know that he is improv ing nicely and expects to be home shortly. on W. in be Letter Returned from Far East The efficiency of the mail ser vice and the effort made to locate the boys of our fighting forces was demonstrated last week .when Miss Shirley Penh ale received from over seas a small parcel that she had mailed early for Christmas delivery to the late Sgt. Pilot Harold Elliot. The parcel was sent air mail and when returned almost., every avail able spot on either side had been stamped with foreign postmarks. Florida and Bombay were plainly Play by James St. Young People Is Much Appreciated •• A very enjoyable and profitable evening was spent at Fairfield school Friday, F’ebruary 5, under the auspices of the Fairfield Red Cross ladies. The young people of James St. -Church, Exeter, put on their play, “Mystery at Midnight”, to a full house. Rev. A. B. Irwin directed the play which was well performed. Each member of the cast played a suitable part. The stage management was exceptional ly good. The title was befitting the story of the play. Blood-curd ling yells, whizzing knives and ■falling bodies sent shivers up and down the The draw which the top being dies. The lucky winner was Louise Hockey, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hockey. The total proceeds cleared for the evening were $82.37. The Junior Red Cross and Miss Andrew, the Fairfield teacher, had a draw for a mat. The winner was Miss Agnes Anderson, of Centralia. The amount realized for the mat was $14.45. The young people presented' the play in James St, church basement Wednesday evening, the place being filled. It is being put on again on Friday evening of this week. spines of the was made for Fairfield ladies donated by one audience, the quilt made, the of the la- MAIN ST, UNITED CHURCH Rev, N. J, Woods, M.A., Minister Mrs, A, Y. Willard, Organist 10,3 0 a.m,—Public. Worship and Church School. The Minister. 7 p.m.—-Public Worship, The Min ister. Thursday, February 11 at 3 pan.-— W.M.S. at Mrs, J, Hind’s. JAMES ST. UNITED CHURCH 11 3 7 Rev. A. B. Irwin, B.A. -75 W. R. Goulding, A.T.O.M. || Organist and Choir Leader Sunday, February 14, 1943 a.m.—The Minister will preach. “Our Great Possessions” p.m.—Sunday School and Bible -gV Class I -Sv p.m.—The Minister will preach. { “The Consequences of Cupidity” 8.15 p.-m.—Young People’s Union I —-Missions I* * * ; Monday, 8 p.m.—The annual con-‘ gregational meeting. i Tonight, Wednesday, 8 p.m.—Mid- j week service, Trivitt Memorial .Church, -g Thursday, 3 p.m,—W.M.S. TRIVITT MEMORIAL CHURCH Rector, Rev. M. A. Hunt Organist, Miss MacFaul Choir Reader, Mr. Middlemiss Sixth Sunday After Epiphany 11 a.in.—Sunday School 7 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon: “Why Christ Came” Wednesday, Feb. 10—'Union Prayer Service in the Parish Hall. Speak; er, Rev. A. B. Irwin. Thursday, 8 p.m.—The Ladies' Guild will meet at the home of Mrs. E. Irwin. PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE Sunday School—2 p.m. Service—3 p.m. Evening Service—8 p.m. Wednesday, 8 p.m.—Prayer meet ing. All are welcome. Pastor—E. Clemens ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH Crediton M. E. Reuber, B.A., B.D., Minister Mrs. F. W. Morlock, Organist Lawrence A. Wein, Choir Leader Evangelical CARD 10 a.m.—“The Righteousness God” * 11 a.m.—The Church School 7.30 p.m.- charge of —W.M.S. and Y.P.M.C. of service. 8 p.m.—Y.P.M.C. at par- and Pillow Cotton inch 50c a yardat 91 New / ... per tin 5c 25c per lb. 45c 20c 10c 2 lbs. 25c H Phone 16 in COFFEE, try our fresh ground Rex Coffee ... Get the habit of buying them each week. _________________________________ KELLOGG’S CORN FLAKES glass tumbler free with 3 pkgs, for 25c GEIBER’S BABY FOODS a splendid pack .............. Brighten up your rooms this spring. We are showing a fine range of lovely patterns. Priced at per roll 121/ac 15c 18c 25c to 50c Special Rack of Dresses 12 only spun rayon dresses and crepes. We offer these at extra special prices, your choice* $1.95 Sheetings James St. Y. P. U. Young People’s Union of Our Store will be closed every Wednesday afternoon at 12 p’clock. New Prints and Poplins 25 PIECES OF NEW PRINTS AND POPLINS. WE ARE LUCKY TO GET THIS SHIPMENT. GET YOUR SUPPLY WHILE WE HAVE SUCH A GOOD ASSORT MENT. DO NOT BUY MORE THAN YOU NEED. PRICED AT PER YARD Buy your unbleached sheetings this month and bleach them this frosty weather. We offer some real values. They come in three widths: 72 81 at 79c a yard White and Plaid AU Wool Blankets We were fortunate in securing a few all wool blankets in white and fancy checks. The plaids are 64x84 inches each $7.00 Plain white 64x84 inches per pair $13.95 12 only, values to $7.95 Your choice $3.95 WE SELL WAR SAVINGS STAMPS Grocery Specials for Thurs., Friday and Saturday HAND PICKED WHITE BEANS 'have a home made dish ........... per lb. 5c BLACK MISSION FIGS, in packages, very nutritious, 2 pkgs. AYLMER GRAPE JUICE made from Canadian grapes, bottle FRENCH’S PREPARED MUSTARD in 6 oz. jars ...................... RAISINS sultana seedless AYLMER BRAND PICKLED BEETS choice quality, 17 oz. jar Southcott Bros I James St. W. A. i 5 The ladies of the Janies Street WuA. met on Thursday afternoon in the church school .room with the president, Mrs. Steiner, in charge. The meeting opened by singing Ihymn 173. Mrs. Sharpe read the 103 Psalm and led in prayer. The differ ent items of business were discussed and it was decided to donate $10.00 i each to the Chinese and Russian I Funds. | Mrs. T. Coates rendered a vocal ; solo and iMiss Elizabeth Gladman This is War! Monday, sonage Thursday, 8 p.m.—Midweek service j playe^ ^wo piano numbers that were Friday, 7.15 p.m. Junior League . gj.eat]y appreciated. The meeting Friday, 7.45 p.m.- Senior League ciosed by singing hymn 27 and re- ■ Welcome , peating the benediction. * j few i ! The James Street Church met on Monday evening in. the church basement. Mrs. O. Petersen spent days last week at Jarvis. a Don’t expect one suit to stand the strain of everyday 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. C. G. I. T. The-G.G.I.T. girls met in the bdse-lThe president, Miss Vera Decker, ment of James Street United Church ] took charge of the meeting. Hymn on Tuesday evening with the vice-J &3 was sung followed by a prayer by president, Lillian Hunter-Duvar pre- j Miss Decker. The minutes of the last siding. The meeting opened with j meeting were read an d adopted, hymn 63 followed by the --------- ..... -re Purpose. A business discussion fol-, Roulston gave a very inspiring talk lowed at which it was decided tojentitled, “Doorways”. The meeting hold the meeting every other Mon-' day instead of Tuesday, alternating with the Young People’s meeting. It was also decided to hold a skating party at the Exeter arena on Mon day evening, each member to bring her own lunch, In case of mild weather the regular meeting will be held at the church. Games were played and the meeting closed with Taps, -0,'G.t.T J iTymn 52 was sung after which Dr. The meeting closed by singing hymn 172, follow ed by the Mizpah benediction. Caven Y. P. S. annual meeting of the Caven was held oh Monday evening Caven Sunday school rooms. W. W. TAMAN WIED An Explosion in Modem Musio AND HIS ORCHESTRA Advance Tickets $1.00 The Y.P.S, in the i The meeting was opened by singing ihymn 541. Shirley Mason read the I Scripture lesson and Jim Whyte read a prayer* Hymn 773 w'S.s sung and [Offering and fees for the year 1943 j were received. The minutes of the last meeting were read and also the treasurer’s report. Thirteen members responded to the roll call. The elect ion of officers for the year 1943 re-, suited as follows: Chairman, Mr, H. Whyte; president, Jim Whyte; Vice- president, Alice Dhaff; secretary, Mary Easton; treasurer, Bob Kydd; press reporter, Marguerite Hogarth; pianist, Annie Mason, Hymn 551 was sung and the Lord’s prayer was re- j peated in Unison. James St. Mission Circle The James St'. Mission -Circle met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. (Dr.) Anderson. The presi dent, Ar-dys McFalls, was in the chair. The meeting opened by sing ing “Take Time to be Holy”, ed by the Lord’s prayer in Helen Westcott then took A hymn Was sUhg and Iva led in prayer. Helen Rowe solo. The Scripture lesson Was read by Edna Martelle. The topic, “Case Against -Society”, was given by Helen Westcott. Nola Perltins gave a reading and the meeting closed with a hymn and the Mizpah bene diction, Lunch was served by the Committee. The next meeting will be held March 9 at the home of Miss M. Jones, follow- unison, charge. Fisher Sang a Thhnder and Rain Reb. XOtli A heavy downpour of rain ac companied by some thunder and lightning visited, Exeter on Tuesday. The feather lias Been very change able during the week. 86th Birthday Congratulations to Mrs. E. J. Passmore, who on Sunday, Febru ary 7, celebrated her 86th birthday at the home of her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Frayne. Mrs. W. C. Robinson, of Detroit, Came over for the occasion and is Still here. .Among others present wore Mr, and Mrs. Gurnet Passmore and children, of iF'orest; Jack of Sarnia and Mr. and MrS. Pass-more, of town, on Mrs. Passmore’s brother, twd Frayne, William Sunday , W. H. Hunkin, was buried at Mitchell, but owing to the blocked roads relatives from here wore unable to attend the funeral, Taxis By Plane to London Flight Lieutenant Thus. Pryde, of Loudon, who was home for the week-end was storm,-bound and on Monday he was taken by blahe from No. 0 S,WT.S. to Crttmlin Airport where ho was met by a station wag on and driven into London,