HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-02-25, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 25th, 1943
Coming to Hensall
C. R. Wilkinson, R.O.
Ophthalmic Opticiap
Wingham
will be at W> Q, 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
seul; Billy Hicks, 2 year seal; Shir-
ley Coleman, ,g year seal. Ruth Anu
McLarnon, 2 year seal; Gerald
Flynn, 1 year diploma; Cecil Pep
per, 5 year seal; Ronald Passmore,
1 year diploma; Harvey Pignan, J
year diploma; Billy Mickle, 7 year
seal; Charles Fee, 7 year seal. The
total numbers of these awards were:
six 1-year diplomas, seven 2-year
seals, two 3-year seals, four 4-year
seals, five 5-year seals, two 6-year
seals, four 7-year seals, two 8-year
diplomas, one 9-year seal, one 17-year
seal.
USED CARS
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HENSALL
Miss" Ellen Fremlin spent the
week-end at the home of her parents
in -Clinton.
Pte. Fred Beer, of London, spent
the week-end at his home here with
Mrs, Beer and family.
Dr. A. R. Campbell, Mrs. Camp
bell and Billy spent the week-end
with j-elatives in Toronto.
Pte. Elgin Johnston, of the C.O.C.,
London, spent the week-end with his
mother, Mrs. James Johnston.
Miss Dorothy Brazier, of Lon
don, was a week-end guest with Dr.
D. G, Steer, Mrs. Steer and Patsy.
Miss Edith Parkins, of London,
was a week-end guest at the home
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James
Parkins.
Mr. Kenneth Hicks, of the R.C.
A.F, training schdol in Galt, spent
the week-end with Mrs. Hicks and
family.
Mr. and Mrs. Cline Flynn, of Lon
don, spent the week-end at the home
of the latter’s parents, Mr. and
Mrs. James Parkins.
The February meeting of the
W.C.T.U. will be held on Friday, Feb
ruary 26, at 3 p.m, at the home of
Mrs. (Rev.) R. A. Brook.
Mrs. Louis Weigand and son Bil-
■ ly, of Dashwood, visited recently at
the home of the former’s parents,
Mr. and Mrs. George 'F'ee.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Morenz, of
Dashwood, visited on Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Corbett and
and Mrs. Wesley Coleman.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Parker
family and Mrs. Roy MacLaren
Donald visited on Sunday at
home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cor
bett.
A.C.2 George Sangster, of Monc
ton, N.B., left this week to resume
his duties there following a two-
week furlough with his mother, Mrs.
James Sangster.
A.C.2 Douglas Sangster, of Monc
ton, N.B., returned to his duties
there after spending a two-week
furlough at the home of his moth
er, Mrs. Minnie Sangster.
Misses Edna Saundercock and
Margaret MacGregor spent the week
end with relatives in Toronto, fly
ing from London to Toronto by
plane. They report a very enjoy
able trip.
Local Hockey League Standing
Hockey fans enjoyed a very thrill
ing game of hockey on Wednesday
evening when Varna and Chisel
hurst played on the local rink, the
score’-being 4-2 in favor of
The standing of the teams is
lows:
Mr.
and
and
the
Varna,
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Hodgert « Schilbe
A pretty mid-winter wedding was
solemnized in St. Andrew’s Unit
ed Church, Kippen, on Saturday at
4 p.m., when Rev, A, M. Grant un
ited in marriage Grace Amelia, eld
est daughter of Mr. and Mrs. War
ren Schilbe, Kippen, and Gunner
Mervyn Ray* Hodgert, of St, John’s,
N.B’., son of Mr. and Mrs. Archibald
Hodgert, of Cromarty. The church
was beautifully decorated with pink
and white snapdragons, lilies and
fern, The charming bride chose a
floor-length gown of white satin,
finger-tip veil with rosebuds and
carried a shower bouquet of carna
tions, sweet peas and fern. Her on
ly ornament was a pearl necklace
worn by her mother on her wed
ding day, the gift of the bride’s ra
ther. ,She was
ter’, Jean, as
a floor-length
blue taffeta,
with pink rosebuds and carried a
nosegay of forget-me-nots and car
nations. Miss Jean Ivison played
the wedding music. The groom was
attended by Mr. Jack Tinney, of Hay.
The ushers were Messrs. Jack Con-
sitt and Bruce Armstrong, Tucker
smith, cousins of the bride.
A wedding reception was held
at the home of the bride’s parents
with 32 guests present. Mrs. Schil
be, mother of the bride, received in
black crepe and Mrs. Hodgert wore
blue crepe, both with corsages of
pink carnations and fern, the gift of
the groom,
beautifully
white and
with the
flowers and candles in silver tapers.
Serving were Misses Verna MacLean
and Beatrice Cooper, of Kippen and
Mrs. Roy Consitt and Miss Bernice
Brown, of Tuckersmith. Later the
young couple left amid showers of
confetti and best wishes on a honey
moon trip to St. John’s, N.B. The
bride wore an air force blue dress
and a dark muskrat fur coat, the
gift of the groom. Guests were
present from Stratford, St. Marys,
London, -Chiselhurst, Cromarty, Hay,
Thames Road and Kippen.
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1943 Spring
Special Bargains
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1941 Ford DeLuxe Coach with
heater,
1937 Ford Coach, new rings and
inserts
1933 Ford DeLuxe Coach with
radio
1930 Ford Coach with heater
All of the above cars haye good
tires and will be sold at bargain
prices.
SANDY ELLIOT
Ford Dealer Exeter
attended by her sis
brides,maid, wearing
dress of turquoise
shoulder-length . veil
The dining-room was
decorated in pink and
the table was centred
wedding cake, spring
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Observe Fiftieth Wedding
Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Stewart,
DASHWOOD
Miss Catharine Finkbeiner
spending a few weeks with her
ter, Mrs. Humble, in Saria.
Mr. and Mrs. Graham Arthur, of
Exeter, were Sunday visitors with
Mrs. Hopcroft and Russell.
L.A.C. Murray Wolfe left on Tues
day after spending a few days with
his parents.
Miss Rose Guenther is on the sick
list. >
Pte. Albert Miller, of Chatham,
spent Sunday with friends here.
Pte. Kenneth McCrea, of Sim
coe, spent the week-end with his
sister, Mr. and Mrs. Currie.
Misses Hilda, Mildred and Grace
Maiers, of London, spent the week
end at their homes here.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Harry Hoffman
were Sunday visitors with Mr. and
Mrs. J. Bolton near Hensail.
A public dance will be held
Dashwood Hotel on Friday
February 26 and on Tuesday
March 2, there will be a dance in
the hotel sponsored by the Red Cross.
Good music provided.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Mawhinney,
of Exeter, celebrated their 44th
wedding anniversary on Sunday with
their children at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. Arnold Kuntz. Those
present were Mr. and Mrs. Otto
Brown and daughter, Berniece, of
Centralia; Mr. Edgar Mawhinney,
of Exeter, and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold
Kuntz and daughter Evoleen.
Mrs. A. E. Oestreicher
were Sunday visitors in
in the
night,
night,
to
of
Cross euchre held last
Mr. and
and Eunice
London.
The Red
Thursday evening was a big success
and a splendid crowd was present.
The prize-winners were: Ladies’
high, Mrs. T. Klumpp, Hilda Beck
er; men’s high, Herb Miller, Elgin
Weigand; ladies’ iow, Mrs. A. Reste-
meyer; men’s low, Trueman Fischer.
The proceeds aomunted to about
$35.00.
CREDITON EAST
Miss Beverly Neil, who has had
an attack of the mumps, is better.
Mrs. Blake Heathe, of Windsor, is
visiting her mother, Mrs, H. Kuhn.
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Kuhn and
children, of Baden, spent the week
end with his mother, Mrs. H. Kuhn.
Mr. and (Mrs. Alec Hamilton and
son (Barry, of (Grand Bend, spent
Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. H. Lewis.
Mrs. Charles Anderson spent a few
days in London last weeki
Mr. Irvine Motz, of Sarnia, spent
the week-end with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Sam Sims.
! Mrs Rachael Sims, of Exeter, is
, ill with the flu at the home of her
' daughter, Mrs. Murray Neil.
DANCE
TIEMAN’S HALL, DASHWOOD
New and Old Time
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26th
MURDOCK’S ORCHESTRA
Admission 35c
J. A. Service
ELIMVIL.LE
LAC Clayton Herdman has been
posted to Mountain View R.C.A.F.
station for further training in navi
gation.
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Johns and
Grace visited at the home of Mr.
Wesley Venner at Chiselhurst on
Sunday.
Miss Grace Brock and Miss Hazel
Howse, of Galt, spent the week
end at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
John H. Brock.
Mr. John Herdman’s family are
out of quarantine for scarlet fever.
Carman, the only one to contract the
disease, was able to return to school
this week.
Mr. Billy Brock, of Crumlin, was (
home for the week-end.
iSympathy is extended to Mrs.
Wes. Heywood and family in the
death of Mr. Heywood on Sunday
morning.
Mrs. (Sgt.) Bray and Douglas, of
Exeter, were visitors at, Mr. Ken.
Johns’ Saturday and Sunday.
The farm forum met at the Wil
liams home on Monday night. Next
week it will be held at the home of
Allen Johns.
CREDITON.
Mw. L. Wfland has received
word that her sen, Sgt, Jacdue England, has been, promoted to Flight
Sergeant, Jacftue is in the Eastern
Command.
Sgt. Cerald England, of No. 10
W,A.A. Rgt, has returned to the
east coast after having spent six
weeks at home recovering from a
broken wrist.
Miss Shirley ‘Fahner and friend, of
London, spent the week-end at the
former’s home here.
Cpl, Lloyd England, of Chatham,
spent the week-end at his home,"
.Crediton C.G.I.T.
After quilting on Friday in the
Church basement, the C.G.I.T, girls
served supper followed by a pro
gram. A sing-song was enjoyed, followed by a reading by Betty Lou ’
Swartz. A play. “The Fairy Queen’s I
Visit” was well presented. Jean
King gave a reading, Eunice King
a piano selection and Eveleen Mack
conducted a short quiz, Eileen Hod
gins gave a reading followed by a
duet by Joyce Chambers and Ha
Tilley, another quiz contest and a
piano duet by Elaine Mitchell and
Betty Mawhinney. The National
Anthem closed the meeting. AH
the girls of the C.G.I.T, are invited
to attend the next meeting at the
home of Lois Swartz on Saturday
evening, February 27, at 7.30 p.m.
After a lull of two weeks, splen
did congregations greeted the min
ister, Rev. L. H. Turner, of the Cre
diton circuit, last Sunday. The choir
at Crediton is being splendidly led
by Mrs. A. Baker at the piano with
Mrs, J. Woodall as leader. The
high note of the anthem rendered
last Sunday evening was the duet
rendered by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence
Schwartz.
At Brinsley Mrs. Jim Trevethick
at the piano with Mrs. Lin Craven
acting in the capacity of leader is
giving excellent service. Next
Sabbath the minister will continue
his series of sermons possessing the
general name “The Life of Joseph”
when the subject will be, “From
Fetters to Fame”. You are are wel
comed to these services of prayer,
praise and fellowship.
(Too late for last week.)
iMrs. Lena Sweitzer is confined to
her home as a result of a fall' she
sustained last week. We hope she
will soon be out and around pgain.
We extend our sympathy to Miss
Verna Cunningham, teacher of the
primary room in the loss of her
(brother, Harvey, of Clandeboye who
passed away in his sixteenth year.
Miss Clara Gaiser, of 'Grand Bend,
spent the week-end at her home here
Mr. William Oestreicher was in
Toronto last week on business.
CENTRALIA
Ration books to be glveu put at
Centralia pchool will be available
At the following hours. 2-6 and 7-10
p.m. There will be no morning dis
tribution as previously anpounced,
Miss Marjorie Flynn spent the
week-end with friends in. Toronto.
Sgt. Clifford Hicks is home on
leave from Alaska. A recent is
sue of the Toronto Star shows a pic
ture of Sgt, Hicks holding the to
tem pole, the official good luck piece
of an R.C.A.F. unit co-operating
with" U.S. Air Forces to protect Al
aska, Miss Dorothy Hicks, of Lou
don, and Miss Mildred Hicks, of
Shipka, also spent the week-end with
theii’ mother, Mrs. B, Hicks,
Mr, and Mrs, George Baynham
visited with relatives in London on
Sunday.
Mrs, James Neil, who has been in
Victoria Hospital, London, for the
past couple of weeks, returned home
on Monday. Mrs, George Flypn is
caring for her.
Mr, Rupert Merriam, of the R.C.
A.F,, in Toronto, spent a couple of
days last week with his parents,
Rev. and Mrs. R. J. Merriam.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hicks have
received word that their son, Pilot
Officer Donald E, Hicks, who re
ceived his commission in Halifax, has
arrived safely in England. The
community rejoices with them to
know he had a safe journey,
■Mrs. George Flynn returned
home last week after spending
the past four weeks with Mrs. Wil
liam Thompson, who was ill.
In last week’s paper we stated
that Mrs. Baskerville had been tak
en to Victoria Hospital by Mr. and
Mrs. Penwarden, We neglected to
say that Mrs. Brokenshire' accom
panied her sister to London. We
apologize for the omission,
Miss Beatrice Essery, R.N., of
London, is visiting with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. William Essery.
Home and School Club
The Home and School Club held
their pot luck supper in the school
on Friday evening. There was a
good attendance and the hungry ap
petites did. justice to the numerous
tempting dishes. The election of
officers followed the supper with
the result that all were returned to
office with the exception of the
president. The next meeting will
be on March 19 when shower gifts
for refugees will be on display. We
have been requested to hand in our
gifts before the meeting so that they
may be hung up before the meeting.
Order Your Lakeview Chicks Now! ’’
With the demand for more and more eggs for Britain, the
demand for chicks will be greater than the hatcheries can «
supply. Book your order NOW for any date during the seas- 3’
on. By increasing our capacity to 70,000 eggs we are still >
able, to supply chicks within any month but orders are pour
ing in fast and the choice dates may soon be picked.
Book your order NOW for any month during the season and
get your chicks when you want them.
I am bringing 45 to 50 dozen hatching eggs per week,
no eggs set under 24 ounces per dozen. .. On February 22nd
hatch of 672 eggs set, I received a 93 per cent hatch on total
eggs and a 98V4 per cent hatch on fertile eggs... This pays
me a premium of 22 cents per dozen over market price.
I have New Hampshire pullets crossed with Sussex
cockerels,
Cecil Jones, Exeter
® Buy Chicks Early and get early profits—Still some chicks
for February and Early March delivery.
COCKERELS------Poultry meat prices are high and will cont
inue to be high. Buy your cockerels now and get highest
prices in early fall.
500 Started Cockerels, 1 wk to 3 wks old at reduced prices,
3,000 Day Old available in the next three weeks.
ELECTRIC BROODERS------Use an electric brooder and
raise some chicks in your barn. See us about electric
brooders.
PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW FOR LAKEVIEW CHICKS
AND ENSURE YOURSELF OF PROFITS
Lakeview Poultry Farm
Wein Bros. * Phone 78, Exeter
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prayer by Mrs. Hazelwood. Minutes
of last meeting were read and ap
proved, During the business part of
the meeting it was decided to make
more quilts.
The W.A. was in charge of Mrs."
F. Squire. The meeting opened with
singing. ‘Roll was called and the
minutes of the last meeting read.
Several business items were discuss
ed at this time, remembering the
sick and shut-ins with boxes and
cards. Plans »were again made for a
crokinole party which had been post
poned on account of weather condi
tions. Mrs. Hazelwood closed the!
meeting. The ladies quilted a quilt ‘
and refreshments were served.
ROBERTSON’S
CONDITION POWDER
3 lbs. — $1.00 9 lbs. — $2.45
Guaranteed no Filler
Results considered, you will find
this powder unequalled as a tonic
for all farm stock
* * *
Robertson’s Drug Store
Cann’s Grist Mill
Roy Francis, Kirkton
E. Allen, Cromarty
BRINSLEY
Best wishes go to our new bride
and groom, Mr, and Mrs. Cecil
Hartle |(nee Jennie Blake). On
Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Tom
Blake, father and .mother of the
bride, attended a reception at the
home of the groom's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Hartle.
Miss Nellie Lewis is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Alice Lewis.
Mrs. A. Greenlee visited her bro
ther in St. Thomas over the week
end. »
Gerald Lewis, of Peterboro, spent
the week-end with his, parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Wes. Lewis.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Amos spent Sun
day with Mrs. Amos’ parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Eli Rosser, Ailsa Craig.
of
Hensail, observed their fiftieth wed
ding anniversary at their home here
on Monday. They were married at
the home of Mrs. Stewart’s parents,
Mr. and Mrs. William Moir, in Us
borne Township and came to the
farm now occupied by William Pep
per, one and one-quarter miles east
of Hensail. In the interest of Mrs.
Stewart’s health they rented their
farm and spent some time in Colo
rado. When they returned they
purchased the Stewart homestead
east of Kippen and farmed there for
some twenty-five years, during which
time they made a real spot of beau
ty of the quaint old stone house.
Owing to ill health they moved
Hensail a year and a half ago.
Seals and Diplomas Awarded
Edison Forest, superintendent
the Sunday School of the United
- Church, presided for the presenta
tion of seals and diplomas of atten
dance at the Sunday School and
church. The presentation was made
at the conclusion of the Sunday
School on Sunday morning! Donna
MacEwan, 1 yehr diploma; Lenore
Norminton, 4 year seal; Russ Hess,
8 year diploma; Ross Corbett, 5 year
seal; .Claudette Blowes, 2 year seal;
Lloyd Buchanan, 5 year seal; Bil
ly Carlile, 4 year seal;, Hannah Pep
per, 6 year Seal; Bernice Pilting, 1
year diploma; Betty Mickle, 7 year
seal;
Jean Armstrong, 3 year seal; Doris
Buchanan, 8 year diploma; Elaine ,
Carlile, 4 year seal; “Dorothy Me-1
Naughton, 5 year seal; Mary Good-|
win, 3 year seal; F"
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td her credit; Ross Forest, 1 year [A jprivate funeral service was held
seal; Karl Dignan, 1 year diploma; | at the home bn “Wednesday after-
Ruth Soldan, 2 year seal; Jean Sol- noon at 2 o'clock with interment in
dan, 2 year seal; Janet Hicks, 2 year the Kirkton Anglican cemetery.
Reeve Percy Passmore, Messrs.
Clark Fisher, Hugh Berry and (New
ton 'Clarke are attending the Good
Road’s Convention in Toronto this,
week representing Usborne Council.
Mr. John C. O’Brien, a Well known
resident of liirkton, died at his
home on Monday in his 77th year.
The deceased was the son Of the late
Patrick O’Brien, a native Of Ireland.
„ 3 year seal; Elva McQueen I He *s survived by his widow, whose
(outstanding) with a 17-year record; maiden name Was Margaret Shipley.
Eleaiior Cook, 9 year seal';
THAMES ROAD
Mrs. Arthur Gardiner and Mary
were in Toronto over Sunday visit
ing the former’s son Bert.
Mr. Jack Stewart was in Toronto
Sunday.
The farm forums met at the fol
lowing places Monday evening: Mr.
and Mrs. Stanley Coward’s; Mr. and
Mrs. Benson Williams’; at the manse
and at Lumley school. There was a
good attendance at all places and a
good night—'just for a change.
All roads led to Mr. Rohde’s farm
on Sunday. It is estimated that two-
thouSand persons came,, to see the'
wreck of the two planes that crashed
Friday morning.
iRoads are now open and snow is
going quickily.
SHIPKA
The regular meeting of the La
dies’ Aid will be held Thursday af
ternoon, March 4, at the home of
Mrs. Matthew Sweitzer.
The men of the community had
a successful wood bee last Friday
afternoon in Mr. William Ratz’
bush.
Mr. and Mrs. p. Eisenbach, of
Grand Bend, were Sunday visitors
with Mr. and Mrs. Ira Tetreau,
Dorothy Tetreau returning home
with them for a week’s holiday.
S.S. No. 7 farm forum was held
Monday evening at the home of Mr.
Lome Deitrich with 23 in atten
dance. The topic for discussion was
“Can a farmer pay for his farm and
at the same time maintain a decent
standard of living?” The evening
was enjoyably spent by all.
ZION
At least the plow went through!
Mrs. Edgar Baker spent several
days with Mr. and Mrs. William
Thompson.
The sympathy of the community
is extended to Mrs. Gorvett and fam
ily in their recent bereavement.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hern spent
Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. George
Earl, in Exeter.
We are glad to report that Jean
Brock has recovered from her re
cent illness and is able to return to
her duties in London.
A joint meeting of the farm for
um and the community club will be
held next Monday night, March 1,
at Zion School.
Irene Brock spent the week-end
at her home.
Mr. Ross Love and Mrs. H. Kyle
were at the funeral of Mr. George
Janney, of Arkona, on Monday.
Miss Laurene Hern is now at
tending Mr. W. Wynn, of Woodham,
who is ill.
Mrs. Melville Hern spent several
days last week with hei’ daughter,
Mrs. Malcolm Spence.
Red Cross Bingo
in the
Aberdeen Hall, Kirkton
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Friday, Feb. 26th
15 Games —- 25 cents
Extra Gaines for Special Prizes
Door Prize
WOODHAM
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon ‘Dykeman
and children, of Galt, were Sunday
visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
F. McNaughton.
Our sympathy goes out to Mrs.
George Parkinson in the passing of
her brother, Mr. Nelson Gorvett, on
Saturday afternoon last at his homo
at Zion. Funeral private, Tuesday
afternoon.
Friends of Mr. Wilbur Wynn are
sorry to know that he is ill, and
under the doctor’s care, with iMlss
Loreen Hern R.N. in attendance.
Friends of Mr, Fred Dotipe are
pleased to know lie is improving
somewhat though he is still in bed,
With a nurse, Miss Rhea Mills, in at
tendance.
The Mission Circle members held
their annual supper last Thursday
evening.
WHALEN
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Docking and
Phyllis, of Munro, were Sunday visi
tors With Mr. and Mrs. Frank K.
Parkinson.
Mr. and Mrs. C-. Millson, of Pros
pect and Mr. and Mrs. (George Mard-
lin, of London township, spent Mon
day evening with Mr. and Mrs. F.
Squire.
Miss D. Hazelwood, of Thames
Road, was a week-end visitor under
the parental roof.
Mrs. George Mardlin, Freddie and
Gordon, of London township, visited
on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George
Millson.
Mr. Howard Morley, Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence Lynch and the Misses Mary
and Bertha LynCh of Hazel Park,
Mich., and Miss Jean Morley, of Lu
can, were week-end visitors of Mr.
and Mrs. William Morley.
(Mr. and Mrs. William Hodgson re
ceived word last week that their son,
L.A.C, David Hodgson, of Regina,
had undergone an operation for ap
pendicitis. Later reports said his
condition was very favorable.
Deep sympathy is extended to Mr.
and Mrs. George Parkinson in the
loss of the latter’s brother, the late
Mr. Gorvett.
t^M.S. and W.A.
The February meeting of the
W.M.S. was held at Mrs. George
Squires* home oh Friday afternoon
with nine members and one Visitor
present. Mrs. Hazelwood presided.
The meeting opened with singing
followed by a Scripture reading and
KHIVA
Messrs. Eugene and Louis Diet-
rich had their tonsils removed at Dr.
Taylor’s hospital, Dashwood, last
Tuesday.
Miss Evelyn McCann of Windsor,
spent the week-end at her home and
attended the Glavin—McCann wedd
ing on Saturday.
<On Monday evening, February 22,
the farm forum met at the home of
Mrs. Noah Dietrich with 32 members
present. The topic, “Debt menaces
the family forum,” was fully dis
cussed. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B.
McCann. Last Monday evening, Feb
ruary 15, the farm forum met at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stebbins.
Owing to the condition of the roads
only IS members turned out. The
topic was “The farm as a producing
unit.”
Shower for Bride-Elect
A pleasant miscellaneous showei’
was held at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Clement McCann on Wednesday
evening, February 17, when about
twenty-five neighbors and friends
gathered in honor on Miss 'Leona Mc
Cann, R. N., bride-elect of last week.
The room was beautifully decorated
in pink and white streamers which
led to a chair at one corner reserved
for the bride-elect. The gifts were
brought into the living room by
little Theresa Dietrich in a gaily
decorated buggy. The address was
given by Mrs. Edgar W|urm. After
opening the gifts and reading all the
appropriate verses Miss McCann ex-
pressed her appreciation for the
lovely gifts. All joined in singing
“For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow”.
The evening was spent in games and
contests after which a delicious
lunch was served. The following is
the address:
Dear Leona:
•On the eve of your embarkation
on the sea of matrimony, we your
friends and associates, have gather
ed here to spend a social evening
with you while you are still among
‘us.
We are sorry to lose you in this
neighbourhood, but we know that
your presence in the district to
■which you are going will bring real
sunshine, and particularly to the
young man of your choice and the
home you and your life partner are.
about to establish.
As a small token of our esteeim
for you, and as a remembrance ot
your friends in this community we.*
ask you to accept these gifts, not
for the value, but as a slight token
of regard for you. We hope you will
think of us occassionally as you use
them.
A happy marriage, I submit
Is not of froth or bubbles,
The couple makes a go of it, i
In spite of all their troubles.
So we extend our best wishes, Leona
for a very happy marriage.
Signed on behalf of your friends.
CITIZENS OF McGHiMVRAY
TOWNSHIP — TAKE NOTICE
RE: NO. 2 RATION BOOK
For- your convenience distribut
ing centres have been set up at
Parkhill and Ailsa Craig, to be open
on February 25 and 26 from 10
a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to
6 p.m. and on February 27 from
10 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m.
to 10 p.m.
Also at Grand Bend, Crediton,
Centralia and Exeter, to be open
February 25, .26 and 27 from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to
6 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
each day.
There will also be a distributing
centre at Lucan, days and hours ndt
set at time this notice goes to press.
Foi’ further information see Gov
ernment regulations printed in all
papers under the heading “How and
When to Get Your New Ration
Book”.
Reeve Wilbert Young,
Distributing Chief for
McGillivray Twp.
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