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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 UEKNM 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, as fol- ■ 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. .* ♦ 1943 Spring Special Bargains * * ' ♦ ' 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 is sis- W 5 2 1 1 L 1 2 1 3 Chiselhurst Sexsmith . Hensall ... Varna ...... 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 'uiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiHHP* 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" ( UUlBbCUXUlUg/ XV *'l -/VW4 • *9VVX U -------------- ------------- " ;is 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 • ' oti 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. iiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniitiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiHiifiiiiiiiiiiR I TURNIPS I | today’s price 30c I E Medhun, Plain, Trimmed, Delivered § E =».’MMI; “f"". »i*mUTiirn rwti—n-firrtJ-!, ri ? 11 /I r ’ i' 'r i-rti riimril mrmii - 11 ■ n;. . nil 1 r T yi -1 Sj' = YOUR INQUIRIES INVITED » I CANADA PACKERS LTD. | •SJ- ... = Phone 256 Exeter S nriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiniiiiitiiii