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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-03-18, Page 4News From NUMBER 9 SsF. T.S. TUB TIMES-ADVOCATE, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH W MRS. J. H. LALIBERTE now wakes up feeling fine. She never has headaches, backaches or constipation any more. "Fruit-a-tives” gave her the new health and pep of a healthy fiver. Buck up fiver with“Fruit-a-tives”, Canada's largest Selling Liver Tablets, EUMVILLE L.A.C, Earl Cqnltis, of Camp Bor­ den, Mr, Billy Brock, of Crumlin, and Mr. Laurie Stephen, of Sky Harbor, spent the week-end at their homes here. Mr, and Mrs. Harry Murch, Sr., Cpl. Harry and Mrs. Murch and child­ ren, of London, visited with Mr, and Mrs. P. March, on. Sunday. Mrs. Wes. Heywood is spending some time with her’daughter, Mrs. Gould and Mrs, Rader, of Stephen, Mrs, Wes. Horne, Mrs. William Routly and daughters and Mrs. John Cornish visited relatives in Exeter on Monday. Mrs. Harry Ford is spending this week with her sister, Miss Joy Whitlock, in St, Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. William Bradshaw and David, of Seaforth, were week­ end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Herdman. Mr, and Mrs-. Glenn Bell and fam­ ily, of Hensail, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Johns. The W.A. ladies and their hus­ bands met at the church last Thurs­ day evenings Twenty-five were present and a pot luck supper was enjoyed, after which the vice-pre­ sident, Mrs. John Delbridge, took charge of the devotional part of the meeting. The hymn "Take Time to be Holy" was sung. Rev, Mair led in prayei’ and the minutes of the last ‘meeting were read and adopted. The roll call was answered by pay­ ing of joined, held at Skinner charge of the meeting, man Horne and Mrs. Garnet Johns and (Continued from Bago 1) principal understudy in Bruno Walter’s production of Mozart's "Thp Magic Flute." His accompan­ ist, Donald Mackey, of Montreal, proved an able and talented pianist. Kenneth and Donald are making’ a tour of RrE-A.K. stations, .giving of thejr talent for the enjoyment of Air Force personnel. ’ & >|t. $ Movies for the week are of January 16 th”, Preston, Asther; starring Morgan; Jack Benny and Carole Lombard. We have had a busy week here, but not ed the season, services reation dance "Night 7 starring Robert Ellen Drew and Nils "Wings for the Eagle", Ann Sheridan and Dennis "To be or Not to Be", with so much so that we neglect­ approach of ‘the Lenten On Ash Wednesday, Lenten were conducted in the Rec- Hall. Encouraging atten- is reported by both chaplains. .a?- w s? have been informed that Commander Beaumont has ig Officer We Wing been posted as Commandin; to the Repair Depot at Winnipeg, We congratulate him on this promotion and with him go our best wishes for continued success. Air Commodore (McGill, Air Of­ ficer iCommanding No. 1 Training Command, presented wings to graduation class sixty-seven. Apart from his general address Aii’ Com. "modore McGill spoke individually to each graduate. An excellent display by a precision squad added interest to the occasion. A unique and dis­ tinctive feature of our Wings Par­ ade is the presence of the Pipe Band, They contribute a colourful note to wings presentations here. Following the presentation a recep­ tion for relatives and friends of the graduates was held in the Recrea­ tion Hall. the Fri- our fees.Two new members The April meeting will be the home of Miss Ruth with Mrs. Alvin Pym in Mrs. Free- took charge of a sing-song games. BRINSLEY World Day of Prayer -was observ­ ed in St. Mary’s Church with- the United Church ladies visiting. Mrs. Ed. Faulder was the leader. Visitors from London in this com­ munity over the week-end were as follows: Carl Trevethick with his parents; Misses Vera Wasnidge and Mary Bell Wright with their par­ ents; Mrs. Shouldice, Wes. Lewis and Roy Lewis with their parents; Raymond Pierce with his wife and family; Mrs. Archie Webb and Miss Jean Webb at the home of J. Amos. The pancake supper held in basement of St. Mary's Church Shrove Tuesday was very well tended. Mrs. Ezra Lamport is staying with her daughter, Mrs. Grant Amos. L. the on at- The Exeter Fliers played Windsor Colonials in Windsor day night. Although defeated, team put on a magnificent display of fine hockey. We are indebted to the Exeter Fliers for the fine show­ ing they have made. They have con­ tributed much to our enjoyment this Winter season. The personnel of the Exeter Fliers is as follows: Cpl. Young, C. L., goal; A.C. Al­ len, P. R., defence; F.L. Webb. (M.O.), defence; F.L. Herder, H., defence; P.O. PlUmmer, A., defence; L.A.C. Gunter, K. E., centre (capt.); F.O. Brennan, E. R., centre (capt.); L.A.C. Macey, R. J., right wing; L.A.C. Forsythe, J., left wing; A.C. Tait, J., centre; L.A.C. O’Shea, W. L., right wing; L.A.C. Bradley, J. D., left wing; L.A.C. Kettle, E. G., spare goalie; Cpl. Dubois, J. T., equipment man; Sgt. Wright, W. D., coach; Cpl. Martin, W., trainer; S.L. Wegg, G. S., manager; F.O. Argue, I. E., secretary-treasurer; F.O. Mc- Caa, J. F., president. * # # # I have in my possession a poem written by one who, in the past few years has made notable contribu­ tions to leading periodicals, both the U.S.A, and Canada. I include feeling that it may be of interest readers of this column. in it, to M And NBC, CBC, Mutual Radio Networks, Paramount Pic­ tures, Roseland Ballroom and Hotel Lincoln, New York, Sensation .. . Acclaimed by Critics As .The HARRY JAMES of ’44 JERRY WALD AND HIS ORCHESTRA A Band as solid as The Rock. A Clarinet hotter than the Hinges . . . tumult of of No human Shall I am As I The most men ER!., Mar. 19 DANCING 9 TO 1 ADMISSION $1.25 An 8" x 10" Photograph With .Every Advance Ticket at $1.00. London Arena And How How And now this vast immensity space Which flows beyond the my plane Is mine and mine alone. face pierce .the solitude disdain; released from pettiness and fear converse with planets in my flight. language of the stars I dimly hear, muMc from the moon pervades the night. impotent become the things of earth— strangely near, the soul’s eter­ nity.* much that men consider deep­ est Worth Is dross from which my spirit now is free. And as I soar where feet have never trod* Almost I clasp the outstretched Hand of God, Until next week. Harris Weber, Y.M.C.A, TURNIPS today’s price 75c Medium, Plain, Trimmed, YOUR- INQUIRIES INVITED | CANADA PACKERS LTD, 1 2 Phone 256 Exeter ~ SMITH—HARNESS A quiet but pretty wedding took place at the Colborne St. United’ Church parsonage, in London, on1 Friday, March 12, when Miss Betty' Marjorie Harness, of Exeter, daugh-, ter of Ml Walter Harness of Lon~j don, and the late Mrs. Harness, was united in marriage to Cpl. Erank; Smith, of Camp Borden, son of Mr. and Mrs, .Freeland Smith, of Clyde, N.S, The ceremony was formed by Bev. A, M, Stewart, bride, given in marriage by f{ Annovncemenfs Birth, Pftotii. fliariripigc Notice?* are InMcrtcd free of charge. Card of Thanks 50c. In Mpinoriain Notices 50c for single verse, 25c extra for each addi­ tional verse. Enjsajyenients 50c BIRTHS Classified Directory WHAT CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ISN’T ABLE TO SELL THE WORLD DOESN’T NEED Classified Ads—l|^c Per Word Each Insertion. Minimum Charge 25c Per Insertion; 10c Extra when re­ plies are delivered to the Times-Advocate office, A charge of 10c is made if not paid >yithin ten days. Port per- The her father, was gowned in a long white Sheer dress, with V neck, embroid,. ered bodice and three quarter length sleeves, and wore white car­ nations in her hair. Her attendant was .Mrs, Calvin Cutting, of Exeter, gowned in a pink sheer dress, plain neck-line and long sleeves, and wearing a pink carnation in her hair. Tpr. Eldon ^Robertson support­ ed the groom. Following the cere­ mony the wedding party repaired to Glenn Allen for a wedding dinner. The guests present were Mr, Mrs, James Osborne, Harness, Mr, Dickson, and Mrs. London- After spendin, in Exeter Mr. Camp Borden Tuesday. and Albert William Roden, of a few days to Mrs. and Mrs. R. cr Smith returned sons, Charles and Charles (Manville and Mrs. Harold on Sunday with CREDITON EAST Mr. and Mrs. Harold Glanyille, who moved to Gore Bay last fall, are visiting their Stephen, here, Mr. and Mrs. and son and Mr. Glanville visited Mr. and Mrs. Howald, near Lucan. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Lewis on Sunday were Mr. Gordon Thompson and Vera Ed­ wards, of Ingersoll; Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Neil and family, of Pt. Huron and Mrs. George Flynn, of Centralia. Mrs. Harold MacDonald and Mar­ cia, of Exeter, are visiting her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Baynham. Mr, and Mrs. Sam Rawlings and son, Fred, of Ailsa Craig, spent Sun­ day with Mrs. Job Sims. Mrs, _Murray Neil and Beverley, are visiting the sister, ford. Mr. tralia, Harry Mrs. Frank Hunter, daughter former’s in Strat- ofEmanuel Beaver, visited with Mr. and Lewis on Sunday. Cen- Mrs. HARPLEY and Mrs. Eddie Gill and Grand Bend, visited with Mr. fam-Mr. ily, of and Mrs. Colin Love on Sunday. Mrs. Bob Desjardine and baby and Mrs. Floyd Desjardine visit­ ed on Monday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ridley. Mrs. Ed. Gill, Sr., of Grand Bend, visited last week with her daugh­ ters, Mrs. William Love and Mrs. Colin Love. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Murray and Bobbie visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Murray. Mrs. Fred McLinchey and Elean­ or spent Sunday with Mr. and Joseph Hickey. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love and ily, of Shipka, spent Sunday Mr. Mansell Hodgins. Spring must be here as there was a fine big butterfly flying around Mr. Mansell Hodgins’ window Sunday morning. Mrs. fam- with SHIPKA on Mr. and Mrs. D. Barr and family, of Sarnia, and Mr. and Mrs. E. Moore, of Hamilton, visited on Sun- *day last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Sweitzer. ‘ The Centralia Y.P.S. visited the local Y.P.S. on. Friday evening last and provided a very interesting pro­ gram. At the close of the meeting lunch was served. The local society has been invited to Centralia on the evening of March 23. Miss Nola Sweitzer, R.N., return­ ed to London on Saturday after re­ cuperating at the home Of her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Sweit­ zer. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dinsdale, of London, visited on Sunday last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rats. Quite a number in this vicinity confined to their homes with flu. are the CORBETT and Mrs. M. Morley, of St. spent Sunday with Mrs. and Mr. Thomas, Robert Hutchinson and Mr. Mrs. Fred Steeper. Mr. spent here. We Pollock and Mrs. Gordon Woodburn ate recovering after their recant illnesses. Mr. Hubert Hodgins, of Granton, visited with Mrs. Garfield Steeper, Lyle add Mary Anne .on Suudhy. Mr. and Mte, Wesley Mellin vis­ ited recently With ML and Mrs, John ROCk and family. Mfs, Jos; Hodgins spent Wednes­ day afternoon with Mr, William Hodgins, of Brinsley. There will be baptismal service in Grace chttreh, Greenway, Sunday, March 21, at 3 p.m. Harold Pollock, of Detroit, the week-end With relatives are glad to report Mrs. John AMOS—-At Brinsley, on Sunday, March 7, to Ml and Mrs. Joseph Amos, a daughter, Helen). AMOS—At Brinsley, March 9? .1943, te Grant Amps, (nee Mary Lamport) a son. CLAYTON—At Mrs. Godbolt’s Hos­ pital, on Saturday, March 13, 1943, to Cpl, and Mrs, Leroy •Clayton, Of Campbellton, N.B., a sop (Winston James). COOK- tai on Monday, March 15, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cook Anna Tie-man), a daughter, (Martha Pearl on Tuesday, Mr, and Mrs. •In Windsor General Hospi- 1943, (nee MARRIAGES HARNESS—LUTMAN At the Trivitt Memorial rectory, Exeter, on Saturday, March 13, 1943, Irene Labelle Lutman, daugthei’ late William Lutman, of Exeter, late Wililam Lutman, of Exeter, to Mr. Harold Thomas Harness, son of Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Har­ ness, of Woodham. STANLAKE—FISHER — At home of the bride’s parents, can, Lilian Mae, daughter of and Mrs. Chris. Fisher to Lloyd Stanlake, son of Mr. Mrs. Garfield Stanlake, of ’ don, formerly of Exeter. WRIGHT—KESTLE—At the tory of St. George’s Church, ( don, on Tuesday, March 16, 19 43, Lillian Pearl, youngest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. H. J. Kestle, of Exeter, to Pte, Wright, only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. IT. Wright, of London, by Rev. Mr. Johnston. SMITH—HARNESS —• At Colborne St. United Church parsonage, London, on Friday, March 12, 1943, Miss Betty Marjorie Har­ ness, of Exeter, daughter of Mr. Walter Harness and the late Mrs. Harness, to Cpl. Frank Smith, of Camp Borden, by Rev. A. M. Stewart. the , Lu- ! Mr. Pte. and Lon- rec- Lon- Robert Sydney DEATHS COX—In St. Joseph’s Hospital, Lon­ don, on Saturday, March 13, 1943, Mrs. John Cox, in her 57th year. CARDS OF THANKS Mr., 'Ferne McLean and family wish to thank their friends and neighbors for the kind expressions of sympathy in their bereavement in the loss of a loving wife and mother; also for the beautiful floral tributes and those who so kipdly loaned their cars. N. J. Woods Special thanks to Rev. and Rev. Grant. Cox wishes to express appreciation for the Mr. John his sincere many expressions of sympathy dur­ ing his recent sad bereavement, es­ pecially to Mr, Herb Ford, for his assistance on the farm, during Mrs. Cox’s illness, to those who loaned cars and for the lovely floral trib­ utes. 18c Toronto, Mrs. A. of Peta- and Mrs. Percy THAMES ROAD The following were week-end vis­ itors: Miss Margaret Allison, of London, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Allison. Miss Beth Ballantyne and Mr. McIntyre, of London, with the for­ mer’s parents, Mr. and (Mrs, Thos. Ballantyne. Mr. Bert Gardiner, of with his parents, Mr. and Gardiner. Gnr. G. W. Passmore, wawa, with Mr. Passmore. Mr, Robert McCurdy, of Oshawa, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mil­ ton McCurdy. L.A.C. Bert Borland, who has been ■taking an advanced course at Que­ bec, has completed his course and is now spending a few days at home. Bert returns to I.T.S, at “ where he enters another course. Jack Duncan, who has ing an advanced Navy course at Es- quimault, has been successful in his exams and is spending fourteen days’ leave with his parents, returns to drafted to Mr. and ed a long ing the past week from Halifax, from their Son, Hussell. This was a very, pleasant surprise as Russell has been aboard a destroyer for the past few months and hadn’t been heard from for same time. We are always glad to hear of our boys’ promotions and to know they ate safe and well. The Y,P.U, held their meeting in the church basemoht Sunday even­ ing; The president, Edwin Miller, took charge of the meeting and Bev, Mair gave the topic* The Day of Brayer was held in the church basement on Friday af- ternoom Belleville, advanced been tak- Jack Halifax and will then be a ship. Mrs, N. Passmore receiv- distance phone call dur- FOR RENT MISCELLANEOUSFOR SALE FOR SALE—19 41 Dodge 2--ton truck, stake body, in very good condi­ tion. For quick sale. L. Schilbe & Son, Zurich. ' 11:18* FOR SALE—-Mixed grain, early Al­ aska oats and barley, suitable for seed at 75c a bushel; also a Mod­ el T engine on skids. Dan Fink- bpiner, Crediton, phone 24r21, 4:11* FOR SALE—An English Cocker spaniel, about 9 months old, thoroughbred, Phone 24rl2, Cre- diton, FOR SALE—Several purebred York­ shire boars, 5 months old. En­ quire Martin Laub, Dashwood. 18;25c FOR SALE—Five young pigs, 7 weeks old. Apply to Geo. Dunn, 177r43, Exeter. 18c FOR SALE—Buescher C Melody saxophone, tenor banjo; both like new, John Plumtree, Clinton. 18:25:1* FOR SALE—A. number of small pigs and chunks. Phone 172r6, Exeter. Garnet Hicks, R.R. 3, Exeter. 18* FOR SALE—Soya bean seed, $2,60 per bushel. Phone 128, Hensall, Johh Hyde, Hensall. 18:25:1:8* FOR SALE—A thoroughbred York hog, ready for service. Phone 19r24, Crediton. 18c FOR SALE—A number of small pigs. Alvin Gingerich, R.R. 3, Zurich, phone 84r3, Zurich. 18:25* REAL ESTATE FINE RESIDENCE FOR SALE — In Exeter. All conveniences. Nice lot and garage. Other homes. C. V. Pickard, Main St. TO RENT—(Five-room house in Exe" ter with hydro and water; 6 lots with garage. Pasture land for rent, Phone 35rl3, Dashwood, 18p HORSE ON SHARES—I WQhld like to place "Mac E. Grattan" cn farm share basis, Anyone interested see N. Statton, Exeter, 18* WANTED AUCTION SALES LAND WANTED TO RENT—By acre or on shares. In replying state acreage. Apply Box 2 8OH, Exe­ ter. Would accept acreages of 10 to 100. 18:25:1:8* Mr. Verne Tapp will hold an auc­ tion sale of household effects on, Saturday, March 27. Keep the date open. Particulars later, F, Taylor, Auctioneer. WANTED—A 20 to 30 foot wind­ mill, with oi’ without the Wheel- State price and condition, also location, Apply Box 280Mc., Times-Advocate. 11:18c CASH FOR FOX HORSES—Dead animals removed. Two-hour ser­ vice day or night. Phone Credi­ ted 47rl5, collect. Jack Wil­ liams. TENDERS WANTED work Tenders to be received for wood for S.S. No, 3, Usborne, about 8 single cords. Sate kind of wood and price per cord. LEONARD J. HARRIS, R.R, 1, Kirkton, Telephone 33-18 NOTICE TO CREDITORS deceased. named de- about the 19 42,, are same with duly verified IN THE ESTATE OF JAMES DIXON, late of the Township of McGillivray in the County of Middle­ sex, Farmer, All persons having claims against the estate of the above ceased who died on or 22nd day of December, hereby notified that the particulars thereof should be sent to the undersigned solicitor for the executors on or be­ fore the 10th day of April, 1943, I after which date the assets of the • said estate will be distributed, hav- j ing regard only to the claims of j which notice has then been receiv- FOR SALE—Some very good hous-! es in Exeter and other villages, and farms, mills and stores. W. C. Pearce. lc 1 FOR SALE OR RENT—100 acres, clay loam, fair buildings, conven- J lent to station, for sugar beets. • W. C. Pearce. 11c FOR SALE OR RENT—170 acres, convenient to Exeter. Brick house and large barn. Hydro. Farm is in good state of cultivation. Fall wheat. Fall ploughing done. Spring possession. 0. V. Pickard. > ed. DATED this 15th day of March, 1943. Beatrice Dixon, R.R. 2, Craig, Ontario and James Glavin, R.R. 1, Craig, Ontario, By their solicitor, A. C. Thomp­ son, Canadian Bank of Com­ merce Building, London, On­ tario. Ailsa Ailsa executors. Auction Sales will be found on page 3. Alvin Passmore London. spent the week- The farm forums met at the fol­ lowing places Monday evening with a good attendance. The homes of Mr. and Mrs-, Chas. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Cottle, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hodgert and Lumley school house. Miss Dorothy Dougal, teacher at Lumley school, is staying with Mrs. C. Miller this week as Mrs. IJawson is ill with the flu. Mr. and Mrs. spent Saturday in Miss Hazelwood end at her home in Whalen. Mr. and Mrs. C. Miller and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. Dougal of Hensail on Sunday. L.A.C. Bill Graham, of Centralia, visited with Rev. and Mrs. Mair on Monday and part of Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs, Alex Duncan and daughter Leone attended the gradu­ ation of their daughter, Shirley, at the University of Western Ontario on Friday last. Shirley was one of the class of 25 girls who entered the laboratory technician's course which began in September. This was the first time in the history of Canada that such a class .had graduated from a university and was called an "his­ toric occasion” by H. H. Kerr, re­ gional director of the Dominion- Provincial War Emergency Training Program. Shirley won first prize for excellence in glass-blowing and the prize was presented by Dr. K. W. Hunter. Shirley has secured a posi­ tion at Valley Field and will begin her duties this month. We wish her success in her new venture. The postponed annual meeting of the church was held Tuesday eve­ ning. Reports from all departments Were satisfactory. Owing to stormy Sundays the Roy’s Y.P.U. has been unable to visit Thames Road, but this Sunday the meeting will be held with a special program at 8.30. cows, Dur- CLEARING AUCTION SALE W- E. Nairn has been instructed te sell by public auction on the premises, LOT 18, CONCESSION 11, HIBBERT TUT. one half mile west of Cromarty TUESDAY, MARCH 30th, 1943 commencing at one o’clock sharp, the following: HORSES—One pair of good horses. CATTLE—Three Hereford fresh; one black cow, fresh; ham cow due in April; blue cow milking; 2 Durham heifers, 2 years old; 2 Durham steers, 2 years old; 2 fat cattle, 2100 lbs.; 4 yearling steers; 3 yearling heifers; 4 young calves, HAY AND GRAIN—Quantity vf hay, 400 bus. mixed grain; 200 bus. Vanguard oats, IMPLEMENTS •— Tractor equip­ ment consisting of Oliver 80 tractor on rubber, nearly new; McCormick Deering three-furrow tractor plow; McCormick Deering 81 stiff-tooth cultivator; Oliver 3-section spring­ tooth harrows; McCormick Deering No. IB hammer mill; Massey-Har­ ris manure spreader, Massey-Harris seed drill, 13-hoe, fertilator attach­ ed; set of iron harrows, three-drum land roller; disc harows, Fleury walking plow, two-furrow gang plow, 2 scufflers, turnip drill, Mc­ Cormick Deering binder, 6-ft. cut, rubber tires with sheaf carrier and truck; McCormick, Deering mower, 6-ft. cut; McCormick Deering hay loader and side rake, new; steel hay rake; McCormick Deering rubber- tired wagon: set sleighs, cutter, cut­ ting box, grass seeder, hay rack, one-man rack, gravel box, fanning mill, set of 'trucks, one set double harness, 6 horse collars, horse blan­ ket, 75 feet 6 inches endless drive belt, Anker Holth cream separator, Goc ibs.; pails, whiffletrees, neck- yokes, forks, hoes, shovels, and a host of other things. The above im­ plements .are in first class condi­ tion, several nearly new. Positively will be sold. No reserve. The pro­ prietor is quitting farming as he has bought the mill in Varna. Every­ thing will be sold to the highest bidder. TERMS—CASH JOHN ALDINGTON, Prop. W. E. NAIRN, Auctioneer Stop.. Breeding Failures with REX WHEAT GERM OIL Take out the guess work —Get Results — Your drugs at ROBERTSON’S Phone 50 Exeter Mr. and Mrs. Alex MacBeath, of Kippen, visited with Mr. and Mrs. A. Hunkin on Sunday. Norman Ferguson, of Sarnia, was home last week. He had the mis­ fortune to receive a broken rib, while at his work.