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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-12-16, Page 5THE TIMBSrADVOCATp, EXETER ONTARIO, THUR5PAY MORNING, DECEMBER 16,J943 Pag* 5 !!«W HENSALL Th© Christmas concert of S. S. 10 Ilay will he held on Tuesday, Dec. 21st at 8.15 p,m. Everyone welcome. A White Gift Service will be held in the United Church on Sunday, December 19 th at the evening ser­ vice. Miss Annie E. consitt had the misfortune while attending to her household duties last week to fall and fracture her right arm,* The annual Christmas concert at S, S. 1 Tuckeysmith will be held on ■ Tuesday, December 21st. Everyone welcome. Proceeds in aid of lied Cross. Annual Meeting of Mission Circle The annual meeting of the Senior Mission Circle of the United Church was held at the home of Miss Mar­ garet Shepherd on Monday evening With a splendid attendance, The meeting opened with the theme song followed by singing “Jesus Dover of My Soul." Miss Margaret Shepherd presided. The Scripture Matt, 2 was read by Miss Mary Buchanan after which Miss Gladys Luker led in prayer. The minutes were read and the roll call was answered with gifts for the friend­ ship House, London. Following Hie offering, Mrs. Howard Hyde gave the Devotional, a "Christmas Story". The topic, "The Meaning of Christ- mas," was taken by Miss Mattie Ellis in her usual capable manner. The secretary, Mrs. Peter McNaugh­ ton, read a Christmas letter from Miss Irene Douglas in London, The treasurer gave the report which was most gratifying. The election of officers took place with the fol­ lowing results: advisory president, Miss Mattie Ellis; president, Mrs. Howard Hyde; 1st vice-president, Miss Edna Saundercock; 2nd vice- president, Mrs. Byron Kyle; secre­ tary, Mrs, I-I. McLarnon; treasurer, Mrs. R. Drysdale; press reporter,, Mrs. Hedden; pianist, Miss Gladys Luker; social committee, Mrs. Mary Buchanan; work committee, Mrs. Peter McNaughton, Mrs, Joe Flynn, Mrs. Jack Corbett, Mrs. W. Smate and Mrs. Townshend; friendship committee, Misses Margaret Shep­ herd and Edna Saundercock. The January meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. W. Smale, The meet­ ing closed by singing “Abide With. Me," and the Benediction. A social hour was enjoyed. Additional Hensail news will be found on page 3. ZION Mr. and Mrs, EPhriam H^rn visi­ ted on Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. John Parkinson, of London. Miss Alice Passmore is visiting with Miss Marjorie Earl. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hern visited on Wednesday with Mrs, Hugh Kirk. Farm Forum was held in the school on Monday night, Owing to the weather, there was not as large an attendance. Farm Forum will meet again next Monday night. The annual Christmas concert will be held in the school on Wed­ nesday, December 22, Please keep this date in mind, Mr, and Mrs. Allan Westcott visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ephriam Hern. W, A, Meeting Held The December meeting was held at the home of Mrs, Melville Hern with nine members and one visitor present, The meeting opened with hymn 47 followed with prayer. The minutes were read and adopted and the business was taken care of. There is to be a twenty-five cent lunch at the next meeting to raise money for the flower fund. Meeting to be held at Mrs. Ross Herns. We then had the Worship Service. Scripture lesson was read by Mrs, J. T. Hern and readings were given by Mrs. Ross Hern, Mrs. Ward Hern and Mrs. H, Hern. Mrs. War­ ren Brock read a poem entitled “Speak to My Heart Through the Garden". Rev. Laing told us a Christmas story and the offering was taken, Hymn 53 was sung and the meeting closed with prayer. A ten cent lunch was served at the close of the meeting. Officers for 194.4 were as follows: Pres., Mrs. Wellington Brock; 1st vice-pres., Mrs. Melville Hern; 2nd' vice-pres., Mrs, Ross Hern; treas, Mrs. Jas. Earl; sec., Mrs. Ward Hern; cor. sec., Mrs. Edgai* Baker; mite box sec., Mrs. Everett Miller; Christian Stewardship, Mrs. Warren Brock; Community Friendship, Mrs, Eph. ’Hern, Mrs. Harold Hern, Mrs. Warren Brock; Baby Band, Mrs. J. T. Hern; Associate Helpers and Temperance, Mrs. Angus Earl; Missionary Monthly, Mrs. J. Johns; pianist, Mrs. Harold Hern; lit, sec., Mrs. Wellington Brock; lunch com­ mittee, Mrs. Allen Jacques and Mrs. Melville Hern. CREblTON Mrs. Laura Miller, formerly Laura iFinkbeiner, of Henstoa, Saskatchewan, visited for a few days with Mr, and Mrs, Clayton Sims. Owing to illness and the weather the Christmas concert announced for Friday evening in the United church has been cancelled. Some of the sacred numbers by the child­ ren will be given at the evening service on Sunday, December 26, On Tuesday afternoon last ween the woodcutters in Gordon Mor- lock’s hush found that in the mor­ ning a thief had come upon their cache of tools and stole a crosscut saw, an axe and a wedge. It is to be hoped that the theif becomes sufficiently remorseful in conscience to return them, The flu is still taking its toll in town. Almost every home has someone sick with either the flu or a cold. The Stephen Board of Health met in H. K. Eilber’s office last Thursday night. They discussed the matter of closing down the Christ­ mas concerts and also the schools because of the flu. They came to the conclusion that since Steph­ en had not been badly affected with it and since other places that have it worse have not closed any­ thing they would not take that step. Other matters were also -dis­ cussed, Old man winter has really taken over. It looks as if we’ll be ready for it* as the other day the Town- I ship snowplow was rigged up and has had its first trial. THAMES ROAD Mr. Fred Dawson and daughter Ruth spent last week Dawson, in Toronto. Miss Mary Gardiner week-end in Toronto. Mrs. C. Miller, Mrs, and Barbara spent Friday and Sat­ urday Mr. on the diner, to London on will now live. Ths Mission evening tn the party in the church basement Fri­ day of last week, Everyone reports a good time. The Farm Forums met at the lowing places Monday night; and Mrs. ...........VMimH and Mrs. Harold Rowe’s Lumley School House. We hope the sudden old weathex* will clear up the flu epid'emic. Church services will be held Sun­ day morning at the usual hour, church at 11.15 and Sunday School at 10.15 a.m. with Dr<I spent the C. Allison with friends la London. Tom Kay has sold his farm Thames Road to Mr, A. Gar- Tom and his mother moved Tuesday where they Circle held a social form of a crokinole fol- Mr, i. Kenneth John’s home, Mr, andhome I change of good attendance. Christmas were sung, followed by the Prayer in unison. Minutes last meeting were read and The treasurer’s report ratal Middleton’s Now Producing Proper diets are essential in maintaining national strength. So, eat plenty of Delicious Bread! It's your best and cheapest source of food energy. Middleton’s bread is famous for its fine flavour and wholesome nourishment. It’s a quality bread made by skilled bakers and with the finest ingredients. ALL our bread is HIGH VITAMIN Yeast Bread Gob: “How did you like Ven­ ice?" Marine: “I only was there a few days. The place wag flooded." DASHWOOD The village trustees have de­ cided to observe Boxing Day Dec. 27 th as a public holiday when all places of business will be closed. Mrs. Harold Weber and Donna visited last week in Sarnia. Miss Frieda Rader spent a few days in Kitchener and Stratford last week. Miss Zeta Nadiger, R.N. of Howell Hospital, Mich., spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nadiger. Mrs. R. Baker has returned after spending a few weeks with her daughter in Windsor. Gnr. Kenneth McCrea has return­ ed to Debert N.S. after spending his leave with Mrs. McCrea. Mr. Chester Gaiser is visiting with his brother in Detroit for a few weeks. Miss Christine McCrea left for Exeter on Monday where she has purchased the Beauty Shop former­ ly owned by Miss Marion Pooley. Miss Dorothy Rader who under­ went an operation for appendicitis in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, has returned home. Miss Onieda Retemeyor, R.N., of St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, has returned to London after spending the past few weeks with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. 0. Restemeyer. Quite a number of people are suffering with the flu epidemic this week. The following is the December Red Cross Shipment: 1 boy’s pull­ over, 1 girl’s pullover, 1 pr. socks, 1 round neck sweater, 1 turtle-neck sweater, 1 pr. gloves, 3 helmets, 2 pr. pyjama pants, 2 men’s shirts, 2 knickers, 2 boy’s pants, 4 boy’s blouses, 1 child’s dress, 10 quilts, WHALEN The Christmas meeting of the W.iA. and W.M.S. was held at Mrs. Harvey Squires home at Kirkton on Thursday afternoon with thirteen members and one visitor present. Mrs. Wm. Morley presiding over the W.A. the meeting opened with singing followed by the Lord’s Prayer. The Scripture reading was led by Mrs. Frank Gunning and Mrs. Hazelwood offered prayer. At this time the meeting was open for business. A letter of apprecia­ tion was read from Mr. and Mrs. Th os. Gunning, of Granton. The election of officers for 19 44 were: Pres. Mrs. Wm. Morley; 1st vice- pres., Mrs. Wm. Hodgson; 2nd vice- pres., Mrs. Frank Squire; sec., Mrs. George Squire; treas., Mrs. Walter Gunning; pianist, Elva Morley. Readings were given by Mrs. Leckie. Mrs. Wm. Hodgson and ■Mrs, Frank Squire. The meeting was closed by Mrs. Wm. Morley. The W.M.S. was in charge of Mrs. Edgar Squire. The theme of the meeting was “The Light of the Knowledge of God". Mrs. Hazel­ wood also assisted in this part of the meeting and Mrs. Frank Squire sang “Joy to the World". Mrs. Wm. Morley gave a reading and Mrs. Hazelwood closed the meeting with prayer. Mr. Howard Morley, of Hazel Park Mich., and Mr. Ralph Batten­ house, of Birmingham, and Miss Jean Morley, of Lucan, were week­ end visitors of Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Morley. Miss Jessie Finlayson, of Elmira, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, Laverne Morley. Miss (Florence Kink is confined to her home suffering from flu. WINCHELSEA Mr. and Mrs. Martin Madge, of Regina, visited on Thursday with Mrs. W, J. Veal. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Pooley at­ tended the funeral of the late Mrs. Hocking, of Monroe, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Colin GHfiilan and family visited oil Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Horton, of Lumley. The Winchelsea Euchre Club was held oil Wednesday last at the home of Mr .and Mrs. W. F. Batten, the evenihg being Mrs. Batten’s and Gladys’ birthdays. Miss Jean MoDougalU of Lumley, spent the week-end With the Misses pooley. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Elford and family, of Eiimviile, visited oh Sun­ day with Mrs, W. J. Veal. TRY A WOT' AD—THEY PAY! KIRKTON Mr. Ray Morrison, an employee of the Lamond Wr Farm spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mi’s. Russell Morrison. The Kirkton Public Library has quite a large number of new books on its shelves which will make good reading these winter evenings. The fourth line group of the Red Cross met at the home of Mr, and Mrs. John Cluff Saturday evening After a short -program, progressive euchre provided entertainment for the evening after which lunch was served and $10.00 was realized. Mrs, Callaghan and Mrs, N. Wat­ son are nursing Mrs. Frank Ander­ son Sr., who is ctnlte sick at the time of writing. Pte. Lome Francis of London, spent the week-end with his par­ ents, Mr, and Mrs. Roy Francis. CENTRALIA Mr. and Mrs. John Essery visited with Dr, and Mrs. Heighway in Lon­ don on Friday of last week. Special services will be held tn the church on Sunday, December 19th. Christmas music will be pro­ vided by the choir. At the evening ' service the band from No. 9 S.F.T.S. will lead in the singing of Christ­ mas carols. Christmas entertainments will be held in the church on Monday eve­ ning, Dec. 20th, and in the school on Tuesday evening ,Dec. 21st. Keep these dates in mind and plan to at­ tend. Mrs. Arthur Hodgins and Glen re­ turned home last week after visit­ ing with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Ford in Kitchener. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family of the late Mrs. Albert M-cFalls. The services in the church next Sunday will be special Christmas services. In the morning a special Christmas message by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Merriam. Special music by the choir. In the evening there will be a choral service when the brass band from No. 9. S.F.T.S., will be present and play the carols as well as other special musical num­ bers. The Alert Mission Band meeting was held in the schoolroom of the church on Sunday morning with Mrs. .Powe and Mrs. Andrew in charge. The following officers were elected for the coming year: presi­ dent, Arlene Skinner; vice-president, Rex Skinner; secretary, Maxine Bow­ den; treasurer, Audrey Harrison. A story, “Dawn Over Paraguay," was told by Mrs. Andrew. The hymn on the blackboard was sung and all re­ peated the member’s purpose. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Rex. Skinner and Harold Robinson were given pat­ terns for spool toys.* Ronald Swartz and Douglas Wilson were to make -cardboard monkeys. The wor­ ship service opened with a hymn. The call to- worship was read respon­ sively . Hymn 312 was sung. The Lord’s prayer was repeated by all. Passages of Scripture were read by Marina Bowden, Rex Skinner and Douglas Wilson. Mrs. Powe led in prayer. The offering was received and the meeting closed with hymn 414. The members were treated to candy by Mrs, Powe and Mrs. Andrew, The W.M.S. held their Christmas meeting in the schoolroom of the church on Friday afternoon with Mrs. W. Skinner presiding over the business. The patches were removea from the travelling apron and $25.05 was added to the funds. The Wor­ ship sei’vice was in charge b£ Mrs. A, McFalls and Mrs. N. Mitchell and the program from the Missionary Monthly was used. The Chapter in the study book was very ably given by Mrs. F, Penwarden. Mrs. Mc- Fails and Mrs. Mitchell were assisted by other members of the society in the -candle lighting service. Mrs. McFalls closed the meeting with prayer, A dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Merriam and Mrs. M. Elliott. WINCHELSEA scliooi CONCERT wilt ube hold in ELIMVILLE CHURCH, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, at 8 o’clock sharp. Programme consists Of cantata, dialogues, drills, monologue, recitations, pantomines, etc, j Admission 25c and 15c Red Cross Meeting The annual Red Cross meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Percy Passmore Thursday of last week with a carols Lord's of the adopted. Which was very gratifying was given. J Collections fox' the year, $89.88; receipts from two plays, $41.25; j Federation of Agriculture banquet, $99.38; Red Cross Quilt by Group No. 1, $40.00; Mission Circle Auto­ graph quilt, $42.00; total $312.51.1Moved by Mrs. Hodgert, secoxuled' to bring the grub. The bloke next by Mrs. Ducan: that group 4 serve to me must have been waiting even a 10c tea at next meeting which longer, because when the waitress is to be held at Mrs. T, Ballantyne’s, ’ brought his sausage and mash he groups 1, 2 and 3 to provide pro- (looked sort of surprised and sam, gram. Reading was given by Mrs. “Are you the girl that took my or- A. Hunkin and Mrs. Mair. Moved der?" “Yes," she said. “Blimey! My Mrs. Roy Coward seconded by You don’t look a day older!" Mrs. Dawson: that Christmas cards’ ------- ------------- be sent to the boys serving in Can-’ riiAnn ada. The autograph quilt which , YL1 LKAiNO LxUAlW was donated to <the Red Cross by Qp CANADA OPENS the Mission drawn, the ticket being Mair took the chair for election of officers for 1944, follows: president, Mrs. Will Cann; hjg]X place among the formations of Middleton’s Bakery, Exeter I was in a certain restaurant not long ago ,and they took a long time b LU LUU UUJt, OClVlUg LLL \JiLLL The autograph quilt which , YL1 LKAINo LxUAlW Circle girls was then _winner of the lucky RECRUITING DRIVE Mrs. E. Luxton. Mr. ■a half years since which were as Mrs. S. Coward; In three and its foundation in 19 40, the Veter­ ans Guard of Canada has gained a 1st vice-president, 2nd vice-president, Mrs. J. Hodgert; : cjplined hard hitting force of fight­ treasurer, Mrs. Jas; Simpson; sec- ing men> of proveu dependability retary, Mrs. Bob Miller; ass’t see- and courage. This is not hard to retary, Mrs. FF’DAtVson;' entertain-, understand, when it is remembered ment committee, Mrs. Robt. Cann, the Veterans Guard of today Mrs. R. Duncan, Mrs. Les. Thomp- is £lle cream of what is left of the son, Mrs. Jim Hodgert, Mrs. Milton J famous old Canadian Corps of McCurdy, Mr. Mair, Mr. Dawson; ; World Wai. j The duties entrusted sewing convenor, Mrs. T. Ballan- to tlie Veteran’s Guard of Canada, tyne; knitting convenor, Mrs. Wise- which include operational duty at man; quilt convenor. Mrs. 'Charles! vujnerable points of Canada's East Allison. ‘Group 3 served a 10c tea and West coasts, the guarding of and a social time was spent over ’ thousands of prisoners of war, se- the tea cups. The officers for the J entity duties throughout the Do- W.A. remain the same as in 194'3. mini on and in foui' locations over- The following is a list of articles seas, are such as can only be perfor- which were made by this unit during'med by soldiers, well-trained, and 1943: 16 pair socks, 16 turtle-neck1 fully dependable. It is universally sweaters, 7 V-neck sweaters, 2 round-neck sweaters, 5 pair mitts, i 2 pair gloves, 2 alt. caps, 1'0 aero1 caps, 2 tuck-ins, 10 wash cloths, 18- non quota, 79 quota, 39 quilts, crib quilt, j (Omitted last week) | The regular monthly meeting of Canada’s Active Army, as a dis- acknowledged by the highest mili­ tary authorities in Canada, and it was publicly proclaimed, months ago, National himself, I broadcast, that the Veterans Guard _ -------- ----o ...'of Canada has already done a mag- the W.M.S. was held at the home of'nificent job for Canada, in this the Mrs. Wiseman on December 1st with j second war in which its personnel the 1st vice-president, Mrs. Fergu-, have voluntarily engaged, It is a son presiding. The meeting opened , record of which all members of the with hymn followed by the program! Veterans Guard of Canada, as well Mrs, as all veterans of the last war, may Roll i well be proud. Mrs,! Today, this famous Corps stands ! 4- IL. >».tV a few by the Minister of Defence, Col. Ralston, in a nation-wide radio in the Missionary Monthly. Wiseman read the Scripture, call and minutes were taken. Mair gave a reading “Keeping Christ [ at the peak of efficiency and good in Christmas," followed by a solo repute. But., in order to maintain by Mrs. Will Cann. Mrs, Kirkland | itself at the peak, it mast obtain gave the first chapter of the study, 1,000 new members at the earliest Book, The meeting closed with' possible moment. To this end, a hymn followed with prayei' by Mrs.: special recruiting effort has been Ferguson. A 10c tea was served'set in motion in the London district, to a good attendace and a social j under the auspices of the district time spent over 'the tea cups. recruiting officer, and with the ELIMVILLE Next Sunday the preaching Vice and Sunday School will be combined in the afternoon at it being Christmas Sunday, and Mrs. • Roy Brock of Kirkton, were Ed. Johns’ on Sunday, in mind the Christmas be held in the church evening. Farm Forum met at ser- held 1.45 and visitors con- li ere tile Mr, Shirley, at Mrs, Bear cert to Friday The home of Mr. Ken Johns Monday night only nine Were present owing to the weather. The subject “Draft Health Insurance’’ was discussed. Lunch Was served. Here's another Interesting item for folks in agricultural spots, Stocks of creamery butter in store in nine of the principal Canadian cities on October 1st totalled 50,930,412 lbs., an norease of 17& million lbs. over the amount at the same date last yean However, it must be remembered October 1st is taken as a peak date. There was a decline shown in cheese and eggs, but that is due to large shipments to the United Kingdom. recruiting officer, and with the special assistance of a special re­ cruiting detail from the Director­ ate of the Veterans Guard of Can­ ada, Ottawa, headed by Capt. Ross Hamilton, an officer who has had wide experience in the recruiting field and who has served with the Veterans Guard since the format­ ion of the Corps in May, 1940. Any person who served with the forces in Britain or her Allies in the last war, who is 55 years of age or under, and In medical cate­ gory >A, B, or C, is eligible for en­ listment in the Veterans Guard. The Corps is part of the Active Army, and full service rates of pay and allowance apply. Pensions from the last war are not affected by enlistment in the Veterans Guard and every effort is made to post men within, or home districts of the service Veterans to duty Still has tain full information regarding en­ listment In the Corps from any re­ cruiting office in Military District No. 1, from mobile recruiting units throughout the district, and from Captain Hamilton during the three Weeks’ tour of the area which he has how commenced. as close to their aS the exigencies will allow. whom the call of an appeal may ob- G. A. Cann & Sons We have a mixed car of No. 1 seed Oats, Banner, Gopher, and Victory, also O.A.C. No. 21 seed Barley coming in about 4 weeks time. Order early and assure yourself of good seed. Now is a good time to put in your winter supply of flour. The cars of flour are coming through very slowly* We have a good supply of Robin Hood and Five Roses Flour. Stock Concentrates are more plentiful now. We can take care of all your requirements. 18% LAY MASH .............. 18% HATCHING MASH 13% FATTENING MASH SHUR-GAIN SHUR-GAIN SHUR-GAIN ... $2.65 ... $2.95 .... $2.40 Phone 35 ------Exeter, Ontario .I.LULX U JU-J- j—LU-L— JU• - - » J1UJ.J.JLX.LI SHIPKA (The annua-l Christmas concert of the United Church Sunday School will be held in the church, on the evening of Dec. 22nd. The children, are busy practicing under the leader­ ship of Mrs. Melvin Desjardine. The Young People are putting on a play. Mrs. 'George Clarke, of Thedford, returned from St. Joseph’s Hospital on Sunday last and is recuperating at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Sweitzer. A community social evening was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ratz on Friday evening. Mr. White from the Centralia Airport put on some slides. The proceeds were in aid of the Red Cross. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Neil and Betty Ann, of Lieury, were the guests of Miss Pearl Keys on Sunday last. Fann Forum met at the home of Albert Gaiser. The Government Health Plan was discussed Monday December 20. Harm Forum will meet at the home of Karl Guenther when we will hear the Health Plan of the Canadian Federation of Ag­ riculture. If you cannot attend these meetings be sure and tune in. to the program over CBL every Monday night at 8.30. GRANTON — Granton United. Church has purchased and installed a new electric organ. Mrs, Thomas Gunning will be organist of the church. ARE YOU RUPTURED? Did You Evei* Buy a Truss that Didn’t Fit? 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