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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-03-16, Page 5•? CREDITON Mr. apd Mrs. L R. Robinson, Shirley and Doris, of gjon, visited With Mr. and Mrs. dames Robinson of Crediton last Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Eilber are* in Toronto this week attending the M.F.U-A. convention in the King Edward Hotel. P/Q Lewis Faist was home for the week-end with bis parents Mr, zand Mrs, H. M. Faist. Mr. Bill Pfaff, pf London, ,and Mr. Edward Schenk who is also ip London spent last week-end visit­ ing the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Schenk. Mr. Lloyd Lougheed, of London and Mr. Calvin Fahner also of Lon­ don visited with the latter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Emery Fahner, Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Haist, Mr. Everett Haist, Mrs. Art Amy, Mrs. Ennie Gaiser and Mrs, Emery Fahner attended the funeral_of thq late Mrs, Michigan. We are accidents end, Mr. Nelson Schenk fell while hauling ice last week and broke shall carry Mr. THAMES ROAD John Brown, very sorry to that occurred o£ Pigeon, report two last week- slipiied and his arm, We hope that he have his arm free again tq on his spring work. __ William Oestricher also had the misfortune of falling when he was jumping from a freight car. He received gashes in the side of his head besides breaking a couple of ribs. We wish him likewise a speedy recovery, Mr, and Mrs. Melvin Brown, of Kitchener, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fraser C. Brown and family last week-end. Mr, and Mrs, Irvin Fahner also of Kitchener visited with Mr. Chris Fahner and the former’s brothers and sisters in Crediton last week­ end. This past few days has certainly nut is in the spring feeling. The days are lengthening out and the smiling sun is pouring out its warm rays again. A few crows have even started to caw again. When we think of this we find it hard to remember only last week they were hauling ice in town. The teachers and pupils of the Crediton Public school invite the parents and anyone in the commun­ ity to an open night which will be held in the school Friday, March 31. Pupil’s work will be displayed as well as feature of the evening will be an auction " ‘ . The proceeds from this will go for Overseas boxes and the Junior Red Cross. The ladies are asked to bring lunch. The Farm Forum meeting of the sixth and seventh concessions was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frazer Brown last Monday evening. The topic for discussion “Commun- ity Action can be Planned". A fevf ’’•games' were played^’’after “"“which lunch was served. The next meeting will be held at Mr. and Mrs. Emer­ son Wein^s. Miss Alma Smith spent the past two weeks visiting her sister, Mrs. G. H. Sparling of Wiarton. When she returned home Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Sparling and Claire returned with her to spend Sunday in Credi- ton visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Carman Hodgins, Jeanne and Joanne from ’Donegal visited Mr. and Mrs. Earl Haist for the week-end. Mrs, Russell Slotzhaurer Wilkie. Sask., visited Mr. and Irvin Finkbeiner last week. Missionary day was observed the United church Sunday school Sunday, March 5th. A paper China was given by Edith Hill, a duet was sung by Elaine Mitchell and Betty Lou Swartz. J. Woodall gave the address and Bryce Mack offered prayer for the armed forces. The Quarterly Official Board of the Crediton circuit met on Tues- dav, March 7th in the Crediton United church. Mr. Turner who has been 'pastor for the jiast four years tendered his resignation. The com­ mittee appointed by the Official Board -to choose his successor com­ prise the following—Messrs. Fred Neil, Geo. Hodgson, J, Woodall, T. Trevethick and E. Keyes. This com­ mittee then appointed J, L. Amos} Rec. Steward to act as secretary. Rev. Griger. of Exeter, who was in charge of the service in the Uni­ ted Church on Sunday evening last, gave a very inspiring and interesting address. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrnece Swartz contributed a vocal duet which was well rendered and great­ ly appreciated. The monthly meeting of the Y.P M.C. was held at the home of Mrs, Clare Youngs on Monday evening, March 13th, with a good attendance. After the business,' Mrs. Emmerson Wein, convenor of the Literary ^Committee, took charge of the meet­ ing. The hymn “Near the Cross" was sung after which scripture readings were read by different members. This was followed by another hymn ahd a reading by Dorothy Hooper. Mrs. Loriie Mor- lock dellvh tod ns with a mouthor­ gan 'selection. The last chanter of our Study Book was given by Mrs, Edmund Hendrick. The committee then had a very impressive candle lighting service. Dorothy Hooper favored us with a guitar selection “Mt Wild Ti'ish Bose.”. The hymns were accompanied by Ml’! Moriock On the guitar, half-how concluded an evening. The regular meeting Women’s Association of the United Church was held in the church parlors on Thursday, March 9 th with the president Mrs. Woodall presiding. The meeting opened by singing hymn 151 followed by pray­ er. Roll call was answered by ten members and three Visitors. Minutes of the last meeting wore road and a short program, The main sale of numerous articles} from Mrs. in on on ■s. Lome A social enjoyable of the THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 16, 1944 MONDAY, MARCH 20 A meeting of all F-orums past qnd now in action and ail Federation members in township are asked to meet in Thames Road church base­ ment on the above date. A good program has been arranged- Ladies please bring lunch. adopted, A donation of $10.00 was given to the Bed Cross. A message of appreciation was received from Dr. 0. C. Misener for the box sent him at Christmas time. Following the business the remainder of the afternoon was spent jn quilting a quilt for the Red Cross. A lovely lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. E, Chambers and Mrs. Mack, Mr, Wesley Hirtzel, of Peace River, who has been visiting rela­ tives for the past two weeks left on Saturday for Detroit, prior returning to his home. to THAMES ROAD Mr. B. Rohde spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. A. Rohde ip Mit­ chell. Mr< and Mrs, W. Green, of Exeter, visited with Mr. and Mrs. P. Pass- more Tuesday night- * Mis Alice Passmore and Lome Passmore spent the week-end in Toronto, A progressive euchre party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Wm, Cann on Friday evening. Pro­ ceeds which amounted to $15,00 was donated to the Red Cross, Miss Ruby Simpson, Bobbie and Barrie Miller spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs,, Jim McKeiiar in London. The Farm Forums met at the following places Monday evening, the homes of Mr, and Mrs. W. EL ford, Mr. and Mrs, Alvin Cottle, and Lumley school house. Next Mon­ day, March 20th there will be a joint meeting of the Forums of this district in the basement of the Thames Road welcome. The regular tht Y.P.U. was Mr. and Mrs. H, Rohde Friday eve­ ning with a good attendance, The president, Arnold Cann presided. Mrs Mair gave the story of “St, Patrick" A few contests were enjoyed and a dainty lunch served by the hostess Mrs. Rohde. Don’t forget the Red Cross enter­ tainment in the church basement Friday evening, March 17th, under the auspices of the Red Cross Unit. Admission welcome, Sunday the usual 11.15 and Mission Band will meet at the manse during church service hour. HENSALL church. weekly held at Everyone meeting the home is of of Pag« 9 EL.IMVILLE and Mrs. Allen Johns and with Mr, Miss Dorothy Johns visited Mr. and Mrs, Fred Long and child­ ren near Atwood on Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs, R. Williams, Misses Hazel and Qna Williams and Mrs, Harry Ford visited in St. Thomas last Thursday. Mrs. T. Bell is able to be up again and we hope she will soon be out. The Farm Forum met at Mr, Will Elford’s on Monday night. The sub­ ject for discussion was “Community action for Canada’s plan". There were twenty-two present, Next week they will* meet in Thames church. 25c and 10c. Everybody service will be held at hour on Sunday. Church Sunday school 10.15 a.m. Road KHIVA Misses Eileen and Ruth Willert, of London, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Willert. Mr, and Mrs. E. G. Kraft and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Pfile, of Dash­ wood visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Preeter at Stratford, where they celebrated Mrs. H, L. Krafts 84th birthday. Mrs. Kraft received many congratulations, cards and gifts during tiie day. BRINSLEY The W.M.S. and W.A held their regular monthly meeting on Wed­ nesday last at the home of Mrs. Jas. Trevethick with Mrs. Jack Treve­ thick in charge of group 2. meeting opened with a hymn. The scripture was read by Mrs. The KIPPEN Cpl. Elgin Johnson and Mrs.L. Johnson, of London, spent the week­ end with Mrs. Johnson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Dayman. Mr. and Mrs. A. Parsons and Mr. and Mrs. W. Horney attended the funeral of their cousin Mrs. Chas. Ferguson in London Township on Tuesday of last week. Mr. Wm. Ivison has returned home from a visit with friends in Toronto. Miss Anna Damm, of the R.C.A.F. (W.D.) of Aylmer, spent the week­ end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Damm. Mr. and Mrs. H. Jones visited friends in Crediton on Saturday. Mr. Henry Ivison has sold his 100 acre farm to Mrs. Edgar Mc­ Bride. Mrs. J. Linden, of Denfield is spending a week or two with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Parsons. Mrs. Parsons is suffering with an attack of mumps and Master Gerald with an attack of measles. DASHWOOD Spr. Garnet Weiberg, who lias been taking a course at Hamilton, has been sent to Sussex, New Bruns­ wick. Miss spent here. Pte. in Westminster Hospital, spent a few days with his parents, LA.C, Howard Klumpp, who spent the past Week with his parents, left on Tuesday for Lachine, Quebec, ex­ pecting to go overseas shortly. Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Kraft and Mi. and Mrs. Clayton Pfile were Sunday visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Preeter at Stratford, also observing Mrs. H. Kraft’s 84th birthday. Mrs. Ross Guenther and daughter, of Greenway, are visitng with Mr. ahd Mrs. E. R. Guenther. Pte. Ervin Rader, of Chatham, spent the week-end with his family. Gnr. Donald Restenieyer, of Vic­ toria, B.C., is spending his furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Restenieyer. Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Willert, of London, were Sunday visitors with Mrs. Hamacher. A St. Patrick’s Tea in aid of the Red Cross will be held at the home of Mr. D. Tieman on Friday after­ noon from 3 to 5 p.m. George Wolfe, of .London, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Wolfe. The Eucher held by the Red Cross Unit of .Dashwood in Tieman’s fur­ niture store was a real success with an overflowing attendance. The prize Winners were Ladies’ high, Mi’s. T. Stanlalte, Mrs. E. Nadiger 2hd, and Margaret Rader the consolation and Gents’ high, Henry Eagleson, Gerald Mason 2nd ahd Tom Hopcroft con­ solation prize. The fancy Qttilt donated by Mrs, W. Stade and Mrs. 0, Willert Will be disposed of at the next Euchre, Tickets on this quilt can be had at ally time. Proceeds of the evening amounted to $61.00. ■ ■ ...Red Cross shipment tor March: 2 V-neck sweaters, 1 round-neck sweater, 2 pair gloves, 2 -helmets, 1 girl’s jumper, 1 pair men’s pyjam­ as, 3 ladies’ slips, 3 large quilts, 5 crib quilts. Jean Cole, of Cromarty, the week-end with friends Wm. Eveland, who has been London, Carl Pickering and prayer by Mrs. Fred Heaman. The study book was taken by Mrs, Earl Morley followed by the roll call which was answered by a verse in the Bible with the word love. A piano instrumental was giv­ en by Mrs. James Trevethick. The contest on music was given by Mrs. David Morley and won by Mrs. Jack Trevethick.. / At the close of the meeting a dainty lunch was served by the ladies of group 2. A vote of thanks was tendered Mrs. Treve­ thick for the use of her home. Mr. Levi White is at present con­ fined to his bed with the measels. Rev. Grigg, retired minister of Exeter, was in charge of the service at Brinsley United church on Sun­ day last owing to the absence of the Pastor Rev. Lawrence Turner. Mrs. Lin Craven spent Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Beat­ rice Dixon. The community is sorry to know that Mrs. Beatrice Dixon is under the' doctors care and hope to see her around soon. Miss Allen spent the week-end at her home in Goderich. Mr. 'Cecil Ellwood spent Saturday last in London. Major Cooper, and Cpl. ’ Cook, LAW. Windus, LAW. Sharp spent Thursday evening with Mrs. Beat­ rice Dixon. Miss Bernice Dixon is at present at the home of her aunt Mrs. Beat­ rice Dixon. Mr. J. L. Amos spent a couple of days last week with his daughter Margaret who is in Victoria Hospi­ tal London. Mr. Norman Amos, of Guelph, and Mr. Ernest Amos, of London, spent the week-end at their home here. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Rosser spent Sunday evening at the home of their daughter Mrs. Joe Amos. Mr. John Trevethick Sr, who has been spending some time with his son Garnet, of St. Thomas, returned to his home here on Friday last. CROMARTY successful euchre party by the Cromarty War Service on Monday eve at Scotts. A very good wa$A held Club Mrs. had by all, a collection is each of these meetings _ Club supplies six boys from the village and district who are over­ seas with cigarettes and candy once a mouth. It -was decided the next party to be at Jno. and Mrs. Wal­ lace’s on Monday eve next, Miss Gladys Miller, Mitchell, visi­ ted over the week-end with Betty MdKellar, Mr, and Mrs. B. O. MacDonald and family spent Sunday at the lat- ters parents at Brussels. Mrs, Frank Scott and Robert Mc­ Gaughey motored to Camp Borden on Saturday returning Sunday, bringing Pte. Prank Scott with them. Mrs. .Scott ahd baby intends going this week to live at Alliston for awhile, Mrs, Dave Bruce visited a at Mrs, Duncan McKellar’s. Robert Laing has been under doctors care. Mrs. R. J. Scott is Oh the mend after an attack of pleurisy and a touch of pneumonia. Muster Kenneth Walker had wlnvt might have been a serious mishap. While playing in McKellar’s barn, he fell through a trap door in the hay loft. He suffered a severe shak­ ing up, Jas. and time was taken at and the day the Little Willie: “Mom, you said the baby had yout eyes and daddy’s hoee, dldfPt ybrit** Mother} “Yes, darling/’ Little Willie} “Well, yoti’d better watch him. lie’s got grandpop’s teeth now,” Lieut. Alda Bolton, of Lqndpn, spent the week-end with her mother Mrs. Gorden Pte Ralph i London, were Mr. and Mrs. Miss Margaret Tudor, of Dundas, spent the week-end with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Tudor. Mrs. Albert Marshall, Mrs. Lillian Reeves, of .London, and Mrs, Bert Wisemgn, of Wellbourne, were week­ end guests with Mrs. D. Walks and Mr, and Mrs. A, W. Kerslake, Jim Clark, of the R.C.N.V.R., Halifax, N.S., spent a furlough with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Alfred Clark, LAC, Keith Buchanan, of Tren­ ton, spent the week-end with his wife, Mrs. Buchanan, and other relatives, Miss Wilma Greene returned to her home in pleasant visit friends here, Mrs. Jack spent the week-end with Mrs. Cor­ bett’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert .Morenz at Dashwood. Mrs. H, O. Dayman was the re­ cipient of a handsome vase from the Women’s Institute recently, prior to her departure to her new home. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Harvey and Mrs. Ted Harvey, of Detroit, spent the week-end with the former’s mother, Mrs. Mary Horney and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McLarnon. Miss Mae Schwalm and friend, of London, spent the week-end with the former’s mother, Mrs. Peter Schwalm, and Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McKenzie. Mr. and Mrs, Allen Davidson, of London, visited over the with their parents, Mr. W. R. Davidson and Mr. Orville Twitchell. Pte. Donald Willard, been training in the’Maritimes tor the past several months, spent a furlough with his father, Mr. Ezra Willard and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Willard. Pte. Elgin Johnston, of week-end with Mr. and Mrs. the former’s mother, Mrs. Adeline Johnston. Pte Harvey McLarnon, who has spent several weeks at the convales­ cent hospital in Oakville following an operation, spent last week at his home here with Mrs. McLarnon and family. He is now to be station­ ed in London for a number weeks. Former Hensall Resident Dies in Toronto Word was received here by and Mrs. Wm. Foster of the death of Mrs. Errold Drummond, who died at her home in Toronto on Saturday. The deceased was favorably and well-known in Hensall, having lived here for many years, her husband conducting a meat market. The family moved to St. Marys from Hensall and later to Toronto. Mrs. Drummond has been in ill-health for the past few years. Surviving are her husband, two sons, John of the Infantry (overseas), and Jerry Drummond (overseas), daughters, (Margaret) Mrs. Kenzie, Toronto; ‘(Louise) Mrs. Maynard Harmon, Stratford; (Beryl, Mrs. Harry Wilson and Dorothy and Marion, Toronto, Euchre and Dance Splendid Success The Euchre and Dance held in S. S. No. 10 Hay on Friday evening was a splendid success under the sponsorship of that Branch of the Red Cross Society. The prize win­ ners for the Euchre were: Ladies first, Mrs. Oliver Rowcliffe; Ladies consolation, Miss Mae Taylor Gent’s first, Mr, Lome Chapman, consolation, Bob Taylor. Tickets had been sold previously on a quilt made and donated by Mrs. Garfield Broderick. The receipts from this quilt amounted to $73.30. The quilt is being sent to Corporal Helene Bell, overseas, wife of FO. Alvin D. G. Bell, of the R.C.A.F., reported missing overseas. It was at this school that Alvin received his pub­ lic school education. The lunch booth proceeds amounted to $18.00 and the total receipts of the event totalled $108.00. .Dancing was en­ joyed following the Euchre. This Branch of the Bed Cross deserve great credit for the splendid work they are carrying on. W.M.S. Hear Interesting Topic The March meeting of the W.M.S. of Carmel Presbyterian Church, was held on Thursday afternoon in the school-room of the church with Mrs. Jas. Parkins presiding. The meet­ ing opened by singing, “God Loved The World of Sinners Lost", after which Mrs. Parkins led in prayer The roll call was answered with “LoVe” as the text word. Mrs. Doug- all read the Scripture lesson, after which Mrs. Logan led in prayer. Mrs. Parkins gave the topic divid­ ing it into two parts, “India" and “The Bliil Mission," illustrating same with a map. This topic was most interesting. Mrs. Taylor sang a solo entitled “More Than Tongue Can Tell,acompanied by Mrs. Malcom .Dougail on the piano. The business was taken up and the of­ fering received, after which Mrs, Andrew Dougall contributed a vocal solo accompanied by Mrs. M« Doug- ail at the piano. The Meeting dosed by singing, “Come Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love," and the Lord’s Prayer In unisorii Bolton. and Mrs, Abbott, of week-end guests With John Farquhar, Pt. Stanley after a with relatives and Corbett and Connie week-end and and Mrs. Mrs, J?; & -6^■cT- who has Johnston and Mrs. London, spent the the latter’s parents, Robert Dayman and of Mr. Sgt. five Mc- Mrs. FRESH CHICK STARTER Buy from the Manufacturer and save money. We always have it fresh. e buy me best! -FOR MY SAKE! Feed a balanced ration to your hogs and get the top grade, Hog Grower is cheaper than a straight grain ration. Feed sows Sow Ration to your for six weeks before farrowing. SHUR-GAIN SERVICE MILLS CANN & SONS T. B. ALLEN LACKIE BROS FarquharExeter Whalen fiE SHIPKA Miss Ruth Kenney is confined to her home with an attack of Quinsy. Mr. Thos, Baynham is very ill at his home. Mrs. Mawson, his daugh­ ter, is waiting on him. Miss Mildred Guenther, of Kit­ chener, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Guen­ ther. iRev. Mr. Grigg, of Exeter, gave a very fine address in the United Church on Sunday last. The Y.P. Society are meeting this week at the home of Mrs. Lome Finkbeiner. Mr. Major Baker spent Saturday last in St. Thomas, Misses Verna Baumgarten and Lila Finkbeiner, of London, spent the week-end at their homes here. Miss Jean McKenzie, R.N., of Lon­ don, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Finkbeiner. Cpl. Wm. iLockner, who is with the Military Police in Vancouver, spent a few days around here the past week. Miss Mabie Harleton, nurse-in- training in London Victoria Hospital visited a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Harlton. Mr. Arthur Finkbeiner had misfortune to break a bone in foot last Saturday. Next Sunday, March 19, seals diplomas will be given to the child­ ren of the Sunday School for regu­ lar attendance. The war service club held a social the his and ANNOUNCING CLIFF RUSSELL has been appointed IMPERIAL OIL AGENT Warehouse at Shipka Phone Crediton 24rl3. Successor to Mr. A. G. Webb, who has taken over a hard­ ware business in Parkhll. evening in the public school on Fri­ day evening last. A fine program was presented. The children, under the leadership of Mrs. Melvin Des- jardine, teacher, gave several selec­ tions. Readings were given by Mrs. George Love, Miss Audrey Harlton, Idiss Elsie Gaiser. A duet by Mr. and Mrs. Ross ;Love, and a solo by Miss Verna Baumgarten. Mr. Roy Ratz acted as chairman, proceeds amount­ ing to $29,00 in aid of Red Cross. Lunch was served. J- Presentation At the close of the program, Mr.- and Mrs. Arthur Webb and Donald were called to the front. Paul was unable to be present on account of illness. Mr. Matt Sweitzer read .a. well worded address and Mr. Mil­ ton Ratz presented Mr. and Mrs., Webb with an end table and the boys with an electric lamp. Mr. Webb replied for the family. I MHSI BROAD BREASTED SUSSEX COCKERELS These high quality birds arc real money makers. Got in on the early profits. Sussex and Sussex X Leghorns, also Barred Rocks, New Hamps and Rock X Leghorns. LAKEVIEW OFFERS YOU Cockerels, Baby Chicks and Started Chicks a Breeding Farm of 5,000 Layers IMMEDIATE DELIVERY IF YOU ACT NOW! Increased Egg Production arid Hatchability Plus New Incubator Installation Enables Us To Supply Several Thousand More Chicks Per Week. 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