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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-04-27, Page 4Fage 4 THE TJMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 27, 1944 high standard t , Paints, Varnishes and Enamels Ask for Neptolac, th© heat resisting enamel, and use it pn Walls, Clipboards, Floors, Furniture and other interior sur faces of wood, plaster, metal or canvas, easy io apply, tough, durable and economical, WE HAVE A FEW WAGONS LEFT AT 20% DISCOUNT. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN AN and Mrs. H. Bell volunteered to help at th© Blood Clinic in May. Mrs. D. Skinner read a letter from the Red Cross headquarters re the need'of knitting. A committee was appointed to pack boxes for the servicemen, namely: Ruth Skinner, Mrs. D. Skinner, Mrs. Garnet Johns. I The May meeting will be held at | the home of Mr, Harry Ford, Mr. land Mrs. D. Skinner and Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Brock are the com mittee to prepare the program. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Cooper, also Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Cooper 'visited relatives near Seaforth on Wednes day of last week. Mrs. Harry Ford is spending this , week with her sister Miss Joy Whitlock in St. Thomas. Spr, wawa, at his Announcements Birth, Notices charge. ____ „HR...- .. . .Beniorhun XN50c for hI»w1c verse, 25c extra for euek addi tional vprse, jStiwOfroHient** 50c Death anti Miirr|a,?c are hwrted free <»t Card of TJmiiks 50c. In Air Conditioning System for use with stokers, oil and coal or wood furnaces, see us for the proper installation. Equipped with Automatic Control Humidifier, Blower and Filters. © If your present furnace is in good condition fan and filter system can be added at very moderate cost. Traquair’s Hardware Tinsmithin Plumbing Us W 45 * DON’T WAIT FOR PROSPECTS—GO AFTER THEM WITH A CLASSIFIED Hubert Heywood, of is spending a month’s home here, Peta- leave KHIVA and Mrs. Ed. Lippert spent the week-end Mr. family relatives in Melbourne. Mi*, and Mrs, S. Adams and Lorna Kraft, of London, were days visitors with Mr, and Mrs. E. 1 G. Kraft. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Willert, of Exetei’, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Wurm, ELIMVILLE I of last met at On Wednesday afternoon week the W.M.S, and W.A. Mrs. Hubert Heywood’s, Miss Ruth! Skinner presided. The theme was! “Christ is Risen, the Church is Born.” The hymn, “When I Sur vey the Wondrous Cross" was sung for opening. Mrs. Murch read Luke’ 23: 55, 24:10,, read Acts 2:14, 22 to 24 for the Scripture lesson Mrs. Dickey read “The Lord is risen indeed” and the hymn, “There is a .Green Hill” was then sung. Mrs. Pooley gave a reading, “Christians in Strange Places,” and Mrs. Mail* read “Not Cannibals but Christians.” Mrs. Brock read “Bettering the World.” After singing “Alas, and Did My Saviour Bleed”. Mrs, Alvin Pym read from the last chapter of the Study Book, “All of Life for Christ”. After the roll call and minutes the business was dealt with. Two resig nations were read, Mrs. T. Bell re-1 signing as Supply Secretary andj Mrs. E. Johns as Recording Secre-f tary. Mrs, Murch was appointed as! and Mrs. Horne Supply .-Secretary and Wib. Batten as Recording Secretary. It was decided to make an appeal for donations of money again this year ? as last year in place of a supper. I Anyone having any second hand I clothing to give for the bale please bring to the May meeting or leave at the store. It was decided to ask | for contributions of articles and I bring to May meeting when they I will be auctioned. The meeting i closed with singing the hymn, “Look, ye Saints,” and the bene diction. I The Red Cross meeting was held on Tuesday evening, April 18th, at the home of Mr. E. Skinner with I fifteen present. Mrs. Gilbert Johns t was in charge and opened the meet- ! ing with singing “Abide With Me”, I and Mrs. Dickey led in prayer, Mrs. •Garnet Johns read the 9 8th Psalm. | Mrs. Wm. Johns read a poem, “The i very fine art of forgetting.” Rev. Mair gave an interesting talk on extracts from a booklet “Canada at War.” A reading “Painting Time” was given by Mrs. Clifton Brock. Mrs. Ed. Johns, Mrs. E. Skinner, Fairfield Farm Foi'um and with Miss Sun- Fairfield Farm Forum met in the school on Monday evening with about fifty present. The discussion for the evening was “Planning the new farm house, including equip ment and grounds,” This visionary house was a delightful model of con venience and beauty with the latest ideas in heating, plumbing, and all modern comforts. The evening was then spent in a sing song, games and dancing, and a plentiful lunch was served. Th© next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. Joe White on May 22nd. A refreshment committee was named for this meet ing consisting of Mrs, Ted Lamport, Mrs. Powe, Billy Schroeder and Coopei- McCurdy. Th© Colonel noticed a long queuu of men outside one of the stables. Each had a lump of sugar. “I’m glad to see you love anim als so much/' he remarked to one recruit. “I suppose trie horse you’re giving the sugar to is the pet of the regiment!” “Not ‘arf he an’t, Sir” replied the recruit. “He’s the one what kicked the sergeant.” RICE LAKE FURS beginning Thursday, May 4th at This firm is one We have made special arrangements with one of Canada’s foremost Fur Companies bring to our store a representative display of their 1944 Model Coats. SOUTHCOTT BROS. STORE, EXETER LAYAWAY SALE OF For Our Mink-Dyed Fox; e TRADE IN YOUR with /> EXETER i>< Persian Lamb Sable Muskrat Canadian Beaver Mink Muskrat Canadian Mink Offered at an Amazing Low Price—to give a REMARKABLE SAVING © are featuring 6 next Conditions may not be as favorable later on. We invite you to tome and see this beautiful display* OLD FUR COAT—Bring it you and receive a generous allowance. Don’t wait another day to choose your fur coat for winter*. Silver Raccoon Alaska Seal Hudson Seal Alaska Sable Silver Genuine Grey Kid Grey Persian Lamb SOUTHCOTT BROS., to of the most reliable Fur Houses in Canada. They handle only Furs of the Finest Quality. There will be an Expert Furrier (a representative rof the manufacturer) in charge, who will be pleased to give you advice regarding Styles Qualities and Values. Terms and arrange ments can be made with the Factory Representative. Choose now from our vast complete collection of advance fashions in every fur. Use our LAY-AWAY PLAN ... A deposit is required at time of purchase, and convenient monthly payments are made until coat is delivered to you this fall, according with Wartime Prices and Trade Board Regulations. The Rice Lake Fur Co. have built an enviable reputation for quality, integrity, finest fur craftsmanship and individuality. Women who value quality are proud to display BICE LAKE LABELS in their furs, proof of their good taste and discrimina tion in selecting the best. CAREFUL COURTEOUS SERVICE! is our motto. A Coat to Fit Every Pocketbook. Make a Selection from Our Large New Stock COME IN and see These Exceptional COAT VALUES Opening i Specials u i Rich fur coats, closely resembling most expen sive genuine ' MUSKRAT BIRTHS MATHERS—At Dr. Fletcher's Hos pital on April 20, 1944, to Mr, and Mrs, Andrew Mathers, of Stephen, a daughter* (Mary Ilene), MARRIAGES REGIER—CAMPBELL — At Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, Mount Carmel, on Saturday, Ap ril 22nd, 1944, F. Ursula M, Campbell, youngest daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Jerry Campbell, of Mount Carmel, to Mr. Gerald M„ eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Regier, of Zurich, by Rev. Father Fogarty. GRATTON—GRATTON--On Thurs day, April 20', 1944, at the home of the bride’s parents, Della, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Gratton, to Lyman, son of Mr, arid Mrs, Max Gratton, all of Grand Bend, by Evangelist James Blackwood. DEATHS OGDEN—In Victoria Hospital, Lon don, on Monday, April 24, 1944, William Hilton Ogden, of Whalen Corners, in his 48th year. Resting at E, R, Hopper’s Funeral Chapel until Thursday noon, Funeral service from St. Paul's Anglican church, Kirkton, at 2.30 p.m. In terment in Kirkton Anglican Cemetery. CARDS OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Hopper and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Lindenfield wish to express their appreciation of the valued service rendered by the Exeter Fire Department, the Fire Department from No. 9 S.F.T.S., the motor convoy from Woodstock and the neighbors and citizens and children of Exeter for the assistance rendered at the time, of the fire. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Miller McCurdy, of Kirkton, wish to announce the en gagement of their only daughter, Margaret Wilma, to Mr. Harold Francis Davis, only son of Mr. and Mrs. George Davis, of Winchelsea, the ................. ... in . - wedding to take place quietly April. c IN MEMORIAM HORTON—In loving memory of a dear husband and father, Harry W., who passed away April 28th, 1922. Loving and kind in all his ways, Upright and just to the end of his days, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories he left behind. —Ever remembered by wife family. and e KERR—In loving memory of dear father, Charles Kerr, , passed away ten years ago, April 28th, 1934. The dearest dad the world could hold, A cheery smile, To those who know, How much we —Sadly missed land and Lauretta. our who a heart of.gold, knew him all will lost ten years ago. by children, Court- ROUTiLY—In loving memory of John A. Routly, who passed away May 1st, 1933. He is gone but not forgotten, And as draws another year, In my lonely hours of thinking Thoughts of him are always near. wife* FOR SALE FOR SALE—Alaska, Cartier and Victory seed oats; O.A.C, 21 seed barley; a stack of oat straw. Cann & Sous, Exeter, c FOR SALE—A 1935 Diamond T truck with a Woods hydraulic hoist; also a 1932 Harley-David son 74 twin motorcycle. Apply to Leon Triebner, R, R, 1 Exeter. 20:27* FOR SALE—4 staunchions, new; also tools of all kinds. John Hun ter, Exeter. 27* FOR SALE—Clare Jewell cook stove, good as new, 6 lids, water front shelf and reservoir, $45,00. Apply to Iryine McElrea, Wood ham, phone Kirkton 22rl9. 27* FOR SALE—-Alaska seed oats, $1,00’ a bushel. Apply to Jack Faber, phone 85r22, Hensall. 27* FOR SALE'—Five choice Yorkshire boars, from advanced registry stock at farmers’ prices. Not available after May Sth. Apply to Andrew Hicks, Centralia. 27c FOR SALE—A grey pram in good condition. Apply to Tomlinson’s Beauty Shoppe. 27c FOR SALE—Limited number of turkey eggs. Apply to Tony Etue, R. 3 Zurich. 27c FOR SALE—1928 Chevrolet motor in fair state of repair, cheap. Apply to Norman Brock, phone Kirkton 41r5. 27* FOR SALE—Oval dining room table in first class condition. Phone 44r6 Kirkton. 27c FOR SALE'—Tractor 4 cylinder, 20.35 h.p., overhauled and paint ed, cheap. Apply to Lloyd High Garage, Crediton. 27* FOR SALE—Bed spring and matt ress, suitable for children’s bed, $2.5 0, Apply to Times-Advocate. 27* FOR SALE—4 chicken shelters, colony house 8x6, electric brood er, 200 hybrid pullets, feeders and fountains. Apply to Mrs. Gordon Bolton, or phone 73rl4, Hensall. 27:3* • WANTED WANTED—A model T Ford tour ing in fairly good condition. Write box 280 Exeter with full particulars. WANTED—A frame barn, any size. Apply to Edgar Cudmore, phone 171rl4. c WANTED—Car in good condition, with good tires, up to 193 8, for cash. Apply to Times-Advocate. 27* MISCELLANEOUS REPRESENTATIVE, MISS WINNI- FRED O’NEIL, Clinton, phone 75J. For complete lines of Fuller Brushes and service for same. Will be in Exeter Tuesday of each week. For enquiries address Box 2 80, Times- Advocale. 20':27:4* FOR RENT REAL ESTATE Thoughts of him are always —Ever remembered by his Minnie. GRANTS FOR BRIDGES INCREASED BY ONTARIO Increase of 25 per cent in the pro vincial subsidy for construction of bridges, payment of provincial road subsidies to municipalities twice yearly and abolition of the machin ery rental arrangement with muni cipalities were announced by High ways Minister Doucett of Ontario. Addressing the Ontario Good Roads Association’s 50th annual convention, Mr. Doucett said that there are 5,483 bridges in Ontario with a span greater than 10 feet which do not come up to standard and 10,226 sub-standard bridges with less than a 10-foot span. “As of January 1, raising this subsidy cent) to 75 per cent spent in rebuilding izing these sub-standard structures and ih construction of new bridges,” he said. "Th© hew rate of subsidy will he applicable where not less than $ 1,0 00 is spent in a given year on a given structure by a county or $500 by a township, Where less er amounts are spent the present standard subsidy , will still ap ply,” To road paid and September 30', instead of once a year, said the minister, adding there will he “a reasonable hold back on the September 30 payment pending final accounting?* 1944, we are (now 50 per of the amount and standard- assist municipal financing, subsidies henceforth will be in two instalments, March 31 TO RENT ON SHARES—100 acres porth of the Haig Farm on the Mollard Line, Stephen Twp, W. Statton, phone 56rl4, Dashwood, 20:27* FOR SALE—Two houses on Exeter Main Street; 2-storey brick on No. 4 ip TIensaB; frame house, garage* acre garden land, Dashwood, W. C. Pearce, SEED BEANS FOR SALE Secure your seed now so you will pot be disappointed, Seed will be hard to get very soon. If you have beans now not suitable for seed, bring them in and we will allow you market price for them and fur nish you with seed at a reasonable difference. Do not sow damaged seed. Cook Bros. Milling Co., Phone 54. Hensall 3tC FOR SIALE—- (Hardy) Brick cottage and extra lots of land opposite Caven Presbyterian Church, El ectricity, town water, W. C. Pearce, 20c FOR SALE—100 acres, fair build ings, well located. Immediate possession. Cheap for cash, Other farms. C. V. Pickard, TENDERS WANTED the TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN TENDERS FOR GRAVEL Tenders will be received by undersigned until 1 p.m. Monday, May 1st, 1944 for delivering ap proximately 2500 yards of gravel on Township roads, consisting of* all side-roads from the westerly bound ary east to concession 11 and all concession roads east to concession 14, from Eisenbach’s Pit, Grand Bend. Gravel will be supplied by Township, Tenders to state flat rate and work to start as soon as weather permits. Contract to be com pleted by July 1st. Marked cheque for $200.00 must accompany each tender. Lowest or any tender essarily accepted. Geo. E. Eilber, Road Crediton, Ont. not nec- Supt. 3tc TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN TENDERS FOR GRAVEL Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 1 p.m. Monday, May 1st, 19 44 for crushing and hauling approximately 2500 yards of gravel, to pass through 1 inch round screen, on Township roads consisting of all roads east of con cession 11 to Provincial Highway No. 4, from Moodie's Pit in the Township of Usborne. Gravel will be supplied by Stephen Township. Tenders to state flat rate and to be completed by October Marked cheque for $200.00 accompany each tender. Lowest or any tender essarily accepted. Geo. E. Eilber, Road Crediton, Ont. PERSONAL not work 30 th. must nec- Supt. 3tc RHEUMATIC PAIN, Sciatica, Lum bago quickly relieved by using RUM- ACAPS. Recommended by thousands who have gained bettei* health, Robertson’s Drug Store. Al BABY CHICKS From Blood-Tested Flocks; Bar red Rocks, Large Type White Leg horns, Barred Rock X White Leg horns, Red X Rocks, Sussex X New Hampshires. Write or phone to A, H. Switzer Hatchery, Granton, Ont. for price list. Phone 38-3 Granton, Ont. 2-17tfc BRAY CHICKS "fhe best I ever had” THAT’S what many buyers of Bray Chicks write the Bray Hatcheries every season. part of a letter from George Ros- sow, Pembroke, Ont., for in- tance: “I must say that the Bray Chicks are the best I have ever ' They have lots of pep vigor.” (From Florence, N.S., Ben Ross writes to tell us: “The birds I got from you year were the best that ever came down here. I never lost one of them, and what layers!” Robert Wade, Sussex Corner, N, Bk, tells the same story. He writes: ‘‘We had 210 White Leghorns of of your slock last year. They are great layers?’ Would a flock of the kind that down and write fill the bill for they would. makes people sit letters like that you? We believe Here’s had. and C. Our hatches are un usually heavy this season. So, in spite of exceptionally large advance book ings, we may be able to supply your needs promptly . . . especially give us a choice on grade, and shipment. And here is a sound sugges tion: If you arc thinking of starting Bray Chicks later, order them NOW, and make sure, if you second breed, date of Todl". BRAY chick hatchery Order BRAY” Phone 216 Alvin Kerslake, Hensall Agent BUY A HOME THAT WILL PAY FOB ITSELF This place is in splendid condi tion from the ground up, The drains and septic tank are all new and in good condition. The furnace and air conditioning unit was put in new less than 2 years ago and. a new self-feeding automatic stok er was put in last fall as well as a new jacket heater to supply hot water to the bathroom. The place is wired with 3-wire circuit to supply the electric stove and will be .sold with or without the electric stove and refrigerator* This is a well-built brick house situated on a large lot in the centre of the village. It is now occupied by several couples from the airport and is bringing in a splendid rev enue. The place is a real good invest ment for now, as well as a lovely home for after the war and it is priced to sell. AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALE STRATHROY, SAT., APRIL 29th„ 100 head of stock cattle; also calves* pigs and 1.00 bags of potatoes. A nice run of yearlings. A. G. Mc Alpine, Auctioneer. AUCTION SALE OF DAIRY COWS AND IMPLEMENTS The undersigned has received in structions to sell by public auction at AILSA CRAIG On SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 1944 at 1.30 o’clock the following: CATTLE—Holstein cow, 10 years old, fresh; Jersey cow, 8 years old* fresh; Jersey cow, 9 years old, due Nov.; Jersey cow, pure bred, due Sept.; Jersey cow, pure bred, due Oct.; Jersey cow, pure bred, 4 years old, due Oct.; Jersey cow, 12 years old, fresh; black Jersey cow, 8 years, old, due May; Brindel heifer, 2, years old, bred; heifei' rising 2 years; Brindel heifer rising 1 year; steer rising 1 year; 3 Holstein calves (1 heifer). IMPLEMENTS — Light wagon; cutter; buggy poles; root pulper; silo rings; neckyoke; set of logging chains all steel; cant hook. TERMS—CASH CHAS. E. MORTON, Prop. TOM REID, Clerk FRANK TAYLOR, Auctioneer* AUCTION SALE OF HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS, ETC. The undersigned has received in structions to sell by public auction on. HURON STREET, EXETER FRIDAY, MAY Sth, 1914 at one o’clock sharp the following: The Ectate of the Late Rd. Coates. Stretcher; dresser; linoleum; sew ing machine; china cabinet; veranda chair; 2 bed springs; mattress; 2 dressers; comode; single bed. springs; mattress; large rocker; clock; rug; congoleum rug; day bed; 2 rockers; 6 kitchen chairs; clock stand; chesterfield suite; floor lamp; parlor table; mats; pictures; yictrola; stand; 4 small tables; reading lamp; dining room suite; dining room rug; radio; full din ner set; Westinghouse 4 burner stove with oven; kitchen cabinet; kitchen table; 6 kitchen chairs; Coleman gas stove; 2-burner oil stove; General Electric washing machine, new; 2 wash tubs; iron ing board; cellar cupboard; quan tity of fruit; sealers; stove wood; dishes of all kinds; pots; pans; boxes; barrels; medium size tent with floor, and many other articles. The estate of the late Pichard Coates. F. COATES, Clerk, FRANK TAYLOR, Auctioneer. Corn Growers of Huron The corn borer cleamup is again in force in tluron County this year. In view of the significant increase in corn borer infestation last year regulation will be enforced inoro rigidly than was possible last sea son. Growers, urban, and rural, are urged to cooperate to see that the corn remnants on his own and his neighbor's property are cleaned up in compliance with the regulations by May 20, Failure to comply ren ders the offender liable to a fine and to bearing the expense of having the necessary clean-up work done,. ’It, W. THOMPSON, Provincial Entomologist, P. L. McNAVGHToH, Corn Poter inspector, MensalL