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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-09-28, Page 5» THE TIMES-ADVO’CATE, EXETEg flOTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER 28,3944 Friday, Sept. 2 9 From 9.30 to 3 o’clock. Music by Bert Worth and the CKNX Skyiiners Popular Prices Fags 5 HENSALL with of Miss Lon- gunnero were killed. Born in Hem sail, Douglas enlisted in August, 1942, and went overseas in June 1943. He was educated in HensalJ schools and Clinton Business Col-< lege, and was employed at the local C.N.R, depot. In his note, he says; “I am O.K., will write soon, I cannot use my right eye or right arm yet. In a British Hospital over here, Give my love to Bob, garet and Norma. I will fee soon. Mar- hoine Mrs, Munn, of London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roht. Munn. Mr, and Mrs. Wesley Coleman visited during the past week relatives in London. Miss Esthei* MacIUwaine, Goderich, was the guest of Dorothy Dougall last week. Miss Margaret Kercher, of don, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Herb Ker­ cher, Miss Mildred Jones, of Kitchener, spent the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jones. Mr, and Mrs. Leslie Adams and family, of London, visited recently With Mr. and Mrs. Jack Corbett and family. Mrs. Brandy, of Niagara-on-the- Lake, visited last week with Katie Scott, Mrs. Ballantyne Mrs. Graham. Dr, and Mrs. D. G. Steer Patsy visited on Sunday with Steer’s mother, Mrs. Gertrude zier, in London. Kieth Buchanan, of the A.F., Trenton, spent the week-end here with Mrs, Buchanan and mem­ bers of the family. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Moore re­ turned to their home in Streets­ ville after attending the Elgie-Pfaff wedding here on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry ICook and little daughter, of Windsor, spent the week-end with the former’s par­ ents, Mr, and Mrs. Cornelius Cook. Ronald Parker, instructor in the R.C.A.F. and Mrs. Parker, of Lon­ don, have been holidaying with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Schwalm and family, of ,’Stratford, visited over the week-end with the former’s sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McKenzie, Mr. Woof, of near Kingston, has purchased the barber business of the late Mr, Frank Farquhar and he and Mrs. the McLean this week. Mr. and daughter, the-Lake, home of W. Pfaff, Elgie-Pfaff wedding— „ e— - — . Miss and and Mrs. Bra- R.C. Woof are moving into dwelling on Main St. Mrs. Ray Pfaff and Sheila, of visited last the former’s coming here Niagara-on- week at the mother, Mrs. to attend the on Saturday. PO. "Hugh Peter, St. Jean, Que., spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Herb Kercher. PO. Peter re­ ceived his wings at a recent gradu­ ation held in St. Jean, Quebec. He is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G, Peter, Vancouver. B.C. Presentation About fifty neighbours friends Elgie-—Ffqff The home of Mrs. William was the scene of a charming ding on Saturday at 3 p.m. Rev. Joseph Taylor, of Presbyterian Church, United marriage Robert David Elgie and the Kippen. The formed before tooned with clematis and supported by tall standards of gladioli and fern. Miss Greta Lammie played the wedding music. The attractive bride, given in marriage by her brother, Roy, wore a floor-length gown of white brocaded satin, with sweetheart neckline, and sleeves pointed over the hand, Her finger­ tip veil was fashioned with a sweet­ heart halo, and she carried a bou­ quet of Better Time roses .and bouvardia. During the signing of the register, Miss Marjorie Hunt, neice of the groom, sang “Ah I Sweet Mystery of Life.” The groom’s gift to the bride was a wrist watch, to the soloist an identification bracelet and to the pianist, a host­ ess plate. A reception was held when a buffet luncheon was served to about thirty guests. The bride’s mother received wearing printed silk suit, and the groom’s mother chose a black crepe dress. Both wore rose corsages. Those serving were Misses Helen Moir, Jack Sinclair and Baynham. Later groom left on a Northern Ontario. the bride donned a turquoise wool suit, brown coat and accessories. Guests were present from Niagara- on-the-Lake, Stratford, Seaforth, Brucefield, Exeter, pen Pfaff wed- when Joseph Taylor, of Carmel Church, United in Beryl Wilhelmina, and Elgie, son of Mrs. late Robert Elgie, of ceremony was per- & panelled arch, fes- Margaret MacLaren, Mrs. Ted Munn, Mrs. Mrs, Lawrence the bride and motor trip to For travelling and Hensail. Streetsville, Kip- ELIMVILLE at and gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Smith Monday evening in honor of their son, Sgt. Jack Smith, of the R.’C.A.F., St Johns, Quebec, who is home on leave. The evening was spent play­ ing Bingo during which Jack was presented fountain served. with an Airforce ring and pen. Refreshments were Trousseau Tea Mrs. Wm. Pfaff was hostess to a trousseau tea at her home on Tuesday evening in honor of her daughter, Beryl, Whose marriage took place on Saturday. Miss Alice Pfaff, of Exeter, received with her mother and sister while Miss Mar­ garet Grieve, of Blyth, presided at the register. During the evening Mrs. W. O. Goodwin and Mrs. Thos Sherritt poured tea. while Mrs Norman Stan lake. Mrs. Gordon Schwalm, Misses Violet Hyde and Esther MacIUwaine served. The bride’s trousseau was shown by Mrs. Claude Blowes, of Exeter, while Mrs. Robt. Moore, of Streetsville. displayed the linens and dishes and Mrs. Ernie Chipchase, the gifts Miss Miss Amy resident of at her home heart attack. Miss Reynolds had been head cut ter in Red Cross work at Hensail and had attended a meeting of Red Cross workers in the town hall Tues­ day afternoon in seemingly good health, She was a member of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in which she was a school teacher and ac­ tive in other branches. Two sisters survive, Mrs. T. G. Robinson, Hen- sall, and Mrs. F. A,■ Demorest, Re­ gina Missing Airman Writes Mrs. Minnie Shngster received word from her son, Fit. Sgt* Doug-, las Sapgster, aged 26, a prisoner of war in Germany. This is the first word she has received from him since he was reported, missing over enemy territory May1' 2nd. Fit. Sgt, gangster was wounded when Im bailed but of the plane along with six 'other members of the crow when the plane blew up over Bel­ gium. The pilot and wireless air Amy Reynolds Reynolds, well-known Hensail, passed away Tuesday evening of a For the past five years a prisoner Sacrament will be observed the church service next Sunday morning. Mr. and 'Mrs. James Kirkland and Malcolm were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pym. Sgt. ' visited end. Rev. spoke at the Rally Day service "here last Sunday afternoon. We are pleased to report that Mr. Laverne Kellet was able to re­ turn home from Victoria Hospital, London, early last week. Sgt. Lloyd Bell, of the R.C.A.F., who has been stationed at Fingal, and Mrs. Bell, of Toronto, also Miss Florence Bell, R.N., of Toronto, spent the past week-end at the home of Mr. T. Bell. Sgt. Bell will report at Laehine, Que., shortly for overseas posting. The local Red Cross unit met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Routly on Tuesday evening of last week with fifteen present. Mrs. W. Elford presided oven the meeting which opened with singing “0 Canada.” The Lord’s Prayer was repeated in unison and then “The Maple Leaf Forever” was sung. A reading “I owe my career to losing a Leg” was given by Mrs. W. Dick­ ey, Another reading “The Man Who Led” was read by Miss Doris El- ford. “When You Young Maggie” was sung. Readings “Our Wounded Come Home by Hospital Train” was read by Mrs. Franklin Skinner and “Prelude to Victory” was read by Mrs. Will. Biford. “The Old Oaken Bucket” was sung. Minutes of the last meet­ ing were read and adopted. The next meeting will be held on the 17th of October, Mrs. Wm. Johns and Mrs. Harold Bell will have charge of the meeting. Business was dealt with. A poem “Plasma” was read by Mrs. Ed. Johns. The meeting was closed with singing “Juanita” and ”God Save the King,” Elimville Unit Red Cross articles sent from Jan, 1944: 3 pail’ service socks; T.N. sweaters; pair mitts; mets; 11 aero caps; cloths; 1 pyjama coat; .. suit; 5 toe caps, British Civilian: 4 shirts; 12 girl's jumper dresses; 5 ladies' Silk slips; 3 girls’ Silk slips; 3 3-yr, girl’s sweaters; 5 boys' coats size 10; 2 girl’s coats, size 6; 3 girl’s blouses; 2 nightgowns; 3 pair boys shorts; 4 crib quilts; 30 large quilts; 64 pieces layette hhtioles. Clarence Ford, of Jarvis, at his home over the week- Trueblood, of (Crediton, and I Were 1st to Sept. 1st, liS-in. socks; 3 pair a R.N. Sweaters; 3 8 U.K. sweaters; 2 3 pair gloves; 6 11 el- hero caps; 12 wash 1 pyjama. CREDITON Mr. Edward Schenk,, of Kitchen* er spent the week-end at his home here. Mr, and Mrs. f. W. iciarke anil Mrs. Haply visited, a few days in Brampton Marion Brown and Doris Wuerth. of London, spent the week-end at then’ homes, Mr. and Mrs, Gerald ^wicker have returned from a trip te Winnipeg and Saskatoon. A large pike was taken from the river a little north of the bridge Sunday afternoon. PO. Lou Hoar and Mrs, Hoar spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, Herb Fahrner. FO. Lewis Faist, of Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. M. F’aist. Sgt, Wes. Sisson and Miss Ruth England, of London, spent Sunday at the latter’s home here, Mrs. Annie Haist, of Detroit, Visited a few days last week with Mr, antf Mrs. Chris Haist. Gerald Schenk, who was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital on Thurs­ day, is somewhat improved. Mr. and Mrs. H, K, Eilber were at Lucknow last week‘' attending the funeral of the late Miss Agnes Lindsay. W/P.T.B, H,M.C.S. York, Toronto, spent Sun­ day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E, Fahrner, Mrs. Earl Haist who underwent an operation for appendicitis at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, returned home last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Burns McCorquo- dale and two daughters, of Embro, visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. C, Youngs. ‘ A number from here attended the anniversary services in Shipka on Sunday. Rev. Laing, of Woodham, was the Mrs. to Detroit after spending weeks with Roeszler and The many Swartz regret confined to her room through ill nass and wish her a speedy recov­ ery. The ladies of the community are asked to meet at the Red Cross sewing rooms oir Friday, Oct. 6th A good attendance is requested as the need is still great. Rev, Trueblood took Mr. Laing's work at Woodham and also gave u Rally address at Thames Road. Mr Trueblood addressed the young people of James Street church on Monday evening. Rally Day Services were held in the Evangelical when combined School services morning at 10 was held in the newly decorated school auditorium. A double duet was well rendered by four young ladies and recitations by Joyce Hoffman, Jeanette Schenk. Ronald Wein and Doris Swartz were great­ ly enjoyed. Special music was ren­ dered by the male quartette and the choir. A very inspiring Rally message was given by the minis­ ter. Rev. M. E. Reuber, and the Rally call was given by the sunerin- tendent, Mr. A. Amy. Alvin Fink- beiner, representing the teachers, responded, The dedication of the redecorated school room then took place. The school room Dresented a very pleasing appearance and great credit is due the artists responsible. Sims-—Dennis A quiet wedding at the Crediton parsonage by Rev. on Saturday, Sept. Jean, fourth eldest Porter Dennis, of Walton, was unit­ ed in marriage to Alvin Gerald Sims, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sims, of ICrediton, The bride look­ ed charming in a two-piece street­ length dress of blue crepenese; with cap-shaped headdress of white' blos­ soms and black velvet and net with black accessories. She wore a gold locket and chain, gift of the groom. She wore a corsage and pink gardenias, attended by the Doris Sims, dressed street-length dress with black accessories and' head­ dress alike and wore a corsage of white roses and pink gardenias. The groom was attended by his cousin, Wilbert Edwards, of Crediton. The bride’s table was 'beautifully decor­ ated with a three-tier wedding cake and pink and white The reception was held of the groom’s parents, mother receiving in a ___ __ _ . dress of Rosewood crepe and black accessories. Forty-three guests were present from Walton, London, Thed­ ford, Grand Bend and Crediton. Following the reception the bride and groom both being in the serv­ ice, changed to their khaki uni­ forms and left on a short honey­ moon to Niagara Falls. f? Calvin Fahrner, of guest speaker. Annie Haist has returned a her sister. Mrs. other relatives. friends Of Betty Lou to learn she has been few C Church on Sunday, church and Sunday were held in the o’clock. The service was solemnized United Church A. S. Trueblood 23. when Helen daughter of Mr. of white lilies The bride was groom’s sister in a two-piece of dusty rose decorations, at the home the groom’s street-length , CENTRALIA S. S. Anniversary Sunday, Oct. 1st REV. HAROLD SWANN, OF TRINIDAD, be the guest speaker at : ■and 7.30, lit the mOrriihg there Will 1 joint choir of the regular choir and the Sunday School choir. In the evening, .Robert Sproule, violinist (gold medallist), .London will assist the choir# You ate Invited to attend. Cetil Skinner, Shpt, Will 10.30 be a CREDITON UNITED CHURCH Rev. Alfred Trueblood, B.Th„ Minister ANNIVERSARY SERVICES and OLD HOME SUNDAY will be held Oct, 1st at. 11 a.m. and 7,30 p.m. to celebrate the 75th occasion of the founding church. The Sunday School will a Song Service at 10.30. love the old hymns are urged to he present. The Minister will conduct this song service, Rev. P, Banes, B.A., of Point Edward, will be the guest preacher at both services and will be in charge of the evening service as­ sisted by Rev. Reuber, ot the sponsor All who of tea- On Monday, Oct. 2nd, the ladies the church will hold an OLD HOME TEA one of those good old-time meetings you will thoroughly enjoy. Come and brfrig your friends and families. program will be given when former ministers addresses, Letters and A tea give sages from a distance will he Admission: Adults 6 Or; children 35c after will mes- rea<J. HIGHEST PRICES PAID EDGAR CUPMORE Phone 14 on 171 Exeter. CENTRALIA Rally Day was observed on Sun­ day last with a joint meeting of church and Sunday School, There was a children's choir. Misses Aud­ rey Powe and Gretta Webber told the stories while PO. Whilkey, of Centralia airport, gave the address. Next Sunday is the Sunday School anniversary when Rev. Harold F. Swann, of Trinidad will 'be the speaker at 10.30 and 7.30. Mr. Swann is well known around here, especially in the Eden vicinity and through the acquaintanceship and efforts of Cecil Skinner who invited him in the early summer to come and address the Sunday School, we are looking forward to a full church. Special music is being pre­ pared. Mr. Robert Sproule, violin­ ist, of London, will assist the ch oil’ at night. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Neil, of Talbotville, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Penwarden. Miss Margaret Cook, of Waterloo, spent the week-end at her home. Miss Bernice (Conlin, R.N. of London, is attending., her mother, Mrs. Frank Conlin, who is at pres­ ent under the doctor’s care. Mr. T. Pollock, of Ripley, was a week-end visitor with his daugh­ ter, Mrs. Lome Hicks. Miss Rachel Wilson and Mrs. Gro'svenor returned home last week. Miss Wilson visited Mrs, E. Beaver in Mrs. Grosvenor was ily in Strathroy. Mr. J. Murdy and his mother, Mrs. C. Murdy, of Lucan, were Sun­ day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Essery. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Robinson, oi| London and their son, Leading Sea­ man Glen Robinson, who is home on furlough spent the week-end with relatives. Miss Lorraine Glavin, R.N. and friends are on two weeks holidays and Miss ’Camilla Glavin, Chatham, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Glavin. A special meeting of the Centra­ lia Red Cross executive was called to appoint a committee to represent the village of Centralia and com­ munity in the celebration of Victory in Europe. Special mention was made of a church service to be held on V-day and it was hoped that the people of the village and surrounding community would at­ tend this service and any further celebration would be taken up with Exeter. A committee with Mr. Bruce Field as chairman was ap­ pointed to welcome all returned/ men of this community and to help rehabilitation of these men to our community. with Mr. and Crediton while with her fam- turned KIRKTON P. F. Doupe, of London, with Mrs. D. Colliding this Mrs. visited past week. Mrs. W. C. Cluff and sons, Kitchener, spent the Week-end With her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall. Mrs. H. Anderson and daughter, of Washington, guests this week with Mrs. -L. L little were t. Stone. Mr. Russel] Morrison, of Bramp­ ton, spent the week-end at his home in the Mrs. tained of her ■Sept, 21. After games and doors they were taken to . _ . ing room for a lovely supper in eluding a birthday cake and other good things. The girls all joined in wishing Joyce many happy re- turns. The annual Sunday school Hally Service was observed at the Kirk­ ton United Church Sunday morning. The set program was used with Mr. IClarence Routly and Ross Marshall giving the special addresses. Spec­ ial music was provided by Mr. Wm. Fiotcher and his daughter Norma, and Mt, W. Rirkby and Barbata. Dr, Roger, of Orillia, brought greet* frigs from his Sunday School and reviewed the past quarter of S.S. lessons. village. Maitland Hammond enter­ eleven little girls daughter Joyce's for Live or Dressed Hamacher, with them, Wildfong. here. Her who has returned Wein, of Port Stan- Traquair’s Hardware Day service was well ALFALFARED CLOVERI ahd HIGHEST MARKET PRICES PAID Joy day guest speaker served at the Any member is invited to Onah Williams visited with A. Jones and Miss St. Thomas one Sell Your Seed to a Dealer Licensed by Special Products Board Guaranteed Government Subsidies for payment Spring 1945 ALFALFA ....................... $3.00 bus. RED CLOVER ............. $1.80 bus. DASHWOOD Rev. and Mrs. T* Luft spent the week-end in Port Huron where Rev. Luft was the guest speaker. at a Mission Festival. Mr, and Mrs. B. W. F. Beavers, of Exeter, were Sunday visitors with ■Jjtr. and Mrs. D. Tieman. Anniversary services in the Evan­ gelical church will he held Oct. 8th when Dr. H. A. Kellerman, of Kit­ chener will be the guest speaker. A cordial invitation is extended -to all. f Mrs. Alvin Wiliert spent the week-end with her parents near Crediton. Mr, and Mrs- Harry Cook, of Windsor, were week-end visitors here and at HensaJL Mr, and Mrs, Clayton of London, spent Sunday mother, Mrs. been visiting home, Miss Grace ley, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wein. Spi> Garnet Weiberg, who has been home on furlough, has re­ turned to Sussex-, New Brunswick. Pte. George ficheffbuck, who spent his furlough here returned |o Wainright, Alberta, Mr. and Mrs, Martin Laub and Mr, and Mrs. Fred Weiberg spent the week-end with friends in Kit­ chener. Miss Jean Held, of London, spent the week-end at her home here. Miss Thelma Weber underwent an operation in ‘St, Joseph's Hospital, London, last week. We hope for a speedy recovery. Mr, and Mrs. ’Frank Morenz, or Detroit, are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Milan Watts. Mr. Milan Watts has purchased a house in Exeter and is moving this week. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Restemeyer were Sunday visitors in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hopcroft visited friends in IClifford last Sun- THAMES ROAD Mr. and Mrs. T. McIntyre, London, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs, T. Ballantyne, Misses F. Southcott and Margaret Allison spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. C. Allison. The Thames Road Unit of the Red Cross met at thp home of Mrs. Jas. Simpson Thursday evening with a good attendance. Several from this attended Exeter ] Ray studies week. Rally tended on Sunday last and the guest speaker, Rev. A. Trueblood, of Crediton, was much enjoyed. The W.M.S. and Mission Circle will meet in the church basement Monday night October 2, with Rev. Swan, of Trinidad, as and a 10c tea will be close of the meeting, of the congregation attend this meeting. Mr. and Mrs. R. Williams, and Mrs. B. Mr, and Mrs. Whitlock in last week. Mr, and Mrs. Frank Smale Mrs. Will MacDonald, of Seaforth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Passmore. Misses Wilma and Lyla Borland are spending a, few days with their sister, Alma Borland, in Toronto. The Elimville W.M.S. met at manse Wednesday afternoon this week. Sunday services will be at usual hour, from this community the annual fall fair last week. Stewart commenced at Western University the) of the Cows Could Talk cows are to do their best, you*ve got to help as it happens^ tell you this but tests made proven this co-operation to be necessary, Important requirements: Milk at regular hours; see that they have fresh, clean water at all times; exercise; and at least six weeks for a dry period, They must have all the minerals, pro­ teins, vitamins and other mjlk and body building ingredients so essential to successful milk production, Purina 24% Cow Chow contains these necessary and vital elements, Tests have shown too, that feed costs may be re­ duced 20%, Use these better Purina Feeds and boost profits. Jf your dairy them. They can’t in milking have ...% — Support the Lions Club — British Bomb Victims Fund This is your opportunity to assist the Exeter Lions Club in their drive to raise funds to aid Britain’s Bombed Children, Ail donations and net proceeds from ticket sales to go to this worthy cause. 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