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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-11-30, Page 5$THE T1MES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 30,• I HENSALL Mrs, Carter, q£ Loncluu, spent the week-enji with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. Bell. Mrs. Wilfred Klopp, of London, spent the week-end with her par’ ents, Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Parkins, Mrs. Gordon T. Munn, of London, visited over th© week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Munn. Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Chambers and family, of st. Catharines, visited with friends in and around town over the week-end. Miss Jean Foster and Mr. Borne Foster, of London, spent the week­ end with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. A. Foster, Mr, and Mrs. A, w, Kerslake, Joan and Billie and Mrs. D. Walks spent the week-end with relatives in Detroit. Mrs. Jean Manson returned home from the hospital on Saturday and is much improved following her re­ cent operation, Mr, Murray Munn, of the RCAF, London, spent the week-end here With his mother, Mrs, Munn and also with Mr. and Mrs, W. B, Cross. Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Schwalm and family, of Stratford, were week­ end visitors with Mi®. Violet Schwalm and Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McKenzie. Mr, and Mrs. John MacBeath, of Kippen. have moved into the dwelling they recently purchased from the Howard estate and are getting nicely settled. The A,mold Circle and Sunbeam Mission Band of Carmel Presby­ terian Church are holding a bazaar and home-cooking sale in th© school-room of the church on Satur­ day, Dec, 2nd. They have a large assortment of hand-made articles for sale including a handsome com­ forter made by Mrs, L. Baynham’s group, now on display in Mr. J. W. Bonthron’s store window. Flier Home PO. George Gangster, D.F.C., ar­ rived home after serving overseas for a year and a half. He is a son of Mrs. Jas. Sangster, 21 .years of age and is the first Hensall boy to win the D.F.C., having forty operational flights to his credit. He is having a month’s leave at his home here. Reception to be Held for Soldiers Following a nomination meeting- held in the Town Hall, Hensall, on Friday evening, it was arranged to hold a reception in the Town Hall, Hensall for the soldiers who have returned home from overseas. This will be held in the very near future. Memorial Service A Memorial service for Pte. Sydney Taylor, who was killed on active service in Belgium in Oc­ tober 19 44 will be held in Cliisel- hurst United church Sunday, Dec. 3rd at 3 p.m. Rev. R. A. Brook, ininistejr, will preach the memorial sermon. The choir will ljender special music, and the Exeter-Hen- sall branch of the Canadian Legion will be represented. Hensall to Have an Election for Reeveship Mr. Fred Smallecombe is oppos­ ing Reeve R. E. Shaddick for the Reeveship. The election is to be held on Monday, December 4th. The council as follows was elected by acclamation: Alvin W. Kerslalce, Edward Fink, Howard Hyde and Melvin Moir, School Trustees: Joseph Flynn, Geo. R. Hess, Laird Mickle (accl.), P.U.C.: Chas. Moore (accl.). Social Evening The Wohelo Class of the United Church is sponsoring a social eve­ ning in the Sunday School room on Wednesday, December 6th at 8.15 p.m. In addition to the splendid program which is now being plan­ ned consisting of musical numbers, readings, an amusing skit and other items, Mr. Jas. M. Scott, of Sea­ forth, will present motion picture films. A period of recreation will follow after which light refresh­ ments will be served. Former Resident Dies A former- well-known resident. of Hensall, Mrs. Thomas Consitt, pass­ ed away at the home of her daugh­ ter, Mrs. Clarence Park on Moh- day in her 79tli year. She was formerly Janet Forsyth, She had been ill only a short time. Surviv­ ing are two daughters, Mrs. Robin McAllister and Mrs. Clarence Park and one son, Russell, of Hillsgreen, The funeral Was held Wednesday from the home of Mr. and Mrs, Robin McAllister. Burial in Bayfield Cemetery, Lecture on Health The Lecture-Demonstration on •‘Health**, the subject chosen by the Kippdn and Hensall Institutes, is scheduled to take place in the Hen­ sall Town Hall (Council Chamber) on Thursday, December 7th. The session will :be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. An outstanding speaker has been Secured, this provision being made by the Department. Not only the Kippen add Hensall members are urged to attend, but also any other ladies (hon-members) Who are interested, are cordially invited to be present' at this co­ operative programme held under the sponsorship of the Ontario De­ partment of Agriculture, Women’s Institute Branch. The ladies are asked to bring light refreshments suitable for a pot-luck lunch, to be served at the noon hour. CROMARTY The community was saddened to hear that Sgt. Harry Drake, of staff a, had lost his life in u plane crash near Hagersville. A military funeral was conducted from the homo of his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Ken. Drake, on Saturday with bur­ ial in Staffs cemetery, by the padre •and funeral party from No. 9 S.F, T.S. Centralia, A large numbar from this district attended the. fun­ eral as he Was very well known and respected in this community.A reception was held in Stafia Hall on Tuesday evening, Nov, 21st in honor nr Mr. and Mrs, Frank Hamilton who were married recent­ ly, During the evening a purse of money was presented to the couple by Mr, Alex Gardiner. The address was read by Mr. L. Houghton, The groom responded with a few well chosen words. The evening was spent in dancing and an excellent time was enjoyed by a very large attendance, •Cpl. Mary Hamilton, R.C.A.F., Fingall, visited fol’ a few days at the home of her parents, Mil and Mrs. Wm. Hamilton,Mr, Angus McKaig has returned! from the West and reports a very pleasant trip, Mr. Jas. Kerr s has returned from a short visit in Toronto with his mother who is ill. Mr. Alex Gardiner made a fly­ ing trip to Winnipeg last week. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McKellar were entertained to dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Michael Doyle <one evening last week. Lloyd Miller, of Stratford, spent a few hours last Wednesday with his mother, Mrs. S. A. Miller, She returned to Stratford with him to spend the winter months. Ptef® Frank and Mrs. Scott, Camp Borden were home for wa few 'hours on Saturday attending the funeral of their cousin. Sgt. Harry Drake. Miss Bernice McKellar visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lyn McKellar over the week-end. Miss Christina McKaig is visiting with her cousin, Mrs. Chas, Salter at Blyth. Miss Wilma Hamilton, Seaforth, visited on Sunday with her parents. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Hamilton. KIRKTON Mr. and Mrs. Truman Tufts and family and Mrs. S. Tufts were Sun­ day guests with friends at Clinton and Londsboro. Mr. and Mrs. Thurlow Williams, of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. John Williams. Mrs. L. Funnel (nee Marian Tufts) and little son Danny, of Stratford, spent part of the past week with the former’s p'arents, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Tufts, The weekly meeting of the Trail Rangers met in the basement of the United Church on Frjday eve­ ning, November 24. There was an initiation ceremony, and ten young boys joiri'ed the Rangers. An elec­ tion of officers was held and 'the following were elected: Chief Ran­ ger, Joseph Stephens; sub-chief Ranger. Kenneth Blackler: tally, Ross Dobson; casne, John Hern; patrol Ranger, Clayton Ross; men­ tors, Rev. W. D. Goodger and Case Allen. This was followed by a worship service and the Trail Rangers’ Promise and prayer Mrs, David Sheppard, of Brins­ ley, is visiting with her daughter. Mrs. Emerson Paton. Guests on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Switzer were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Patterson, Ronnie and Edna, of Munro, "Mrs, Parrish and Velma, of Avonbank. Women’s Institute j The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held at the,home of Mrs. (Rev.) Goodger, The president was in the chair and the meeting opened with the In­ stitute Ode and the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Mrs. Earl Watson read the Scripture reading and one verse of ”0 Canada” was sung. During the business session it was decided to send three dollars each to St. Marys and .Stratford Rotary Clubs for support’ in their Crippled Chil­ dren’s Work. Mrs. Bickell gave the war work report and appealed for more knitters. All members and friends were reminded that ' the December meeting would be held on the 19th of December. The, roll call'' was answered with “your fav­ orite salad recipe.” There were 19 members and one visitor present. It was decided to send handker­ chiefs and cards to boys in service in Canada frdm the Kirkton Dis­trict. Mrs/W, Batten gave two very humorous headings. Mrs.- Emerson Patou gave an excellent report of the London Area Convention. Mrs. Andrew Stevens conducted two contests, after which Mrs. E. Hum­ phreys and Mrs. D. Goodger demon­ strated simple salads. The meeting Was brought to a close with the National Anthem and Benediction, Black Bush Farm Forum Black Bush farm forum met at the School With a good attendance, there being 20 present, After the meeting a social hour was spent with community singing. The for* urn hopes for a large attendance next mooting which will be hjslfl at the school December 4th, Every­ body welcome. KHIVA Mi’. Fred Preetdr, of Stratford, visited last week with Mr. and Mrs, E. G. Kraft. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Zlier, of Zurich called on friends in the neighbour­ hood On Monday. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Schroeder and family, of Detroit, visited on Sun- dawith hlr. and Mrs, Otto Willert. Mrs. George Mason, of Grand Bend, spent Monday last With Mr. and Mrs, Wm, Mason, Miss Ruth WHIert is spending a few weeks in Bendon, Miss Eloise McClinchey of Green­ way, is at present at the hdhiO of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald O’Rourke* JBIG RED CROSS Auction Sale Grand Bend Saturday, Dec. 9th at 1.30 p.m. Comprising furniture, wood, live and dressed poultry, grain and vegetables, home-made cooking and other articles. F. Taylor, Auctioneer, Norman Turnbull, Clerk. 1 ' mill iiiiiib ii n.i Memorial Service at Zion ,Lutheran Church, DASHWOOD Sunday, Dec. 3rd at 7.30 p.m. for L-CpI. Harold Louis Maier va. A cordial invitation is extended to the public, DASHWOOD Mr. Sproule Currie attended a creamery convention in Toronto last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schroeder and family, of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Wildfong, of London, were week-end visitors with their mother, Mrs. Hamacher. Jas, Taylor, .who is with the Bell Telephone Co. of London, spent the week-end at his home here, Pte. Russell Tieman, of Camp Borden, spent the week-end with his parents. * Mr. Ed. Nadiger was on the sick list last week. 1 Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Spicer re­ ceived word that their third son, Lome, overseas, received a promo­ tion from Pilot Officer to Flying Officer in September. Mrs. Fred Willert left last week for Birmingham, Mich., where she will spend the winter with her daughters. Miss Zeta Nadiger, R.N. of Howell, Mich., spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Nadiger last week. Miss Dorothy Wein, nurse-en­training in Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, spent the week-end with her ■parents. Mr. and Mrs. E. Bartcliffe, of Clinton, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Addison Tieman. A memorial service will be held in the Lutheran church on Sunday evening for the late Harold Maier who was killed in Italy, Mr! and Mrs. Jack Raschke and family and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bosch of Detroit, spent the week-end with relatives here. Mrs. Merner return­ ed to Detroit with them and will visit with them for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hewlett and Miss Reva Jermyn, of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. T. Harry Hoffman. Mrs. Bertha Hayter has returned after a visit with her daughters in Toronto and Brantford. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher and Misses Ella; Rosa, Tillie and Antionette Zimmer, all _ of Detroit, spent Thanksgiving with their father, Mr. Wm. Zimmer and sister Ida. Sacred Concert A sacred program will be held in the Evangelical church, Dash­ wood, on Sunday, December 10th, at 8.3'0 p.m. following the usual evening services. Music will be furnished by the Lutheran choir and the Hendrick Memorial Band. The chairman for the evening will be Dr. R. H. Taylor and the guest speaker will be Fit. Lt. Martin, Padre of Centralia Airport. A col­ lection will be taken in aid of the Wartime Service Fund to be used .for gifts for the boys overseas. Everyone is cordially invited. CRED [TON The annual meeting of the Red Cross Society will be held in the Town Hall on Dec, 6th at 8 o’clock. Will all those interested in the work of the Red Cross please at­ tend this meeting as we have been informed that the need is still great. The W,M.S. of th© United Church will hold its anniversary on Sun­ day evening. December 3rd. Rev, Grigg, of Exeter^ will be the guest speaker. Special music will be provided. Miss Gertrude Reaver, of Detroit, spent the week-end with her par-' ents, Mr, 'and Mrs. H, Beaver, Messrs. Aubrey Gaiser and Robt. Trjebner, of Brantford, spent the week-end at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Royal Gaiser and Mr. hnd Mrs. Albert Fahrner respectively. FO. Lewis Faist, of Dunnville, spent a few days at his home here and on returning, was posted to Gamp Borden. Mrs. A. Trueblood and daughter, Irene spent a few days in Toronto with Miss Mildred Trueblood, who is in training at East General Hos­ pital there. Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Lawson, of Exeter, and Captain and Mrs. Wm. Lawson and Jimmie called on rela­ tives and friends „ on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Robertson, of London, visited over the week­ end with Mr, and Mrs. Ed Beaver. Mr, and Mrs, F. W. Clarke have returned after spending a few days in Brampton with Mr. and Mrs. H. Dale. Mr. George Mills, of Galt, is visi­ ting nt the United Church parson­ age with Rev. and Mrs. Trueblood, The Y.P.U. of the Crediton Unit­ ed Church held their annual meet­ ing on November 23rd., in the form of a social. Lawrence Swartz, lead­ er of the Christian Culture took charge of the meeting. Elaine Mit­ chell gave a piano instrumental and a few words of welcome were given by Rev, Trueblood. The topic “A Religious Education” was taken by Mrs. Youngs, after which Rev. Trueblood moved a vote of thanks to Mrs. Youngs for her very inspir­ ing topic. A duet was given by Lawrence Swartz and Rev. True­ blood after which games were play­ ed and lunch served. The next meeting will be held on Dec. 1st. Cattle Holdings Rise in Crediton District With the end of the pasture season, large herds of cattle are SHJPKA Mrs, Gordon Ratz returned home on Saturday last after visiting in Windsor and Detroit. The Annual Christmas entertain­ ment of the United Church Sunday School will be held on the evening of Dec, 13th, Mr. Lawrence Wein, of Exeter, and Mrs, Desjardiue pub­ lic school teacher are responsible for the programme. Everybody wel come, Mr, and Mrs, Earl Ratz returned t home last week after a two week’s | deer hunting trip in Manitouiin ] Island. Mr, Stuart Sweitzer left last week for Timmins. Miss Edith Stewart R.N., of Don- don, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Matt. Sweit­ zer. Miss Lila Finkbeiner, of London, spent the week-end at her home here, Mrs. Verne Sharpe entertained some of her friends and relatives at a tea last Friday afternoon, in hon­ or of her sister Miss Nola Sweitzer R.N. who is leaving this week to join the staff of the King Edward the seventh Memorial Hospital at Hamilton Bermuda, Miss Sweitzer is making the trip by plane from New York, Her many friends wish her a safe trip. The officers for the Sunday school will be elected next Sunday during the Sunday School nours, The Ladjes’ Aid meeting will be held Thursday afternoon Dec. 7th. at the home of Mrs. Verne Sharpe A Christmas program will be given. Ahjo election of officers for 19 45. Mr. Kenneth Baker accompanied by Mr. and Mrs, Roland Neil from Brinsley visited with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Baker at St. Thomas Sunday last. being brought in for winter feeding. This year the pasture and water have been abundant and the anim­ als are in A-l condition. 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