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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-01-18, Page 5T THE T1MES-APVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 18, 1945 Iff HENSALL with her sister, is at present in London, where in the 7.45; carried, Jas. A. Paterson, Secretary-Treasurer, Womeu’e Institute! Hears Interesting Address on Education Mrs. A. Orr was hostess to the Women’s Institute on) Wednesday evening and Mrs. D. E. MacKinnon was co-hostess. The president, Miss Gladys Luker presided anid by singing ‘‘The Ode” and ing the Lord's Prayer ip Mr. Morley Sanders, High Principal, was the guest and gave a very impressive “Education,” Are You Ruptured? OUR SERVICE IS DIFFERENT. WE SELL YOU A FIT IN OUR PRIVATE TRUSS ROOM, parents, Mr. and Mrs. tak- Hqs- Cross, R.N., has at Westminster and left on Monday time at Victoria commencing her opened repeat­ unison. School speaker address ■ op “Education,” which was most interesting, Thp inotto entitled, “He who would enjoy the pleasure of Power must assume the Respon­ sibility”, was very ably taken by Mrs. Frank Wright after which the president, Miss Luker, read the following address and Mrs. Albert Mr, T. C. Joypt spent several days in 'MwUeaJ this week op a buying trip, Miss Stellp Robsop returned tP her home in Toronto after spending a pheasant visit Mrs, H. Arnold. Mr. R. D. Bell Victoria ^Hospital, he is receiving treatment interests of his health* Rev, Robt. Bruce, pf Ailsa Craig, conducted services in Carmel Pres­ byterian church on Sunday and will occupy the pulpit fer January 21 and 28. N;S. Helen Munjn, ef the R.C.A.F, Trenton and Mrs. G. T, Munn, of London, spent the week-end at the home of their Robt. Munn. Miss Goldie eft a position pital, London, to spend a short Hospital prior to new duties. Miss Gertrude ■ who has been a patient in St., Joseph’s Hospital, London, is con­ valescing at the home of Mr. Frank Fteart, where her sister,, Miss Myrtle Peart is in; attendance. It was disclosed at the annual Huron Presbyterial meeting held in Clinton last Tuesday that “the Ar­ nold Circle of Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensail, was the Banner Auxiliary for the Province of On­ tario.” Mrs, Jas. Hoggarth received ■ a pleasant surprise during the holi­ days when there arrived at her door, ‘a parcel containing a floral bouquet consisting of a bteautiful variety of mums and carnations, in bronze and reddish hues. These were a gift from her son, Spr. Donald Hoggarth who is serving with the armed forces, somewhere in France. The Hensail Women's Institute desire to express in this column their grateful thanks to the local Girls’ Dance Club, having received from Miss Mary Goodwin, treasur­ er of this Society, the substantial sum of $100, this being their con­ tribution towards the parcel funld. The parcels will be shipped the latter part of January. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Smale, of Hen­ sail, received official word from Ottawa that their son. Gnr. Howard Smale, 25 years of age, had been * wounded in Holland. Ffl enlisted in London in 1941 and went over­ seas in August 1942. Ho received Pis training at Listowel. Chatham, Kitchener and Petawawa. He has two brothers in the service, Pte. Tom Smale, with the medical corps. Camp Borden and Gnr. Roy Smale, South Fort Bar, Sydney, N.S. The Hensall School Board held their first meeting of the year in the Council Chamber on Friday, Jan. 15th at 8 p:m. with the fol­ lowing appointments being made: Chairman for 1945, Mr. E. L. Mickle, (Mr. Peter L. McNaughton was the chairman) for the past term); secretary-treasurer, Mr. A. L. Case; trustees: Messrs. George Hess, Alf. Clark, Joe Flynn, Carl Passmore, P. L? McNaughton; < taker, Mr. George Hudson. M. A. Ellis was appointed on Library Peart, of Staffa, overseas care- Miss l the Board for three years. W.M.S. Meets January meeting of of Carmel Presbyterian was held in the schoolroom theThe W.-M.S. Church of the church on Thursday, January 11th, with Mrs. Workman presiding. The meeting opened by singing, “Standing at the Portal,” followed by prayer by Mrs. Workman. The Bible lesson, John, chapter 17, was read by Mrs. Minnie Sangster. The roll call was answered by “Prayer” after which Mrs. A. D. McEyen read a paper on “Prayer.” Mrs. J. Paterson sang a solo entitled “I am Praying for You”, accompanied by Mrs. J. W. Bonthron at the piano. Mrs. C. Hudson gave a splen­ did report of the annual Huron Presbyterial meeting held in Clin­ ton. Mrs. Workman read the intro­ duction to the Study Bonk, The meeting closed by singing “What a Friend -We Have in Jesus,” and the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Public Library Board Meets Tile first meeting of the 1945 Public Library Board was held this evening at 8 p.m, in the Council Chamber with the following mem­ bers being present: Reeve Shaddick, Mrs. Norminton, Mrs. Joynt minutes of were read that Reeve chairman for the year 1945; rled. The librarian’s report December 400 books ill circulation; fol’ the year approximately 5,000. The treasurer reported a cash bal­ ance at January 1st of .$144.36 and $240.02 spent in new books during the year, Motion—'that the treas­ urer’s report be adopted as read; carried, Motion—-that the librarian and secretary-treasurer bo re-ap­ pointed for the year 1945 at the same salaries; carried. Motion—that Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs,- Norminton and Rev. Brook be the book purchasing committee; cari’ied, Motion—that we adjourn to meet Feb, 13 th at Mrs. Goodwin, and Revr Brook. The the previous meeting and adopted. Motion—* R. E. Shaddick be the car- for Trusses, Belts, Supports of all kinds. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Over 15 years experience. Your drugs at ROBERTSON’S Phone 50 Exeter Carson, who survives; also four Shirray presented Mrs, Wright with! daughters (Evelyne) Mrs. R. Doig; a sewing cabinet, accompanied by * (Edith) Mrs. John Thomas; (Hazel) the following address; Dear Esther I Mrs. Harry Noakes; (Myrtle) Mrs. J. Bunting, all of Toronto; one son predeceased him two years ago. The body rested at the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home in Dashwood from where the funeral took place on Monday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m. Inter­ ment was in the Exeter Cemetery, Rev, C. Heckendorn, of the Evan­ gelical Church, Zurich, officiated. Pallbearers were Melvin Smith, George Bullock, Alvin Walper, El­ mer Restemeyer, J. Sangster, Ed. Grigg. Golden Wedding Anniversary The Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, on January 2nd contained two items that will be of interest to many of the older residents of Stephen township. The first item contains the pictures of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Kraft, who on December 20, cele­ brated their fiftieth wedding an­ niversary. Mr. Kraft was born and raised on a farm half of a mile east of Dashwood, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kraft, Sr. He left Dashwood for N. Dakota in the spring of 18:92. He has four sisters residing at Dashwood. The .Saska­ toon paper says: “Mr. and Mrs.. Conrad Kraft celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage Dec­ ember 20, and were honored guests at a dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kraft, Eston, attended by re­ latives and friends. The traditional gold and white color scheme was carried out in the varied table ap­ pointments and a three-tiered wed­ ding cake centred the head table. Following an enjoyable dinner and the serving of a piece of the wed­ ding cake to each of the guests by the bride of 50 years ago. Rev. Geo. Struthers proposed a joint toast to the bride and groom, and with his usual wit and. good humor he des­ cribed their life together as he im­ agined it. Contests and games fol­ lowed. Conrad Kraft married Agnes B. Walper at her home in Cavalier, North Dakota, December 20, 1894. Four children were born of marriage, a son, Herbert, who some time ago, a daughter, Laura Shea, of Eston, and two Floyd and Eldon, who also reside at Eston. Mrs. Kraft entertained all her grandchildren and great-grand­ children to dinner at noon on the same day. Mr. and Mrs. Kraft both enjoy good health the community, late 7'0’’s. 28 Years on The other item refers W. Brown, of Rosthern, Sask., who on January 2nd was chosen chair­ man of the Rosthern school board, a position he has held for 13 years. He began his 28th year as a mem-, ber of the board. Rosthern' has a 12-room school, 3 H.S. classes and 9 public. Mr. Brown left Dashwood in the spring of 19 0'4 after having served three years as an apprentice in the general store of the late Jacob Kellerman. He is now living retired after almost 41 years in the General store business at Rosthern. Mr. Brown for over fifty years has been a constant reader of «the Times-Advocate. —Tonight we are gathered here to congratulate you on your recent marriage, and to wish you so much happiness that it will extend over all the many years of your future life together. You have proven yourself to be an active member of our group, always ready to co­ operate in every way. We are hap­ py that you are remaining in our midst, thus making it possible for us to enjoy your association) as in the past. As a slight token of the respect and esteem in which you are held by us, we ask you to ac­ cept this gift. Wishing you both the best of happiness, health and prosperity in your new home.— The Hensail Women's Institute, Miss Gladys Luker, president; Mrs. A. E. Munn, secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Wright in a few well-chosen" words, expressed her sincere ap­ preciation. A competition, on Essays by the Public School children were read by Miss Miss Barbara are the prize Elaine Beer, Adventures”; ject “Hidden Palace”. Betty Mickle, “; Room “Oil, Its Origin and Uses”. War Savings stamps were' given for prizes. The roll call was answered by a “musical composition and its composer.” The recipe was given by Mrs. H. Horton,. A vote of thanks was extended to all taking part by Mrs. Munn. The February meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. A. W. Kerslake on Feb. 14 th. Mr. Matheson, agricultural representative, of Clinton), will be the- guest speaker. Refreshments were June Brandon and Michie. Following winners: Grade IV, subject “Johnny’s Lois Henderson, sub­ Grade VIII: Science of a Dining- Table”; Eleanor Vennor, Its Origin and Uses”, stamps were ' given CREDITON There was & good attendance at the Red Cross sewing rooms on Friday last. If you were net there, how about coining next Friday? Pte, Arthur Haist, who was ac­ cidently shot through the toe on Christmas Day, Is still confined to his bed in the London Military Hospital. Sgt. and Mrs. Wesley Sisson, of London, visited over the week-end with Mrs, Sisson’s mother, Mrs. L. England, Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs. Godfrey Wein, who pn Monday last, celebrated their 56th wedding an­ niversary, Mr, and Mrs. Wein, who are both enjoying good health, spent the day quietly in their home and received many congratulatory messages. Miss Doris and 'Mr, Glen Wuerth, of London, spent the week-end with their parents^ Mr, and Mrs. S. Wuerth. Mr. Fraser Brown, who was rushed to 'St- Joseph’s Hospital on Sunday evening, is in a serious condition, due to a ruptured ap- ipendix. We all hope for a speedy restoration. Mrs. Brown accompan­ ied her husband to London. We are Mrs. Sam favorably London. Mrs, Th os, Yearley visited over the week-end in London. a The January meeting of the Women’s Association was held on Thursday, Jan. 11th at the home of Mrs, A. Trueblood. The president, Mrs. Gerald ZWicker, was in charge of the meeting. Following the sing­ ing of the opening hymn, Rev. A. Trueblood led in prayer. In the course of business, the ladies de­ cided to hold a bazaar in the fall, the committee in charge of prepara­ tion to be Mrs. F. W. Clark, Youngs and Mrs. Venton. It decided to give a donation to sions and to serve a pot luck per at the congregational meeting. Rev. Trueblood gave a very inter­ esting talk on Burma from the Study Book. The meeting closed by singing a hymn and the Benediction after which the remainder of the afternoon was spent in Red Cross sewing. <A social time was enjoyed and the hostesses, Mrs. Trueblood and Mrs. F. Clark, served a very dainty lunch. I ( pleased to report that King is progressing in Victoria Hospital, Mrs. was mis- sup- served at the dose. the and Ad­ the at DASHWOOD Skating is now the order of day. Mr. and Mrs. E. Bartcliffe son Charles, of Clinton, were Sun­ day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. dison Tiernan. Mr. Sproule Currie spent week-end with his parents Clarksburg. Miss Antionette Ziler, of London, is spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Ziler. Mr., and Mrs. /Sam Elsie are at­ tending the funeral of their son-in- law, Mr. Russell Dodge, in Detroit, this week. •Miss Laura Currie, of Clarksburg, is spending a few days with her brother, MrM and Mrs. S. Currie. Dashwood Red Cross shipment for January: 3 pairs socks, 4 pairs gloves, 6 scarves, 1 quilt, 2 boys’ coats, 4 boys’ pants, 1 used coat. A monster skating carnival will be held in the new skating rink on Friday night, Jan. 19th. A grand parade will commence at 8.3*0/ p.m. when special prizes will be given. . The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies’ Aid and W.M.S. of the Evangelical church was held on Thursday with 20 members present. Mrs. G. Wildfong took the chair, the .theme foi’ the meeting was “About my Father’s Business,” with stewardship and self-deniai. meeting opened by singing hymns. The scripture was read by different members of the society. Mrs. G. Wildfong read some stew­ ardship thoughts and a short poem. This was followed by another hymn. Connie Klumpp favored with a Solo “Jesus Loves Me,” and Rev. Burn gave’the chapter in the Study Book. A piano duet, “Nearer My God to Thee,” was played by Mrs. K, Mc­ Crae and Mrs, M. Klumpp. Mrs. G. Wildfong then read a short story entitled, “An Idea.”, The president, Mrs, G. Link, then presided for the business. There were 17 sick visits made and seven dainties sent to our sick and shut-in members during the month, The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction, half hour was spent of Charles E. Brown, at The two this died Mrs. sons and are active in though in their School Board to Mr. J. busy WOODHAM A Busy Place Our village store was a place on Saturday owing to the storm of the past week. Around 3,000 dozen of eggs have been tak- and graded by the Mills j and they are patiently A social this time.1 BrownE. a resident Of Death Charles Bay Township for the past seven years, passed away at his residence on the Bronson Lin6 near Dashwood after several weeks’ illness, in his 07th year, He was'born at Ancaster and formerly resided in Toronto. He was a member of the police force at Niagara Falls for a number of years before coming to this com­ munity. He was married to Jessie en in : brothers awaiting the truck to remove them to St. Marys when the roads open up. Mr. Harry Webber, the miller, is quite busy also, and would wel> come the truck loads of grain which he is waiting for, and are be­ ing held up owing to the roads. The snow-plow passed through and Was broken on Wednesday. On -Sat­ urday morning early the second plow went through the Village and was also broken at Whalen. The Usborne plow came through Satur­ day morning, making it possible foi* the farmers on that line to get out. The Sth line and Base Line are both closed for cars but old Dobbin came to the rescue and the merry jingle of sleigh bells are hoard once again. On Sunday even­ ing the caterpillar from London came through the village making a clean sweep of the roads and our local bus man was able to proceed with his Collegiate pupils to St. Marys by Way of Elginffeld, (St. Marys Journal-Argus) Elimviule; Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Johns were Sunday visitors at Mr. Allen Johns', The executives of the W.M.S, and W.A. met at Mrs, Everett Skinner’s on Wednesday pf last week to plan meetings for this year, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johns cele­ brated their fortieth wedding anni­ versary on Dec. 28th in Exeter. Mr. Johns returned to the fgrm the fol­ lowing 'Saturday, Mrs, Johns spent three weeks in town returning home last Friday, Their friends wish theni many happy returns of the anniversary. Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth Johns and Miss Bessie Johns spent Tuesday in London The Eliniville farm forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Johns with twenty-two present, The topic for discussion was “Making Rural Schools Effective. Games and contests were enjoyed after which lunch was served. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Williams. Everybody welcome. Cut Absenteeism with Shur-Gain Laying Mash! GREENWAY The annual congregational meet­ ing of the United Church will be held in the church on Friday af­ ternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brophey and Francis visited on Sunday af­ ternoon with -Mrs. A. Mollard and Miss Mary Yeo, of Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Brown visit­ ed on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Parry Thompson, of Mud Creek. Mrs. Eldon Young returned to her home at Lucan after spending some Henrv Mr. ed on Rufus Miss Phyllis Geromette returned to work at the Canadian Bank of Commerce in Parkhill after two week’s vacation at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brunswick and Margaret, of Parkhill, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. Pollock. time with her father, Mr. Belling. and Mrs. Dean Brown vjsit- Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Turnbull of Grand Bend. Empty nests are a bad sign mean lazy hens—not paying profits from hardworking methods are faulty, or else required of it! Don’t let empty nests show ing combined with proper _ . _ production. It takes a feed designed for full-time production to keep pullets laying right up to their best ability—and that feed is made by your local SHUR-GAIN Feed Service Mill. SHUR-GAIN Laying Mash is always FRESH for maximum palatability. It’s an efficient feed, because of its high-quality ingredients, and it’s an economical feed for it’s made close to home, saving expensive transportation and middlemen’s profits. in the poultry for their keep, pullets! Absenteeism means feeding the feed has not been up to the job house. Empty nests and eating up the up in your poultry house. Rigid cull-’ feeding result in full-time capacity SHUR-G SOLD BY Cann & Sons, T. B. Allen, Lackie Bros I E:L—..Exeter Farquhar Whalen •J Dr. Alfred E. Johns, associate professor of mathematics at Mc­ Master University, Hamilton, was elected president of the Royal As­ tronomical Society of Canada at the annual general meeting of the society in Toronto. The general council includes the leading astron­ omers across the Canada. Dr. Johns boy, brother of Mr. Wesley Johns, of town. Dominion of is an Usborne BOOK START THAMES ROAD John Critz, of the R.C.N., is spending leave with Mr. and Mrs. M. Thompson. .-A# ■ - Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ferguson have moved to Exeter for the winter months, as Mr.. Ferguson is em­ ployed at the Canning Factory. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mavef was admitted to the Sick Children’s Hospital in last week for treatment. The ’ Farm Forums met following places 'Monday Lumley School House, : homes of Mr. and Mrs. A. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Johns Edgar Mr. visited Miller There will be a two-day short course in Agriculture held in the township hall at Elimville on the 22nd and 23rd of January, com­ mencing at 10 a.m. until 4.30 p.m. each day. The first day will be con­ ducted by Harry Strang and J. B. Matheson on soils, corn, pastures, etc.; second day will be devoted to Farm 'Mechanics and Veterinary by Gordon McGaven and Dr. Mc- Lennon or Dr. Elliott. Everyone interested in these subjects are cordially invited to attend. Sunday services were well at­ tended on Sunday despite bad road conditions. Services on Sunday will the usual hour: Sunday School a.m. and Church at 11.15 Your Chicks Early if Your Chicks Early London Monteith. and Mrs. Andrew with Mr. and Mrs. on Sunday. at the night: and the . Hunkin, and Mr. Dougall Chas. Early Order Discount date extended to Jan. 20 (due to stormy weather). A liberal discount on all orders booked by January 20 for ,any date during the season. .You save by ordering now, and are guaranteed delivery when you want them. We have put forth every effort to produce the healthiest, most profitable chicks we have ever produced. British Ministry of Food wants 500,000 cases of fresh eggs from Sept. 1st to Dec. 31st, 1945. This is more than double the amount supplied in this period in 1944. Start Your Chicks Early In February and Early March, and cash in on this market. Prospects for a good market for plenty of eggs and poultry meat are excellent for 1945-4'6. Export shipment of poultry to the U.S.A., the American Army and Britain have taken nearly all our storage stock, and export shipments promise to be big in the future. START Your Chicks Early, and Order Now and you will hit the best market for both meat and eggs. Customers report excellent success with Lakeview chicks be at 10.15 a. in. has De- her HARPLEY Miss Elinor McLincliey, who been holidaying with friends in troit, has returned to resume work in Maple Leaf Bakery, Park- ,hill. Mr. and Mrs. Newton Hayter and family visited on Sunday with friends at Grand Bend. •Mr. and Mrs. J. Hodgins, Mrs. Joe Hodgins and Joyce and Irene, of Corbett, and Mr. and Mrs. D. Eaglesoil visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Eagleson, Mrs. J. Ridley went to London on Saturday to visit with her fath­ er, Mr. MaX Dis jar dine, who is in Victoria Hospital recuperating from an operation. Miss Donna Hayter has gone to London to spend the winter. Messrs. Horace Lake and Clif­ ford Sherritte visited on Friday evening with Mr. add Mrs. Wm. Lt>ve Alex. Township Mr Gfey elected warden Mr. Alexander member of?*tli6 a Liberal in politics terlan in fdiglon. Mr. Walter Dobb, Waterville, Quebec writes: The two orders of Sussex chicks I received from you last year have proved excellent. Book me for 1900 Pure Sussex pullets, best grade, also 350 mixed Sussex and, 500 mixed New Hamps. Mrs. O. Cole, Clinton, Ont., writes; Please book my order for 150 Rock X Leghorn pullets. I only lost 3 chicks all summer from the chicks I got from you last year. They were the best chicks I ever raised. Hundreds of customers send in good reports like these. I MAKE YOUR I | PLANS NOW | Start with the best chicks you can buy. Order Early and make sure of delivery when you want them. Start your chicks early. Raise yottr chicks properly. >» TURKEY POULTS We can supply a limited number of Broad Breasted Turkey Poults if you place your order at once. We have procured some of the best Broad Breasted Bronze Turkey Breeders obtainable anywhere. Turkeys are hatched in a separate building and all breeders are blood tested. Turkey eggs wanted from this stock for season of 1946. Raise a lot of these Turkey Poults and keep some of them over for Turkey Breeders and supply us with eggs next season. We pay very attractive prices. If you are interested in procuring some Turkey Poults, place your order at once, and inquiry for full details on producing eggs for hatching pur­ poses. —------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -----------——H rl LAKEVIEW POULTRY FARM'Alexander, reeve of was on Tuesday Huron County. ' the youngest council. He is and a Fresby- of is new Wein Bros.Exeter, Ontario