HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-02-22, Page 8PHe 8 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 22, 1945
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Leavitt’s Theatre
Exeter Ont, Phone 135
Oats 52c.
Barley 69c.
Creamery Butter 39c.
Eggs, A Large 32 c
Figgs* A Medium 30c
Eggs, Bullet 22c
Eggs B 24c
Dressed Hogs $17.15
Bonus, A $4.00
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WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY
February 21* 22
2 features
“The Hour Before
the Dawn”
starring FRANCHOT TONE
and VERONICA LAKE
“Swing in the Saddle”
starring JANE FRAZEE and
GUINN WILLIAMS
FRIDAY and SATURDAY
February 23, 24
and Saturday Matinee at 2.30 p.m.
if
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I LOCALS I
I I
Mrs, Norman Knight, of Seaforth
is visiting with Miss Mary Andrews
this week.
Mr. J, A. Traquair is in Toronto
this week attending a convention
of hardware men,
Miss Annie McGill,of St. Joseph’s
Hospital, London, visited with Mrs.
McCurdy and Tenie recently.
Misses Agnes and Jean Prebble,
of Ilderton, visited on Sunday with.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R, Sillery,
Pte. Allan Coward, of Camp Ip
perwash, spent the week-end with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Roy Cow-i
ard.
Mrs. W. H. Dearing is spending
Snell’s
LOCALS Taxi Service
Phope 1Q0
WITH AN EYE TO GOOD
GROOMING AND BETTER
PERMANENTS.
Tomlinson Hairdressing
Phone 146 Phone 146
IN A HAREM”
A Metro-Goldwyn-Muyer Picture with
ABBOTT and COSTELLO
Added
“LUCKY COWBOY”
A technicolor short feature
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
February 26, 27, 28
2 featui’es
“TOGETHER AGAIN”
starring CHARLES BOYER
and IRENE DUNN
Tate It or Leave IF
starring PHIL BAKER
COMING—MARCH 1, 2, 3
“To Have and Have Not”
starring HUMPHREY BOGART
and WALTER BRENNAN
■Red Cross Campaign
The 1945 Red Cross Campaign
for funds starts March 5th and
lasts until the 31st. Canada is ask
ed to raise ten million dollars, of
which Ontario’s share is $5,000,000.
The men are now fighting under
terrific climatic conditions and
your money is needed as-never be
fore. Exeter branch with its 18
units raised oyer $8,400 last year,
and in this campaign we should
do equally as well.
It is expected that all the cam
paign material will be on hand by
this week-end—so that unit chair
men and canvassers can get their
supplies any time next week by
contacting the campaign chairman,
R, N. Greech. Unit workers may
get Supplies from him at his home
any time from 12 noon until 4 p.m.
or in the evening 6 to 8 p.m.
a few days with her daughter and
son-in-law,Mr.and Mrs.Luther
Reynolds,
Mr, and Mrs.B. W. F,Beavers
are attending the Hardware Con
vention at the Royal York Hotel, in
Toronto this week.
Pte, Les Mitchell, of Hamilton,
and Carmen McGrath, of Sarnia,
were week-end visitors with Mr.
and Mrs, Herman Mitehell.
Miss Eva Pearce, of town and
Sharon Gaiser, of Crediton, spent
the week-end with the former’s
sister, Mrs. W. C. Redmond, Grosse
lie, Mich.
Sgt Len Harvey spent the past
week at his home here after spend
ing a week in the hospital in
Toronto. He has now reported to
Moncton, New Brunswick.
Miss Gladys Weir and Miss Shir
ley Moir, of London, spent the week
end at the home of the latter’s
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moir,
Mrs.
nervous,
a mouse under the bed.” Mr. Lyon:
“Feel there is a cat there, too, my
love, and go to sleep.”
Mrs. Win.
in Victoria
weeks with
result of a
cuperating
daughter, Miss Ila Lane, 35 Logan
Ave,
Mr .and Mrs. Arthur Brophey,
Hugh, Karen and Mrs. Floyd Schenk
of Greenway, visited with Mr. and
Mrs. Percy Mollard on Monday, the
occasion being the birthdays^of Mr.
Mollard and Mr. Brophey. Mr. Bro
phey is a nephew of Mr. Mollard’s.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Pybus attend
ed the wedding -of their niece, Miss
Norma Pybus to Mr. Charles Dick
inson, of London, which took place
on Saturday afternoon, February
17th, in Colborne Street United
Church, and also the reception fol
lowing in Hotel London.
Pte. Glen Brenner, of Ipperwash
Camp, Mrs. Glen Brenner, Miss
Brenda, Billie and Garry and Mrs.
Annie Brenner; of Grand Bend,
spent Saturday wth Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Sweitzer and their Sunday vis
itors were Mr. and Mrs. George
Clark, Miss Nancy, Michael and
David, of Thedford.
Lyon: “Oh, John, I’m so
I can just feel there' is
Lamport who has been
Hospital for several
a fractured thigh the
fall, is at present re-
at the home of her
STEWART’S TAXI
Phone I55w Exeter
85th Birthday
Congratulations’ to Mr. Jos. May,
who observed his 85th birthday on
Tuesday. Mr. May was born and
lived all his life before retiring to
Exetfer, on the May homestead two
miles south of Exeter. His grand
father, William May, was the first
settler in Usborne township sett
ling on a bush' farm purchased
from the Canada Company which
still remains in the May family, Mr.
Hedley May being the present pro
prietor.
In Isolation Hospital
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
Napoleon Geromette, of town, was
rushed to the isolation hospital in
London Tuesday evening, suffering
it is feared, from spinal meningitis.
ATTENTION FARMERS!
Wliy not see if your work shoes
need repairing.
Have them ready for the warm
weather when you discard those
rubbers. Have them repaired now
and avoid delay. Spring is just
around the corner.
We heel them—Attend their
dyeing—Save their soles!
Blackitty-Black leather renovator
makes leather like new. Good for
coats, luggage, mitts and purses.
Will not rub off. We have given
it the test.
Rubber and leather repairing
promptly and neatly attended to.
Skates sharpened while you wait.
Wuerth’s Cash Shoe Store
Used Cars
CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Bev* Kennoth MacLean, Minister
Mrs, J. G, cpejirane. Organist
Sunday, xq a,m.’
and Adplt Bible Class.
11 a.m.—Public Worship.
7 p.m,-—Young people’s Fellowship
Meeting at the Manse,
main ST. UNITED CHURCH
Rev, n. J, Woods, M.Am Minister.
Mrs.. A. Y, WilRurd, Organist
11 a.m.—^Public worship and
Church School: the Minister.
Theme: ’’The Temptations of
Jesus.”
p.m.—Public Worship: the
Minister.
Wed,, (tonight)—Praypr service in
Main St. Church; Rev, Jas.
Anthony,
J
.—’Sunday School;
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JAMES ST. UNITED CHURCH
Rev. A, B< Irwin, B.A,
Mrs, Win.. Murdoch, A.L.C.M.
Organist and Choir Leader
l a.m.’—Morning Worship; the
Minister, “The Highest Standards
of Life.”
p.m.—Sunday School and Bible
Classes.
p.m.—-Evening Worship: The
Minister. “Underestimating Our
Resources.”
Mon., 8 p.m.—Y.P.U., Christian
Missions,
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TRIVITT MEMORIAL
CHURCH
Rector, Rev. &I. A. iluni
Organist, Miss MacFaul
Choir Leader, Mt*. Middiemiss
2nd Sunday in Lent
a.m.—Sunday School.ii
7 p.m,— Evensong and Sermon.
The Boundlessness of God’s Love
Wed, (to-night) Union Prayer Ser
vice in Main Street Church
Speaker, Rev. James Anthony.
Thurs., 3 p.m. The Ladies’ Guild
will meet in the Parish Hall for
quilting. Pot Luck supper at
6.3O' p.m. Quilting in the evening
ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Crediton
E. Rouber, B.A., B.D., Minister
Mrs. F. W. Morlock, Organist
a.m.—‘Enlarging Our Horizons’
a.m.—Church School,
-‘Not of This World’. .
U.
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11
7,30 p.m.-
Holy Communion next .Sunday.
These are lovely better cotton and rayon dresses for afternoon wear. They are
good materials and are very smart. You will be very glad to know we have large
sizes ranging from 38 t<? 52, 18% to 24%.
priced at $2.95, $3.75, $4.95
WHITE FLANNELETTE
We can supply you with any quantity you need in several different qualities,
27 inch at 20c 36 inch at 30 and 35c
Dainty Dimities
Three pieces only of lovely fine dimity
in neat patterns at
per yard 55c
Haugh’s 88
Smocks and Overalls
We can supply you with any size, 34 to 48.
On Canadian Corvette
Seaman Harold Holtzman, son
i Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Holtzman, __
: Stephen, who for nearly a year has
been with the R.C.N.V.R., is home
on a month’s leave. Harold has been
on a Canadian corvette and on
transport duty that has taken him
of
of
Bought and Sold
WE PAY TOP PRICES FOR GOOD
LATE MODEL CABS
lauuspurt uuty mt nas taxen nim ~ „ ... ... .on long and varied cruises. He has Jlot wufc for tlle sl>rulS rush
been to Iceland when the boat was .Sefc y°«r ca*’ reconditioned-
so covered with ice that it. was in |
danger of capsizing __ —. ___
Strapped by belts to some stationary j
object to keep them from going |
overboard and with pick-axes chop- f ped away the ice On the othei* ex-1
treme Harold has been to Bermuda,
the* Bahamas, Trinidad, the Azores
and to Gibraltar and in some cases!
the water was as hot as the air that ‘
surrounded them. At Bermuda he
had the misfortune to fracture his,
ankle and was in hospital for a
time. He is now recuperating from
the accident. Before enlisting he
was employed by Jones & May.
it now!
•do
.g and the crew L T , „ _ x'We have the Parts, we have the
| time as well as a good stock of
! tires and batteries; also Hydraulic
J jacks and tire pumps; trailei’ hitches
and accessories.
SANDY ELLIOT
The Late Thomas Webster
The death took place in Exeter;
North oil Sunday of a life-long■
resident of this community in the ’
person of Mr. Thomas Esekiel Web- j
ster in his 82nd year. He had not;
been in good health for about three j
years but had been seriously ill i
only a few days. He was born on,
a farm north Of Exeter and was the <
last survivor of the family. Sur-f
vivina are his wife, Mrs. Mary Jane
Webster and one daughter, Mrs.
Andrew Easton, and two sons, Wil-1
Ram* of Exeter and Clifford, of
Detroit, at present with the United
States Airforce in China; also two, step-children, Alfred Wilcox, of ’
Detroit, and Mrs. A. Or Hayden* of
Newfane, N,Y. The funeral was
held Tuesday afternoon Doni E. R.
Hopper’s Undertaking Parlor, <wti-
ducted by Rev. M. a. Hunt. The
bearers' were Messrs, H. Sterling,
Jack Kydd, Henry Green, Writ,1
Webber, Jas, Davis, Wm, Smith,
Interment was In ths Exeter ceme
tery. Among those from a distance
attending the funeral were Alfred
J. Silcox and Mrs. Clifford Web
ster add three children, of Detroit;
Mr, Chas. Wilcox, of Mitchell, and
Sgt. Andy Easton, of Woedstock, i
New China & Glassware /
Including fine china cups and saucers and
good assortment of jugs, bon bons,
plates, tea pots and glassware
O.V. Wheeling Yarns
We cannot secure men’s heavy sox, so why
not knit your own.
2 and 3 ply per skein 40c
Grocery Specials for Thurs., Friday and Saturday
Just opened this week. A range of lovely papers for your approval. Not quite as
large a range as former years, but a good assortment suitable for any room in your
home.
CATELLl’S READY CUT MACARONI
16 oz, pkg.............................. 9c
BRUNSWICK CHICKEN HADDIE
14 oz, tin ............................................... 24c
AYLMER SOUPS, Vegetable or Tomato
2 tins ................................................... 15c
HEINZ BABY FOODS
A large variety ..........
MOTHER JACKSON
Jiffy Pie Crust 18 oz. pkg. 24c
TOMATO JUICE
3 20-oz. tins
3 tins for 25c
... 27c
NEW CANNED PEAS
2 tins ............................
ONIONS
These are healthy No. 2’s 10 lbs. for 25c
FRENCH’S MUSTARD
6 oz. jar ......................
CANNED PILCHARDS
■Large tin .....................
* 25c
9c
PRINCESS SOAP FLAKES
Large pkg.............................24c
AUNT JEMIMA PANCAKE FLOUR
2 pkg.................................................. 27c
15c
B ros
PLAIN or IODIZED SALT
2 cartons BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS! !
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Thursday p.m.—Monthly meeting
of the W.M.S. and Ladies’ Aid at
Mrs. H. Young’s.
Friday 8 p.m.—E.Y.F.
osarawaas*
PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE
"H. T. Kendrick, Pastor
Wed., 8 p.m.—Clinton.
Fri., 8.3 0 p.m.—Young People’s.
Sun., 2 P.m.—Sunday School. Supt.
E. Cudmore.
Sun., 3 p.m.—“Very Short and Very
Long.”
Sun., 8 p.m.—“Sin, Atonement,
Salvation, Retribution.”
S33BA
Heads Sheep Breeders’ Ass’n
Mr. Preston Dearing, of Stephen
Township, was elected president of
the Ontario Sheep Breeders Asso
ciation at the annual convention in
the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, last
week. While there Mr. Dearing
sold one of his choice Dorset Horned
rams to the' Dominion government
to be shipped to one of their farms.
Rejoins The Navy
Seaman Kenneth Taylor, who has
spent four weeks with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Taylor, left on
Sunday for New York to rejoin the
Norwegian Merchant Marine. Ken
neth spent Six months on a tanker
and during one of his trips saw
one of the tankers just ahead of
their own,.blown up by a submar
ine. “It shattered the nerves for
a few moments,” said Ken.
Phone 16
Caven W.M.S
The regular meeting, of Caven
Auxiliary Women’s Missionary So
ciety was held Thursday afternoon
February 15th at the home of Mrs.
Seldon. The president, Mrs. Sillery,
reported on the Peace Thangsgiv-
ing Fund to be raised by the Wo
men of the Presbyterian Church in
Canada. The fund to be used to
assist young men and women pre
paring for mission work. Mrs.
MacLean gave an interesting ad
dress on the topic, Christian Litera
ture, a gateway to freedom, taking
the 2nd part, “Opening the Gate,”
pointing out that the missionary
work and education are closely re
lated. The missionary, who is veyy
often both doctor and teacher,
teaches his people to read, urges
each pupil to teach another and I
also provides some Christian Iitera-I
ture to read. Mrs. Cann gave
interesting current events from
Glad Tidings and other sources.
Plans were made that each Auxil- .
lary member would adopt
Helpei* foi* the year.
a Hoine
4 GETS YOU g
You want to be able to buy the things you’ll need . . .
the things that will be available when peace with
Victory is attained. You want to help speed the Victory.
Buy War Savings Stamps and you can do both. Every
$4 you invest in War Savings Stamps buys you $5 for
future delivery. And it helps buy the tools our fighting
forces need; now, to win the war.
Taman’s Men’s Wear
R.C.A.F. Service League
masBbi
Exeter Arena
With the Mount Hope Bombers are Claude Bbiirdue* goalie,
and Macil D’here. former' Montreal Oahadlens and Frank White,
of the oshawa Generals, With such stars as these along With
those on the Flyer squad this game should pack the arena.
MT. HOPE BOMBERS
Winners of Niagara District
VS.
CENTRALIA FLYERS
Winners of Western District
Game Starts at 8:30
ADMISSION: 30c; Servicemen 35c
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■Farm Forums
Fairfield Farm Forum
the home of Herman Powe
met at
on Feb.
19th, The topic for discussion was
“Should Producers Control Market
ing.” Next Monday, Feb. 26, will
be review night and the meeting
will be held at the home of
Elliott, Let’s have a
ance.
Farm Forum S. S.
the home of Lloyd
subject under
“Should Producers Control Market
ing?” It was agreed that producers should control the marketing of
their own products. This would
make for a more regulated supply
coming on to the market, bettor
quality products for the consume*,
and mote equitable prices for the
■producer. The next forum, Feb, 26,
Will be held at the home of Harold
Fahrner and will be review night.
You are invited.
ffOOd
Murray
attend-
No, 3
Taylor,
discussion
met at
. The
was
A soldier on the march --felt
something in his boot. His toe be
came painful and he was limping
bady by the time he got back to
camp. He Wok off his boot and
wick to bathe hte ;' ^'.red 'oof and
found a pellet of paper lodged in
the toe of the sock, on which was
written, “God bless the soldier who
wears those socks,”
Drop in and talk over those building
problems ... estimates freely given.
The Huron Lumber Cd
Exeter; Ontario