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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-03-01, Page 5THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH J, 1945 Open for Business TUESDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EACH WEEK. We are now booking orders for Oats and Barley and need a few more orders to make.up a car each of Wheat and Dictator cpal. It is important that orders for fertilizer be placed at once, A full line of Co-Op. Feeds on hand. Cod Liver Oil, Mineral, Oyster Shell, Lime Shell, etc. Paints and Motor Oils on hand, Exeter District Cooperative P. Passmore, Manager HENSALL Miss Barbara Michie spent the week-end with relatives and friends in London. Misses Mary Goodwin and Mar­ garet Glenn spent the week-end with relatives in London, Mrs. Glenn Bell, Marion rive in Hensail a few weeks ago. Included in the gifts was a china. set of and Earl visited last week with Mr, and Mrs, Gilbert Johns, of Elimville. Miss Mary Hemphill, of London, visited over the week-end with her parents, Mr. Hemphill. Mrs. Mac of Denfield, and Mrs. A. W. E. Rosser and children, _______ and Mr. Mac Rosser, of St. Thomas, spent the week-end with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs, Milton Russell. The members of Council prising Messrs. Moir. Howard Hyde and Ed. Fink ar© in Toronto this week attend­ ing the Good Roads Convention there. Mrs. Minnie Sangster and Misses Margaret and Norma Sapgster spent the week-end in Toronto with PO. Douglas Sangster who Just ar­ rived home from overseas. Douglas has been a prisoner of war in Ger­ many for some time and arrived in New York last week on the Gripsholm hospital ship. He was able to have a week-end pass and spent it in Toronto with the fam­ ily and friends. His brother, LAC. Robt. Sangster, of Camp Borden, joined the family there. Douglas expects to be able to soon, but at present treatment in Christie pital, Toronto. Following is a copy received by Miss from Rev. Robt. : ing the Institute for the shipment of used, library books, Victoria United Church, Melita, Manitoba. com- Reeve R. E. Shaddick, A. W. Kerslake, .Melvin come home is receiving Street Hos- of a letter i Gladys Luker Passmore thank- Dear Gladys: The library books sent out by the Institute arrived a few days ago. We were very pleased to re­ ceive them and since there is no library here in Mefita, I am sure they will be much appreciated by many others. Thank you very much for you$* kindness and with all good wishes to you and the Institute I am, Elder—Cotter Leonard Methodist Church, ard, Mich., was the scene _ charming candlelight wedding, Saturday, February 17th, at 8 p.m., when Kathryn Marguerite Cotter, daughter of Mrs, Earl G. Oliver, of Leonard, Mich., became the bride of William Kenneth Elder, Hensall, son of Mr. and Mrs. W, B. Elder, Hensall. Rev. William Wager of­ ficiated at the double-ring cere­ mony. Given, in marriage by her grandfather, John Frederick Mon­ teith, of Birmingham, Mich., the bride was charming in a floor­ length gown of white satin and net, with medium train, and a sweet­ heart neckline. Her finger-tip veil with lattice crown was caught with orange blossoms, and her bridal flowers were gardenias, carnations and lily of the valley, centred with a pastel orchid. The bride’s attend­ ants were Miss Audrey Elder, Hen­ sall, sister of the groom, as maid of honor, and Mrs. H. Elder, of Hensall, sister-in-law of the groom, and Miss Charlotte Chaltron, De­ troit, Mich., bridesmaids. Miss Elder wore a floor-length, turquoise sheer with lattice cap and veil, and car­ ried pink carnations. The brides­ maids wore floor-length matching costumes of yellow mayquissete, and their flowers were blue iris. Eugene F. Cotter, Birmingham," Michigan, brother of the bride, was grooms­ man, and the ushers were Harold G. Elder, brother of the groom, and Harold F. Willis, St. Thomas, cous­ in of the bride. Leonard Town Hall was the setting for the reception. For their wedding trip to Toronto, Niagara Falls, and points east, the bride travelled in all aqua crepe two-piece dress with smart pink flower hat, and black accessories,. Mr, and Mrs. Elder will reside near, Hensall. were Miss Mrs. Leon- of a oh Attending from Hensail Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Elder, Audrey Elder and Mr. and Harold Elder. DASHWOOD Sincerely yours, Robt. Passmore. To the Secretary, Women’s In­ stitute, Hensail, Ont., Can.—Dear Secretary:—A lovely gift of plum jam has reached us from you, and I do want to thank you on behalf of the children you have benefited, for sending them such ’a delicious present. They would, I know, write you a sticky letter, if. they were able to. — Yours sincerely, Elsa Dunbar, Head of Foreign Department, unteer Services, for London England. Tells of Demand Products Mrs. A. W. Kerslake was hostess with Mrs. R. Cameron as co-hostess for the meeting of Hensail Women’s Institute. Miss Gladys Luker, presi­ dent, was'in the oliair. Silent pray- ■ ers were offered in memory of PO. Gerald Passmore and AB. Benson Dick, R.C.N.V.R., recently killed in The motto was given by The speaker' was Mr. Clinton, agricultural of Huron County, Mrs. ThoS. Hopcroft at- funeral of the latter’s Price at Krbsville ‘on andEmpire Women’s Vol- Civil Defence. for Food action. Mrs. M. Ellis. Matheson, of representative who dealt with the agricultural products in great demand for over­ seas shipment noteing the tremend- ous quantities needed. Mrs. Consitt gave a demonstration on the uses of apples. Bird pictures were dis­ played by Mrs. R. Simpson. Mrs. Fred Beer and Mrs. James Sangster were appointed a buying committee to purchase chairs for the use of the institute at meetings. Current events were taken by Mrs, E. Nor­ minton. The highlight of the eve­ ning was a novelty number, which included a presentation to the honored guest. Mrs. Lloyd Noakes, English war bride, the first to ar- Rev. and Mrs. Luft and family Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Merner attend­ ed the funeral of Mrs. Luffs father the late Mr. A. M. Bald in Kitchen- on Friday. Miss Onieda Restemeyer, R.N., of London, visited with her parents on Thursday. Mr. Vernon Schatz is suffering from an infection in his face at pre­ sent. Mr. and tended the uncle, Mr. Sunday. A Word was received here last week of the death of John Eidt at his home in New Hamburg at the age of 66 years. John was a former Dashwood boy and raised here and was at one time employed with his father in the grist mill here. Jack Huffman, air gunner with the RCAF., who has been in Eng­ land, has returned and is visiting with his wife here, . Two sons Hopcroft, of in the navy, age 27, the his leave at . * - - time. He has been on active service for the past two years doing patrol duty on the Fairmile, having been to Bermuda some time ago. His wife and son are residing in Hali­ fax. Chief Petty Officer Fred Hop­ croft, age 26, who is stationed at Halifax, has been in the service for over 5 years serving at Newfound­ land and Cornwallis of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Dashwood, are serving C.M.M. Robt. Hopcroft eldet son, is spending home at the present Are You Ruptured? OUR SERVICE IS DIFFERENT. WE SELL YOU A FIT IN OUR PRIVATE TRUSS ROOM. Trusses, Belts, Supports of all kinds. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Over 15 years experience. Your drugs at ROBERTSON’S Phone 50 Exeter MOUNT CARMEL Mr. Jas. Breen is at present under the Doctor’s care. Mrs. Wm. Hogan is somewhat improved. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. Thos. Ryan and family who were informed of the death of Thos. Ryan Jr, He has been on the Western Front since D Day, Mr. Leo Saturday his recent his sister, don, Mr. ___ . Alta., visited at the home of his sister, Mrs, Mack McDonald, Mrs. Jos, McCarty,- who has been a shut-in since early in December was pleasantly surprised Feb, 14th on the occasion of her birthday when the immediate neighbours brought their supper and spent a few hours. Mrs. McCarthy is still under the Dr’s, care and her many friends are hoping for improvement in lier health.Miss Corrie O’Brien is visiting ill Centralia. McCarthy arrived home after convalescing from operation at the home of Mrs. Jos, Doyle, in ,Lon- Mitchell Willis, of Sexsmith, THAMES ROAD Mr. Ray Stewart, of London, spent the week-end with hi? par­ ents. Miss Margaret Allison, of London spent the week-end at hey home here, Mr. Edwin Miller spent a few days in Toronto last week, Mr?. IRpss, pf Staffa, has been visiting this past week with Mr. and Mrs. J. Stewart. . , Mrs. Wirt Cann i? teaching in the Commercial Department of the Exeter High School, taking Miss Jordan’s work who underwent an operation for appendicitis last week. Mr, and Mrs. P. Stone have pur­ chased the property of Mr. and Mrs. D. Parker, north of the Thames Road church, and Mr. and Mrs. Parker have purchased the proper­ ty and store pf Mr, MacDonald at Cromarty and will move the very near future, Mr. and Mrs. W. Green, spent Thursday evening week at the Manse. Owing to the ice storm Jast Wed­ nesday night the hydro was dis­ rupted throughout this district and many had to resort to doing chores with the old stand-by, the lantern. The Mission Band met in the church basement Sunday morning during church service hour with the leaders, Miss Mary Gardiner and Miss Lillie Miller, in charge. The Y.P.U. will hold their week­ ly meeting in the church basement Friday evening with a 'guest speak* er for the evening, We hope all the young folks will try to be there The Farm Forums met at the following places Monday night. .Lumley School, and the homes of Mr. and Mrs. L. Johns, Mr. and Mrs. O. Beavers and Rev. and Mrs.Mair All report a good attendance. Mr. and Mrs. A. Morgan and Rev. and Legion Exeter week. Mrs. .._ _ _______ _______ Hurondale, have been visiting with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Borland, this week, Mrs. H, Rowe and returned home from Hospital last week. Mr. W. Duncan Duncan, with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Duncan. Sunday services will be at the usual hour on Sunday. Sunday School at 10'. 15 a.m, and Church at 11.15 a.m there in of Exetei1 of last Mrs, W. Mair" attended the Banquet which was held in Tuesday evening of this Wm, Rowcliffe and son, of baby daughter Dr. Fletcher’s and Dwayne of the West, are visiting KIRKTON Mr. Allan McLean, of Sask., is holidaying with Mrs. Wm. Doupe. The recent sleet storm week did quite a lot of damage cut­ ting off the electric power. People had to resort to candles and oil lamps and quite a number of farm­ ers in this district who have milk­ ing machines were forced to milk from 18 to 20 cows by hand but the following afternoon the trouble was cleared up and the bright lights shine again. Mr, and Mrs. Harry Greason and family, of London, were week-end guests w.ith Mr. and Mrs. Milt Greg­ ory. Miss Shirley Holmes, of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Paul. Mr. sons, Don and Paul, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs John Cluff, Mrs. Mary Gallop is holidaying with her daughter, Mrs. Lorne Hodge, at Staffa. Pte. Stewart Crew, of Ottawa, spent the past week with his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Crew., Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Doupe at­ tended the 27th wedding anniver­ sary of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. of Mitchell. Mr Russell Morrison, of Borden, spent the past week home in the village. 'Quite a number from the village and district motored to London on Sunday to meet Pte. W. J. Brown, (Humphrey as he is known in the village) at the C.N.R. station. Hum­ phrey says he is glad to be home although he left one leg in Italy. Annual Meeting The Kirkton Public Library held its annual meeting on Wednesday, February 21st in the Library rooms with a good attendance. The old board was re-elected, Mr. Sawyer, secretary treasurer, Cannon James, president, and Russell Morrison, librarian, books were 2,895, and Mrs. W. Philmore, his neice. this past S. Cluff and of Kitchener. Avery, Camp at his placed on shelves this 126, circulation of membership, 114. Ottis Rev. Mrs. New year books, KHIVA and Mrs. E. G.Mr. .. .. ___ ■ and Mrs. Otto Willert Mr.' and Mrs. E. L. daughter Shirley Ann were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Willert in Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Art Baker, of the Lake Road, spent Sunday last with Mr, and Mrs, Gerald O’Rourke. Messrs. Louis Clark and Wni. Green, of Hensall, visited recently with Mr. and Mrs, Matthew Clark. Miss Eileen Willert returned to Hamilton last week having spent the past couple of weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Otto Willert. Miss Ruth accompanying her. Mr, and Mrs. Edward Lippert ai’e now enjoying the benefit of hydro. Miss Dorothy Mason, of Dash­ wood, is at present assisting at the home of Mv« and Mrs. Wm. Mason, owing to the illness of Mrs, MasoiL Kraft, Mr. and Billie, Wurm and CREDITON Mrs. yranK Down returned last week after spending a few weeks with relatives in Toronto. Mr, and Mrs, Rodney Bowmun spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. E, Gettinghex’, Misses Audrey and RJiena Year** ley, of London, and Mr. Ed. Year- ley, of Windsor, visited over the week-end with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. Tlios. Yearley. Among the list of nurses at the East General Hospital, Toronto, who last week completed their per­ iod of probation and are now list­ ed as junior nurse?, we notice the name of Miss Mildred Trueblood, daughter of Rev. A, S. Trueblood. We extend congratulations to Mil­ dred, who has been in training only a few months. Mr, and Mrs, Lome Gaiser, of St, Mary?, visited on Sunday with Mr. John Gaiser and Miss Clara. Mr. R. J, Blackwell, of Mount Hope, spent the week-end here with Mrs. Blackwell, at the home of hei' parents, Mr. and Mrs, S, Weurth. Mr. .Lorne Voight, of Woodstock, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Hey. Miss Clara Gaiser is leaving this week for Grand Bend, where she will spend the summer. Mr. Louis Masnico, of Windsor, visited over the week-end at his home here. Mr. Frazer Brown’s many friends are pleased to see him again back in his place behind the counter following his recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Wein and Melita visited in Exeter on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wein, the occasion being the celebration of Mr. G. Wein’s '84th birthday.Mr. G. Wein’s '84th birthday. ELIMVILLE Mrs. Fred Long, Marion of Atwood, spent the with relatives in interior of your home Lowe Bros That' I furniture. environment helps you s why we suggest using FLOOR PAINT High. Gloss MELLO-GLOSS Wall J?aint NEPTO-LAC For Enamelling e painter will tell you, “Use paint and you’ll get bettei’ Not only -will three beautiful finishes for the Mrs. were Mr. and and Billy, week-end vicinity. Mrs. Ed Johns, Mr. and Maynard Margison, of Exeter, guests of Mr. and Mrs, Gilbert Johns last Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Enos Herdman, Mr. and Mrs. John Herdman visited in Seaforth on Wednesday last week with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bradshaw. The Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Johns on Monday evening with an atten­ dance of 26. The discussion was a review of previous meetings and some new games were enjoyed be­ fore lunch. Weather and roads permitting the meeting next week will be at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Miller, if not at Williams’. ’ Reception On Tuesday night Kenneth Johns tenth wedding anniversary by en­ tertaining a large number of friends in the hall. The married ladies wore theirt^edding dresses, some of them ten and eleven years old. Mr, and Mrs. Johns were 'pre­ sented with an address • and a wall mirror. The address was read by Miss Ruth Skinner and the presen­ tation made by Mrs. Alvin Cooper. Dancing was enjoyed and lunch was served. Mr, and Mrs. Johns provid­ ed a wedding cake they will Held Mr. and celebrated meet Mrs. their Mr. Kenneth sonburg, visited his parents. Mr. Mrs. Elmer Till- with SHIPKA Baker, from the week-end and Mrs. M. Baker. Pickering has re­ turned home from London hospital. Mr. Isaiah Tetreau has been con­ fined to his home for the past week with influenza. Mr. Stuart Webb shipped a car load of cattle to Toronto last urday. Sat- Wy- with CENTRALIA Mr. and Mrs, Rex Mills, of oming, were Monday visitors their mother, Mrs. H. Mills. Miss Marjorie 'Flynn, of London, spent the week-end with her moth­ er, Mrs. G'eo. Flynn. Mr. Bill Lochner, of the R.C.A.F. on the West Coast, spent a few days last week with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs. Geo, Baynham. Mrs. Wm. Bowden is spending a few days with relatives in Lon­ don. - Mrs. G. Neil and sons visited last week with relatives in Detroit. Mr. Homer Buswell is ill in a London hospital. His many friends wish him a speedy recOvedy. Mrs. Elmer Wilson underwent an operation in Victoria Hospital on Saturday .of last week. We are glad to report that she is getting along nicely. Mrs. John Willis, of Exeter, is spending this week with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davey. . Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lightfoot and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. Baker in Goderich on Sunday. LAC. Purdon has been posted to Goderich. He and Mrs. Purdon and Marlene left on Monday week. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred and Margaret Visited on Saturday with the latter’s mother, Mrs. Love at Hillsgreen. Mr. arid Mrs. Geo. Hicks visited oh Sunday with P.O. and Mrs. K. Andrews and with Mr, and Mrs. Bruce Mitchell in London. Mr, and Mrs. J. Pollard visited in London on Sunday with Mrs. Cecil Patton. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kerr, of Cred* iton, visited With Mis? R Wednesday of last week. Miss Wilda PollOdk, R.N, of Kit* chener wag a guest with her sis­ ter, Mrs. Lorne Hicks on Friday of last week, of this Huxtable Mr, and Wilson Beautify A cheerful home relaxe more Lowe Bros. High Quality paints. 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