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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-03-15, Page 3«!* fflE TJMESrAPVQCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNJNU, MARCH 15,1945 .Supplsmswt w m IW Scanning the By “SCOOP” Mrs. Lome Genttner been in Chatham for A Successful Season Another hockey season has slip­ ped away with “Qle Man Winter’s” slackening pf stormy ’'blasts, And it has been the most successful one in five years.«• * the Centralia Flyers provided another season thrills tor hundreds of year has seep the re,* Mrs. 0, Restemeyer were Loudon pn Sunday. Mrs. .Merton Walper, of Spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs, P, Besides, who have, of hockey fans, this vival of the Juveniles and the or­ ganization of |he Midgets.* # * The Flyers won ten games. DASHWOOD _ Mte. Key& o£ Lomden, spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. Kraft, ' * Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Restemeyer and Mr, and Mrs. Ed. Nadigey and Miss Helen Hadjger visited with friends ip Kitchener on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. T. Harry Hoffman spent the week-end with friends in Tavistock. . Tpr, George Wolfe, of Camp Bor­ den, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Who have some time have returned. Spr. Garnet Weiberg, of Sussex, N,B,,. is spending a leave with his parents. . Misses Barbara Harness and Alice Taylor, pf Exeter, spent ths Week-eud with Miss Euoleen Kuntz, Mr. and visitors in Mr, and Ingersoll, her parents, Fassold, Mr, and Mrs. Ward Kraft and Mrs. Stadebaur, of London, spent Sunday with friends here. t Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Elliott, of Thedford, called on friends here on Saturday. We are pleased to repprt that Mrs. Herb Wein, several operations in London Hos­ pital, returned home on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Huffman are spending a few- weeks with the for* mer’s parents in Port Colborne. L.A. and W.M.S. The Ladies’ Aid and W.M.S , the Dashwood Evangelical church held their meeting Wednesday afternoon.* Mrs, S. Currie’s group had charge of the meeting which opened with a prelude of music played by Mrs. M. Klumpp. This was followed by a hymn and Mrs. Currie led in prayer. The Scripture was read by Mrs. A. Haugh and Mrs, D. Tieman. A duet “The Old Rugged’Cross” was sung by Mrs. A. Willert and Mrs. H. Simpson. A story “The Legend of St. Patrick” was read by Mrs. G. Bender. The Study Book was given in the form of a pantomine . by different members and was very inter ■esting. A hymn “The Church's One Foundation” was sung followed by the Roll call with 24 members and five visitors present. Rev. Burn closed the meeting with prayer. The ladies spent the remainder of afternoon quilting, who underwent of the KIRKTON Mrs. S. Tufts who spent the past three' months with her son, Harold, in Toronto, returned to her home Saturday, We are sorry to report that Mr. Harry White is a patient in Kitch­ ener Hospital. Mrs. (Rev.) W. D. Goodger spent part of this week , with her father, Mr. J. Graham, of Toronto. The W.A. and Guild of the St. James Anglican’ Church met at the home of MrSi Reuben Switzer Thursday? March '8 th ^with a? good attendance. The usual business was • transacted. Miss Betty Dudley, of St. Marys, spent the week-end with Miss Jean Humphreys. Mi\ and Mrs. Wilbert Williams and son, Norman, of St. Marys, vis­ ited with Mr, and Mrs. John Wil­ liams this Week. Mr. and Mrs. W. Ballantyne and family, of Stratford, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Garnie Doupe this week. , Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Doupe, of Science Hill, were Sunday guests with Mr, and Mrs. E. Doupe in the village. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bilyea and family, of Lambeth, were Sunday guests with the later’s parents, Mr. - and Mrs. McLean in the village. Pte. J. Humphrey Brown ~r who recently returned from overseas, is holidaying with his father, Mr. Jas. Brown, in the village. Mrs, Jas. Gardiner, Sr. is holi­ day-wig with Mr. and Mrs. B. Beavers, of Exeter. Mr. Preston Morrison spent the week-end at Wingham. W.A. and W.M S. The monthly meeting of the W.A. and W.M.S. of the Kirkton United Church was held at the home of Mrs? G. H. m Burgin on Thursday’ March 8 th with 29 in attendance. Mrs. Maitland Hammond very cap­ ably took charge of the Study Book. Miss R. Kirk gave a very ex­ cellent paper. Mrs. Jas. Gardiner gave, a reading and Mrs. Truman Tufts gave an instrumental on t.he piano. A special’feature of the day was a presentation of a life mem- . hership certificate to Mrs. S. C. ■Gwitzer. Mrs, E. Watson and Mrs. F, Switzer favored with a duet. At •the close of this meeting a short business meeting was Held W.A. The meeting closed hymn.- for the with a Box Social The Y.P.U, held their box social Friday March 3rd iti the Kirkton United church basement With a large attendance. Games and contests provided entertain* meat for the evening. Prices' Were awarded fdr the prettiest boxes. Miss Rhoda Kirkby obtaining first (Rev.) Mrs. W. D, Goodger, Second prize and Miss June Myers, third prize. Mr. Frank Roftntiy acted as auctioneer, it The boxes aiid lunch ' realized $3£.0,0,‘ Judges were, Mrs. Alvin CragO, Mrs, Reuben Switzer, and Mrs. highest annual Herman Paynter, box Sold for $4.4)0, The The tntiking farmers ai’e preparing syrup this week, w for The Flyers won ten games, lost two and tied pne for a very im- easily pressive season’s record. They their group championship and Put out Mount Hope in the semi-finals- to send them into the finals with Camp Borden, After leading 3-1 at the end of the sec­ ond period the Flyers faded in the last frame and lost the No. Command championship. * * * * All Things Considered - The Juveniles won three games, lost seven and tied.zone while the Midgets won two and'lost five. This isn’t a wonderful record but taking into consideration that it was the first season of organized hockey for the lads it is a good showing. Both teams showed remarkable ■improvement during the year and that is the main idea of Hockey Association.* * * * The Midgets were put semi-finals by Seaforth eliminated Goderich for Championship. In the next round they met Wingham from whom they won Saturday, 11-5, to advance still further. «?■ * * * x- There were no playoffs for the Juveniles since a winner had to be declared before the playoffs could be finished. Consequently, Seaforth and Goderich played a short series, Goderich coming out the group champs, They met the powerful Lucknow squad with the three Chin brothers and while they lost the round they were able to defeat Lucknow in the first game. * . ---- the Juvenile we note that the goals were confined to seven -play­ ers. Jim Hay ter, centre on the first line, was the leading sniper collecting a season’s total of 15 goals. Trailing close behind was his right wing partner, Doug Wil­ son with 13 goals. Jack Hennessey scored four while Ross Tuckey and Junior Musser 5°t Wo and “Har” Brintnell and Jim Whyte got one. Did a Splendid Job In writing about this year’s ac­ tivities it look the “Derry” “Bunny” Robertson ficials of’ the two clubs, and several other men have devoted to the boys this year. They have do4ne a splen­ did job. The Lions Club must be •commended for supporting the teams. And to those who lent and drove £heir cars to out of town games as well as the Arena Com­ mittee and Emerson Cornish for their co-operation we say “Thank You” on behalf of the two clubs. Bigger and better plans are in the minds of hockey supporters for next year and it is hoped to get ‘ ‘ _ and have soine of the younger boys formed into teams. By forming such an organ­ ization Exeter would be able to develop its own hockey talent from around the surrounding (com­ munity and would be able to enter a Junior team in the near future.* * * * Dine at the Avalon Through the kind co-operation of the AValon Restaurant last Fri­ day night the Juveniles got together for a Turkey supper with the club officials. Everyone reported a good time and an enjoyable meal. * * * In looking over scoring record ’ _ 1 Air the Minor out in the who also the group Would not do., to over­ time Boyle, Ford, and Bill Allison, the . of- and effort that “Binb” Moore, Russ Snell, Les * -st- organized sooner ZION Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hern family visited on Saturday with and Mrs. Hector Taylor, of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. George Earl, of Exeter, visited during the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brock. Mrs. Eph. Hern visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Westcott, of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Brock vis­ ited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Elder, of Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Rowcliffe, Of Exeter, visited on Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Brock. Those spending the week-end at their homes were Miss Irene Brock, of London, Miss Jean Brock, of Exeter, Miss Marion Kemp at her home in Kirkton. Mr, and Mrs. Harold Hern visit­ ed recently with Mr. and Mrs. Ken­ neth Johns, of Elimville. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Brock, Mr. and Mrs. Waririii Brock, Mr. and Mts. Wellington Brock visited Oh Satuvdhy evening With Mr. and Mrs. Fred Penwarden, of Centralia. Mr. and Mrs. Miln,e Pullen and Dohhld, of Whalen, visited bri Sun­ day with Mt. and Mrs. Angus Earl. , Mr. arid Mrs. James Earl Visited ori Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs, P. Passmore, of Thames Road. Mr. apd Mrs. Warren Brock and Jean, Bob Hern arid Tom Brock Visited oh Saturday with Mr, and Mrs. Tom Dickinsbh, of Denfield, Mr» and Mrs. Wellington Brock vieited on Sunday vrtth Mri* and Mrs. James Dodging, of Clandcboye. Mts. A.* Gunning Visited Oh Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs, Allan Jaques.. and Mr. CENTRALIA Fj'ed Wafnor’s barber shop will be open Tuesday and EHday nights and all, day Saturday. Mr, an4 Mrs. M* Sleamon, of London, were Sunday visitors with Mrs, J. Sleamon, Mr. and Mrs, George Raynham visited over the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. E- Carruthers, in London, Mr. and Mrs, Lorne Hicks visited with relatives in Ripley on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs Fred Huxtable and Marie, of Exeter, were Sunday viS’ iters with Mrs. R. Smith and Mar­ lene, My, and Mrs. Ken_ Hodgins and family spent Sunday with relatives in London, Mr. and Mrs, Ray Lammie were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs, Chester Dunn, at Exeter. Hydro wiring has been completed in the home of Mr, Dave McKee and he had the pleasure pf turning the lights pn Monday. Mrs. W, Baker, of Goderich, vis­ ited for a few days last week with relatives in the village. Saturday evening guests with Mr. and Mr. Mr, Mr. and Mrs, Milton Brock, of Zion, and Mr, and Mrs. Sherwood Brock, of Winehelsea, and Mr. and Mrs. Luther Rowcliffe, of Usborne. Centralia Y,P.U, Presents Play The “Home Y.P.U, Mrs. Fred Penwarden were and Mrs, Wellington Brock, and Mrs, Warren Brock and three-act comedy Town” presented in the schoolroom __ church on Friday eveping was a great success. The play was -under the direction of Mrs. Reg. Hodgson and Mrs. George Hicks with the cast of characters as follows: Lige Perkins, a town character, Allan Elston; Sut Barrett, an old crony of Lige’s, Jack Hepburn; a slicker with a smile, Hurd Dickson, Reg. Hodgson; a product of the under­ world, Slug Malone, Steve Molnar; a young man in loye, Ted Graham. Elmei- Powe; a business man, Mr. Clark, Stan Hicks; Lige’s sharp- tonged wife, Pridy May Perkins, Audrey Powe; a young lady in love, Cherry Perkins, Bernice Brown; a friend of Cherry’sr Chickie Lee, Isohel Blair; another friend, Marion Weldon, Doris Skinner; a news­ paper woman, Kay Fairfield, Dor­ othy Hicks; another product of the underworld, Patsy, Donna Bowden. The characters were well-chosen and ’ each played their parts in a very fine manner. In the absence of Isabel Blair (due to illness) the part of Chickie Lee was played ex­ ceptionally well by Mrs. .Frank (Janet) Hicks. The solos between acts by Mrs. Sturgis with Mr. -Stur­ gis at the piano were greatly ap­ preciated by all. Women’s Association The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Association was held in the schoolroom of the church on Friday afternoon, March 2nd, with 14 members and three visitors pres­ ent, Mrs. Geo. Godbolt was in the chair for the devotional exercises. The meeting was opened by the use of hynm 179. The scripture lesson was read?responsively from Psalm 1 followed by prayer by Mrs. Geo. Godbolt. Mrs. Harvey Godbolt gave a reading entitled “Influence”. Lenore arid Maxine Godbolt sang “Jesus Bids Us Shine.” Then F. Davey gave a reading. Hymn 109 was sung and Miss Ruby Chambers took the chair for the business. It was decided that each member give one dollar in place of a March sup­ per, this to come in at the April meeting. The W.A. also divided in­ to' two groups for the purpose of making money, securing new mem­ bers and larger attendance, the re­ sults to be made known at the No­ vember meeting. It was decided that the -meetings be held on Thursdays. Hymn 209 was sung and Mrs. God­ bolt closed the mooting. A dainty lunch was served by Miss R. Cham­ bers, Mrs. F. Penwarden and- Mrs. A. Essery. drama by the of the SHIPKA Harvey Pickering, who has spent some time at Ilderton, return­ ed home last week for the summer. Miss Nellie Hotson, who has spent the past three months in Detroit, returned on Friday last to the home of Mrs. L. Finkbeiner and family. On Sunday last, Rev. A. S. True­ blood gave a very interesting ser­ mon on “Humility.’’ Mr. Ernest Keys spent the week­ end with relatives in Detroit. Mrs. Milt. Ratz has been confined to her home the past week with in­ fluenza. Mr. Prance, who has spent the past two years bedfast at the home of his daughter, Mrs. N. Baker,' was moved on Sunday last to the home of his son, Mr. J. Prance, of Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. C. Nichols and babe, of Brigden, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Her*-b Harltony MiSs Mabie Harlton who has spent the past few weeks at her home here after completing her three years training- in Victoria Hos­ pital, returned to London on Mon­ day. -She expects to graduate in April. Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Love spent Sunday last with relatives in Sea­ forth. The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies’ Aid was held Thursday aftbrnoon at the home of Mrs. Er­ nest Kayos. The president, Mjtss Pearl Keyes, presided. Eleven mem­ bers and two visitors were present. The meeting Whs opened with Sing­ ing a hymn followed by prayer. The scripture lesson wap read by Mrs. Earl Ratz. Reports were given and adopted, A very interesting talk was given by Rev, Trueblood. Mrs. Cliff RussOll, Mrs. Earl Ratz, Mrs. Verne Sharpe were appointed lh charge of the Easter program. A box of clothing was packed for re­ lief. The meeting was (Closed with singing another hymn and prayer by Ret. Trueblood. Luneh was serv­ ed. ' Mr. BRINSLEY The annual jneette? of the Brln- ■ gley united Church was held in the basement Tuesday evening, March 6 th, with a good attendance. Vari­ ous committees gave extra good re­ ports of the year’s work;' Lunch was served by the ladles. The W.A, and W.M.S, of Brinsley United Church held their monthly meeting in the basement of the church on Wednesday afternoon, March 7th, with a good attendance with Mrs. Wilbert ShgJdiwj, presi­ dent of the W.M.S.,, and Mrs. Geo­Hodgson, president ot the W.A., presiding over each meeting, It was decided by the W-A. to send boxes to . the boys serving in the armed forces overseas from the Church. Lunch was served by group two. Mr, and Mrs, Geo. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Lee attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Margaret Ferguspn from the home of her daughter, Mrs, Arthur Gray* Of Parkhill, on Saturday last. Interment was in 'Parkhill cemetery, Mr. and Mrs. George Hodgson visited with Mr, and Mrs. John Turner, of Arkona, on Thursday last. Mr, James Jones, who has been spending some time with hjs sis­ ter, Mrs, Walter Morley, has re­ turned-to his home in the West. The Misses Bernice Graham and Orpha Watson, of Forest, visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Watson over the week-end. Mrs. Clover Lewis spent a few days at the h’pme pf her son, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lewis. We are sorry to Eldon Hodgson is The ladies of the to see her around Miss Betty Morley, of Exeter, spent the week-end at the home of her parents; Mr. and Mrs. Luther Morley. x Mr. and Mrs, Roy Watson and children, of Parkhill, spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Craven. Mrs. Scott Trevethick her sister, Mrs. Mary Saturday afternoon last. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Young (nee Eleanor Bishop) in their recent marriage. A large number of friends gathered at the home of her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Young, on the 7th concession fof McGillivray on Friday evening last and presented them with an occasional chair, linen table cloth and- a woolen blanket. A very enjoyable dancing served. report that Mrs. in poor health, community hope soon. Mrs.Lin called Carter on on evening was spent after which lunch in was' WINCHELSEA 1 Mrs. W. J. Veal visited on Friday with her mother, Mrs. M. Elford, of Exeter. Mr and Mrs. Sherwood Brock vis­ ited on Thursday at the home of Mr. Leslie Robinson, of Thames Road. Mr. and Mrs, John Prance, of Exeter, spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Prance. Mr. and family, of on Bunday Walters. Mr, and___ _______ _ . . near Granton, spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Garnet. Johns. Miss Ethel Pooley, of Exeter, spent Thursday last at • tier home here, the occasion being Miss Dorothy’s birthday. /Mrs. Freeman Horne and family spent one day recently with her sis­ ter, Mrs. Harry IFord, of Elimville. Mr, and Mrs. Sherwood .Brock ‘ ' Mr. Cen- Mrs. Wib Glaifyille and near Cromarty, . visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wm: BIRTHS HECKMAN—At Dr, Fletcher’s Hos­ pital, on Wednesday, March 3,4*. 1945, to Mr. and Mrs. Rhinehart Heckman, of Usborne Twp., a son. LOSteli*—-Mr. and Mrs* Joseph. L* Lostell are happy to announce the birth, of their son, Charles Lloyd George, ip. ’Hibbert, March 8th, 1945. " ' " REYNOLDS — At Mrs, Hunter’s nursing home on Saturday, March 3, 1945, to Sgt. Lloyd and Mrs, Reynolds, a daughter, Shirley Victoria. (A correction) ROLLINS—At Dr. pita], on Friday, to Mr and Mrs, Of Mooresville, a Fletcher’s Hop- March 9, 1945, Charles Rpllips, son, DEATHS LUKER—In Exeter, on Sunday, March 11, 1945, Grace. Preszcat- pr, beloved wife of Christopher J, Luker, in her 91st year, PASSMORE-—In. Exeter on Tuesday March 13, 1945, Elizabeth Jane Hunkin, beloved wife of the late Samuel Passmore, in ’her 89th year, Funeral, private, Friday at her late resi- in the Exeter 2.30 p.m. from dence. Interment’ cemetery. WOOD—In Exeter March 8, 194'5, beloved husband Jory, aged 73 yea-rs. CARDS OF THANKS. Mrs. Frank Wood and family sire to express their sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy expres­ sed during , their recent bereave­ ment and especially for the beauti­ ful floral tributes. - ♦ Marion Wright wishes to her many friends who so remembered her with cards, letters, flowers and visits on Thursday, Frank Wood, of Alecia M. de- Miss thank kindly treats, while a patient in St. Joseph Hos- and their pita], London arid especially fpr the kindness of the Jones &May Co.♦' The family of the late Mrs.Wm. Andrew wish to express their sin- cere thanks to the friends and neighbors for the kindness sympathy extended during bereavement, also to those who re­ membered Mrs. Andrew in any way while a patient in Victoria Hospital, London. * Mr. Chris J. Luker, Mrs. Kent and Mrs. Street desire to express their deep appreciation to the neighbors and friends for the kind­ ness and sympathy extended dur­ ing their bereavement, especially to the bearers and to Rev. Mr. Mc­ Lean and Rev. Mr, Hunt. IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Herman Foster, of Mr. and Mrs. S---T------ spent Saturday evening with and Mrs. Fred Penwarden, of tralia. Mrs. Murray Gibson and garet, of Denfield, spent a' few Mar- _ , „ _ __ days last week with Mr. and Mrs, Clar­ ence Fetcher. Mrs. Nelson Clarke and Mrs. Ray Clarke and Kenneth spent Monday1 night with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wai- (Intended for last week) Mr. and Mrs.. Goldwin Glenn and family, of Brinsley, visited on Mon­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Brock. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Horne and family visited on Sunday* with Mr. tand Mrs. Jas. Horne. My. -and Mrs. /'* Grace, of Kirkton, with ‘the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bailey. , Messrs. Garnet Johns and Don Penhale attended the tractor school held in London on Monday. Miss Gwen Hocking spent the Week-end at hei’ home near Crom­ arty. Mr. __ ___ . - _ Kirkton, visited on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. George Davis. Alf Collier. and spent Sunday and Mrs. Harold Davis, of with KIPPEN (Intended for last week) Miss Dorothy McDonald, of_____„ ________, ... Chis­ elhurst, who has spent the past few Weeks at the home of Mr. and Hrs. A. Parsons has returned to her home. , Miss Jean Long, of London spent the week-end at her home here. Mr. A. Parsons and family visit­ ed with Mrs. Parsons In St. Jos­ eph's Hospital. London, on Sunday. Mr. Will Thomson visited- with his mother, also his sister and bro­ ther-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, -Fred Parsons, of London, one day recent­ ly.Mrs. A. H. Gackstbtter, of St. Thomas, visited on Sunday with her aunt and uncle, Mr, and Mrs. W. Horney. •Miss Verna Linden, of DOntletd, is spending a few weeks at the home of her sister rind brother-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. A. Parsons, The many friends of Mrs, Gordon. Love, of tlie Parr line, Will regret to know she had the misfortune to fall on the ice on Saturday break­ ing her hip. POLLEN—In loving memory dear wife and mother, Mrs. Pollen, who passed away year ago,, March 13, 1944. The depths of sorrow we cannot tell, Of the loss of one we loved so well; And ■ while she sleeps a peaceful sleep, Hei' memory we 'shall always keep. —Ever remembered by husband and family. WOODHAM A of a J. E. one ■$. pot-luck supper will be spon­ sored by the W.A. on Friday eve­ ning, March 16 in the basement of the church. Admission 35 cents and 25 cents. A good program is being provided. The Anderson Young People will put on a playette and Miss Anna Brock will be the reader The W.M.S. met in the basement of the church on Wednesday after­ noon of last week with the presi­ dent presiding and taking the op­ ening exercises from the Mission­ ary Monthly, after which Mrs. Fred Mills convenor of group No, 4 was in charge of the prdgram. Those taking part in the Study Book readings were Mrs. Ira McCurdy, Mrs. Wm. Mills and'Mrs. Fred Mills. It was decided during the business period to have a special meeting at Easter and invite the Zion East and Zion West W.M.S! to this meeting. The meeting was brought to a close in the usual way. Miss Fern Rodd, of London, was a week-end visitor at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Squire were pleasantly entertained at the home of Mr,, and Mrs? Percy Passmore on Wednesday evening of last week. Miss Marion Johnson R.N.,’ of London, has been a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Johnson recently. Miss Olive Thacker, teacher of Littlewood, was a week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Patterson. Master Jas. Sinclair, of Elimville visited on Sunday last with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs, Sinclair. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Walker and Noreen, of Fullarton, were Sunday guests With Mi’ and Mrs. Ray Mills. The Misses Rhea, Joy and Bar­ bara Thompson, of Parkhill, visit­ ed Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Ray Mills. The Mission Circle their annual supper and social eve­ ning in the church basement Tues­ day evening of this week. On Friday evening of lhst week the dibit and their families met in the church basement and the offic­ ers for the doming year were elect­ ed and a social time spent together A delicious lunch was served at the close, will hold Jupiter, largest of the planets, could contain 1,300 bodies the size of the earth, KHIVA Mies Eloise McClinchey, of Green­ way,. visited on Friday with Mr, and Mrs, Gerald O'Rourke. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Beaver and family, of Exeter spent Sunday with Mis and ■ Mrs* E, X». Wurm and Mr. and Mrs. Matt* Clark. Miss Betty Lippert, of Melbourne, visited recently with Mr. and Mrs- Lloyd Lippert. Misses Eileen and Ruth Willert, of Hamilton, ‘spent last week-end with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. Otto Willert. Messrs. Wm. and Gerald Mason, Miss Joan Baker and Mrs. Gerald O'Rourke and babe spent Sunday in London, Mr. and Mrs, Harry Branston, of London, visited op Sunday with Mr., and Mrs. Ed. Lippert. Mr. Louis Clark, of Hensail, spent Wednesday last with Mr, and Mrs. Matthew Clark Cpl. Henry Ziler spent the week­ end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Louis Ziler. Dorothy and Helen Ziler, of Seaforth, also spent the week-end at their parents’ home, Mr, and Mrs. E. G, Kraft and family spent Monday evening ,in Stratford at the home pf Mr. and Mrs. F, Preeter where they celebrat­ ed Mrs. Henry Kraft’s 8 5th birth- day. . (Intended for last week) Mr, and Mrs, Earl Dietrich spent the week-end with relatives London. Mr. and Mrs. John Glavin Edward,, of Centralia, and Mr. in and ---------------------, and Mrs, Hubert McKeever, Qf Mt. Car­ mel, were Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs, B. McCann, We are sorry to report that Mrs, Wm. Mason is a patient in St. Jos­ eph’s Hospital, London- Her many friends will hope lor her speedy re­ covery. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lippert and family and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lippert spent Thursday last with relatives in Melbourne. Mr. Howard Thompson, of Lon­ don, spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald O’Rourke. CREDITON EAST Mrs. Murray Neil and Beverley are visiting in London with her husband who was in the train wreck last Monday at Zorra and has since been in Westminster Hospital, Lon­ don. Pte. Alvin and Mrs. Sims, of Lon­ don, and Mr. ■ and Mrs. Thomas Baird and Billy, and Donna, of Grand Bend spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sims. Mr. and Mrs. Milne Rader and Margaret and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Johnston, of Zurich, visited Sun- ‘day with Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Wein. Mr. and Mrs. J. Bullock and Helen spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Gower near Centralia. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Heatherley, of London, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. Motz. Mrs Leonard Wein has received word that h,er husband, Gunner Leonard Wein, who was seriously ill in January with pneumonia, -is being sent back to Canada this month or in April for treatments. Pte. Wilmar Wein, of Ipperwash Camp is spending two weeks fur- lough at his home here. (Intended for last week) LAC. Art Bratt ‘and Mrs. Bratt and Lynda moved to Exeter^ last | Tuesday into one apartments. Pte. J. Edwards who has rieen home on furlough, left Monday for Sussex. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glanville and sons and Miss Betty Bender and Mr. and Mrs, Eli Sims and son spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J-. Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Kenney near Khiva. Mr.. Wm. Bender is all smiles— a bouncing baby boy arrived at Godbolt’s Hospital, Exeter, on Feb­ ruary 27th. Miss Clara Sims is visiting in London. Mr. J. Sims had the hydro turned on in his home last week. of the Elliot . Farm Forum. Farm Forum No. 3 Stephen at the home of Mr. John Hunkin with a fair attendance. The. topic was “Will Price Stabilization Help.” The next meeting March 19, will be held at the home of Mr. Harold Penhale. Let’s all be present. met Huron Gives $15,875 Grant to Red Cross The warden’s committee of Hur­ on County Council has authorized a grant of $ 15,375 to the Red Cross Society, to be divided as follows; $750 to each of the 19 Huron coun­ ty branches; $375 each to Lucknow and Clifford; and $187.5 0' each to Kirkton and Woodham. The grant is increased by $3,075 over last year on account of the Allied relief funds being included in this year’s Red Cross campaign. The grant is provided for by the half mill set aside for the county’s war effort at the January session and placed at the disposal of the warden’s committee. B9 WHALEN Mrs. JW to wirib jug several M Hurry •Wblte*. of Kirkton, , Mr. and Mrs, N. Ogden, p.f Exer /ter, were Bunday visitors with Mr, ; and Mrs. F. Squire. • Mr, arid Mrs. Trips, Guunln.^ of Granton, visited recently wUM Mr, • and Mrs, E, Foster, Mr, and Mrs, Geo, Earl, pf Exe- ■ ■ ter, visited on Wednesday with Mr, and Mrs, Milne Pullen* Cpl. Vai Whalen Is spending 30 days leave at home . after spending years apd 3 months ipYerseas, H® Is the son of Mr, and Mrs. Jerry Whalen, of Lucan, and attended public and high school in Lucan* He and his spn, Donald, visited his daughter, Gloria Ruth, at the home of Mr, and, Mrs, John Whelihan at Whalen Corners, over the week-end and also visited with Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Mackey, of Granton. Vai brought his little daughter a pair Of wooden shoes from Holland, W.M.S, and W.A. I?he W.M.S. and W.A. met at the home of Mrs Earl Johnston on Thursday afternoon last with :22 present. Mrs. Hazelwood was in Charge of the W.M.S, The theme for the meeting was “The Kingdom . of God in the World”. Mrs. Hazel­ wood was assisted by Mrs, Squire, Mrs. Ogden, Mrs. W. Hodg­ son and Mrs. F. Gunning, Mrs. Hazelwood offered prayer. In the business part of the meeting, Mrs. F. Gunning and Mrs. Ogden were appointed to pack the bale for the Russians after the meeting. Mrs. Frank Squire favoured with a and readings were given by E. Squire, Mrs. F„ Gunning Mrs. Ogden, After a moments .silent prayer the Lord’s prayer was re­ peated in unison. Mrs. F, Squire presided over the W-A. The meeting , opened with hymn 378 and Mrs, Merriam led in prayer. Psalm 698 was read. A short business meeting was held. Mrs. Milne Pullen favoured with a solo. Readings were given by Mrs. Wm. Morley and Mrs. Geo. Arksey. Hymn 388 was sung. At this time Miss Marjorie Hamilton, who is leaving this community very short­ ly, was presented with a breakfast set of dishes and the following ad­ dress was read by Mrs. Wm. Hodg­ son.; Dear Marjorie; We know that you and your fam­ ily are leaving our community to . make your home in and at this time when ered here for these this home, we wish to very much we appreciated having you amongst us as a friend and neighbor. You have- always been ready to lend a helping hand in time of need and to do your share in the social activities in the com­ munity. While we will miss you from our midst we feel that what is our loss will be someone elses gain and we want you to know that our doors will always be open to welcome you whenever you may come. As a token of our esteem we ask you to accept this gift and as you use it from day to day may you be reminded of the pleasant times we spent together. Your friends around Whalen. (Intended for last week) Mrs. Percy Tapp, of Virden, Man. visited for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Alex- Baillie. Mr. and Mrs. John Currie and Jean, also Mrs. Harold Currie and Donna, of Wingham, and Miss Caskiriette, of London, were recent visitors of Mrs. H. Ogden. The W.M.S. and W.A. will meet at Mrs. Earl Johnson’ home on Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Squire were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Squire, of Farquhar. Mrs. Geo. Mardlin and Freddie visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Millson. Mr. and Mrs. Milne Pullen and Donald were in Exeter on Thursday evening celebrating the 40th wed­ ding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Earl. Mr. and Mrs. F. Squire visited on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. N. Oqden, of Exeter. , , u solo Mrs. and another one we are gath- meetings in tell you how JAM FROM EXETER APPRECIATED IN ENGLAND Parkend House Hostel, Parkend, Nr. Lydney, Gloucestershire, England. Dear Mrs. Martin: On behalf of the commodated at the evacuated children, I to thank the ladies of the Exeter Red Cross for the six tins of jam so gratefully received -on the 20th of January, 1945. I am sure that your kind thought will add pleasure to many of the children’s meals. Thanking you once again. Yours faithfully, s S. E. Lowe, Matron. children ac- hostel should like for The Cough That Stioks The Cough That Hangs On This is the kind of a cough it is hard to get rid of, the land that bothers you during the day add keeps you aWake at night. .Why not get a bottle of Dr._ Wood’s Norway Pme Syrup and see how quickly it will help to relieve you of this coughing condition? s . It acts promptly and effectively, going to the foundation of the trouble, loosening the phlegm, soothing the irritated air passages, and stimulating the bronchial organs. “Hr. Weed’s” has been eft the market for the past 48 yearn. Price 35c a bottle) the large family size, about 3 times as much, 6Oo, hi all drug counters. u . _ . l .n The T. Milburn Co., Liixiltad. Toronto. Ont.