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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-03-22, Page 5Exeter, Ont. k with Builders’ Supplies Cement Lime Plasters Wall Boards Lath Qeuyjn^ Qyproc Insulating Wool Etc WE DELIVER ANYWHERE SELDON’S Mr. and Mrs. J. Brokensliire Mon- Law- SUPPLY * <5 v. I Phones: 90W - 2W THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 22, 1945 you SHIPKA Mrs. Humphries spent a few days last week with friends in Melbourne. Miss Lila Finkbeiner, pf London, spent the. week-end at her home here, Mr. Arthur Finkbeiner spent few days last week ip. Toronto at­ tending a meeting pf the Fire In­ surance Co. Rev, and Mrs. L. H. Turner, B.A,, and Grace Marie, ted with friends last. • Mr, and Mrs. and two children, of...Goderich, yjsit- here on Tuesday CENTRALIA Mr. Albert Mitchel met with an accident last week. Mr, Otto Brown held a success­ ful sale on Tuesday pf last week. We are pleased to report Mrs. Willis- is improving*. Mrs, L, Mills, of Woodham, vis­ ited on Tuesday with Mrs. H. Mills. Mrs. J. Hunkin, of Exeter, Mrs. Alfred Tilley, Tuesday last Mrs, IS, Lam- CREDITON EAST Miss Doris Sims Is visiting friends n Owen Sound. * Mr^ : J. Baird, of Grand Bend, is ’visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sims. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Sims and family, of London, spent Sunday with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Smith and son of Exeter, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Sims. Mirs. George Wright, o£ Windsor and and Betty,of London, spent day with their father, Mr. Eli son. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Neil and of Centralia, spent Sunday Pte. and Mrs. Murray Neil, Pte. Murray Neil who has a patient at Westminister Hospital London, since the Zorra train wreck spent the week-end at his homo here. Mr. and Mrs. -Charles Glanville and Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams, of Khiva, spent Saturday in London. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Horney, of Kippen, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Motz. Mr. and Mrs. Alec Hamilton and Barry, of Grand sons, with been BRINSLEY We are sorry to report that ^te. Merton Morgan, son of Mr. and Mrs, John Morgan, who has been serv­ ing with the Canadian Armoured Forces in Germany, has been woun­ ded. The community will be sorry to learn that Mrs. Fred Fenton was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, Lon­ don, on Tuesday last when she was taken suddenly ill, Her many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Miss Norma Morley, of Lieury, is spending some time with her grandmother, Mrs. Slack. Sgt. Cooper, Sgt. Muir, of Cent­ ralia Air Training School, spent the week-end with Mrs. Beatrice Dixon. Mrs. Aaron Scott held a quilting on Thursday last for St. Mary’s Anglican Guild, Miss Mary ;Lee, of Exeter, spent the week-end at her home here. Mrs. Fred J. Neil, Gladys and Mrs. Clover Lewis spent a few days last week with friends in Mount Brydges, Miss Gertrude Amos, of Parkhill. Mr, Ernest, of London, spent the week-end with their father, Mr. J L. Amos. Pte. Carl Trevethick, of Ipperg­ wash Camp, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Trevethick. ■ Mrs. Dean White has been spend­ ing a few days with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lightfoot, of Centralia have recently moved to his farm on the 11th concession of he Pat- Ford McGreggor of Parkhill, spent Sunday last with'Mr, and Mrs, Wil­ fred Disjardine. Th.® annual congregational meet­ ing of the United Church was hpld on Wednesday evening of this week. Visitors over the week-end at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Ross Love were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harrison and , two children, Audrey and Richard, of Bayfield, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Love and two children, of Exeter, Mr. and Mrs, Douglas Gill and babe Onalee, Mr, and Mrs, Thus. tLove, of Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Scott, of Brinsley, and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hodgins, of McGillivray, were Sun­ day visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Earl Pickering. The Easter meeting* Pf the Ladies Aid will be held Thursday afternoon March 29th at the home of Miss Pearl Keys at 2 p.m. Mr, and Mrs. Major Baker were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Neil, “ Mr. Stuart Sweitzer the past few months Ontario, has returned here. Mr. and Mrs, Walter Fossald and family, from London, were week­ end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Ratz. •Mrs. Emerson Bawden and fam­ ily from Windsor are visiting at the home of Mrs. Bawden’s parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Ratz. Brinsley. , who spent in Timmins, to his home Home After 40 Years A pleasant evening was spent at Mooresville Hall on Friday, March 16th, to honor Mr. William Hodg'ins Who is visiting in Saintsbury. Mr. Hodgins left here 40 years ago to farm in Alberta, and this is his first visit to his brother, Mr. Henry Hodgins and his five sisters, Mrs. Fred Davis, Mrs. Wm. Davis, Mrs. Geo. Godbolt, Mrs. Garfield Need­ ham and Mrs, Clarence Fletcher. The evening was spent in dancing followed by a lunch and a program of singing and speeches. The near- r gave them they were 2 ,, . * " .1 Bend, spent Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. H. Lewis. J. Flynn, of Zurich, -spent daughter, Mrs. J. Mr. . . .. Sunday with his Jasney. Joker: “Waiter, bring me a slab of political pie.” Waiter: “Yes, sir. Do you prefer the applesauce or plum filling?” e. jr [® ru FOR PIPE OR , ROLLING YOUR OWN • • • A > MODERN, WELL- > CONDUCTED ’ CONVENIENTLY- LOCATED HOTEL AAKE YOUR HOAI HOTEL WAVERLEY SFADINA AVB. al COUIQg >T. RATES Ontl«I $1.60 • J3.B0 Dwbli: U.BO »$7.00 l WRITK FOR d k FOLDKR g J f WHOLE F DAn SIGHTSEEING WITHIN WALKIH8 DISTANCE A, Ml FOWKLX. XJ FnMIDKNT Henry Pfaff and Mrs. Of Crediton, visited week with their sister, port, Mr, and Mrs, JohnMr, and Mrs. John Pollard, Mrs. A, Hodgins and Glen visited pn Sun­ day with Mr, and Mrs. Gerald ’Ford in Kitchener. Mrs. Hodgert, of Exeter, visited over the week-end with Mrs. T Willis. Mr, and Mrs. Gepige Dunn and Mr. and Mrs. Chestei’ Dunn, of Exeter, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lammje, Mr, and Mrs, Lorn,© Hicks were Sunday guests with the latter’s sis­ ter, Miss Wilda Pollock. R.N., in Kitchener. Mr, R, Smith, of London, spent the wepk-end with Mrs. Smith and Marlene, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Flynn, of Exeter, were Sunday visitors with, Mrs. George Flynn. Mrs. J. B, Creech, of St. Thomas, visited last week with her mother Mrs. B. Hicks. Miss Beulah Bkinner, R.N., of Montreal, - is holidaying with her parents, Mr. and Mts. Cecil Skin­ ner. Misses Beatrice Essery, R.N., and Miss Helen Essery, of London, spent the week-end with their parents,. Mr. and Mrs. W. Essery, Sunday visitors with Mr. Mrs. Harold Lightfoot were Mr. Mrs. Jack. Essery and Karen, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper McCurdy family. Keep Wednesday evening, April 4th, open for the Progressive euchre and Dutch auction to be held in Centralia School under the auspices of Centralia War Service_ Unit. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. B. D, Field during the past week were Tel. R. C. Field, S.O. of the R.C.N., Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lovie and young son, Mrs. Margaret Fletcher and Marie, of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Haddock, of Lucknow, called on ffiends in the village on Sunday afternoon. There will be practice for the Easter pageant Tn the church audi­ torium on Friday evening of'this week at 8 p.m. The pageant is un­ der the direction of Miss Eva Mer­ riam, the writer, assisted by Mrs- G. F. PenwardO'n, and and and and “SCOOP” balance to was elected Hockey in under way Scanning the All Is not the Same baby with McGillivray Township which bought from the late James ehen. Mrs. Marwood Prest and spent a few days last week Mrs. Beatrice Dixon. Mrs. Jack Hodgson and Wesley spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Morley. Miss Ida Harding called on Mrs. Ernest Harris one day last week Miss Vera Wasnidge, of London, spent the week-end with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Newton Was­ nidge, of West McGillivray. Mrs. .Hodgins, of Cofbett, Is spending some time with her daugh­ ter, Mrs. Murray Row® ZION and Mrs. Bill Stewart baby visited on Friday with and Mrs. Warren Brock. We are sorry to report that Harry Hern is confined to his bed with the mumps. Miss Kathryn Hunter visited over the week-end with Anna Brock. Saturday evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Brock were Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Brock, of Winchelsea, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Penwarden; of Centralia, and Mr and Mrs. Luther Rowcliffe. of Exe ter. Mrs. Allan Westcott and baby Linda visited on Saturday with Mr and Mrs. Eph,'Hern. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Jaques, Erl ma and Ray visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. ‘Frank Brock of Win­ chelsea. Mr. and Mrs. Melville Hern Vis­ ited on Sunday, with Mr. Harvey Parkinson and family, of Woodlia'm... , - ............ - .—» \ Mr.and Mr Mr. MOUNT CARMEL I The Bingo and St. Patrick’s dance last Thursday evening was a decided success. Don’t forget the play “The Man From Nowhere” put on by the Grand Bend young people in the Parish I-Iall, Thursday, March 22nd Proceeds for the Red Cross. Mr, Gerald O’Brien has returned to his work after an silitis, Mr. Austin Boland Mrs. John Mahoney are holidaying in Detroit. Messrs. Jas. H. Dalton Hartman attended a .road delegation in Toronto last week, Jos. McCarthy visited Mrs. Mc­ Carthy in Victoria Hospital on Sun­ day. * Miss Virginia O’Brien has return­ ed home from London, where she has been working for the winter attack of ton- and and Mr. and daughter and Xi- ness to St. Patrick’s day an opportunity to prove Irish. .A beautiful blanket was pre­ sented to Mr. Hodgins, and a poem entitled “Will” was read HIBBERT TOAVNSH1P WOMAN, MISS GERTRUDE1 PEART, DIES Miss Gertrude Peart, Hibbert, died in I-Iensall Thursday night at the home of her cousin, Frank Peart, aftei’ an illness of several weeks' duration. She was ih her 52nd year, >A daughter of the late ■George Peart and Eliza Jane Par­ rish, she was born in Hibbert town­ ship, and attended Staffa school. Miss Peart was a member of Crom­ arty Presbyterian Church. She is survived by one brother, Bert, with whom she made her home Tone sis­ ter, Miss Myrtle Peart, Hensail, and a half-brother, Grover Pinder, Medicine Hat, Alta. The funeral service was held at her late home on Sunday afternoon at 2.30, In­ terment was in Staffa Cemetery. WILLIAM DAVIS William Davis, a resident of Dash­ wood for the past 17 years, died Monday in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, in his 83rd year. Born in Usborne Township, he formerly lived in London and Exeter. He was a member of .the Dashwood Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Smith Davis; two daughters, Mrs. W. Fulton, Toronto, Mrs. W. O’Rourke, De­ troit; a son, William, London; a brother, Joseph, Exeter, and six grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Rev, T. Luft, Dash­ wood Lutheran Church, on Wednes­ day afternoon in the T. Harry Hoff­ man fuenral home. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. • The following is reported to be the verdict of an Iowa jury in a suit against a railroad “If the train had run as have ran; the bell had rang as have rang; the whistle should have But of which cow would jured when she was killed.” company: it should If If It should had blowed. as ■ it blew, it did neither—the have not been in- Spring Has Arrived j W.M.S. The W.M.S. held their March meeting at-the home of Miss Agnes Anderson on Friday evening of last week. The program was in charge of Mrs. Geo. Hicks and Mrs. Mer­ riam with other members of the Society assisting. The chapter in the Study Book was dealt with in a very interesting manner by Mrs. H. Powe. Mrs. L. Hodgson favored with a solo. The president, Mrs. G. Hepburn was in the chair for the 'business. At the request of the Mis­ sion Band superintendent it was de­ cided to entertain the Mission Band during the Easter holidays rather than in August. By so doing the attendance might be greater. Our Easter meeting will be held a week in advance of our regular meeting; look for future announcement. At the ‘Close of the meeting a dainty lunch was served by Miss Ander­ son and Mrs. Kershaw. WOODHAM large ‘crowd attended the veryA splendid St. Patrick’s concert and pot-luck supper, sponsored by the W.A. on Friday evening of last week. After ali had done ample justice to the good things at the table, a programme followed with Rev. A. Laing as chairman who gave the opening a-ddress. Misses Loreen Jacques and Jean Stevens gave a piano duet; two solos by Mrs. Ken Langford; two very splen­ did readings by Anna Brock, of Zion; a solo by Mr. Ray Mills with Grant at the piano; two readings by Mr. George Wheeler; .two solos by Mrs. Leonard Thacker, on keep­ ing with the occasion; two well- rendered violin selections by Law­ rence Mills with Kenneth Mills at the piano and both taking part in the solo parts in the numbers; a humorous playette was put on bv the Anderson Young People, which .was much enjoyed and the concert was brought to a close by the Na- ional Anthem. Proceeds amounted to $38.00. The Mission annual Easter evening, April MisS Olive Hockey Meeting A hockey meeting i attended by supporters and players was held at the Town Hall, last Wednesday evening to bring the season to a close, c. L. Robertson was appoint­ ed chairman whep the past year’s activities and future plans were discussed, Secretary^Treasurer Bill (Allison reported the financial stan­ ding pf the Midgets and Juveniles showing a fairly good start next season. A committee of six to represent Minor Exeter until such got next winter: C, L. Robertson, pres­ ident; Wm. C. Allison, secretary­ treasurer; and C. V. Pickard, Ross Taylor, Russ 'Snell and Robert Southcott as directors, the last two being chosen as the managers of the Juveniles and Midgets respec­ tively. It was understood that if Cyclone hockey was revived next year that they would be represent­ ed on the committee. It was felt that better organiza­ tion was needed and it will be the duty of the committee to do so for next year as well as carry on any business between now and that time, when the committee will be enlarged. Younger Lads To Play A very important step was taken Wednesday night cided to promote the younger lads gested that the Blowes, principal School be secured with the Juveniles as assistants. Thanks to the Lions Club the Juveniles and possibly the Midgets will be decked out in new sweaters next season. Both clubs need them badly. It was also decided to pro­ cure crests for the Juveniles if pos­ sible. Two other matters were brought up as suggested improvements. The first was that of a trainer to look after equipment and the other was early conditioning of the players ■before the season got under way. It is hoped to make both possible. Guests of Lions The Lions Club are banqueting both teams, the Juveniles being their guests last Friday night when Capt. G. E. Jackson, the speakei’ for the evening gave a. very fine address The Midgets will be their guest in the near future. when it was de­ hockey amongst and it was sug- help of Claude of the Public „ h some of K There are as many different qualities as there are brands, One brand you can bank on for quality and flavour and nutritional value and that is Middleton’s vitamin-rich loaf, It contains over <500 BJ units per loaf and. is famous for its fine flavour and wholesome nourishment. Although there are many things to watch in bak­ ing bread, qui quality keeps as consistently even as humanly possible. Certainly it has the flavour and is properly baked. MADE HERE — BAKED HERE — FRESH FROM THE OVEN TO YOU Middleton's Bread Today Every baby pig represents a considerable investment, „ investment that must be protected. Early litters are espec- ■ jaJly in need of extra care and attention. Here are a few jj| tips that may Save you many dollars in future Grade A hogs: g 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ILDERTON AIRMAN RETURNS •Sgt. Harold Prebble, son of Mr, S. R. Prebble and the late Mrs. Prebble, of Ilderton, returned home on Monday after spending over three years overseas. He served in France, Belgium and Holland with the R.C.A.F. He was met at the C.N.R. .station in London by his father, brother* and two sisters and a host of friends. Before Sgt. Prebble left England for Canada he spent a leave with his brothers, tL.Cpl. George Prebble and Gnr. F. R. Prebble. ONTARIO IS PLANNING TO SPEND $400,000,000 ON JOB PROGRAM A, CP despatch from Toronto says that Premier of Drew of Ontario, in an adress prepared* for delivery over a regional network of the Can­ adian Broadcasting Corporation, said the total volume of proposed postwar construction excluding ex­ penditures to be made by the On­ tario Hydro Electric Power Com­ mission, is estimated at $400,000,- 000. Mr. ers in litical Drew was one of the speak- the free time devoted to po- parties by the CBC. He said completed plans of his Progressive Coriserva-ize government call for expenditure of $125,000,000 and completed plans of municipalities will approximately equal that amount.” The government four-year high­ way building program, involving a minimum of 29,000,000 man days and including an extensive system «38QRamttc 6, Keep farrowing pens clean and dry, and fit them with guard rails. You can save a pig or an entire litter by attention during farrowing. Prevent parasites by sanitation and treatment. Treat for anaemia, beginning shortly after birth. Proper feeding of the sow reduces digestive disorders. Creep feeding produces thriftier pigs and prevents weaning setbacks. SHUR-GAIN Sow Ration is formulated to nourish the adequately, and provide plentiful milk for the young' pigs. Sows in good health are far more likely to have healthy Pigs- Feed the young pigs on SHUR-GAIN Pig Starter to get them used to solid food and growing well so that weaning causes no digestive upsets or setbacks in growth. sow SHUR-GAIN SOW RATION AND PIG STARTER ■ is B5 IS Exeter Made and Sold by Farquhar Whalen of trunk and feeder highways throughout north and northwestern Ontario, would give an efficient means of fast highway transporta­ tion which would step up the tempo of expanding agricultural and in­ dustrial life The departments of public works and lands and forests also had fully completed plans for improved pub­ lic facilities designed to create em- poyment. The H.E.P',0. was also ready with its construction plans. “We are ready and anxious to proceed with poweri developments on the St. Lawrence. Then there are the five power sites on the Ot­ tawa river which we wish to de­ velop as soon as possible in co­ operation with Quebec.” The St. Lawi’ence scheme would give Ontario an additional 1,100,- 00 0 horse power and the Ottawa river development would add an­ other 600,000. “The province was prepared to assume the full cost of the parts of both plans “which we recognize will be of direct advantage to the people of this province,” was prepared to Band will hold their concert on Tuesday 3rd. __ _ Thacker, of Little­ wood, was a week-end guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pattison. Miss Marjorie Parkinson, of Lon­ don, was a week-end visitor at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. F. Parkinson. Mrs. Frank Parkinson, after I ^pending a while at her daughter’s Mrs. H. White, of Kirkton, returned I home Saturday last Miss Brown, teacher of Winchel- sea School, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kirk. Mrs. Jas. Squire spent part of last week with Verne Stone, of Miss Audrey days last Week Jas. Millar. Mrs. C. Gunning, spent the week-end at the home or Mr. and Mrs. Albert Scott. Friends of Mrs. Win. Sinclair are sorry to learn she is ill In bed With nurse Rhea Mills in attendance* 1. 2. 3. Increases crop yields. Promotes hardier plants—more vigorous growth. Enriches soil fertility. ALWAYS INOCULATE WITH LEGUmE-fllD Replaces many pounds of expensive fertilizer. Costs so little you cannot afford to seed Without it. Variety Unit Size Price Combination Alfalfa and All Clovers 1-Bu. each $ .55 2%-Bu. each 1.10. Vetch: Aust* ' Winter Peas Field and Garden Peas 100-Lb. each *55 Soybeans '■ All Vart«U«i J Up to 2-Bu. each 35 S.Bu. each ',55 Lespedeza 1 —• Cowpeas* Lima I 100-Lb. each .55 Beans, Peanuts J Garden Peas 1 Combination a Garden Beans j For 1-Bu. each <55 Garden Peas ] Btans, Limas I Garden Packet: Sweet Peas & f For 5-tb. each .10 Lupines j I The advantages of inoculation of all Legume Seeds is a scientifically proven fact. The cost is negligible compared to the results obtained. —ORDER NOW FOR SPRING SEEDING— Sold in Exeter by Jones, MacNaugbton Seed Co. & Traquair’s Hdw Sold in Crediton by C. G. Zwicker, Seed Dealer “For lo the winter is past, the rain is over and .gone: the flowers appear on the earth, the time of the Singing of birds is come and the Voice of the turtle is heard in our land.’’ Spring has borhood. The to build their fodils and other early flowers have pushed their heads above the ground. The ruins Were very re­ freshing and the grass looks green' and everything points to ah. early, spring, We overheard-ail old Irish­ man talking to his neighbor, who I always retains his Irish sense of humor, When ills neighbor1 asked him if he had started his spring cleaning replied, 4Faith now, phwat I am most concerned aboot is— phwat moor kin t do to help dune up on. tlilm . durty Germans and Japs.’ Mr. and Mrs. La- Kirk ton, Scott with S.O.S. come to our neigh- robins have returned nests, the tulips, daf- spent a few Mr; and Mrs. Troublesome Night Coughs Are Hard on the System It’S the cough that sticks; the cough that is hard to get rid of: the cough accompanied by a tickling. in the throat that causes the nerve and throat wracking trouble that keeps you awake at night. Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup heljjs to relieve this coughing condition by soothing the irritated parts, loosening the phlegm and stimulating the bronchial, organs, and when this is done the troublesome irritating cough may1 be relieved. Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup has been on the market for the past 48 years. The; Trade Mark “3 Pine Trees’’. , Pried 35c a bottle; large family size, about 3 times as much, 60c at all drug counters. ....... , , .The T. Milburn LiihitCU, Toronto, Ont, trouble that keeps you awake at night. Dr, Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup of Granton, DISTRIBUTORS FOR WESTERN ONTARIO ,SUFFERS RAINFt’L BURNS Mrs. George Hess, prominent Hen­ sail resident suffered painful btu'hs to her right arm when ft gasoline stove she was lighting burst into flames. Mrs. Hess took the burning stove outside and was badly burned in the process. She was attended by Dr, P, J, O’Dwyer, of Zurich. Exeter, Ontario I?0X 213