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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-03-29, Page 5•ff THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING; MARCH 29, 1945 »> For Chicks that pay ORDER Arthur W. Almas, r.r. 2, St. Cath­ arines, Ont., ordered two lots of Bray Chicks in the winter of 1944, Out Of 350 ordered in the first batch, he raised 348 tp laying or market, His second order was for 400, Here is his report on them, jn his own words: “From these, 197 pullets went into the laying house and are now (December) laying 65%, X have 200 roosters also from this lot. I think 397 matured birds from a fine.” ‘ 400 chick order is mighty K. Paisley, Albert, N.B. “The pullets I purchased James writes; from you have developed into egg machines. I never had hens produce as they have.” Plenty pf Bray Chicks for prompt shipment in tires© breeds and hybrids: WHITE LEGHORN BARRED ROOK NEW HAMPSHIRE New Hampslilre X Sussex Sussex x New Hampshire New Hampshire x Rode Kock x Leghorn New Hampshire x Leglioim Minorca x Leghorn. Limited numbers in these breeds? Light Sussex White Rock White Wyawlofte Brown Leghorn Black Minorca Black Australorp - Island Red ' • always been care­ blood-testing, This Rhode We have ful about season we have put on the most ambitious re-testing campaign in our history, We now have breeding flocks totalling 55,0Q0 birds without a single reactor. Tell us your chick requirements, and we will give yon full information on Bray Chicks (10 breeds, 6 hybrids, Government Approved). Prompt service, ear­ ly shipment. FRED W. BRAY LIMITED 120 JOHN ST. N. — HAMILTON, ONT, NEXT TO TOWN HALL — EXETER, ONT, Phone Exeter- 246 tef3Stta UM Family Group Hospital Plan Canada's no. 1 Plan For Heads of Families and their Dependents. Pays for both Sickness and. Accident for as long as 120 days—when confined to a Hospital, No Medical Examination Needed—Enroll Now! W. H. HODGSON, Exeter, Ontario Please send me without obligation full par­ ticulars about Canada’s No. I Hospital & Surgical plan. Name Address OR SEE W. H. HODGSON, Exeter, Ont Exeter District Co-Op Store Can meet your needs for bolts and nails, forks and shovels, Paints and Motor Oils, etc. ORDERS FOR FERTILIZER SHOULD BE PLACED AT ONCE. Handling grass seeds and seed corn. A full line of Co-Op, Feeds on hand, Cod Liver Oil, Mineral, Oyster Shell, Lime Shell, etc. Exeter District Cooperative P. Passmore, Manager Open every day starting Monday, March 19. None Better MADE HERE — BAKED HERE — FRESH FROM THE OVEN TO YOU I Bread from various bakeries reaches the Exeter mar­ ket, but for the BEST in Bread try “MIDDLETON’S" —from your HOME BAKERY. Middletoil’s Bread is unsurpassed for its fine texture, delicious flavor and ‘homemade’ crust. And remember, Middleton’s Bread is packed full of all the energy­ giving vitamins that your family needs. HENSALL The Woheio Clam of the United Church held their regular meeting on Friday evening with the presi­ dent, Ross Forrest, jn the chair. The opening hymn, “My Faith Looks Up to Thee,” was followed by the Lord’s Prayer. ^The Pevo- tional reading, psalm 46, was tak­ en by Miss Violet McClymont. This was 'followed by prayer and busi­ ness, A reading entitled “The Crpss” was given by Miss Violet McClymont. The .topic on “Music” was taken by Miss Gladys Luker and was very Ellis gave an entitled “Mrs. Census Man”, With a piano closed by singing Up For Jesus,” Benediction. Lunch was served. The Arnold Circle held their March meeting at the home of Mrs. Geprge Moir on Tuesday evening with Mrs. Melvin Moir presiding. The opening hymn, “Thy Kingdom Come, O God,” was followed by the Scripture reading, Philipp 4; 1-9, by Mrs. Roy Bell, after which Mrs. Jack Farquhar led in prayer, Hymn, “Hast Thou 'Not Known, Hast Thou Not Heard” was sung, Mrs. Charles Forrest very ably took the. topic from the 3rd chap­ ter of the Study Book, “Entering the Gate.” The meeting closed by singing “Jesus, Thou Joy of Lov­ ing Hearts,” and the Lord’s 'Prayer was repeated in unison. Refresh­ ments were served. Presentation Made At Banquet The Girl's Dance Club held a banquet at the new Commercial Hotel on Friday evening in honor of one of their members, Mrs. Hil­ ton Laing, who has moved to her new home in Exeter, During the evening, Mrs. iLaing was pre­ sented with a tilt-top coffee table. The presentation was made by the president, Mrs. Melvin Moir and the accompanying address was read by Miss Margaret MacGregor. Fol­ lowing a sing-song, games were played. Messrs. Wm. Fairbairn and Ted Oliver were presented with .leather billfolds for theii’ assist­ ance to the club. Following are the addresses: Dear Sally: We, the Girls of the Dance Club, would like to take this opportunity to show you how we have apprec­ iated your co-operation in the club. And in thanking yob for your will­ ingness in always helping with any­ thing, no matter what it might be, we would like you to accept this gift and hope that you will some­ times thing of us when you are sitting at it. —Signed on behalf of the Girl’s Dance Club. President, Bertha Moir, Secretary, Margaret Shep­ herd, Treasurer, Mary Goodwin. We would like to thank Bill and Ted for so kindly and faithfully helping us throughout the season and wish you would accept the.se gifts as a token of appreciation. —Signed on behalf of the Girls’ Dance Club. CREDITON ENTERTAINMENT A three-act comedy, ©The Man from Nowhere,” will be presented by Grand Bend players in the Town Hall, Crediton, on Tuesday, April 3rd, 1945, at 8 p.in., under the auspices of The Crediton Red Cross. Admission: adults 30c, chiL dren 2Op, An entertainment that donated by Evangelical Dutch Auc- interesting, Miss M> interesting reading Rafferty and the Miss Luker favored solo, The meeting ‘’Stand Up, Stand and the Mizpah THAMES ROAD Mrs. Melvin Gardiner visited the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher, of Winchelsea, on Tuesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. H. iRodhe visited on Sunday with Mrs. Arthur Rodhe, of Staffa, The annual Church Board meet­ ing was held at the Manse on Wed­ nesday evening of last week with a good attendance. The Farm Forums were held at the following places Monday night, Lumley School and the homes of Mr. and Mirs. James Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Borland and Mr. and Mrs. Win. Elford. All report a good attendance. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stewart, of Toronto, was christened at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stevgart on Bunday by Rev. Mair. Other visitors who were present were Mr. and Mrs. E. Haw­ kins, -Pat and Joan, of Seaforth, Mirs. W. Hawkins and iDonalda, of Seaforth,. Mr. and Mrs, J. Greenland Mrs. McAsh, of Exeter, Mr. Greeu, of Port Stanley, Mr. Mrs. M. Hunter, of Toronto, Miss Jacqueline Habkirt, of forth. The Y.P.U. was held in the church ment Friday evening with regular meeting of at R. J, and and Sea- the base­ Rev. Risdon, of Staffa as guest speaker, who gave a very interesting address to the young people. Easter services will be at the usual hour on Sunday, Sunday School at 10.15 a.m. and Church at 11 a.m. Presentation to Kirkton Soldier A large crowd gathered at "the Aberdeen Hall on Monday evening to welcome Pte. Humphrey Brown recently invalided home from over- seas.- Rev. Goodger was the chair­ man. Mrs. Charles' Paul presiding at the piano, the program Was op­ ened by singing “0 Canada”, Mr. Leon ‘Paul sang a welcome home song after which he lead in some community singing. Piano instru­ mentals were given by Alice Black- ler and Rhoda Kfrkby. Piano duet by Mrs. Fred Stvitzer and Mrs. Ar­ chie Levy. Solos were sang by Mary Urquhart, Mrs, Hall and Mr. Reub­ en Switzer, Humourous reading by Mrs, Reuben Switzer and jMEr. Har­ old O’Brien, (A .humourous skit, “It Pays to be Ignorant” Reg, Paul, Mrs. ““ Mr. Leon Paul and Mr Tufts. At this time Humphfey. was called to the platform. Mr. Reuben Switzer read a well worded address and Mr. Lionel Kemp presented him^witll a gold Wrist watch. Three cheers were given after which Pte. Humphrey made a suitable reply, The National Anthem was sung. Lunch Was served and a soSial time was spent, by all.' by Mrs. Reuben Switzer, Edwin DEATHS CHAMBERS — In Stephcu Town­ ship ou -Saturday, March 24, 1945, Thomas Henry Chambers, in his 82nd year. ENGAGEMENT Mr, and Mrs* Wilfred IL Mack, of Crediton, announce the engage­ ment pf their eldest daughter, Evaline Jean, to John Stanley Whiting, eldest son of Mr, &nd Mrs. Earl Whiting, pf Centralia, The marriage to take place - in April, * CARDS OF THANKS Mr, and Mrs, Pan Finkbeiner wish to thank all who so. kindly remembered Mrs. Finkbeiner dur­ ing her recent illness. c Mr, and Mrs, Otto Brown wish to thank theii’ many neighbors and A-„.----1 ,------. friends who so kindly remembered in the very worthwhile and inspir-|Mrs, Brown with cards, treats, let- ing union service, ters, flowers and visits while a pa- Special Easter services will be ’ tient in Victoria Hospital, London. * held in both churches next Sunday; when you are again invited to come and share in the joy and inspira­ tion of the Easter season. Mr, Ed. Yearley and friend, Windsor, spent the week-end at home of the former’s parents, and Mrs. Thos. Yearley, and Mrs. Harold Veale Albert Wills, will he enjoyed. A auht the Ladies' Aid Pf the Church will be sold by tion.* * ♦ The sympathy of this community is extended to the family of the late Thos. Chambers, who passed away at his home on Saturday, Special” communion service of the Evangelical and United congrega­ tions will be held in the Evangeli­ cal Church on Good Friday at 10.30 a.m. Both congregations are urged to be present and participate > of tfte Mr. and of Mr Mr, and Mrs, , . . z _ Hazelton, Pa., attendee the funeral of the late Thos. Chambers, Mr. Sylvester Weurth and Fred­ erick and Mrs. R. Blackwell spent Sunday at Port Dover, Mr. aud Mrs, Ward Fritz daughter, of Zurich, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. E ilber. Miss Muriel Smith, of No. 9 T.S., spent the week-end at and on K. S.F. the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emmery Fahrner, Miss Smith sang a very appropriate solo in the Evangelical Sunday\School Sunday morning, ac­ companied on the piano by Mrs. Fahrner. Mrs. F. Reeder, of Centralia, and Mrs, Thos. Wilson, of London, visited for a few days with their sister, Mrs. Jos. Woodall. Messrs. Beverly and Vaughan Chambers, Mrs. S. Fiddy and Mrs. Glen Tabor, of Woodstock, called on Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Woodall attended the funeral of the Thos. Chambers. The Rev. A. S. Trueblood and late was the special speaker at_ the Holy week service lican Church last. The Late Following Thomas Chambers passed away at his home in Stephen Township on Saturday, March 24th, in his 82nd year. Mr. Chambers suffered a stroke one week prior to his death from which he never completely rallied. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Chambers, .he was born and raised* on the farm ad­ joining the one on which he died. He was united in marriage 52 years ago to Miss Selena Doney, who pre­ deceased him in 1910. Mr. Cham­ bers had been a faithful and con­ sistant member of Methodist, latei’ in Ails a Craig Ang- on Tuesday evening Thos. Chambers a short illness, Mr. the former _______ _ United Church, since his boyhood, A member of the trustee board and the board of stewards he was always faith­ ful in the performance of the many duties assigned him. He was of a jovial disposition and a companion to both children and adults, a faithful friend and a good neigh­ bor and always ready to lend a helping hand in time of need, He is survived by a daughter Mary, a grandchildren, of Exeter, to of their many One daughter in childhood. **W*ff> When You Clean up Paint up I It s an ideal cleaning to paint interior surfaces Lowe Bros, Nepto-Lac. This quick-drying exiamel will add a cheerful environment with its beautiful glossy finish and it’s heat and moisture resistant* too. The many shades available make many attractive color combinations. Can be used also for wicker furniture, dadoes and bathrooms. It leaves no brushmarks, ~*-It is very easy to apply. It has no objectionable odor, It requires no special undercoating. It hides unusually well in one coat, It is tough, durable and economical. time now that you are doing yonr spring your walls, cupboards, furniture and other of wood, plaster, metal or canvas with Mr, and Mrs. Charles Johns wish to thank their many friends who so kindly remembered Mrs, Johns with letters, cards, flowers and treats and also those who visited her while ill at the farm. Also those who cleared the snow piled and made it possible for the to get out, IN MEMORIAM FAHNER — In loving memory of our dear mother, Lydia Fahner, who passed away one year ago, March 3, 1944. The dearest mother the world could hold, A cheery smile and a heart of gold; To those who knew her, all will know How much we lost one year ago. —Sadly missed by the family. roads doctor PURINA Traquair’s Hardware Feed Your Chicks the Best Do you want absolutely the best in chick starters for those chicks of yours, this year? Then spend a few cents a bag extra and get the old reliable, result-producing Purina Chick Startena. It’s the cheapest in the end—and the end is what you are working for! GREENWAY Mr. J. B. Nichol and Mr, and Mrs, W. Wilson, -of Hamilton, spent the week-end with relatives. Lieut. Dawson Woodburn, of Camp Borden and Mrs. A. McIntosh spent a few days last week with relatives in Port Huron. L.Cpl, Raymond Young, of New­ market ,spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Wilbert Young. Miss Viola Curts, of London, spent the week-end with her par­ ents, Mr, .and Mrs. Chas. Curts. Mr. and’ Mrs. Gordon Young and family, of Forest, spent the week­ end with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Lisle Woodburn announce the birth of a son on Mon­ day, March 26th. SHIPKA The regular monthly meeting of the Shipka War Workers Associa­ tion will be held in the school Wed­ nesday evening, April 4/ at 8.30. A good program has been arranged —moving pictures by J; M. Scott, of Seaforth, readings, songs. Lunch will be served. All welcome. Admis­ sion: adults 25c, children 10c. RE-OPENING OF GRAND BEND UNITED CHURCH The Grand Bend United church which has been re-decorated, both the auditorium and the basement, will be re-opened at a public serv­ ice on Sunday, April 8th, at three o'clock pan.- The guest speaker will be Rev. Duncan McTavish, of Lon­ don, and the guest soloist will be Mrs. Donald Carruthers, of Appin, The public is cordially invited to attend this service. son Edward, three and a brother John, whom the sympathy friends is extended. Ethel, passed away The funeral was held from his late residence on Tuesday and was at­ tended by a large concourse of sor­ rowing friends from far and near. Service was conducted by his pas­ tor, Rev. A. S. Trueblood, who paid deep tribute to the excellent quali­ ties of the deceased. Interment, was made in Exeter Cemetery. The pallbearers were Alvin Baker, Wil­ fred Mack, Lloyd Lamport, Roy Lamport, Thos, Yearley -and Nel­ son Lamport. Passing out of the shadow into the ■clearer light, Stepping behind the curtain, ting a better sight, Passing out of the darkness into .Eternal day, Let us tiful not call it dying, this beau- passing away. ELIMVILLE and Mrs. Allen Johns and Misses Dorothy, Ethelene Mr. Shirley, ■and Eilene Johns visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Long and family, of Atwood on Sunday last. Last Sunday morning the service was held in the auditorium of the church for the first time since early winter _._ Easter service will be held at 10 a'.m. and Sunday school will follow at 11 a.m. Mrs. Heywood and Mr. Jno. Rid­ ley have moved to their new home on the corner. We “ Understand Mr. Minor Dobbs and family will move into their home recently purchased from Mrs. Heywood. Don’t forget the Progressive Euchre and Crokinole to be hold in the school Thursday night of this week to raise money for overseas boxes.Mr. and Mrs. A. Ford -and family of Farquhar, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rundle and family of Thames Road and Mrs. L Harding, of Exeter, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank­ lin Skinner and- family Saturday evening celebrating Mrs. Ford’s and Mary Skinner’s birthdays dur­ ing the Week, Mr. and Mrs. wm. Johns spent the week-end at Mount Brydges. Farmers are busy ploughing and seeding will soon commence with the present delightful weather. Next Sunday morning the Through the support that Ontario people have given their Hydro System, this Province now enjoys electricity at rates that compare favorably with the lowest in the world* Greater use brings lower cost. With the coming of peace, much power how being used for Wat production Will be available to bring increased benefits to homes and farms* Plan now for greater Use of Hydro service. v Compared with the cost of other commodi­ ties, electricity is cheaper than ever in Canada today. While average commodity prices have now risen more than 18% over the 1935- 1939 average, the cost of electricity has actually dropped* Report by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics, December 4, 1944, says*. “Reductions m electricity rates during the last year have provided a stabilizing influence upon the general cost of living index*’. On this date: Cost of living was up 18.9% Cost of food was up 30.8% Cost of fuel was up 8.1% Cos? of electricity stood of 91.4% —** 8.1% THE HYDRO-ELECTRIC PPW6R COMMlSSIOM OF ONTARIO