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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-10-11, Page 5THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 11, 1945 5 BIRTHS WEIN—At Dr. Fletcher’s Hospital, g on Saturday, October 6, 1945 to ; Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson Wein, of Stephen Twp., a son. WEIR—At Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, on Saturday, Oct. 6, 1945, to Rey, G. C. Weir and Mrs. Weir, of Centralia, twins, a son and a daughter, MARRIAGES CREEOH —’ SHEERE—-At James St. United church parsonage on Thursday, October 4, 1945, Miss Jean Sheere, daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs, Nelson Sheere to Mr. Frank R, Creech, son of Mrs. Creech and the late Thos. G. Creech, by Rev, A. B. Irwin. WINER—KEENER—At the Church of Christ Disciples, London, on October 8th, Estelle, daughter of Mrs. Keener and the late M. O. ■ Keener, to Severne Winer, son of i Mr. and Mrs. William Winer, of J Exeter. CARDS OF THANKS Mr, and Mrs. Dalton Heywood wish to thank the many friends who kindly remembered Wayne with flowers and cards during his re­ cent illness. * Miss Mary E. Northcott wishes to express her sincere thanks to the many friends who remembered her with cards, letters, flowers and treats and to those who called while she was a patient in Victoria Hospital. * HAVE YOU LOOKED IN YOUR CLOSET “McGEE”? •u Mrs. .Fred Corbett and’ family wish to thank their many friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown during their re­ cent sad bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. R. A. Brook, also for the floral tributes and all who loaned cars. c IN MEMORIAM KERR—In loving memory of a dear mother, Mary T. Kerr, who passed away two years ago, Oct. 13th, 1943. At night the stars look down, On a grave not far from here; Where sleeps the one we can’t forget, And always loved so dear; The dearest mother this world could hold, The cheeriest smile and heart of gold; To those who knew her, all will know, How much we lost two years ago. —Badly missed by Courtland, Loretta and families, MAIER—In proud and loving mem­ ory of our dear brother, L.Cpl. Harold iL. Maier, who was killed in action, October 12, one year ago in Italy. A beautiful memory, dearer than gold, Of our dear brother whose worth can ne’er be told, Happy and smiling, always content, Loved and respected wherever he went. To a beautiful life came a sudden end, He died as he lived, everyone’s friend. —Sadly missed and ever remember­ ed by sisters and brothers. * MAIER—In proud and loving mem­ ory of our dear son, L.Cpl. Harold L, Maier, who was killed in action, October 12, one year ago in Italy. Our son went away with a smiling face, And he whispered, “I shall not be long,” I can picture him now swinging down the street, •On his lips a smile and a song. His letters were cheerful and bright to read, Till one day they came to a close, The reason for this I was soon tu know, “I regret” in War Office prose. Since that day a light in our life expired, ■Only memories, sweet memories, remain; But I know that the Lord in mercy and love Murmured, “well done,” and “.faithful once again.” —iSadly missed and ever remem­ bered by Mother and Dad. * BOYES—:In respect and loving re­ membrance of a dear husband, father and grandfather, Thomas William Boyes, who passed away one year ago, October 17, 1944. The garment of his soul has passed ’ away, The shining spirit and the love light stay; The echo of his voice, his eyes, his smile, Just as they were, are with us all the while; Gone to a land of sunshine, Gone to a perfect rest, Sdfe in the arms of Jesus, Gone one of the best. —Sadly missed and lovingly re­ membered by his Wife, daughter and family. * MAIER—In loving memory of a dear friend, L.Cpl H. L. Maier, who paid the supreme sacrifice in Italy‘one year ago, October 12. Somewhere in Italy in a soldier’s grave, Lies my dear friend among the brave, He never shunned his country’s call, .But gladly gave his life, his all;' He died, the helpless to defend, A faithful soldier’s noble end. —Ever remembered and sadly missed by Doris. u The National Clothing Drive is’ now on and from the interest mani­ fest there should be a tremendous amount of used clothing for the needy overseas. The need is great and every garment will be greatly appreciated. LETTER FROM ENGLAND An interesting letter written by Mrs. Allred on her return to her home in England. The following very interesting letter has been received by Mi’s. W. J. Melville from Mrs. R. H. Allred, who for a year and a half with Mr. Allred made their home at the Melville Inn. They were forjner residents of South America where Mr. Allred contracted a dis­ ease that unfortunately left him paralized with arthritis of the spine. They made numerous friends while in Exeter and Mrs. Allred’s letter will be read with interest. * ♦* 1 'Clandon Drive, Carrington, Nottingham. Sept. 25th, 1945. Dear Everyone: Please pass this on to anyone in­ terested. That way I can be lazy and write a longer letter than if I sent to you all individually. There is so much to tell you I hardly know where to begin, so, better go back to the Bayans. On Sunday afternoon, Sept. 16th, we were lying down when suddenly the ships siren blew three times. I dashed on deqk to see what had happened and found we were pass­ ing Fastnet Rock off the south coast of Ireland. It was thrilling because it meant we were in home waters at last, but, it was nothing to Monday afternoon when we caught our first sight of the west coast of England. That I can’t de­ scribe to you but I had tears in my eyes and everyone else had too. Fortunately it was on the same side as our cabin so Rowley saw it through the port and he felt like being a baby, too. We reached the Bar lights of the Mersey about ‘ 7 p.m. Everyone was on deck to see the pilot come aboard and by 10 p.m., we were anchored at Rock Light with Liverpool on one side and Birkenhead on the other. It’s no use. trying to describe our feel­ ings for we were home at last. I only know there is no thrill like that for me. I went to the smoke room and had a drink with half a dozen nice people and then went to bed but not to sleep. I was far too( excited for that. (At dawn I was on deck again by 7.30 a.m. we were tied up at an outside dock waiting for ’ the tide to en­ ter Canada dock. We had breakfast at 8 a.m. and then I got Rowley all ready to land and went on deck again. The next two hours were the most aggravating of < all. I spent them between the deck and the cabin. You know, watching everything and then dashing to Rowley to report.. At 10.45 a.m., the tide was up and the tugs took us in tow and we moved. Could see a crowd of people waiting on the dock, but couldn’t distinguish who was who, so watched the docks we passed and got our first inkling of what Liverpool had sufferd. It was heart-breaking to see what had once been enormous doeks nothing but a mass of twisted Steel girders ii in li min ii !■■■ ■■■iummr-i— i huhi r~r— The Kirkton Red Cross Society will hold a DANCE in the Aberdeen Hall, Kirkinn FRIDAY, October 12 at 9.80 p.m. MURDOCH’S ORCHESTRA Modern & Old Time Dancing * Admission 50c and rubble. The captain told me Liverpool once 'had eight straight days apd nights of blitz without even half an hours break. How they stuck it I don’t know. By 11 a.m., we were very near and could see someone very like Bob stand­ ing on the dock. Wasn’t absolutely sure until he took off his hat, and waved. Then I knew and I leave you to imagine my feelings. I dash­ ed to the cabin and told Rowley he was there and then dashed back. By 11.15 we were tied alongside and he was on board. That was worth living for. He had an ambu­ lance waiting and two attendants. Cable and Wireless met us, also a Cunard agent, so we were well looked after. We went to the cabin and 1 said to Bob, “We better get Dad ashore and then go through the cu'stoms.” He put his arm around me and sat me in a chair and said, /‘Alright, darling, you have finished now and I take over.” You can imagine how restful that was. I had nothing to do but sit in the lounge where they served hot soup and ' biscuits, and wait until Bob fetched me. There was no trouble with the customs. They just asked me if I had anything duti­ able and I said, “To the best qf my belief, nothing,” and we were through. Dad was comfortable in the ambulance, the Cunard agent arranged to send the heavy baggage by train and we were off. The trip through Liverpool was upsetting. Great gaps where there were once houses and most of the windows even in intact houses still boarded up, air raid Shelters every little way, and the other reminders of what Jerry had done. After Liver­ pool we went through some of the most beautiful country in England. Right through the Peak district I was so thrilled and happy -I nearly went pop. We got home about 6.30 where the rest of the family were waiting for us. We got Rowley to bed and then had tea and talked and talked and talked. About 9.30 some more friends dropped in and we made tea again and more talk. About 11.30 we had some more tea and more talk. O! it was lovely and I have no idea what time we went to bed. Bob had a holiday on Wednesday and he took me to town where we got our registration cards and ration coupons and I went to the bank and did my business there. In the afternoon I unpacked and read a batch of welcome home let­ ters from various friends who are not in Nottingham just now. I have been seeing friends, all the week So, this is the first chance I have had to write to you. Last Thursday I was in town and saw more of Jerry’s filthy work. One night early in the war, he dropped a line of bombs and incendiaries right aross the city and suburbs and did his best to set it on fire. The damage is awful and I am sure you would take your hat off to England if you could see it. It has to be seen to be believed. At the bottom of the Drive here there were 4 Beau­ fort guns and Agnes says it was horrible at 7.30 every night Jerry would arrive and the guns start blazing,’ The shriek and whine of shells went on most of the night and the children were always in the garden early collecting the fchrapnel. What a life for the poor mites! Of course every night they slept in the shelter for months. As one friend said, “It was sheer, un­ adulterated hell but it’s over now and lie’s beaten.” Everyone looks strained, tired, and very shabby but also very neat and tidy. It is amazing to me how they have managed to keep them­ selves so nice. ;As for England, well! she is shabby, battered and sadly in heed Of a coat of paint but oh! so beautiful. Probably more so be­ cause of her soars. Little by little stories of things I *'*Ba£L _________________ ww VW ■mo /// // // /'//////%‘X'''Domestic and Commercial Refrigeration Service —- ppnaestic; and Copruperipial Units now available EXETER and vicinity G. K. Crocker Hello, Homemakers! If you have not accomplished all the canning and preserving you planned to do this summer, make the most of autumn fruits and vegetables. Let the tang of home-made pickles and the aroma of steaming sauces and simmering fruits fill your house with autumn goodness. If you - have followed The Mixing Bowl you have already read our canning instructions. Just one repe­ tition — keep jars covered with boiling water’ during the processing of foods in a water-bath. If you are fortunate enough to have a freezing locker nearby, by all means use it. The plant man­ ager will provide an instruction booklet on preparation of food to be frozen, Oven-drying is a form of food preservation and is not diffi­ cult if you have a well-insulated oven. Vegetables must be pre­ cooked and dipped in a commercial preservative solution, You can do other things while your oven is fill­ ed with drying food, but you cannot go away and leave it, If you decide to try youi’ hand at home drying, send for instructions. GREEN TOMATO RELISH 1 gallon green tomatoes, % cup salt, y2 medium cabbage, 3 sweet red peppers, 3 medium onions, 6 % cups vinegar, 1 tbsp, celery seed, 1 tbsp, mus­ tard seed, % tbsp, whole cloves. Put tomatoes through food chop­ per, using coarse blade. Combine with salt and let drain overnight in cheesecloth bag. Add cabbage, pep­ pers and onions, also put through food chopper. Mix vegetables to­ gether and add vinegar, sugar and the spices (tied in a bag). Cook over low heat until vegetables are tender — about 20 mins. Pour into hot sterilized jars and seal. Makes 6 to 7 pints. DILL PICKLES Cucumbers 3 to 4 inches long are best for dill pickles. Wash, prick with a fork and soak overnight in cold water, rDVain, dry thoroughly. In the bottom* of sterilized sealers place a piece of dill. Pack cucum­ bers in jars. Put more dill on top. Prepare the following pickle mix­ ture: 2 cups vinegar, 1 cup salt, 2% quarts water. Bring to boil. Pour over the cucumbers while hot. Let stand about 6 weeks before using. Yield: 4 to 5 quarts.- CHILI SAUCE AND COCKTAUL FROM ONE RECIPE 48 large tomatoes, 2 onions, 1 head celery, 4 tbsps. sugar, 3 sweet red peppers, 3 sweet green peppers, 2 tbsps, salt, % cup vinegar. Boil all together 20 mins,, then turn into a colander, Strain with­ out stirring. Return juice to kettle and boil 5 minutes., To the solid pulp add 1 cup vinegar, a small piece of ginger, 8 cloves and 1 stick cinnamon (spices in muslin bag). Boil until thick, pour into hot jars, Seal. Yield; About 3 pints chili cause and 3 pints juice. « * * TAKE A TIP 1. pickle small whore green toma­ toes if you have sugai’ for pickling syrup. Cook in boiling salted water for 10 mins. Let stand overnight on tray to drain off' surplus water, In the morning cook in spiced pick­ ling syrup for 10 mins. Lift into sterile jars; fill with syrup and seal. 2. Use ordinary salt instead of iodized salt for pickling, 3. Use only one-half of amount of sugar with a substitute such as corn syrup or honey. 4. Use synthetic sweetening when the food is hot and does not have to be boiled. * * * THE QUESTION BOX Mrs. R. T. asks: Recipe for Bar­ becue Sauce. Answer: 2 quarts ripe tomatoes, 3 large onions (chopped), 4 sweet red- peppers (chopped), 2 carrots (scraped), 3 cups vinegar, 1 q.up water, 4 tbsps. brown sugar, 2% tbsps. salt, 2 tsps, allspice, 2 tsps, cloves, 2 tsps, cinnamon, 2 tsps, nutmeg, 2 tsps, ginger, % tsp. cayenne. Cut tomatoes into pieces (do not peel), mix all ingredients together and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 hour, oi* until soft enough to pass through a sieve. Strain and bottle. Yield: 4 pints. Mrs. D. B. asks: What causes peppers to become bitter when baked? Answer: Perhaps they had not been parboiled 2 mins, before they were stuffed for' baking. Mrs. J. C. suggests using fruit syrup in place of milk or water id making salad dressing. ♦ « 9 Ann Allan invites you to write to her %The Times-Advocate. Send in your suggestions on homemak­ ing problems and watch this column for replies. AUTHORIZED KELVINATOR SALES & SERVICE they have borne come out and I can’t think how they did it. I thought I knew something of it, but the bit I have seen has taught me that no one outside could pos­ sibly imagine a quarter of it. I could fill a book with stories of their pluck and it makes me ashamed of any grousing I ever did. We are short of food but a long way from starving. Fat is the ur­ gent need. Foi' the parcels shorten­ ing is most welcome. One ounce of fat a week does not go far as you can imagine. Soap flakes and 'Pow­ der for washing are very scarce just now too. Rice is still unobtain­ able and so are sardines. Anything in the food line is welcome and I would love some hair i|ibbons for Dorothy, The children have grown so since I left but they are darlings and it’s grand to have them again. You would laugh to see Agnes and I at work. We buzz round in the mornings and about 11 a.in., we have coffee and take it up and have a cigarette with Rowley. After lunch at 1 p.m., we take our tea upstairs. Afternoon tea we also have with him. Someone comes in and we always make tea then. By the way we can’t get starch so will you be very kind and put some in a parcel. I met Jim in town and he sends his regards to you all. We talked Canada for almost half an hour. Jack is expected home some­ time before Christmas, all being well, so that will be another thrill. Am enclosing a cutting Which thrilled us Very much last Friday. We are proud of him, Well, my dears, we tnink of you often and talk of you. .Someday I hope we shall meet again. Thanks, all of you, for your many kindness­ es to us. Love to all in the Melville Inn, Dr. and Mrs. Dunlop, Mrs. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs, Martin, Mr. and Mrs. May, the Irwins and Marion, Browning’s Drug Store, the McNalls, the Vicar and Mrs, Hunt and all our kind friends. I have nevei’ seen Rowley look so happy for a lo.ng time as he does now. It’s so good to be home. I wish you could all drop in and see us and have a cup of tea. Our love to you all. Bob and Agnes send theirs, too, Ida Allred. ZURICH MAN HURT Condition of Conrad Schilbe, a resident of Zurich, who was injured when his car crashed head-on with another machine, is “good,” at­ tendants at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, reported Tuesday night. Mr. Schilbe, who is 78 years of age, was admitted to the hospital with fractured ribs. He was driving be­ tween Hensall and Zurich in a rain storm, when, apparently blinded by the lights of an oncoming car, he crashed head-on into a car driven by Mr. Durand, of the Blue Water Highway. Both machines were badly damaged. Traffic Officer Frank Taylor, of Clinton, investigated. A Triangle Trip to Coast and Return Mrs. Wm. Sweitzer and daughter, Mrs, Glen Brenner returned home Tuesday after a month of travelling­ stopping at Calgary, Banff, Van­ couver and taking a boat trip up the coast to Ketchacan, Alaska. The scenery was wonderful. On tiiu return trip they spent several days at Jasper Park, and Winnipeg. Coming through the Prairie Prov­ inces there were hundreds of acres of grain not cut and acres of stooks not threshed owing to the wet weather. In B.C., and Alaska the weather was ideal. CREDITON The regular meeting of the Ladies (Aid and W.M.S. Of the Evangelical Church was held in the school rooms on Thursday, the fourth of October, at 8.15 p.m. Mrs. H. M. Faist presided for the devotional service. Mrs. Fraser Brown read several passages of scripture. A Litany of Meditation and Prayer was led by Mrs. Faist, assisted by Mrs. J. ’Finkbeiher and Mi’S, D. Finkbeiner. The first two chapters of the Study Book, “Christianity where we live,” was- ably presentea by Mrs. Aaron Wein and Mrs. D. Finkbeiner, Mrs. Emmery Fahrner conducted a biblical contest which proved very interesting. During the business Session, over which Mrs. Reuter presided, it was decided to have the Thank Offering meeting on Thursday, November 1st. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Reuber. Mr, and Mrs. Grant Taylor, of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Hector Taylor. MAIN STREET CHURCH GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY (Continued from Page One) borhood of $1,200. An interesting historical booklet with pictures of the former minis- ters has been published and are being gold for 50 cents. Former Members Present In response to invitations sent out many former members were present and signed the register. From the roll the following names have been secured: From (London, Violet E. Gambrill, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gambrill, Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. McAlister, Alex Mc­ Alister, Margaret Ritchie, H. R. Page, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Lome Baskerville, Capt. C. H. Baskerville, Ralph Rundle, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Statham and Miss Lois Statham, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. P. Sanders, May Thdmas, |Ann Morgan, Mrs. (Rev.) E. G. Powell, Gibb Yelland, Mildred T. Walker, Verna (Walker) Stewart, Harvey .Stewart, Nancy Stewart, Eleanor A. Walker, William E. Walker, Jean J. Walker, Elmore and Neta Tuckey, Trueman H, El­ liott and daughter, Mrs. Wm. Sio- bald, Lester Thomas Rundle, Paul­ ine Follick, Mr, and Mrs. C. Bruce Cantelon, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rudd, Mrs, C. W. Baker, Lillian and Grace Baker, Mrs. Margaret Brown, Mr. and Mrs. K. Werner, Mrs. E. Sproule, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. P. Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Davis and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rafuse. Beatrice Essery, Ottawa; Mrs. Russel Love, Owen Sound; J. 'C. and Bessie Walker, Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. Louisa smale and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hern and family, of Granton; Mrs. Geo. Winegarden, Parkhill; Mr. and Mrs. O. Ostland, Constance; Miss Catherine Fink­ beiner, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Guenther, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Goetz, Dash­ wood; .Sally Hay, Zurich; Leia Edwards, Thorndale; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Elliott, Sarnia; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Elliott, and Maud, -Melford, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Gould, Mrs. W. T. Inkley, Clin­ ton; Mr. and Mrs. W. Anderson, Orillia.; Capt. Bruce and Mrs. Medd, Napanee; Ruth Ford, Kitchener; A, J. Rerztiew, Walkerton; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. McNaughton, Alfred E. and Mrs. Johns, Hamilton; Doris J. Webber, Strathroy; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stanlake, Plattsville; Mr. ana Mrs. Jas. H. Francis and children, Tavistock; Evelyn Howard, E. M. Dignan, Sadie E. Walker, Edna Follick Hearts, Olive Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Davis and family and Mrs. C. C. Otton, all of Toron­ to; Mr. and "Mrs. Albert Spencer, Carey Joynt, Marilyn Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Anderson, Revival Meetings at Bee Line Church of God Grand Bend Beginning Sunday, Oct. 14 and lasting for two weeks. Speaker: Rev. Lawrence Beaver Services at 7.45 each evening except Saturday. Rev, Beaver has been pastor for 16 years at LaGrange, Indiana, and has travelled throughout the Cen­ tral States and Canada conducting revival meetings. Everyone is cor­ dially invited to attend the Church, where experience makes you the member. Glenn Beach, Pastor Mrs. Albert Etherington, Mrs. Thos. Johns, Mrs. Albert Shirray, Ronald Anderson, all of Hensall; Louise Hackney, Rev. W. E. and Mrs. Aid­ worth and Ian, Mrs. L. L. Follick and Miss Marion, of St. Marys; Mrs. Roy Gadd, Mr. and Mrs. Montie Boughner, of Simcoe; Allan B. Hobbs, Galt; Mr. and -Mrs. Myers, Mrs. W. J. Beer, May Skinner, Grand Bend; Mrs. (Rev.) A. E. Elliott, Barbara, Betty, Allan and Margaret, Charles and Mrs. Pearce, Wm. C-. and Mrs. Balkwill, Brant­ ford; Mr. anj Mrs. M. C. Milliken, Dorothy and Marion, of Millbank, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Walker, Buck­ ingham, Que., Mrs. Edward Coward, Mrs. Edith Gardiner, Mrs. Nelson Clarke, Kirkton; Rev. J. A. and Mrs. Walker and -Ruth, of Harrow; Fred J. Hooper, Salford; Carren Powell, Embro; Mrs. W. R. Mc­ Clellan and Stanley, Mrs. C. North­ cott, Stratford. LOCAL NEWS Week-end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Caldwell were Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Anderson and family, of Kippen, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Essery and Karin, of Centralia. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Christie and Jean, of Toronto, S.B. Petty Officer C. E. and Mrs. Christie, of London, visited on -Sunday with Mr. C. W. Christie and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Thompson. * V; ier o xr 3Et Exeter District Co-Op Store Western Oats A few additional orders are required to make up a carload. Wire Insulators and Hot Shot Batteries. SPECIAL PRICES ON ROBIN HOOD FLOUR. District P. Passmore, Manager operative BUY YOUR WINTER SUPPLY OF GRAIN NOW • Due to drought conditions, Alberta and Saskatchewan crops are short. There is a great supply of 1944 oats to be had in September and October which are of excellent qual­ ity. The new 1945 crop will be inferior. Barley and wheat are also available. We are in the market for field peas. Highest market prices paid. FERTILIZER IN STOCK CANN & SONS Exeter and whalen