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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-12-20, Page 7THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 20th, 1945 r«£«* 7 Peace at Last The Christmas we have all been waiting for is here . . , Our joy and relief must be tempered by the memory of those of our gallant forces who fought to help bring to us the kind of Christmas we have hoped for , , . It is in this spirit that we greet all our friends at this time to ektend to them the old, old wish , , . A MERRY CHRISTMAS • and A HAPPY NEW YEAR | Qur wish is that the coining year will enable us to give | you. better service, A, 3. SWEITZER, Manager WK WOODHAM The (Sunday School are busy prac­ ticing for their 'Christmas concert which is to be held oh Friday eve* ding, December 21, Trooper Lorae McNaughton ar­ rived home last week from overseas. Tpr, Lome and Mrs. .McNaughton visited with Mr. and, Mrs. Roy Mc­ Naughton, of Kirkton, on Friday evening. Mission Circle The monthly meeting of the Mis­ sion Circle met nt the home of.the president, Mrs, Ira McCurdy, on Tuesday evening, Dec. 11. The meet­ ing was in charge of Florence Kirk and Rhoda Thomson. The meeting opened with the singing of the Na­ tional -Anthem, Mrs, McCurdy then took charge of the candle-lighting service, Phyllis Wheeler read a poem, “Candle-lighting.” Scripture readings were read by Bessie Mc­ Curdy, Mrs, Oscar Brine, Mrs, Vic Chatten, Mid, Gladwyn Hooper and number of sung, Roll a mystery read and story was iLorene an in­ closed Mrs. FRALICK on Wednesday, Mr, and the gift Howard). PFAFF—At Ufrtli, Dentil and Mnrx-ia^e Notices A## ".of charge. Curd of Thank* 50<?. In Meinoriam Notice* BOc for Iwtrle verae, 25c extra for each tional ycrue, Enepigfein ent* 50c Announcements BIRTHS — At Royal Oak, Mich., Decembei' 6, to Norman Fralick, a son (Darrell Mrs, Of Mrs, To Our Many Friends and Customers:- . - j t m i H t H i Godbolt’s Hospit­ al on -Sunday, December to Air, and Mrs, Oscar Crediton, a son, DEATHS left on 16 1945 Pfaff, of May Christmas be Bright and Happy for all, and may the New Year be a better and happier one than even the best of past Welcoming our bojys who have returned from overseas and remember­ ing those who are still in the service we wish to ex­ tend to all best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. R. B. WILLIAMS Massey-Harris Sales & Service THERE’LL ALWAYS BE A CHRISTMAS There’ll be many Christ- masses to come . . . full of fun and laughter . . . echo! n.g with carols There’ll be the same happy family feasts, the same good cheer. Let’s keep this Christmas bright with the hope of better days to come. In this spirit we extend to one and all our best wishes for a Happy Christmas and a New Year with Happiness and Good-will. S. M. SANDERS , (greetings * * * Your patronage we have enjoyed, Goodwill and friendship, too, Our -gratitude we try to show By saying “THANKS” to you. We’d like to have you with -Our efforts we will To keep your valued and Goodwill with us, alive. And how we wish you one and all _ Our. hearty wish sincere, very Merry Christmas a Prosperous New Year. Celebrating Christmas The ceases, comes know day. Jt contains a mystic touch, and ushers us into an atmosphere so different to any other season of the year. Are we really ready this year to celebrate Christmas? For six weeks the stores have been begging us to do our shopping early. The post offices have asked that we mail our packages early. The gifts to our loved ones overseas have gone long since. In fact for a month we have been on the rush getting ready Christmas. Now, it has come, most gladsome day of the year, have made ready our gifts, I festal meals and our homes, have we prepared our hearts to celebrate the coming into the world of One, who if truly received, creates within us a new heaven and a new earth. If not, we have woe­ fully missed, the real meaning of Christmas. It may seem strange celebrating Christmas in Europe where wars are raging, and the music of angels seems to be. drowned out and the plight of the world seems to mock at the Christmas message of “Peace on earth, goodwill toward men.” And yet in all parts of these devas­ tated lands there are hearts that will rise above the hellish horror, in which they are compelled to live and fight, which will have dreams of a new world for which they long and hearts which will be haunted by the vision of world unity and Peace. Hearts which are willing to 'suffer that their dreams may ’come true, and hearts with feelings [which will not degenerate, into hat­ red and bitterness. Surely such Souls whether in Europe, the Southern Pacific or in the struggles in China, will be able to’ truly celebrate the spirit of Christmas. How many of our loved ones are returning home for 'Christmas. We hear them say, “Home for Christ­ mas.” There is something magical about those words. They conjure up. such nostalgic memories, for Christmas is essentially a family affair. This is the sixth in a pro­ cession of war-time Ohristmasses— a not-too-happy record, but it Is the brightest Christmas for hope of family reunion, since the war be­ gan. Nothing gives us such a sense of security as our own home—oui' own people—-family ties and the feeling of being wanted. There are many families among us whose loved ones are far away charm of Christmas never Its celebration never be- commonplace to those 'who the inner meaning of this for the We our but Mrs. Jack Thomson, A Christmas carols were call was answered with package. Minutes were adopted. A read by Mrs, Jaques then strumental. with the National Anthem. Carman Switzer, a former member was then called forward and Mrs. Vic Chatten read the address, Rhoda Thomson and Bessie McCurdy then presented hex* with an ottoman and book-ends. Mrs, Switzer then thank­ ed the girls for the lovely gifts and invited them to come and see her in her new home in 'St. Marys The girls all joined in singing, “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” A dain­ ty lunch was then served by the hostess and committee, Election of officers- for 1946: president, Mrs. Ira McCurdy; 1st vice-president, Mrs. Oscar Brine; 2nd vice-pres., Mrs. Arthur Suchard; secretary, Rhoda Thomson; ass’t secretary, Jean -Stephens; treasurer, Florence Kirk; pianist, Loren e Jaques; ass’t pianist, Bessie . McCurdy; press re­ porter, Mrs. Kenneth Langford; floral treasurer, Mrs. Vic, Chatten. WILLERT — (Suddenly at residence on Wednesday, 1945, Louis John Willert, 3, Ilderton, formerly of wood, in his 72nd year. his late Dec. j.%, of R.R, Dash- the on know that strive friendship Foi’ a And 'Christinas Ken Langford, favored with The meeting ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced Bernice Eileen, youngest daughter of Mrs. Finkbeiner and the late Michael Finkbeiner, to Pte. Garnet Grenville .Shipman. son of Mr, and Mrs. David Shipman, of Kemptville. The marriage to take place in Jan­ uary. c of I the Miss CARDS OF THANKS The family of the late Matthew Clark wish to thank their friends and neighbors for the kindness shown them during their recent sad bereavement; also for the beauti­ ful floral tribute. Special thanks to Rev. A. S. Trueblood and to those who so kindly loaned cars, * Mrs. Flossie Reid and Mrs. El­ wood Thomas and relatives wish to thank all those who remembered the late Mrs. Theresa Sweet while a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital, also those who showed their sin­ cere sympathy after she passed away. Special thanks to Rev. A. B. Irwin, Dr. and Mrs. Steiner and Mrs. F. Delbridge. * DASHWOOD The annual Christmas program of the Evangelical church Sunday School will he held Friday evening* Dec. 21st. The young people, of Zurich Evangelical Church will pre­ sent a Christmas play entitled “Three Gifts.” Mrs. (Lucinda Mclsaac Tuesday for Windsor ^nd Detroit where she intends to spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Ward Kraft, of London, spent the week-end here. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rasohke and family, of Detroit, spent the week­ end with relatives here, Mrs, partciiffe, of -Clinton, is spending a few days with her sister# Mrs, Addison. Tieman. Mr. Chester Gaiser has returned after attending the funeral of sister-in-law in Detroit- The Christmas Festival in Lutheran church will be held Monday evening, Dec. 24 th, The choir of the Lutheran Church spent a very enjoyable evening at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Milford Merner, where they were entertain­ ed to a Christmas party, The first part of the evening was spent in progressive games and contests, Following this the appearance of Santa Claus caused mach merri­ ment, A delicious lunch was served ■from tables appropriately decorated with Christmas favours and candles. The evening was brought to a close by the singing of Christmas carols. The committee in eharge was Mrs. Lome Rader, Miss Frieda Rader and Miss Dorothy Hayter, assisted by the hostess, Mrs, Merner, i Cop; “Well, what’s the idea of speeding like that?” Driver: “You see, officer, the brakes don’t work, so I was hurrying to get home be­ fore I had an accident.” + A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEARA J, HUBERT JONES and CHAS. S. MacNAUGHTON Jones, MacNaughton Seed Co. “SYMBOLS” There stood a lighted Christmas tree, and at the top, a “Star”; Beneath, a burning candle, throwing beams afar; While little children’s stockings hung neatly in a row; Then, little faces, shining bright, lit with joyful glow; With Christmas cards and parcels, sent to cheer hearts so forlorn; And kindly greetings ringing out, to greet the Christmas morn; Sweet carols sounding in one’s ears, of Baby Jesus’ birth; A hush, and silent reverence, covering the earth; These symbols, with simplicity, proclaim a Presence near; And One, with Voice proclaimeth, “Fear not, for J am here.” Eva M. Penrose. Clothing and Shoes f HARPLEY Miss Barbara Hayter spent week-end with her friend, Mona Baird, at Grand Bend. Mr, Heqtor Murray, of Midland, Who has been sailing on the Great Lakes arrived here on Saturday to spend some, time with his brother, Mr. Robt. Murray. Miss Eleanor. McLinchey spent the week-end with, friends at Grand Bend. Master Gordon Whiting, of Cen­ tenary, spent the past week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. tLove. WILLIAM WEIR William Weir, father of Rev. G. C. Weir, pastor of Centralia United Church, passed away in Toronto, in his 8i8th year. Mr. Weir had spent almost all his life farming near Woodstock, moving to Toronto two years ago. Funeral service was con­ ducted at the home in Toronto, and burial was at Woodstock. Surviving are his wife, two sons and two daughters. us whose loved ones are rar away . I from home just now, boys and girls ,as here, to whom Christmas means home. It will be a very different day for them, but every minutes of it they will conjure Up the family at 'home —they will be remembering yester­ year’s Christmas and hopefully thinking of the next. If you are un­ happy or lonely for • them this Christmas, don’t brood on it—try doing- something to make someone else happy. Be thankful for home and folks, and the spiritual significance of Christmas Day, and let us share our gratitude and happiness with oth­ ers. Share it with the old folks, those on whom memories crowd back on Christmas -Day. Christmas calls us to establish the family spirit in all our relation­ ships of.life. If only we would do this, then the new world we dream of might one day 'be born—'Christ­ mas and light, Christmas and4 song, Christmas and children, Christmas and faith, Christmas and the Peace to come.—Contributed. • Merry Christmas, friends! This year many of us are looking for­ ward to Christmas at home. Home again means so much to the chil­ dren who have been away at school to those who have been working in strange cities and especially to those returning from overseas or service at distant points. This infectious feeling of well­ being is a Christmas gift itself Be thankful that there is a safe, quiet place where we may gather, ttS licie, to listen to the story of Christmas and to share the wonder and mas Christ- yours An Outstanding Store in the Community it Serves VISIT THE STORE OFTEN THIS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SEASON You may be looking for some of your old time favourite gift lines and not.be able to find them at present. These are on the scarce .list but many may be available in time for Christmas. Our suppliers have promised to deliver them if at all possible, even if i(t’s only a day or two before Christmas. WOMEN! The long awaited Sheep-lined COSSACK FLIGHT BOOTS are here! Smart and warm in Browns and Blacks. Here is a real giftxfor any girl! Sizes 3 to 9 $9.50 Women’s Fur Gauntlet Fine Leather SKI MITTS Adjustable Wrist Bands ’ $2.00 Kiddies’ MITTS small sizes, Brown and Black lined leather Mitts 69c pair Mitts for Misses and Boys Bright Red and Blue and Wine Imitation fur gauntlet style $1.25 HAIRDRESSING Phono 146 Plione 146 y Titus 3:5 Rom, 3:23 Rom. 4t5 Wi­ If you are If you ate If you are If you are If you are trusting in good works you ARE NOT. trusting in a Sinless life you ARE NOT. trusting in your own efforts you ARE NOT. trusting in church membership or ritual you ARE NOT. Acts 16:31 trusting in another man’s efforts you ARE NOT. 1 Tim. 2:5 BUT. if you are trusting in Christ’s finished Work you ARE SAYED. ’ Bph. 2:8, 9 Time IMS piLCRiM’S HOUR 7 - 7 .30 E.D.S/T. Sunday evenings Local Station — CKLW, Windsor Old-fashioiied Revival Hour—rebroadcasts on - many station at various times. Chas. E. Fuller KO. Box 125, Los Angeles 53, California delight of Christmas. Greetings to you and BROWNIES 2 squares chocolate, % cup shortening, % cup white sugar, 1 egg, % tsp. salt, y2 cup flour. ys cup nuts, Melt chocolate and add it to the melted shortening. Add sugar, egg, salt, flour and chopped nuts. Pour I into greased baking pans and bake in a moderate oven (350 degs.) about 20 mins. They will look, half baked, but mark off in squares or strips when you take them from, the oven, and they will harden as they cool. FROZEN COOKIES % cup butter, % cup other shortening, 1 y2 .cups brown sugar, 4 eggs, 1 tsp, salt, 1 tsp., cinnamon, 2 tsps, baking pow­ der, 5 cups flour.. ■Cream the shortenings together with the sugar. Add the well- beaten eggs and beat thoroughly. Sift all the dry ingredients togeth­ er and add to the first mixture. Pack the dough into a butter car­ton, or form into a roll. Wrap in wax paper and chill in the coldest part of the refrigerator for several hours. Slice aS thin as possible with a very sharp knife, place on a greased baking-sheet, and bake for 10 mins., in an electric oven (375 dogs). A part of the mixture may be baked and the remainder kept in the refrigerator for later |m FRUIT COOKIES . y2 cup shottehing, % bfown sugar, 1 egg* bbatSn, cup molasses, 375 degs. for IChmins, Note: This cookie dough is easv to use in a cookie press if chilled in electric refrigerator for 20 mins- before shaping into cookies. FESTIVE COOKIES 1 cup shortening, 1% cups ■brown sugar, 2 eggs slightly beaten, 2% cups sifted flour. 1 tsp. baking soda, % tsp. salt. yz tsp. nutmeg, grated rind of 1 lemon, 1 cup raisins and currants mixed, % cup chop­ ped peel, % cup chopped nuts. Melt shortening until soft and cream in the sugar until mixture is light and fluffy. Add beaten eggs and grated rind. Mix and sift dry ingredients and add to mixture with the fruit, peel and nuts. Drop on greased cookie sheet in small spoonfuls and bake in electric oven 350 degs. about 10 mins. Variations: Any mixture of dried fruits, peels or candied cherries may be added or the nutmeg and lemon may be omitted. Add vanilla and a cup of semi-sweet chocolate cut in small pieces. REQUESTED RECIPES HOLIDAY FRUIT STICKS 1 cup prunes, 1 cup figs, cup raisins, rice krispies. .Steam prunes to soften and move pits. Rinse figs and . stems. Put raisins, figs and prunes through a food chopper using fine knife. Mix well, shape into small sticks and roll in crushed fice krispies. PARTY PUDDING cup all-purpose flour, 1 baking powder, % tsp. i % cup hot milk, 1 tsp. 1 re­ elin use ■ cup well ..... , . 1% cups sifted all-purpose floUr» yz tsp, soda, % tsp. salt, % tsp, ginger, % tsp. cinnamon, % tsp. allspice, 1 cup raisins Cream shortening, add sugar gradually and cream Well. Adel beaten egg and then molasses and beat together Well. Gift four, mea­ sure and stir into creamy mixture Drop by spoonfuls on greased bak­ ing sheet, Dake in electric oven at 1 tsp. _ _ . _salt, 2 eggs, well beaten, 1 .cup sugar, % cup hot milk, 1 tsp. vanilla, 1 tsp. melted fat. Sift flour, measure; sift 3 times With salt and baking powder. Beat eggs, add sugar gradually; fold in the flour mix. Stir in scalded milk* flavouring and melted fat. Pour into greased -cupcake pans. Bake in electric oven preheated to 375 degs. for 15 to 20 mins. Cool. Stick in toasted, sliced almonds and serve With custard sauce. CUSTARD SAUCE Beat 4 Oggs, add % cup sugar and y2 tsp, salt, Stir in 1 qt, scalded milk, few grains nutmeg and red colouring, Cook in the top of .double boiler until custard coats a metal spoon,* * ♦ Anne Allan Invites you to writs to her % The Timos-Advocate; Send in your suggestions oh homemaking problems and watch this column for replies Kiddies’ Sheep-lined High Collared SLIPPERS 79c pair SLIPPERS Warm, Fleece-lined, Fur-trimmed Moccassins in blended design vamps, Blue, Wine and Red, all sizes $1.35 Women’s Felt Slippers in Blue, Wine and Red $1.19 Women’s and Girls* SNOW BOOTS lined with Sheep-lined Tongues and Sheep Collars, all sizes $3.95 An exceptionally fine selection in Men’s Leather and Felt Slippers BUY TWO PAIRS! Another late shipment of LADIES’ HOSE in. sheer popular shades, slightly imperfects only 39c pair Women’s Purple, Green and Red FUR-COVERED MITTS High Quality A Very Attractive Gift $3.50 Our Pre-Christmas Special 20 Only, Men’s Smartly Styled Military Style, Fly-front OVERCOATS Regular $25.00 „ $19.75 Another Dandy SNOW SUITS Size 2, 4, 6 — A, late shipment to clear Heavy, Warm Snow Suits in Blue and Maroon Regular $6.95 and $5.95 $4.69 PRACTICAL GIFT SUGGESTIONS Bath Robes White Scarves Ties, all colors c Sport Jackets Parkas, Boys’ and Mens’ Plaid and Sheep-lined Men’s Pullovers ........... $2.50 Crew neck, all sizes . Infants’ Pullovers, Cardigans Bright Colors 98c and $1.25 Men’s, Boys’, Misses’ and Children’^ Cashmerette Overshoes, all sizes As the close of the year draws neai’, let us give thanks for peace; let us gratefully encourage and respect the boys who have returned to our midst> and in reverence remember the boys,, the great statesmen and Hie families of those who gave their lives for its. We have enjoyed good patronage. Our greatest aim has been to supply our w tomers with practical and usable goods at low prices at all times. Our staff and myself join in wishing all A Merry Christmas