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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-05-23, Page 9& <F ft .ESTABLISHED 1877 THE TJMES-ADVPCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSPay MORNING, MAYMrf, 1W "Renew o(d and wow floow wct& SCARFE’S FLOOR ENAMEL Made* from a high-grade, long oil varnish type yehicle, Scarfe’s Floor Enamel withstands constant wear. It flows out evenly and dries to a b^ayfiful high gloss finish. SCARFE’S LINSEED OIL SOAP FOR WASHING FLOORS AHP WOODWORK Asfc your Scarfe Dealer for a free copy of die_ new coloyp "Helpful Hints for thp- Amateur Painter”. Enamels Wax A FINISH FOR EVERY SURFACE • * Huron Lumber Co. Ltd. Hardwood Flooring Contractor New Floors Laid and Sanded Old Floors refinished with a new up-to-date machine. —Estimates free-—- Rhone Crediton 1OJ OLD CHUM ' •** f ‘ • NINE OASES LISTED FOR HURON COURT „ Kiye ’divorce actions arid foui* civil cases are being tried' at the spring sessions t of the ^Supreme Court of Ontario'for HurOn County, which opened in Goderich? Monday afternoon. - . •’ William Holt, of Hanovei> has. entered a claim against . his bro­ ther, John Holt, Howick township farmer, for a total of ,$1,185 for wages, and’ the. value qf^ Certain miscellaneous articles.' Norman MacDonald and his five- year-old son, Chester, are claiming damages of $15,000 against the Town of Goderich, and the Public Utilities Commission for injuries suffered by the boy when he came in ^contact with a guy wire attach­ ed. to -a tree. David Arthur Porter, Goderich, is seeking to have a judgment set­ ting • aside an agreement for- the sale- of land,' The defendants, are Royal Lloyd and. Mary E. Lloyd, of Goderich. Robert D. Mousseau, Kitchener, ( is caiming from Ethel V. . Mous­ seau,. Exeter, goods, chattels and effects allegedly held by the de­ fendant, and damages for wrongful detention of the articles. BRINSLEY Anniversary services were held in St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Brins­ ley, on Sunday last with Rev. A. S. Trueblood, of Crediton, as guest speaker at the morning service. He took for his text “And He Bear­ ing the Gros's Went Forward.’*' The evening service was conducted by the Rector of the Parish, Rev. Wells, "’of Ailsa Craig. His text was taken from the first chapter of Acts verse one. The Lucan male chorus occupied the choir loft and render­ ed an anthem with Mrs. Erwin Scott at the organ. Mr. and Mrs. Canes, of Parkliill, CENTRALIA •Mr, and Mrs. Truman Mills and David, of Sarnia, visited with Mrs, H, Mills on Friday of last week.Mrs, Andrew, of Avon, is visiting with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, Mrs, t'.......... ..... her home on Friday evening after spending the ’winter in California- Her sister-in-law, Mrs. Fairhall, ac­ companied bar home and will re­ main for a short visit. Mr, and Mrs’, Scotty Baynham, of Toronto, spent the week-end with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Baynham and were guests at the Waterman-Andrew wedding on Saturday evening. Miss Wilda Bollock, R.N., of Kit- wlth G, R< Andrew, * Clara 'Abbott returned to chener, was a week-end gupst Mr, and Mrs. Lome Hicks. Mrs. H. Mills visited with fives in Woodham on Sunday, Miss (Audrey Powe and friends, of Rehnont, spent the week­end, with hei? parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Powe, Mr. Gordon Baynham, of St. Thomas, spent the week-end at his home, » . Roy Harrison, son of Mr. and Mrs, ’Fred Harrison, had the mis­ fortune to fall, and fracture his right arm while visiting nt the home of an uncle on Sunday. He was taken to St. Joseph’s' Hospital, London, for treatment. Miss Helen Essery, of London, spent the week-end with her par­ ents, Mr, and Mrs. Win. Essery. Anniversary services will be held in the Centralia-Church on Sunday, May ,26th, with Rev. Cleave, of Grand Bend, as guest speaker, There will be special music by the, choir under, the leadership of Mrs, G. F. Penwarden. At the morning service the choii’ will be assisted by a quartette from Sarnia and in the evening, Mr, Allan Elston will be soloist. Services at IO'.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. , ® (Miss Rachel' Wilson is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kerr in Crediton. Showers for Brides-Elect A large -number of ladies gather­ ed in the schoolroom of the church on Wednesday evening of last week in honor of Misses Esther Andrew and Bernice Brown and presented each of them with gifts in honor of their approaching marriages. Following a program of.. readings and contests the brides-to-be, in turn, were escorted to t‘he front of the room which was nicely decor- rela- lady » OF LABOUR A; MncNAMARA Deputy Minister DEPARTMENT HUMPHREY MITCHELL Mmlstar Labour* ( 4 « V ■AV. • a • ■■ a ■ • • .%W. » • « K * *?awt4. o$&t @anad&tn& a e&anee... and a e&attenye f They offer a chance for IMMEDIATE JOBS— STEADY JOBS too. Th6y also offer jobs for experienced farm workers—for mechanically teamed workers — and any others ableyto help seasonally^ v Then,, there is the challenge to fight off star­ vation threatenirig many nations. • JOIN IN THE EIGHT AGAINST HUNGER • JOBS ARE AVAILABLE IN YOUR DISTRICT Apply today for work oii the farm to either— YOtlR NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT OFFICE PROVINCIAL AGRICULTURAL SERVICE Ct 4 X/ The Cough That Sticks The Cough That Hangs On At. the kind of a cou£b is hard to get rid of, the kind that bothers you during the day and keeps you awake at night. Why not get ft bottle of Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup and see how quickly it will help to relievo you of this coughing condition? It acta promptly and effectively, going to the foundation of the troubla, loosening the phlegm, soothing the irritated air passages, and stimulating the bronchial organs. , ' “Dr. Wood’s” has been on the market for the past 48 ■years. .. Price 35c a bottle; the large family size, about 8 times as much. 60&, at iniff nniintoro • The T. Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto. Oat. •cast of “Maid were entertained GRAND BEND PLAYERS ARE ENTERTAINED The, play of Money” last Wednesday to a’ very delight­ ful chicken dinner at the home of Mrs. w. A. Mallard, by th© ladies of Grand Bend* United Church. The table was adorned with spring, flowers and tali tapers, Rev. Mr, Cleave acted as toastmaster during the after dinner hour. A toast to the King wap proposed by Rev, Cleave followed by singings “God Save the King,” Mr. W, F, B. Mac* Daren proposed a toast to the. ladies of ’Grand Bend United Church, to which Mrs. Wellwood Gill replied, followed "by singing “For They are Jolly Good Fellows,” Mis's Helen Walper proposed a toast,, to Miss Mary y©o and Mrs, Mildred Mae- Laren, director^ of the play; this was replied to by Miss Mary Yep, Mrs, Alex Hamilton proposed a toast to Mrs. W. A. Mollard for lending her home, which was re­ plied to by Mrs. Mollard, A letter sent by Mrs, Bthel Moody, express­ ing her regret at not being able to attend, was read. In closing this very appreciative ©vent, each mem­ ber of th© cast expressed their thanks* to the ladies of the church for a lovely dinner, and to th© dir­ ectors of the play for their help in making the play a success. The‘ Grand Bend players report a very successful year having cleared $445,00 this year, Thi© with $50/0:0 balance from last year’s proceeds, has been given to the Grand Bend Electric Organ Fupd, making a total of $495.00. I STUDER INJURED Collis Sewell, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon G. Sewell, of Zurich, and a student of Zurich Continua­ tion School met with a painful accident when he fell from a rail­ ing dropping about 12 feet. Dr. J?. J. O’Dwyer Was called immediately and had him removed to the Sewell home. He suffered only bruises and a shaking up. First Game Will Start Approximately at 1 o clock Two Games in the Afternoon Finals Played in the Evening -all drug counters. I I JAMES SWAN DIES and Mrs. Jack Trevethick, and Ruth, spent Thursday ig last with her’“■parents, 'Mr. visited oh Bert Th© Tlines-Advocate Classified section .is where you get sure-fire fesuts. ' Chelsea, spent a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Goldwin Glenn, of Brinsley. Mrs. Irene White spent a few days last week at the home' of Mr. and Mrs. Emerson' Glenn. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Amos spent Saturday with friends."in 'London. Mrs. Ervin Neil, of Chauvri, Al­ berta, has returned to her home af­ ter' spending some time with het mother, Mrs. Andrew Maguire. v Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mathers, of Mooresville, are happy to announce the birth. of a baby girl. Mrs. Wes. Lewis spent Saturday in London,. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Collins and children, of. Ailsa Craig, spent Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Em'erson Glenn. Mrs.- Irene White spent -Friday last with Mrs.‘■Lin Craven. Mrs. Helen Ross, of Galt, spent a few. days with Mrs. Beatrice Dix­ on. Mr. Grace evening and Mrs. Geo. Neil, of Lieury. Visitors at the home of Mr. and- Mrs. Wes. White over Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hamilton, Mrs. Lilly Garfod, Miss Rose White, of Ailsa Craig, and Mrs. -Irene White, of Girvin, Sask. Mr. Bill Mathers is painting the house of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dixon. Miss Mary 'Lee, of Exeter, spent the week-end with hei’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lee. Mrs. McRann is visiting her sis­ ter, -Mrb. A. Morgan. Mr. Albert Morgan is confined to his bed at time of writing. - M-r. and Mrs. Ferguson McGuire and Shirley, of London, spent Bun­ day witht Mrs. B. Dixon. Jim Chambers and frieqd, Jdck Russell, of J_.ondon, spent the week­ end with Mrs. Dixon. Funeral service, for James Swan, widely known and successful busi­ nessman of Huron County, who died at his home in Brucefield, was held in Brucefield United Church, conducted by Rev. G< F. N. Atkin­ son, with interment in Baird’s Cemetery., The pallbearers were Allan Johnston, ■ Hugh Gilmour, ■William -McIntosh, Hugh Berry, Thomas Baird and Joseph MCCully, and flower-bearers, Ken 'Scott, Car­ lyle Cornish, Robert Dalrymple, Archie Mustardf Glen Swan dnd Gordon Elliott. Mr, SW( who was in his 89th year, had fractured his hip four weeks ago, His parents wefe pioneers of the Huron Tract, and he Was born on the Swan home­ stead near Brucefield. In 1895 he was engaged as traveling agent by the Cockshtitt Plow Company and later was connected with Massey? Harris, Gould, Shapely & Muir, and Maxwell Hros., and Was one of the most successful agents in the farm implement business in the province. Mr. Swan was the oldest, living member of Brucefield Lodge, 1.0/ O.’F. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Alice Ham’ and Miss Mary Ellen swan, Brucefield,} one sister, Mrs. ft. Kaiser, of Moose jaw, SaSk, * hung a large white bell. An address was read and’ the gifts were 'brought in in a decorated basket on a wagon drawn by Benny Harlton and . Mary Jo Baynham as young bride and groom. Esther received a beautiful silver tea service and seyeral small­ er gifts and expressed her apprecia­ tion in a very fine manner. Bernice was then escorted to the seat of honor. An address was read and jshe was presented with a miscel­ laneous shower of many beautiful and useful gifts. She, too, very ably' expressed her thanks for all the lovely gifts. After singing “For They are Jolly Good Fellows,’’ ice cream- and cake were served and a very pleasant evening was brought to a close. W. M. S. Meeting ■ The Centralia W.M,S. met in the schoolroom of the ‘church on Tues^ day evening of last week for their May meeting with an attendance of eight members and two visitors. Mrs. .Herman Powe was in the chair for the Worship service and opened the meeting with the call" to wor­ ship, “Except Jehova build the house, they labor in vain that build it.*’ Several passages of scripture were read by the leader inter­ spersed with verses of Hymn 393. The program “The Christian Home” was taken by Mrs. Powe, Mrs. Geo. Hicks and Mrs. Bowden. The leaf­ let was prepared' hy Mrs. Homer Brown, missionary of our church in West China and 'brought out ten important factors of the home and the right training, of children. 'A Mother’s Prayer was offered with Mrs. Powe as leader and the mem­ bers .responding. Mrs. Arthur Mc- Falls presided over the business. Mrs. Cecil Skinner gave a splendid report on the Presbyterial recently held in Wingham. The resignation of Mrs. Fred Penwarden from the office of Christian Stewardship secretary, was accepted "frith regret and Mrs. Cecil Skinner was appoint­ ed in her place. Reports were read from the secretaries. ^A, hymn was sung and the meeting was brought to a close with prayer by Mrs. Mc- Falls. A dainty lunch was served by Mrs. McFalls and Mrs. F. Lewis. WHALEN ■ t Mrs. Geo. Squire, Mrs. Norman Hodgins, Mrs. F. ‘iSquire, Mfs. E. ■Squire and Merle attended the trousseau tea of Miss Bernice Brown, of Centralia, on Saturday. Mrs. Rachel Duffield hud Dale Driffield, of Lambeth, Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Duffield. Mr. and Mrs. ,Wm, Orr, of Lang­ side, Mr. and Mrs, J. Currie and Jean Ann, of Wingham, and Donna Currie, of Teeswater, were Sunday visitors with Mrs, H-. Ogden, Sunday School anniversary ser­ vices Will be held itt the United Church on Sunday, June 2nd. with Rev’ Laho, of Clinton, and Bev. Irwin, of Exeter, as guest speakers. Mk and Mrs; Melleville Gunning and Muriel ware Bunday visitors with Mr, and Mfs. Bdgar Itodd, of Woodham; Mr. and Mrs. J. Hazel- Wood with Mr, and Mrs, F. Pattison and Mr, and Mrs, F, Squire with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Scott. ' Mrs. Geo. Mardlln, Mts. U. Mill- son, Mrs. Garret and Edith Bain, of Frospect, were recent visitors with Mr, and Mrs, Geo, Millson, GRAND BEND and Every Wednesday and Saturday, Thereafter Orchestra Teams: Sharon, Lieury, Thedford and Grand Bend