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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-01-23, Page 8A THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 23rd, 1946 MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY — Jan. 27, 28 fourreceived have been on We have just dinner sets that 'The Big Sleep’ ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ® Humphrey Bogart ; © Lauren Bacall Page » James St M ission Circle Cyclone Hockey Exeter Arena Thur., Jan. 23 Thur., Jan. 30 ADMISSION: 25c and 15cADMISSION: 35c and 15c V’s Beauty Shoppe I Saturday Night 3 OPERA HOUSE, EXETER CK.N.X. Ranchboys© •/ Dancing 9 p.m. to 12 p.m. Admission 50c & •/ venture of the contest of this the by and of the the Jan. 15 at opened by Inspection 0 9.30 to 12.30 Girl Opera The Canadian Legion, Exeter- Hensall Branch 167*Under the auspices of the Canadian Legion 12 The principal, arranged a few seconded and Allison staff, and the Lions Annual Meeting EXETER BRANCH CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY BOB MOORE and his 7-piece orchestra To find out "what’s doing” In Exeter and community, read these columns. Afternoon Tea The date for the tea is Wednesday, February Sth, from 3 to 5 p.m. A silver collection will be taken and donated to the Chinese Relief Fund. VERA C. FRASER, Prop. Tel. 112 E'xeter Monday, January 27th at 8:00 p.m. LEGION ROOMS, EXETER All interested are invited to attend this meeting. OPERA HOUSE, EXETER Admission 50c The Exeter Lions Club will hold an Oratorical Contest in the LEGION ROOMS . 24th at 8 p.m. The contestants will be 6 to students of the Exeter High School who have been working on their subject for some weeks. The subject, “Is Canada Yet a Nation,” will be discussed by each student in speeches not over minutes in length# Mr* Sturgis, has musical numbers. This is the first Lions Club in a nature and for lack of a larger room, the committee is compelled to limit the attendance to those talcing part in the program to their parents, the teaching trustees, members of Club, and the .fudges* To Ease Discomforts of Items of Social and Personal Interest , , , In and Around Town The Times-Advocate is always" pleased to publish items of personal interest. We and our readers are interested in you and your friends . . Phone 31W Previews Its Coming Attractions WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY — January 22nd, 23rd — Two Features — ’Lone Texas Ranger’ 'Beautiful Cheat’ © Martha O’Driscoll ® Noah Beery, Jr. FRIDAY and SATURDAY —- January 24th, 25th SATURDAY NIGHT SHOW COMMENCES AT 6 P.M. Mother, you can use Rock-a-Bye Teething Aid and Teething Tab­ lets with absolute confidence. Both are prepared with exacting care and under the most rigid supervision—to provide safe relief for your little one at teething time. Help prevent dreaded Diaper Rash ___*-» by consistent- —b ly washing Ii gf ||l scientifically- \f formulated Di a p e r Wash. Mr. 'Stanley Frayne spent Sun- ■' day with friends in Crediton. Mr. G. J. Dow was in Montreal on Saturday last with a car of horses. Misses Lillian and Jean Hodgert of London, spent with Mr. and Mrs. Messrs. Stanley Ray Perkins spent in Toronto and attended the hock­ ey game Saturday night. Mr, C. S, MacNaughton has re­ turned to Exeter after attending the wintei' meeting of the Ameri­ can Seed Trade Association in Chicago, , Mrs. Severne Winer, -Mrs. John Luxton and Mr. Fred Luxton were in Hamilton Saturday where they were guests at »the Winer-Sabourin I nuptials. Mrs. Marshall, who is making her home with Mrs. Frank Coates, lhas returned to Exeter after visiting for several weeks with her daugh- Montreal. and Mrs. Leslie Coates and daughter Judith, -of Listowel, the forepart of he week vis- with Mrs. Coates’ mother; the week-end Victor Kestle. Cudmore and, the week-end Mr. C. E. Aidworth has been ' quite ill in Victoria Hospital, Lou­ don, but latest reports state that he is improving. The many friends of Mrs. Thos. Pryde, who has been ill in Victoria Hospital, London, for several months will regret to know that h®r con­ dition at 'present is quite serious. I B, W. Tuckey, of town; Hugh Berry, of Usborne; Roy Ratz, and Arthur Amy, of Stephen Armstrong, of Hay, are Huron County Council at this week. and Geo. attending Goderich I — Two Features All Rock-a-Bye Products sold by us are unconditionally-guaranteed — or money refunded. I ter in Mi- little spent > iting Mrs. Fred Ellerington. Miss Dorothy Green, of the St. Joseph’s Hospital ing School for Nurses is to gratulated on receiving her as a Registered -Nurse. a graduate Train- be con degree 'Falcon’s © Tom Conway — (Return Engagement by Popular Request 'Look Whose Laughing © Fibber McGee and Molly © Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy The first show commences at 7.30 Phone 135 Exeter, Ontario Hensail vs. Lucan Zurich vs. Exeter Dashwood vs. Exeter Y our drugs at ROBERTSON’S at 1.30 o’clock M. E. Reuber. I.O.O.F. Social Evening The members of the I.O.O.F. will hold a social evening in the lodge rooms, on Wednesday, Jan. 29th, to which the ladies and visiting 'brethren are invited. The ladies are asked to provide lunch. A. E. KEYES, N.G. E. A. HOWALD, Sec’y. The January meeting of the James St. Mission Circle was held at the home of Miss May Jones. The president, Ardys -McFalls, opened the meeting with a poem, followed by singing hymn 571. A Psalm was read in unison after which the min­ utes and roll call were given Mrs. Irwin then conducted the installa­ tion of officers. Jean Brock and Catherine Sout'hcott then took charge of the meeting. A -poem, "Another Year is Dawning" was read by Catherine iSouthcott follow­ ed 'by the Lord’s Prayer. A medita­ tion 'poem was taken by (Bessie Johns, Edna Farrow, Iva Blair, Irene Sweet and Jean Brock. Hymn 488 was sung followed by a story by Marjorie Richard. The study Ibook on India was taken by Jean Brock and Catherine Southcott. M. Dougall played a piano in­ strumental. The -meeting closed with the hymn “In Christ There is no East nor West". The committee served lunch. William Brown Mr. Williams Brown, who was re­ moved to St. Joseph’s Hospital, London last week, 'passed away Tuesday morning. The remains are resting at the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home at Dashwood until Thursday when a public service will he held in the Evangelical church, Crediton, conducted by Rev. Interment Jn Crediton cemetery. Mr. Brown, who was in his 87th year, was a faithful attendant at the Evangelical church and was the last surviving member of the Brown family. During his early years he was an employee at Pt. Edward but the greater .part of his life was spent in this community. The deceased was never married. He is survived by sixteen nieces and nephews. Hensall-Exeter W.CT.U. JTie Hensall-Exeter Branch of the W.C.T.U. met at the home of Mrs. W. J. Pybus for the January meeting with a fair attendance. Mrs. Wm. Cook presided and the 103rd Psalm was read responsively and hymn "O, For a Heart To Praise My God" was sung followed by the Lord’s Prayer repeated in unison. Mrs. Perkins read the Scripture taken from Acts 1, 1412 and Mrs. Cook gave a splendid paper on "Witnessing” taken from the Sth verse. I’oo many of us fail to appear before the world to give •our witness for Christ, we are cold and indifferent six days of the week, we have not come into close contact with Christ; we are not interested. in His business and His plans for the world; we don’t want any personal responsibility or in­ convenience about the affair. If that is your attitude, your idea of what constitutes a Christian ness is wrong. Prayer was offered by Mrs. S. McFalls, C. W. Down, Mrs. Cook and Miners. The minutes of the meeting were read and offering taken. Mrs. Cook took charge of the Clip Sheet, Alcohol and the unborn -child”. The meeting closed with prayer. wit- then Mrs. Mrs. last Girl Guide Notes The weekly meeting Guides was held in House on Wednesday, 7 p.m. The meeting singing “O Canada.” was taken by Mary Easton. Atten­ dance and collection was then tak­ en by the patrol leaders. The girls went to their corners and studied morse code; first aid; needle work and knots. One class had a sing­ song with Norma Knight at piano. The meeting closed singing "God Save the King” “Taps.” Exeter Co uncil (■Continued from page 1) be necessary for their Board to have funds with which to carry on until government grants were received. They believed time approximately $15,000.00 would be required be­ fore that time. It was moved and seconded by Councillors .Sweitzer and Caldwell that sufficient money he borrowed from the Bank of Montreal and ad­ vanced to the Exeter District High School Board to enalble them to car­ ry on until Miarch 19 47, at which time money is to be returned. Mr. Wm. Pearce waited on Council in regard to carrying collection of taxes. It was moved and Councillors Sweitzer that Mr. Pearce accept prepaid tax­ es at the end of January. Constable Norry to attend from 3 p.m. on days of collection. It was moved and seconded 'by Councillors Allison and Caldwell that the same discounts be allowed on prepaid taxes as in 1946. Mr. H. L. Snyder waited on the Council in regard to .building per­ mits. He was advised to complete application for building permit and to 'have it submitted at next meeting of Council. ■Committee reported re James Taylor’s request for permit to place gasoline storage at rear of his lot. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Caldwell and Sweitzer that Mr. Taylor be advised that when he receives his Gasoline Handling permit this Council will be prepared to grant building per­ mit. Councillor Allison reported that sander would be ready shortly. The Clerk read his certificate giving result of vote on Band 'Grant and 'Garbage Collection questions. By-law No. 1, 1947, re Band Grant was given its first and sec­ ond reading. By-law will be given its third and final reading at next regular meeting. By-law No. 2, 1947, authorizing Reeve and Treasurer to- make nec­ essary loans from Bank of Montreal was given its three readings and fin­ ally passed on the motion of Coun­ cillors 'Sweitzer and Allison. It was moved and seconded Iby Councillors Sweitzer and Caldwell that the Clerk prepare an Amend­ ment to the by-law setting tax pen­ alty interest rates to comply with the new regulations. It was moved and seconded by Councillors iSweitzei’ and Allison that the following grants be made: Canadian Aid 'to China Fund $100; Salvation Army $25; and War Mem­ orial (Sick Children’s Hospital $-25. A letter was read from ’Mrs. John Taylor, re refreshment booth; Clerk to reply. The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Sweitzer ahd Caldwell: The Bell Telephone Co., J. Nofry account $2.05; Canadian Aid to China Fund 100.0'0; (Salvation Army 25.00; War Memorial Children’s Hospital 25.0O'. All motions were carried, Ad­ journment oh the motion of Coun­ cillor Allison, 0. V, Pickard, Clerk. Exeter Markets Wheat, $1.26 Oats 51c Barley 6 8$ Creamery Butter, 45c. Eggs, Eggs, Eggs, Eggs, Eggs, A Large 37c A Medium 35c. Pullets, 31c. B 26c . 0 24c. Dinner order for three fturbrigg, who liaa Victoria Hospital for returned to last. His see him been ill in several home friends hope to again soon. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. motored to Toronto last week. Mr. Williams attended the second an­ nual -convention of farm implement dealers of Canada at the King Edward Hotel. Mrs. D. A. Anderson, after spen­ ding Christmas and New Year's with Dr. and Mrs. Clive McAllister of Fort Wayne, Ind., has gone to California for the remainder of the winter to visit her sister, Mrs. Melyin Hooper, of Parkwood Man­ or, Redlands, California. weeks Friday his many around R. B,Williams and Andy Snelgrove Evening Service One garage will be open in Exeter on Sundays and dur­ ing the evenings throughout the week, Open this Sunday and During tile Evenings throughout the Week. » GRAHAM ARTHUR Garage The Progress of Electricity in the Home It is in the home that electricity has made the greatest progress, For example consider the old coal oil lamp, and today’s electric light with its flood of bright, cheerful il­ lumination. Think what the refrigerator, the electric washer, iron and all the labour saving devices that electricity runs today. Your favorite appliances that make living conditions in the home better are our business. We not only sell them but we repair them as well. R. E. RUSSELL Phone 109 Exeter, Ont. Odd Trousers We have a fairly good range of odd trousers. They include herringbone tweeds and Strip­ ed worsteds. There are also a few plain pants. $4.95 - $5.95 - $8.95 Men Winter OVERCOATS ■0 Percent off Men ... if you are look­ ing for an excellent buy in a here is These latest styles being all new this are fleece shades of and grey. look them -winter’ overcoat your opportunity, coats are of the season. They knit and in brown, blue Come in and over. years. These dainty floral patterned sets come I in sixty pieces. $30.00 Phone 16 Kiddies SHOE SALE We have about fifty pairs of kiddies’ shoes that are being placed on this sale. STRAPS and OXFORD STYLES BLACK CALF and PATENT LEATHER Shoes range in price up to $2.50 NOW 49c New Wallpapers A new line of Boxer Wallpap­ ers have now been set up in our sample room. This new spring line consists of beautifully de­ signed papers for any room in the house. The early buyer has choice. ROOM LOTS HALF PRICE