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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-03-13, Page 9THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 13U>, 1947 J Check All Farm Machinery for Spring Be Sure of Getting Your Repairs, in Time — FOR QUICK SALE — 1 2-base Tractor Plow with ace bottoms. 1 A437 Tractor Cultivator for Fnrmajl A. 1 n$w 4 Corn and Bean Cultivator. See us for Tractor and Car Tires. V. L. Becker and Sons Sales and Service Phone 60w, Dashwood The H. which she few weeks bus the of attended the Tomlinson- wedding on Saturday at Chatten, when Jessie wedding of much interest place in Woodham on Satur- Buy or sell, twice as well, through The Times-Advocate Want Ads. BOB if WOT N ECONOMICAL SIZE 65c > Just heat and rub in MINARD’S, and note the quick relief you get. Greaseless, fast-drying, no strong or unpleasant odor. Get a bottle today; keep 15-46 * handy< Try . . WOODHAM Miss Dorothy Thomson spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. John Lougheed, of St. Marys. .Mr. Gladwyn Langford is sport­ ing a new Studebaker truck, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tooley, Toronto Robinson last and spent the week-end Mrs. Chatten’s. Miss Florence Kirk, teacher at Whalen Public School walked from her home in Woodham over snow- blocked roads on Wednesday morn­ ing to her school. The bus from Listowel in at­ tempting to make the regular trip on Sunday night last got stuck be­ low Woodham and was not able to proceed on its way until released by the snowplow on Friday morn­ ing. There were no passengers, driver stayed in Woodham. The St. Marys High School has made only two trips in past two weeks. Miss Viola Jaques gave a report at Sunday School on Sunday on the Temperance Convention attended in Toronto a ago. Tomlinson-Robinson A took ____ day, February 22 at the home of Mrs. ~ ’ Robinson, Nottingham, England be­ came the bride .of John Tomlinson, Woodham. Rev. Mr. Laing officiat­ ed. The bride was lovely in a powder blue wool suit, black acces­ sories. She wore a corsage of red roses. She was given in marriage by Mrs. Ohatten. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tooley, of Toronto, uncle and aunt of the groom. A lovely wedding dinner was L— ceremony. The on the groom’s ham. Young The Y.P.U. ing with me Literary cuuauiuw, Lorene and Viola Jaques, in charge. The meeting was opened with the Theme Song followed by prayer by Jean Willis. Roll call and minutes were read and adop­ ted. Bible Town was led by Jean Willis. Hymn 255 was sung. The theme "Loyalty to Christ" was given by Lorene Jaques. Hymn 39 0 was sung and a poem "A Goal to Win" was given by Marion Rodd. The Scripture Lesson was read by John Rodd. A poem was given by George Levy. Hymn 171 was sung followed by prayer by Lorene . Jaques. A story "Charles Wesley” was given 'by Florence Kirk. Hymn 2-03 was sung follow- by the Lord's Prayer in unison. The topic "Prodigal Son” was taken by Jean Willis. Rhoda Thomson favored with a piano ; solo. A story "God’s Bible” was ; given by Viola Jaqtfes. A Bible contest was then enjoyed. Hymn 3 62 was sung followed by the National Anthem. Rev. Mr. Laing pronounced the Benediction. served following the couple will reside farm near Wood- Union meeting of the People’s regular was held on Sunday even- with the Literary committee, For Better Values We Have on Hand ---------- © Electric and Oar Radios ® Radio Batteries ® Tiros of most sizes ® Fair line of Car Accessories — TRACTOR OWNERS — We are now taking orders for spring delivery of B-A Oils and Greases at tank wagon prices. Roland Grenier Grand Bend Phone: 50r5 Dashwood SPAN Your old car new car look . to us. Body repairs and first-class saved when you come to H 0 ■ chn have that . . after a visit expertly done, paint Work as- Ed’s Machine Shop Two Blocks East of Milin Street oh John Street. Through Your Generosity the Red Cross Will Carry on KIPPEN Three farmers from the Kippen district on going to a nearby town had to go with theii’ teams and sleighs eighteen miles to get twelve miles. They went through the dif­ ferent farms, through barnyards and driving houses, and had to ask from one place to the next about the route. Tney decided to return by way of the railroad tracks and were somewhat starteled to see the snowplow coming down the track. They had to detour quickly into a' farmer’s back laneway. Mr. and Mrs. H. Jones visited on Sunday with the latter’s sister, Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Westlake, of Bay- field. Mrs, Elmore Gackstetter and family, of Dashwood, visited last week with M(r. and Mrs. Arnold Gackstetter. Mr. Gerald Parsons, who spent last week with this grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Linden, of Benfield, returned to his home on Saturday. •We ar© sorry to report that Mrs. James McOlymont is confined to her bed through illness. We wish her a speedy recovery. CREDITON Miss Clam Gaiser left on Monday for Grand (Bend where she will spend the summer. Mr. and Mrs, Norman Norry, of Exeter, and Mrs, Arthur Haist, of Grand Bend, visited on Sunday at the home of Fgh rn er. Mr* and spent a few chener, being unable home, due to snow blocked roads. They spent a few, days in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Ward Fritz and daughter, Mary Lou, of Zurich, vis­ ited op Bunday at the heme of Mr, and Mrs. H. K, Eilber. Mr. Lloyd Wein, of Windsor, spent the week-end at the home of his parents, Mr, and Mrs. G« Wein, Mrs. G. Wein has been confined to her bed and under the doctor’s care. We wish hei’ a speedy restor­ ation. Mr, Mose Faist, who was ill at his ■hO'me a few days this week is, we are glad to report, improved. Second Skating Carnival The second skating carnival of the season was held on the rink here on Friday evening of last week with a good crowd in attendance. Colorful costumes presented a bril­ liant spectacle and a ’large entry featured all classes. The prize win­ ners Grace Maida Curdy, comic Eunice and Maurice Haist, Rosalie Mack and Gerald Gaiser; best dressed boy or girl under 14, Jeanette Schenk, Eugene Willard, Beverly Neil; ’best dressed lady, Arliss Wein, Mae Schroeder, Dorothy Finkbeiner best dressed man, ner; best clown, Joseph Bullock held ticket for door prize, were :Mr. W. Ashfield, Hey,. Mrs. Jno, Wade, England and Mr, -Ed, Hendrick, Winners in the races were: boys under 10! years, Gerald Gaiser, Terry Wade, Joe Gunn; girls under 10 years, Jeannette Beaver, Bever­ ly Neil, Mary Gunn; boys 10' to 15 years, Glenn Schroeder, 'Schwartz, 15 years, McCurdy, Letter of During some time ago, Mrs. F. W. donated a fur coat, with her and. address attached. iMrs. has received a lettei’ of gratitude from a lady in Greece, who was fortunate in receiving the coat. Mrs. Clark has kindly given us a. of this letter, which we feel our readers will enjoy. My dear Lady—I received fine fur coat, Yes, I went with my father to the "supply of provisions building" and I took there, your hot fur. I thank you very much, my good lady. Indeed, I imagine you, a fine kind lady with a beauti­ ful face, which is all goodness, just like your soul. I believe what I told you. Dear Lady, your fur coat, which you sent to Greece, came here to Salonika. All the bundles transport to a building which is called Supply of Provisions, the ■people go there, and take, every one what he will need, from the man who distributes the bundles. You see, lady, parcels are given to the poor people, the functionary ■clerks, etc. I am public clerk, I work in the morning six hours and two hours in the afternoon to my office. I finished the College four years ago. Now I am twenty-two years old. My father is Colonel. I have a kind mother, also I have a sister, who is now married with an aviator officer, they live in Athens. I also have a brother in - Hopeful school in Athens. You see, my good lady, he wants very much to be an officer like my father. These are all my people. il see from your ad­ dress you are married lady, if I am wrong, then excuse me. Now if you wonder, from where, I know and write English, I have to tell you, that I learn English lessons with a good teacher, who lives near my home. ,1 take English nine months ■don’t speak well, but I am I am sorry, and I beg1 your for I don’t put in the sen- and phrases properly. We Salonika, I shall be very Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mrs, Gerald Zwicker days last week in Kit­ to return were: Best skating couple, Gaiser and Delores Pfaff, Richards and Joanne Mc- Shirley and Lorna Taylor; costume, Joyce Willara, King; comic couple, Doris Emmery F'ahr- Royal Gaiser. lucky judges Lloyd Lloyd the The Mrs. Mr. Glenn Schroeder, Claire Billy films; girls 10 to Mae Schroeder, Joanne Delores Schenk. Thanks the Aid to Greece ■drive Clark name Clark CREDITON EAST Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Fraser, of Exeter, visited Monday with Mrs. Harry Lewis. Mr. Alvin Sims, who has been confined to big bed with ah injur* ed back, is able to be out around again. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stir© and son, of Exeter, and Mr. and Mrs,' Chas; Glanville and sons spoilt Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Kenney near Khiva. MA. CANADA’S FINEST BfiLLROOM. James St. W- A. The March meeting of the Janies Street W.A, wus held on Thursday afternoon, March ■ 6 th, with the first vice-president, Mrs. w, Wit­ mer presiding for the first part of the meeting. Mrs. T. Ilinney read the scripture lesson. Reports were j given by the different committees. MiSs Marion Rundle gave a talk on her recent trip to Chicago. The ladies’ quartette, Mrs. T. Coates', Miss Reta Rowe, Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs, P. McFalls, sang sweetly, "I surrender all.” Both were enjoyed by all. The president, Mrs. Coates, then took over the business period. A committee was formed to arrange the flowers in the church for Eas­ ter Sunday. Anyone wishing to put flowers or a plant in memory of a loved one or as a donation please bring them to the church on Satur­ day evening as last year. One num­ ber of the program in our meetings for the next few months will be a study of the ladies of the Bible. The meeting closed hy singing a hymn and repeating the Mizpah Benediction. The Late Hy. Schroeder Mr. Henry Schroeder, a life long resident of the Dashwood commun­ ity passed away at the home of Win. Desjardine, of Stephen town­ ship, on Friday, Feb. 28th, He was in his 7 8th year and a very faith­ ful member of the B Line Church of God. His wife, the former Hattie Snider, predeceased him a number of years ago; He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Chas. Curts, of Green­ way, and six grandchildren, *' Robert Floyd Mrs. Mrs. Wm. Romey, of London and Betty Desjardine, of Kitchener. The body rested at the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home in Dashwood. The' funeral • was scheduled for Monday but owing to the blocked roads was not held until .Wedneday with in­ terment Desjardine, Desjardine, H. Wilkie, Richard (Riccardi of of of Mrs. Stephen; Thedford; Kitchener; and Mrs. in the Exeter cemetery. Mary Hannah Webber, of a native of Crediton died at her residence in her Mrs. London, Sunday 81st year. Her husband predeceas­ ed her in 1900, Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Velma Langford, of Toronto and one brother, Frank Shortt of London., copy sure your now, I trying, pardon fences live in happy if you twite to me, becausg, my fine lady, it want io exercise. So we will be two very good friends, I Wish it; I thank you very much again. You must believe that Greece people love very much, American people. I have run out of words, so I will close, hoping to hear from you very soon, my dear lady. —< YoUr sincere unknown friend, Mary. Mr. Leonard Wein, who has been confined to his bed with a strep, throat, is improving, Mr. Charles Anderson spent the week-end in Sarnia. . Mrs. Sam Baynham has received Word of the death of her nephew, Christopher Mathieson, aged 5 0-, of Calgary, who died Feb 9tli follow­ ing a year’s illness. Deceased was born in Carmen, Man. and in 1929 went to Grimshaw, Alta., where he farmed for 12 years. He served in the First Great War in France with th© 18 th overseas battalion, in the 2nd Great War he enlisted with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps training in Calghry and Camp Borden. He is survived by his widow, Nellie Florence; his mother, Mrs. Mary Jane Mathie* son, both of Calgary; two brothers Emerald, of London, and Grimshaw. Mathlesom 1H0. His father, predeceased Andy, of Christian him in Harry; ‘'She suf© gave ydu a dirty look.” OfiarHe: "Who?” Har­ ry; "Mother Nature.” *. IN PERSON * ft ft ft Ml JlSlMF M VM and His Famous Orchestra -----Featuring------ Lyricist TOMMY LYNN ONLY 1,000 ADVANCE TICKETS AT $1.00 Regular Admission $1.25-----Advance tickets now on sale in London at Heintzman & Co. Record Dept, Embassy Restaurant, Freddy’s Smoke Shop, Hotel Ridout and Arena Box Office. In St. Thomas, at Anthony Music Store, 527 Talbot Si. iOllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHIlIIIIIIlfllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll^ CENTRALIA Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Proctor, of Clinton, were week-end guests with the former’s parents Mrs. Andrew Proctor. All entertainment signs the church for Friday this week March 14) when the Library Board will present an eve­ ning of entertainment. For weeks preparations have been under way and a fine program consisting of musical numbers and one-act plays will be put on. Come and bring your friends. A real treat is in store for you. 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Never before has the demand for the products of Ontario’s great industrial plants, her farms, mines and forests been so great. Production must be increased *. . and that requires skilled hands * *. skilled hands for plant expansion . * . skilled hands for industrial operations . *. skilled hands to provide homes for Ontario workers. And higher wages, job security, better working conditions ate within easier reach of those who have mastered a skilled occupation. Today/ through the plan sponsored by the Department of Veterans' Affairs and other agencies, hundreds of young workers are being trained to meet the building needs of this province. Graduates of these rehabilitation courses are now ready to take their places in Ontario’s industry. Available to you are veterans, well started on the road to skilled building trades such as bricklay ing, plastering, plumbing, steam-fit ting and carpentry. Seek them out with confidence* They are your future craftsmen. 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