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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-03-20, Page 7qt. qt. qt. Sherwin-W illiams Oil Colors, Outside Paint .$1.70 qt.Lin X Varnish Super Gloss $1.70 qt.Mar Not Varnish Flat Tone $1.60 qt.V-93 Varnish Semi Lustre $1.80 qt.Rural Barn Enumeloid $1.95 qt.Aluminum Mar Not Floor .Shellac Enamel $1.80 qt.Paint Remover Full Line of Oils,Turpentine,Stains, Dry and Cement Hardeners. We handle the well known Rubberset Brushes. z THE TIMES-ADVQCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 20th, 1947 Beavers Hardware Road Accidents Bike other diseases will react to counter measures. Slow but sure, instead fast and furious, is counter-measure. of a W. H. Hodgson Representing the One Who Fays the Premium Exeter - Ontario Phones: Office 24 - Res. 162J acrx Main St W-M.S. The Main Street-W.M.S. met at the home of Mrs Andrew Campbell Thursday, March 1-3 th with a very good attendance. The meeting was opened by singing hymn 249 and prayer by" the president. The min­ utes were read and the roll called. A letter from ply secretary, regard to our day collection Mrs. Powell worship the Study Book which was very interesting, Hymn 86 was sung followed by silent prayer. Howell gave a very interesting- talk on Trinidad having lived there four and a half years. She also showed a number of pictures taken there, followed Mrs. Wiltse, the sup- was received with allocation. The birth- was then taken upt had charge of the service and Mrs. Woods Miss Hymn 215 was sung by the Benediction. “What’s all this scribbling, It says blow, blow, draw, Papa; Junior? draw, blow, draw.” Junior: “Why, that’s the music for my mouth or­ gan, Pop.” Mcausaaraisict Beet Molasses By the Barrel Excellent feed for spring . . . Vim Feed for your cows. Many dairymen find this very satisfactory to use. The storm and grain shortage hit us pretty hard but we are going to be able to supply some Chick Starter, Grow Mash and Lay Mash and will do our best to keep it in stock until navigation makes supplies more plentiful. Again we would recommend to your attention the use of Stock-Gro. We believe this supplies a real need in both Poultry and Hogs and will cut your feed costs. € STOCK-GRO ANALYSIS 66% Milk By-Product Solids (100% Soluble) 38% Milk Sugar (Lactose) 12% Lactic Acid Milk Protein 8% Milk Minerals 7%% Moisture, 34% Fibre none Vitamin Content Vitamin C—12.24 Mig. per lb. Riboflavin—5.85 Mig. per lb. Niacin—2.84 Mig. per lb. Choline--580.6 Mig. per lb. I’antotlienic Acid 6.75 Mig. per lb. Poultry Supplies, Grit. Plastic Paint, contains D.D.T. Comes in eight colors. PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR SHINGLES AT YOUR Exeter District Cooperative* Phone 287 THAMES ROAD Miss Patsy Mitchell, of Hensall, visited Miss Margaret Miss Helen week-end with Blyth Miss Annie spent the week-end with her par­ ents. Mr. Lee Webber was . admitted to the hospital in London Thursday of last week for X-ray. Lee has been confined to his bed this past few weeks with pleurisy, His many friends wish him a speedy recovery to health again. At the time of writing Mr, Jag. Anderson, Sr., who has been con­ fined to his bed at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Creery, for the past weeks, is not much improved. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Allison, -of Exeter, visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Allison on Sunday. The Mission Band will meet .dur­ ing church service hour on Sunday. Don’t forget the play “Don’t Darken My Door" presented by the Avonton Y.P.U. in the Road church .Friday March 21 at 8.30 p.m. adults .35c and childen Bobby Miller returned week from Scott’s Memorial Hos­ pital after undergoing an operation for appendicitis. Mrs. Kenneth Johns returned home on Monday of this week after spending a week visiting ich, Sunday visitors with Mrs. Harold -Rowe were Mrs. Glen Fisher and Mr. and Bob. Some forty relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Wm. Ferguson on evening of last week for a party it being the occasion 30 th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Ferguson were the recipients of several beautiful gifts. Mr. Miller, Sr., who has been spending the .winter months in Napanee, returned to the home of his son, Mr, Chas. Miller Tuesday ■of this week. Farm Forums met at the follow­ ing places Monday night, the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johns and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Allison. Sunday services will be usual hour on Sunday. School at 10.15 a.m. and at 11.15 a.m. Mission Circle Meeting The Thames Road Mission Circle met at the home of Miss Elsie Bray on Saturday -afternoon. In the ab­ sence of the president Mrs. Mail- presided. The meeting opened with hymn 259 followed with .prayer by Mrs. Mair. Devotional was taken by Elsie Bray. Roll swered with an Irish of the last meeting Annie Simpson and discussed. The April will be the Easter and the Thankoffering will en at that meeting. It was to have the box social church basement Wednesday even­ ing, April ,9. The girls were asked to bring quilt patches to the next meeting, heavy material from) woolens or old suits to be sent to the Indian Mission in Carlyle, for the Indians to make own quilts. Alice Passmore, over the week-end Cann. Howatt spent .her parents with ■the near Elford, of London, Thames evening, Admission .20c. home last in Qoder-i Mr, and Mr. and A. Fisher Mr. .and) Friday surprise of their Mr. and at the Sunday Church call was an- joke. Minutes were read by business was next meeting in meeting be tak- decided in the Sask., their Agnes Bray, Annie Simpson and Elsie Bray were appointed to sell and take tickets .at the door the night of the play, March 21st. Hymn 166 was sung. Betty Mair then favored with an instrumental. On account of bad roads several girls on the program were unable to attend. Mrs. Mair gave a read­ ing and after singing hymn 403 the meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. A ten-cent tea served at the close. was v ELIMVILLE Don’t forget the play “Betty, the Giri of My Heart” presented by James St. Young People in the Elimville United church on Thurs­ day evening. Messrs. Laurie Stephen and gin Skinner, of London, spent week-end with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Minor Dobbs family have moved to Barrie Mr. and Mrs. Martin Laub, of Grand Bend, have purchased their property and we want to welcome them into our community. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murch, Don­ na and Launie, of London, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Philip Murch. Elimville North The Elimville um was held El- the and and Mrs. For- Farm Forum North Farm Monday evening, March 17 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johns with 19 present. Subject for the evening was “Who will farm in the future”. Next meeting will be the last for the season will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis '*Johns. Discus­ sion will be a review. Kitchen Shower On Friday evening, March l-ltli a kitchen shower was given in honor of Miss Isabelle Cooper at the homo of Mrs, Harold Kerslake. Isabelle was shown to a beautiful­ ly decorated chair by Mrs. lake. Then Miss read the address, break seven balloons to find her gifts after which she spoke a few words thanking them for their good Wishes and useful gifts. Then showered with confetti “For She’s A ’ A sing song contest which' much laughter. Lunch at the close. Kers- Marion Murch Isabelle had to she was and everyone sang Jolly Good Fellow, followed and a caused served Mr. Want-Ad be yourLet efficient salesman the Whole through. was most year Stephen Council The meeting of the Council of the Township ot Stephen was held In the Council Rooms, Crediton, on Monday, ’March 10th, 1947. *The regular meeting which should have been held on Monday, March 4th, ■had to be postponed for one week ■owing to the severe storm and im­ passable roadm The following mem­ bers of the Council were present: Roy Rata, Reeve; A. J. Amy, Dep­ uty -Reeve; and Councillors J. H. Dalton, Henry 0. Beaver and WIL Jis Gill. The minutes of the -pre­ vious meeting were read and adopt­ ed on motion of A. j, Amy and Willis Gill. Carried. Moved by Harry Beaver, second­ ed by J. MI. Dalton, that By-Law No. 651 appointing officials if or 1947 be given -a third and final reading and the Seal of the Corporation attached thereto, Carried. Correspondence was read from Wm. R. D.ougall, Secretary-Treas­ urer of the County Seed Show re' guesting the -Council for a grant to the Seed Show. Moved by Harry Willis Gill, a grant &f Seed Show. ‘Beavers, seconded -by that the Council give $10.00 to the County Carried. Correspondence was read from the Blue Water Highway Associa­ tion asking for the annual grant. Moved by J. II. Dalton, seconded hy Harry Beaver, that the Council give the usual annual grant of $50.00 to the Blue Water Highway Association. 'Carried. By-Law No. 44 of the Corpora­ tion of the County of Huron to re­ strict and regulate the cutting of trees was read and copies of the By-Law were given to each memiber of the Council to be given to any- one who might be interested and the Clerk instructed to send a copy to those who might be cutting wood or timber in a large quantity, Moved by Willis Gill, seconded by A. J. Amy, that the Road Ac­ count for the month of February be paid as follows: Township of Stephen $941.61. iM'oved by J. H. Dalton, seconded by Harry Beaver, that the follow­ ing general accounts be paid for the month of February: IF; W. Morlock, postage stamps $25.00; County Seed Show, Wm, R. Doug- all, Sec’y-Treas. 10.00; Blue Water Highway Association, C. C. Manore, Sec’y-Treas. 5 0.00; Hydro-Electric. Power Commission, town hall and council rooms 8.10; Dashwood Planing Mill, lumber 30.00; Maur­ ice Beaver, carpenter work in Coun­ cil room 9.88; H. K. Either, insur­ ance premium’on Town Hall 23.00; Geo. A. Love, relief for Mrs. Van- steenkist for Mrs. Holt, rent Municipal >F. .Tennison, gravel for cement tile 16.50; F. W. Morlock, electric bullbs and supplies 3.55; Roy Ratz, expenses t0 Convention at Toronto 19.22; Gordon Ratz, wood for Mrs. Vansteenkist 12.00; Gordon Ratz, wood for Victor Tyler for January 12.00; Gordon Ratz, wood for Victor Tyler for February 10.00; Desjardins’s Store, relief for Mrs Carruthers for January 6.00; Des­ jardins’s Store, relief for Mrs. Car­ ruthers for February 6.00; Count? ■of Huron, hospitalization 15.75; Provincial Treasurer, insulin 2.30; total $288.25. Moved by J. II? Dalton, seconded by Willis Gill, that the meeting be adjourned t0 meet again on Mon­ day, April 7th, at one o’clock sharp. ! L. Il, Hodgson, Clerk 12.00; D. Tieman, coal Carruthers 8.00; Bert for Mrs. Carruthers 7.00: Wold, supplies 1.95; W. Friend?, Relatives Surprise Mr, and Mrs, JFerguspn About thirty-five relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fer­ guson of the Thames Road gath­ ered at their home as a surprise Friday evening of last week to celebrate their thirtieth wedding anniversary. The evening was spent in playing progressive euclte re. The family presented the hon­ ored couple with a mirror', silver candlesticks and a pair of pillow­ slips, An address was read by Norman Ferguson and the presen­ tations made by Mrs. Clayton Wat­ son and Mrs. Joe Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson expressed their appreqia-j tion. A mock wedding was ed with Oliver Jaques Mrs. Arnold Gackstetter Russell Ferguson as and Velma Ferguson man. Officiating as minister Mrs, Norman Ferguson. Lunch wad served at the close. Relatives were present from St. Marys, Den- field, Kippen and Exeter. The ad­ dress was as follows: Dear Mr, and Mrs. W. Ferguson: We, your friends and relatives have gathered here to-night to celebrate what is your 30th Wed­ ding Anniversary. We could not let this event pass without showing you in some small manner our friendship. We hope after another 30 years have passed that we will all be able to be with you again to celebrate. Thirty years ago the Family Tree consisted of two limbs, now there are four more and six branches and the original limbs still look very fresh not saying they are green. We now ask you to accept this gift not as a token but as a re­ membrance of everyone here to­ night. enjey­ as bride; as groom; bridesmaid as groom- was Newlyweds Honored by Friends and Relatives Friends and relatives numbering from sixty-five to seventy gathered at the Pfaff honor newly and groom were asked to sit un­ derneath a decorated archway. Ap­ propriate Miss Lois Pfaff. A created a was enacted by the following; the blushing and nervous bride, Miss Thelma nervous home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen on Thursday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Emery Pfaff,’ married couple. The bride readings were given by Swartz and Mrs. Allen mock wedding, which great deal of amusement’ Supplement Joe: “Will your wife -hit the ceil­ ing when you come in at this late hour?” Moe: “Probably; she’s a rotten shot.” the equally' Miss Helen Preszcator; bridesmaid, Preszcator; the groom, Miss Doris Haist; the best man, Miss Delores Pfaff. The officiating clergyman was Miss Marie Clarke. The ad­ dress was then read by Mr. Roy Morlock after which a decorated baby carriage loaded with many useful gifts was pushed in by little Gwen Pfaff and Ellis, Stew­ art. Emery thanked everyone on behalf of his wife and himself for the lovely gifts. All joined in singing “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows” ’after which a lunch of sandwiches, cake, cookies and wed­ ding cake was served. The re4 mainder of the evening was spent wasin euchre and dancing which enjoyed by all. ii i i I HENSALL- Mr. and Mrs. Allen Davidson, Sarnia, visited on Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. David­ son and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Twit­ ch ell. Mr. Carey Joynt, of Osgoode 'Hall, Toronto, spent the week-end at his home here. Miss Mae McNaughton, of Toron­ to, bride-elect, is spending a week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne McNaughton. Mrs. Enoch Parker, who has spent the winter months with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Parker, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rus­ sell Keyes in Mitchell. Miscellaneous Shower A Mae held Mr. on Tuesday evening with a large number of neighbors and friends attending. The bride was the re­ cipient of many ’beautiful and use­ ful gifts. Additional Hensall news will be found on another page. of miscellaneous shower for Miss McNaughton, (bride-elect, was at the home of her parents, and Mrs. Borne McNaughton, 0—«------------- I LETTER BOX Pentecostal W.M.S. The March meeting was held Thursday, March 13 in basement of the churqh. The meeting open­ ed by singing hymn “There is a fountain filled with blood” follow­ ed by prayer by Mrs. H. Butler. Hymn “’Tis burning in my soul” was sung. Roll call was answered on by' Scripture verse using the word “Pillar”. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Business was then dealt with. Hymn “Bring them in” was then sung before Mrs. Cliff. Blanchard brought the afternoon message She took Gen: Mrs. God’s Blanchard chose “Remember Lot’s “Just inside the was sung before we went to for the missionaries and idual requests. The chorus me to some soul to-day” was sung for closing and Mrs. McDonald dismissed with prayer. for her Scripture 19-13 and Luke 17: R. McDonald Blessing on then the word, for her 1 Wife”. Eastern reading, 18-33 asked . Mrs. theme, Hymn, gate” prayer indiW “Lead ro I Winghani, March 11, 1947. Editor: Times-Advocate. Dear Sir: Would you this word of ! district who Aid To China in particular Mr. R. Creech who as chairman, has I mention also :i the district who so cordially. To < subscriber to the to express for myself and for the National Executive warm thanks. The spirit of charity that has been manifest had made another real success of a campaign that started with a good deal of misgiving. Sincerely, W. A. Beecroft, County chairinan. publish in your paper thanks to all in your have supported the , campaign, I mention led the campaign. 11 the hankers of have co-operated Lem and to every fund I would like WINCHELSEA The roads in this community open to traffic again .hoping that spring is just around the coruer. Mrs. Fred Walters and baby re­ turned home from Mrs. Hunter’s nursing home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Goldwin Glenn and family and Mr. E. Johns, of Brins­ ley, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Brock on Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walters and Margaret visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson (Jlarke, of Farquhar. Mr. and family, of the Lake Road on Sunday wood Brock Mr. and Mrs, Kirkton, visited on Sunday the former’s parents, Mr. and George Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Johns, and Mrs. Donald Penhale and W. F Batten were in London on Thursday attending the seed-show. Quite a number from this com­ munity attended the shower fen Miss Isabelle Cooper, bride-elect, on Friday night at the home of Mrs. Harold Kerslake. are Mrs. Harry Rader and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Sher- Harold Davis, of with Mrs. Mr. Mrs. K1PPFN Mr. and Mrs. Archie Parsons and family and ’Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Gackstetter attended Mr. and Mrs. William Ferguson’s 30th wedding anniversary at their home at Thames Road on Friday evening. The sympathy of the community is extended to the Sinclairs in the passing of Miss Sarah Sinclair. We are pleased to report that Rev. A. Hinton, who has been con­ fined to his bed for many months, is now able to take short walks about the house each day and hopes to resume his duties soon as minis­ ter of St. Andrews United Church her and Hillsgreen United Church. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Hodgcrt Honored by Kippen Friends A very pleasant evening spent last Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 45 neighbors Mrs. Mervin Schilbe) met before they home near Brodhagen. -Progressive euchre was played and prizes went to Mrs. Roy Consitt for ladies’ high, Robt. Dayman for men’s high, ’Mrs. Joe Dayman for ladies’ consolation, Joe McLellan for .men’s consolation, Mrs. Joe McLellan for lone hands. I After the euchre Mr. and Mrs. Hod- gert were asked to come forward and -Mrs. Ross Broadfoot and Mrs. Joe McLellan presented them with a hydro table lamp and a cupboard grocery shower. Mrs. Robt. Elgin read the following address: Dear Grace and Mervin:— Your friends are ail assembled here Because you’re leaving as we hear, We hope your old friends you’ll not forget When to the north-east you 'make your flit, We hope your grain will never fall And that tall, We hope cream And that gleam, We hope yours hens all lay big eggs And that you have enough clothes pegs, We hope your pigs grow big and fat And get off to market as quick as scat,We hear that there’s no beans will grow Next fall when it starts to rain and snow, What a lot of worry and woe you’ll miss While you sit in the parlor in per­ fect bliss. We hope you’ll have children eight, And for them not too long to wait. We hope you’ll have the best of health And a moderate share of wealth, We hope you’ll accept this little gift And next winter when the snow begins to drift. You’ll sit down to read in its bright ray And think of us snowed in up this i way. —Your Tuckersmith Friends and neighbors. •Mervin made a very fitting reply, dainty lunch was served. ■was Carl McClinchey when and friends of Mr. and- Hodgert (nee Grace to bid them farewell leave for their new •your corn grows six feet your cows give all pure your horses coats will A ■O— Customer: “Is this suit all wool?” Abraham: “I von’t lie to you, my friend, it is not; de buttons vas made of silgk. CROMARTY Th© Choir of Cromarty Church! are preparing for a Sacred Song Service to be given on the evening of Easter Sunday in the Church. Miss Christina McKaig is Visit­ ing with her brother in Sudbury. Mrs. Roy McCulloch has return­ ed home from Detroit and Wind­ sor where she was visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Clive McDonald I,and family spent Sunday with his {mother and aunt in the village. 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