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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-06-12, Page 3THE TIMES-APVOCAT& EXETO, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 12th, 1947 Representative A. W. MORGAN Hensail . Business Review These business firms invite your patronage. Dealing with them gives satisfaction and helps to make this a better community HENSALL Mr. Roy Webber, of London, was a week-end visitor in town. Miss Margaret Glenn spent the week-end with Miss Barbara Michie at her home at .Brussels. Mr. Albert Spencer underwent an operation in the London Hospital last week and is reported to be recuperating. ■Mrs. Ferguson, of London, spent a few days at the home of her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jones. Miss June Saundercock, of Lon­ don, spent the week-end at her home here. Mr. Wm, Reilly, of Goderich, has purchased the grocery store from Mr. John Henderson and gets pos­ session June 20th. Miss Mina McEwen, of London, spent the week-end at her home here. Mr. George gangster telephoned his mother, -Mrs. Letitia Sangster, from Winnipeg on Sunday. Mr. Robt. Cooper has resigned his position as manager of' the Farmers Co-Operative and will be succeeded .by Mr. Manley Jinks. Mrs. Olive Hudson, of London, was a recent visitor with Mr. and Mrs. A. Foster. Mrs. Janet Peck and Miss Elaine Peck, of Toronto, visited recently with Mr. Sidney MacArthur and friends here. Mrs. Mary Hennessey, of Lon­ don, visited over the week-end with Mrs. Elsie Cas&. Mr, and Mrs. E. Shaddick, Judith and Billy, were week-end visitors in Toronto. I Week-end ’ visitors with Mrs. Daniels were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. MacIntyre, of Port Stanley. Mr. Frances Ryckman returned home from Dakota last week. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lavery, Gor­ don and Bobbie, visited recently with the former’s mother, Mrs. Lavery, at Staffa, Mr. Geo. Cowen and Teddy called on friends in town on Saturday, WHALEN Mrs. Frank Parkinson spen t a few days during last week with Mrs. Gordon Docking, of Munroe. : Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Millson visit­ ed in Kitchener on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Beckett and {family. I Airs. Geo. Squire, Doreen Chap-1 man and Gerald Wallis are con- • fined to the house suffering from mumps. Airs. Moeller, of Detroit, return­ ed to her home on Sunday after visiting with Air. and Airs. Wm Morley and family for several days. Air. and Airs. Edgar Squire were guests at the Bilyea-Alorley wed­ ding .on Saturday at the Lambeth United church. Airs. Archer, of London, and Mrs. Batten, of Exeter, are attend­ ing Airs. Walter Gunning who is ill with pneumonia. Her manv friends will he glad to learn at time of writing her condition shows improvement. Mr. John Hazelwood is a pat­ ient in Victoria Hospital, London, suffering from a heart condition- His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Moeller, Aliss Elva Morley, Mr, and Airs. Alex Baillie and Mrs. Gerald Chapman motored to Niagara on Friday. Those who attended Zion anni­ versary and spent the day with friends .were; Mr. and Airs. Geo. Arksey, Aud­ rey and Jean with Mrs John Hern’ Air. and Mrs. Bert Duffield and Betty with Air.and Mrs.Welling- ton Brock. Air. and Airs.Melleville Gunning and Muriel with Mr.and Airs. Al- len Jaques. Air. and Mrs. Alilne Pullen and Donald with Air, and Airs. Nor­ man Brock. Donald Pullen took part in a musical festival on Friday evening at Kirkton. V’s Beauty Shoppe Be Lovely To Look At . . . with a hair-do styled at Exeter and Dis­ trict’s Most Modern Shoppe. Cold Waves and Eugene Heat Waves VERA C. FRASER, Prop. Tel. 112 EXeter Snell’s Taxi Service Phone 100 «- ——— —------------* 3 Dot’s Beauty Shoppe (one doojr north of Bell Telephone) Junior Choir .Assists Seniors Amid a delightful setting of spring flowers and singing canaries an impressive morning service was held in the Hensail United Church June Sth. Using the theme, “Our Father’s World,” the Junior and Senior Choirs combined under the direction of Mr. S. G. Rennie choir leader, offered choral selections. Rev. R. A. Brook, pastor, was the narrator throughout the inspiring service. Miss Greta Lanimie, A.T. C.M., was at the console. /Following was the order of service: selections, “The Spacious Firmanent,” choir and congregation: “This is My Father’s World,” Ron Chuter, Billie Fink, Gerald Rannie, Wallace Max­ well; “His Marvelous Handiwork,” senior choir; “God is Near,” Mar­ lene Petske, Audrey Walsh, Mari­ lyn Mousseau, Eudora Hyde; “Break the Fetters,” junior and senior choirs; “Holy is the Lord,” senior choir; “The King of Love,” choirs and congregation; “Praise Him Eternally,” junior choir; “Open Thou Our Eyes,” choir and con­ gregation. At the evening service Rev. Brook spoke on the subject, “Danger of Short-Cuts.” Anniver­ sary services will be observed in the Hensail United Church on Sun­ day, June 22nd, when Rev. A. B. Irwin, B.A., of James St. Church, Exeter, will be the special speaker. An interesting musical program is being prepared for the occasion. Mrs. Geo. Ferguson Dies CROMARTY Aliss Margaret Miller of Calgary, visited recently with Airs. S, A. Miller. She was called to Toronto on the death of a brother’s wife there. Margaret is at present mak­ ing her home in Calgary and likes it very much in that city. Mrs. Taylor is at present visiting with her grandfather, James Scott Mrs. Taylor was formerly Margaret AIcKay, a daughter of Rev. Mr. I McKay, a former minister of Grom- I arty. I Mrs. (Rev.) Ritchie, wife of aj former pastor of Cromarty Church, | addressed a meeting of the W.AI.S., ' i Home Helpers and Ladies’ Aid in j the basement of the church on j I Thursday last. A very good crowd was present. Mrs. Ritchie is a pleas­ ant speaker and the audience en­ joyed the address. Her theme was taken from the last chapter of Proverbs where it dwells on the woman taking her place in the world of today. “A good woman looketli well after the ways of her household and the family.” Miss Margaret Scott is at present .spending a few holidays under the parental roof. A very heavy rain fell on Satur­ day, leaving the fields in a very wet condition. However we hope it is. all for the best. Naturelie Permanent Waving Lustron Cold Wave Dorothy G. Reeder, Prop. Tel. 71 Exeter Stewart’s Taxi Phone 335 Exeter SHIRLEY’S BEAUTY SHOP Fingerwaves, Permanents, Facials, Manicures Satisfaction Guaranteed SHIRLEY BROCK, Prop. One block east <of Trivitt Memorial Church Andrew St. Phone 245W Mrs. George Ferguson, Hensail’s oldest resident, died at her home here on Wednesday night in her 94th year. Two years ago she suf­ fered a fractured hip in a fall and since that time had been confined to bed, The former Annie Anderson she was a native of Usborne Town­ ship and came to Hensall ten years ago. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Thos. Ferguson, Seaforth; one son, George Robert Ferguson, Lon­ don; a granddaughter, Miss Violet- Hyde, who resided with her; a grandson, Mr. Harvey Hyde, U’s- borne, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Nott, of Seaforth; a sister, Mrs. Eleanor Hunkin, Exeter, and a | brother. Mr. Harry Anderson, Us- I borne. A private funeral service was held from the late residence Fri­ day at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. P. A. Ferguson, of Carmel Presby­ terian church. A quartette compris­ ing Mrs. Malcolm Dougall, Mrs. Norman Stanlake, Mr. R. Y, Mac- Laren and Mr. Jas. Bengough sang “The Old Rugged Cross." The pall­ bearers were Messrs. James Ander­ son, Oliver Anderson, Alfred Hun- kin, John Dunkin, Fred Dawson, and Percy Stone. Interment was in Hensail Union Cemetery. Kirkton Holds Photographing Studio at iny Home on Main St. Pilotos Taken lit Your Own Home Child Portraitures a Specialty Evenings and Saturday Afternoon Thos. H. Walker Phone 286J for appointment LAWN MOWERS SHARPENED AND REPAIRED If you have to talk to your mower to get your lawn cut—don’t do it! Bring it in and we will put it in first class cutting order. If j on have any broken castings or dny parts which need welding, we will give your needs our prompt attention. MARSHALL REPAIR SHOP 1 block north of the Creamery Party Auditions Kirkton Hall was packed to cap­ acity for the juvenile auditions for the Kirkton Community Association garden party of July 16. Rev. W. D. Goodger, of Kirkton, was chairman and Rev. Scott Dun­ can was judge. Some 50 contest­ ants of whom 20 were chosen for the juvenile contest of the coming garden party took part. The con­ testants came from St. Marys, Mit­ chell, Hensail and townships of Usborne, Blansliard, Fullarton, Downie and Ellice. * Those chosen were: Vocal, Lois Henderson, Hensail; Doreen Turn­ ball, St. Marys; Alargaret Allen, S.S. 3 Usborne; Junior Irvine, St. Marys; Roy McKay, S.S. No. ’ 7 Downie; Donna Stone, S.S. No. 3 Usborne; Verla Wheeler and Merle Hazelwood, Woodham; Grace Leslie and Evelyn Richardson, St. Marys. Instrumental: Dorothy Hender­ son, S.S. 7 Blansliard; Beverley Brown, St. Alarys; Muriel Levy, S.S. 1 Blansliard; Grace Kemp, S.S. 5 Blansliard; Betty Bickell, S.S. 1 Blansliard; Gladys Switzer, Kirkton, Comedy and novelty: Doris and Doreen Brock, S.S. No. 7 Usborne; Elaine Beer and Betty Moir, Hen­ sall; Beverley Bickell and Lenore Sparling, S.S. No. 1 Blansliard; Donald Perkin, S.S. No. 3 Ellice Township. Special, Wilma Walters, S.S. No. 6 Usborne; Betty Bickell and Gwen Stephen; S.S. No. 1 Blansliard; Grace Levy, S.S. No. 1 Blansliard. All money netted bY the concert goes toward community activities such as library, town hall, skating rink, Agricultural Society, Wom­ en’s Institute and improvement of recreational facilities, Worry Often Causes Loss Of Sleep Worry is probably the most common cause of restlessness. Anxieties and fears, worries ever finan­ cial and other matters, all take their toll of hours of restful sleep, Such a condition may eventually result in nerv­ ousness and irritability, loss of appetite or fatigue. If you sutler from a nervous condition or restlessness, why not try MilburnJs Health and Nerve Pills? Over the past fifty years, thousands of Canadians have found Milburn’s Health and Nerve Pills beneficial as a general tonic to help build up the system and thus help promote refreshing rest and sleep. Ask your druggist for Milburn’s Health and Nerve Pills, identified by the “Red Heart” on the box. , The T. Milburn Co,, Limitod, Toronto, Ont, Geo. A. Willert 'George Andrew Willert, 58 well known resident of Petrolia, lor the past 30 years, died at his home on Third street Thursday of last week following an illness of about two weeks. Mr. Willert, an employee of the Canadian Oil Re­ finery suffered a severe heart at­ tack May 23 and his health declin­ ed since that time. Mr. Willert was born in Huron County and lived in the Dashwood district un­ til coming to Petrolia in 19.11. His home and gardens have always Sunday and Evening Service One garage will be open in Exeter on Sundays and dur­ ing the evenings throughout the week. Open this Sunday and During the Evenings throughout the Week. SOUTH END B. A. Service Station DEPENDABLE At all hours, in all kinds o£ weather, she’s at her post. You count on her and she’s proud of it. With switchboards busier than ever because of the many more telephones hers is still "The Spirit, of Ser­ vice”. More switchboards are being added and more operators trained so that you may continue to have the best telephone service at the lowest cost. THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CANADA Sh ower for Bride-El ect Picnic and Field Day I M X Cl V IL; Fryfogle, Tervit; Roadster Wednesday, June 18th SEE OS TODAY’ YOUR more SAFETY The reason? Goodyears’ extra-thick, extra tough tread lasts longer, gives greater traction. You get more miles of safer service at lower cost-per-mile. You can’t get a better tire buy—why try? Come in. today for brand new Goodyears. gelding Dunsmore, Stratford; St. Alarys; team, Hwsall Seed Show (Continued from page 1) Introduced By Member Reeve Alvin Kerslake of Hensall expressed the official welcome of the village to Air. Gardiner. Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor- of Dashwood, AI. P.P. for Huron, introduced Air. Gardiner. “It is a pleasure for all of us,” Dr. Taylor said, “that the weather has smiled so well.” The Dominion Minister of Agriculture, he continued “comes to Huron to get a clear viewpoint.” Dr. Taylor conceded good-humoredly that he does not always agree with Hon. Gardiner, but went on to say Air. Gardiner on many occas- has given valuable service to cause of agriculture in Can- Mr. that ions the ada. The executive show included: W. Armstrong; McArthur and secretary-treasurer, W Judges were Prof. J. C. Steckley of Ridgetown tor cattle, and Grant Summers of Aylmer for horses. Russell Bolton of Dublin, presi­ dent. of the Huron Federation of Agriculture, extended an invita­ tion to attend the federation’s an­ nual field day at Exeter June 18. Prize List Percheron and Belgian: Brood mare in foal. Fred Gregg, Salford: three years old, Roy Fred in charge of the president, George vice-presidents, S, R. E. Sliaddick; R. Dougall. C. The Day of the FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE COME TO EXETER ON THE 18th AND SUPPORT THE FEDERATION, Exeter District Co-operative Phones Store and Office 287 Mill 336W A pre-nuptial shower in honor of Miss Doris 'Smale, 120 John St.. Stratford., was held at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Smale, Staffa, on Tuesday evening of last week. The guests were entertained by a program consisting of a read­ ing by Mrs. W- O'Brien, vocal duets by Airs. Walter Marshall, of Fuller­ ton and Aliss Fedelma Parsons, of Munro, and by Mrs. Cliff Miller and Mrs. Henry Harburn of Staffa. and a mock wedding. An address was read by Aliss Betty AlacKellar and a pink and white basket of gifts was carried in by Miss Louise Case and Nyall Doig of Seaforth. Refreshments were served. Died in Crediton East The death took place in Credi ton East on Saturday of Mr. Os­ wald Branksitv. . who passed away at the age of years. Air. Drank- ston was a native of Hartlepool, Eng. and with Mrs. Brankston came to this community a number of years ago from Toronto. For tile past year they have been liv­ ing at Creditun East. Besides his widow lie is survived by two sons John and William, of Toronto, and one daught-r in England, al­ so two grandson.-, and two grand­ daughters. Tlu funeral took place from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral chapel Tuesday afternoon, con­ ducted by Ret, C. W. Down. The sons and ,gramhans were bearers. filly or Leland Mader, Gregg. Heavy draught, team, Fred Gregg. Light draught, filly or gelding three years old, E. J. Atwell, Bel­ ton, 1 and 2. Light draught team, E. J. Atwell. Wagon or express team, E. Schroeder, Hensall; A, Merner, Zurich. Single wagon or express, A. Alerner; E. Schroeder, 2 and 3. Roadster single, Wallace Munro, Embro; Currie and Tervit, W ingham; Woods an d Wingham; Currie and Woods and Fryfogle; team, Wallace Munro; Woods and Fryfogle; Currie and Tervit. Road­ ster champion badge, Wallace Mun­ ro. Single carriage, 'Wallace Munro, I, 2, 3, and 4. Carriage team, Wal­ lace Alunro, 1 and 2, Carriage champion badge, Wallace Munro. Draught filly or gelding any age, Fred Gregg; Leland Dunsmore; J. Atwell. Grand champion, Fred Greg Saddle Horses E. J. Atwell; William Merner, and 3; Peggy McGregor, Hensall; Airs. Cecil Ashton, Clinton. Hurdles: A. AIcGee, Goderich; William Merner; Junior Merner. Township prize, three horses from one township, Wallace Munro; Fred Gregg. Gentleman's turnout. Wal­ lace Munro; Woods and Fryfogle. Lady driver, Mrs. Wallace Munro. Special four-horse team, Fred Gregg. Cattle Beef Cattle — Aberdeen-Angus: Aged bull, Edwards Bros., Watford; Emke Bros., Elmwood. Bull under two years old, Emke Bros. Cow, any age, Edwards Bros.; Emke Bros., 2 and 3. Bull under one year, Edwards Bros., 1 and 2; Bros., 3. Heifers under two old, Edwards Bros., Emke 2 and 3. Heifers under one Edwards Bros., 1, 2, and 3; Emke Bros., 4. Get of sire, Edwards Bros. Emke Bros., 2 and 3. Shorthorns: Aged bull, Parker Bros., Denfield. Bull under one year, Parker Bros., 1 and 2. Cow any age. Parker Bros., 1 and 2. Heifer under two years, Parker Bros., 1 and 2. Heifer under one year, Parker Bros., 1, 2, and 3. Get of sire, Parker Bros., 1, and 2. Herefords: Aged bull, O'Neill Bros.. Denfield; Howard Wright, Cromarty; Warren Brock, Granton. Bull under one year, O'Neill Bros.; Howard Wriglit; Howard Wright; John McGregor, Hensall. Bull un­ der two years. O'Neill Bros.; John McGregor; Howard any age. O'Neill Warren Brock, 3: 4. Heifer under Howard Wright; Warren Brock; Get of sire, O'Neill Bros,; 1 Wright; John McGregor. Alarket cattle: Steer or over 75U pounds. Warren Robert Hern, Granton. I steer or heifer under 750 pounds, Emke Bros.; Parker Bros.: How­ ard Wright, Cromarty; Warren Block. Herd, one bull and three females. Edwards Bros.; Emke Bros.; O'­ Neill Bros.; Parker Bros.; Howard Wright; Warren Brock. '■<W I 1 III 1 11 ■ kN ON A NYOTHER KIND wg urn your & SIZZ Emke years Bros., year, Wright. Cow Bros., 1 and 2; Howard Wright, two years old, O'Neill Bros.; John McGregor. Howard ■ heifer Brock; Butcher I SNELL BROS. & CO. General Motors Dealers Phone 100 Soy Beans A Good Cash Crop Exeter = 1 We have a supply of early varieties as follows: Mandarin and O.A.C. $3.75 per bus. GRADE NO. I, SEED It is not too late to plant Soy Beans—the price has recently been raised to $2.75 per bus. ALL MATURITIES OF SEED CORN STILL ON HAND Jones, MacNaoghton Seed Co. I .* Fred Stride attended by the mem hers of the lo<;4 Masonic Lodges Interment was in Hillsdale Ceme lory. been a beauty spot. He was a member of s Paul's United Church md nt Washington 1 mdge No. 260,A.F. ;rd A.M. and serv- ed. sever al ye;n>as a membe r of the fire com pa tty which had its headquai ters at the East .End Fire Hall. In 191"he married Miss Laura Grob,if Dashwood,who survives with o it* son, Alliert , of Sarnia,a duo ’.liter, Airs. Albert Bauman,Mt. C lemons, Mich.,one grandson Bever ly Willert. of Sar- ilia, two brothv rs, Nelson, Pontiac Mich., and Wes ley, Burbank,Cal. Funeral services were held in St. Paul’s United church, Saturday af- ternoon conduv ed by the Rev.