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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-07-03, Page 4THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 3rd, 1947 Running a Classified, in The ■. Times-Advocate is like writing to | 8,200 potential customers. INSURANCE AUTOMOBILE Lumberman’s Mutual Casualty Co. World’s Greatest Automobile Mutual. __* Mr. T. Carling, of London, visit-; : ed with his mother and sister on iffis' Saturday. Miss Gladys Penhale has re­turned home after visiting for al week in Toronto. ; . Miss Ferrell Higgins, of Clinton ■ ' spent Wednesday with Mrs. G. I . Hunter. FIRE Mill Owner’s Mutual Fire Insurance Co. A dividend paying company for over seventy years. HOSPITALIZATION Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association The largest company of its kind in the world. Ernest C. Harvey Insurance Agency Phone 47 Exeter Miss Margaret B. Johnston pass- ■ ed away in London on Sunday. ! Born in Hay Township, a daughter i of the late Mr. and Mrs. John * Johnston, Hensall, the deceased • had been a life-long resident of this i vicinity. She was a member of the j Hensall United Church choir and I had been on the staff of the post for several years. She is sur- by a sister, Mrs. A. Douglas, Park; and a brother, Wil- of Kenora, Sask. Private office vived Hyde Ham, funeral service was held from J. Bonthron and Son funeral home on Tuesday at 2 o’clock conducted Sy Rev. R. A. Brook. Interment was in Hensall Union Cemetery. IAKEVIEW p ASINO L----GRAND U---BEND Dancing Nightly Mr. George Vosper, whose early life was spent in Exeter, died Tues­ day of last week in Cooksville, in his 86th year. Mr. Vosper was a carpenter by trade and a member of the Exeter Lodge of Oddfellows. The remains were brought to Ex­ eter Friday last for interment in the family plot at the Exeter cem­ etery. His wife, the late Fanny Bagshaw, predeceased him. Surviv­ ing are five daughters, Misses Ethel, Eva and Clara, of Cooks­ ville, (Beatrice) Mrs. C. McMartin and (Katherine) Mrs. Houghton, of Toronto; and two sons, Clifton, of Toronto and Ed., of Cooksville, who with their families accompan­ ied the remains to Exeter. Mrs. Johnston, of London, and Mr. Al­ lan Myers, of Detroit, also attend­ ed the funeral. George Bawden The funeral of the late George Bawden, of Lucan, a native of England, but whose early life was spent in Exeter, was held Tuesday, July 1st, with interment Exeter cemetery. Deceased years of age. He had been mason for 60 years and past 46 years had been a of Lucan. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Anglican church and of Irving Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his widow, the for­ mer Lena Collins, three daughters and one son. Miscellaneous Shower HENSALL I and Mrs. N. K. Cook and ■ are holidaying at Grand | Mr. family Bend. Miss was a Mrs. L. Baynham. Mrs. Meidinger and Thiel, of Zurich, spent in London recently. Dr. Norma Cook, of Helen Moir, of Stratford, recent visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. a few days in the was 78 a stone for the resident On Monday evening, June 23rd, jthe ladies of the Pentecostal As- j sembly held a miscellaneous show- ;er for Betty Perkins at her home. 'Pearl Cann and Jean MacDonald were in charge. After singing chor- gave a the con- “I Love and his ORCHESTRA Cubs field you! Firth and op­ erand Howl Reeve Kers- of welcome to Cubs to the graci- thanks. A the evening from Wingham, Goderich, Clinton, Exeter and Hensall present numbering 175. such as Dance of Baheira address. and lovely very uses Marjorie. Cudmore reading and conducted tests. Jenny Jolly sang You Truly” and Dorothy MacDon- Betty Housewife: “Oh, I know You’re one of the tramps I gave a pie to last spring.” Tramp: “That’s t, ma’am. There was three of I’m the sole survivor!” GORDON DELAMONT Midnight Dance July 7th aid. read The received many useful gifts after which she ou sly expressed her dainty lunch' brought to a close with best wishes for the happiness of the young couple. Sunday, July 6th Variety Entertainers All-Star 'Programme Ruth Cole, Acrobatic Dancer: Bil] Davies, Ventrilo­ quist; Joyce Whorwood, Personality Singer; Lou Rayne, English Comedienne; Cliff Kelly, Pianist. Thursday, July 10th MART KENNEY and his WESTERN GENTLEMEN MAKE IT A DATE! It’s Here: Huron Cubs and Scouts Hold Rally The Huron Boy Scouts and held a rally at Hensall Community Park on Saturday, June 2Sth. It was under the supervision of Field Commissioner H. C. ened with the Cub and Flag Breaking, lake gave an address all the Scouts and Village of Hensall. Scout and Cub troops Blyth, were Events was presented by the Cubs; making an improvised flag pole by Scouts; knot-tying ,by Scouts and Cubs; making a hunter’s fire by Scouts; book balancing by Cubs; signalling by both Scouts and Cubs: message relay games by both; first aid by Scouts; making a fire and water boiling by Scouts; races by Cubs and a hard ball game between the Clinton Cubs and Hensall Cubs was enjoyed with the score being 12-8 in favor of Hensall. The honor of flag lowering -was given to the Blyth Scout Troop for accomplish­ ing the most points in the events of the day. Your McColl-Frontenac Dealer Graham Arthur Announces Two New Products Texaco It’s New ■— It’s Insulated Here it is! Texaco Motor Oil---the premium quality oil in the popular price range. In­ sulated against heat to resist the effect of high temperatures and insulated against Cold to provide proper fluidity at low tem­ peratures. Texaco Fire-Chief Gasoline With Superior Fire-Power Here’s superior fire-power, ready for your car now at your McColl-Frontenac dealer. Not just one but all of the desirable gaso­ line qualities are scientifically balanced to produce high all-round performance. Toronto, is holidaying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Cook. Misses Margaret and Barbara Shepherd and Miss Mary Goodwin are vacationing in New York. Miss June Saundercoek, of Lon­ don, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Annie Saundercoek. :Mr. Kenneth Passmore, of Ham­ ilton, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Pass- more. Carmel School Picnic nesday, July Grove. Mrs. Carl home from St. Joseph London, on Friday followin: cent operation. Miss Mary Buchanan, R.N., of Niagara Falls, N.Y.. spent the week­ end holiday with her mother, Mrs. Alex Buchanan. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ortwein and family and Mrs. Bertha Ortwein, of London, were week-end visitors with Mrs. P. Munn. Miss Amy Lammie, of London, visited over the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Lammie and sister, Miss Greta Lammie. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shepherd, of London, were week-end visitors at the former’s home with Mr. and .Mrs. Wm. Shepherd. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Audrey Russell and Joynt, are spending a vacation at Manitoulin Island. Provincial Police Charles Salter, Mrs. Salter and daughter, of Blyth, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Sal­ ter’s mother, Mrs. Mary McKaig. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Long, and two sons, Bob and Don, also Mr. Lloyd Huntingford, all of Wind­ sor, spent the week-end with Mrs. W. Sangster and famjly. Rev. R. A. Brook conducted an­ niversary services in the Elimville United Church on Sunday morning. Rev. Wm. Mair, of Thames Road, conducted the services in the Hen­ sall United Church. The following pupils Greta. Lammie, A.T.C.M., cessful in passing their mer examinations Conservatory of Cook, grade S Mousseau, grade 3 Betty Mickle, grade 2 class honors). Group two of the of the Presbyterian sponsor a sale of home-baking and a lawn tea at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lome Luker on the afternoon of Saturday, July 5th, at 4 o’clock. In the event of inclement weather this event will be held in the church schoolroom. Everyone is welcome. The Women’s Missionary Society held a very successful Home Bak­ ing sale in the schoolroom of the church on Saturday, June 28th. The schoolroom was .prettily decorated for the occasion, were served from There was also a booth. The ladies wish to thank all generously donated toward the sale, to those from other churches and community who helped to make it such a success and also to the care­ takers as well. The annual Hensall United Church Wohelo Class picnic was held at Turnbull’s Grove with be­ tween some 50 and 60 members and guests present. Following a picnic supper, sports were enjoyed with Miss Barbara Michie and Miss Margaret Glenn in charge. The win­ ners were: men’s race, Ed. Corbett, Dave Kyle; ladies’ race, Miss Michie, Mrs. Earl Dignan, Mrs. R. J. Drysdale; wheelbarrow race, Ed Corbett, Alex Munn; kick the slip­ per, Mrs. Edison Forrest; children’s race, Donnie Kyle; pass the ball, Harry Armstrong’s group. Daters—Garratt St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Hamilton, was the scene of a lovely mid-summer wedding when Nona Frances, daughter of Mrs. Alice Garratt, Melita, Man., became the bride of Carl Frederick Daters, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Daters, Hen­ sall. Rev. W. A. Henderson offici­ ated. The charming bride, given in marriage by her brother, James Garratt, wore a floor-length gown of Chantilly lace over taffeta fash­ ioned with a tight fitting bodice and yoke of net, the full peplum falling into bustle effect. Her long veil was caught with a seed pearl headdress and she carried a nose­ gay of pink sweetpeas. Miss Bar­ bara Paton, bridesmaid, chose a gown of pink net over taffeta with matching headdress and she car­ ried a nosegay of pink sweetpeas. Briarcliffe roses and blue iris. Jas. Finucane was groomsman and Wil­ fred Garratt, brother of the bride, was usher. Miss Mary Barker, soloist, .sang "O Perfect Love” during the signing of the register. A reception at Rycroft Inn was 5 held for 40 guests. The groom’s mother was a sharkskin suit with a corsage of pink carnations. The bride's mother was unable to at­ tend. The couple left for a honey­ moon trip to New York, the bride traveling in a medium blue wool suit with corsage of will reside Red Cross An executive meeting to conclude ’ the business of the Hensall Red' Cross was held in the Council cliam- j Presbyterian Sabbath will be held on Wed- 9th, at Turnbull's Passmore returned Hospital, g a re­ Voth, Miss Mr. Donald two weeks NOTICES FOR SALE REAL ESTATE NOTICE—The Pride of Huron Re­ bekah Lodge will discontinue their meetings during the sum­ mer months.--Mrs. Wm .Cann N.G. PRACTICAL NURSE — Open for engagements, day or night duty. Apply at Times-Advocate. 3* TENDERS WANTED TENDERS FOR COAL The Exeter District High School Board invites tenders for supply­ ing 45 tons of oil-treated Stoker Coal to be stored in the new school before August 30th, 1947. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, Tenders must be submitted by six o’clock July 5th to E. D. Howey, Secretary, Box B, Exeter. 26:3 of Miss were suc- mid-sum- of the Toronto Music: Eleanor piano; Marilyn piano (honors); theory (first; Ladies’ Aid church will Tea and lunch small tables, white elephant of the W.M.S. those who so andblack accessories Briarcliff© roses. They in Hamilton. Branch Ends Activities FOR RENT FOR RENT—A Webster paint spray outfit. Beavers Hardware. FOR RENT — Rolling home at Grand Bend; accommodation for four. Phone 283J, Exeter. 3tfc ber of the Town Hall, Hensall. .Miss K. Scott, treasurer, reported a bal­ ance of $397.74 to be forwarded to headquarters. This money is to be made up for overseas Red Cross work. Following is a record of the Hensall Red Cross Branch. The Hensall Red Cross Branch came into being at a citizens’ meet­ ing on Oct. 9, 1939. The branch was active for seven years under the leadership of the following presidents: Rev. R. A. Brook, Rev. W. Weir, and Rev. A. M. Grant. There were about 75 charter mem­ bers and while membership varied during the years, it averaged a lit­ tle over 400 per year. The citizens of Hensall and vicinity rallied to give of their best efforts in the raising of money and the making of the varied articles required by headquarters. During these seven years an approximate total of $21,642 was raised by subscrip­ tions, entertainments, donations from various organizations and sal­ vage collections. The latter humble source contributed almost $640. The women too, did their part at home and in the work room and the branch forwarded to Toronto 4,822 articles of civilian clothing, S,200 knitted articles, 12,948 arti­ cles for hospitals, 270 quilts, 115 blankets, 3 0 layettes (consisting of 660 sewn articles and 9 0 knitted pieces) and 212 ditty bags, making a total of 17,317 articles. In addition to this handwork, ap­ proximately 4,873 pounds of jam were prepared and shipped under the supervision of the Women’s In­ stitute. The village and district women have continued sewing and knitting under the direction of .the various church organizations and expect to continue this part of the work until the need ceases. Institute Picnic Hensall Community Park grounds provided an excellent background for the annual picnic of the Hen­ sall Institute members and guests and children who assembled there (50 in number) on Wednesday af­ ternoon, June 25th. The enthusias­ tic crowd partook of a grand pic­ nic supper consisting of an abun­ dant supply of tempting and ap­ petizing foods. The president, Mrs. Kerslake, then presided for a short business session. After the singing of the Ode, the minutes were read. In answer to the roll call, “Sing, Say or Pay,’’ many amusing thoughts were expressed. At this juncture, Miss Qladys Luker made the presentation of a bank -book and address to Mrs. A. Shirray for her infant son, Bruce David. Mrs. A. E. Munn presented interesting com­ ments on the district annual held at Thames Road church, May 27th. The secretary announced that the yearly programs are being efficient­ ly printed as formerly by the Dept, of Agriculture, Clinton. The next meeting will be the -September meeting for which Mrs. R. Elgie and Mrs. Chipchase are acting as host­ esses. It takes the form of a pot luck supper. Roll call, “Name and imitate a domestic animal.” The national anthem closed this session. An entertaining period of games followed under the direction of Miss Tate and Mrs. Shortt. The winners were as follows: ’Clothes pin race, Mi’s. C. Forrest, stick re­ lay, Mrs. W. Smale; throw the roll­ ing pin, Mrs. Kerslake; newspaper race, Mrs. G. Schwalm; needle­ threading contest, Mrs. Orr, Mrs. Kerslake; potato race, Mrs. Harry Horton; kick the slipper, Mrs. Orr; peanut scramble, Beth Goddard; shoe scramble, Beth Goddard; chil­ dren’s race, Margaret Elgie. Mrs. A. E. Munn extended sincere thanks to the social committee of which Mrs. Wm. Sangster was convener, also to the sports committee, Miss Tate and Mrs. Shortt and to all others who had contributed, to this enjoyable outdoor event. FIRST PRINTER First printer in the western hemisphere was Giovanni Paoli of Mexico City, in. 1539, FOR SALE—1940 Indian 74 mot­ orcycle with side car and wind­ shield, in good condition. Apply to Box 14 2, Hensall, or phone 126 Hensall.26:3* FOR SALE-—Used hay loader in good condition. Apply to Alf Ropp, phone 96r4 Zurich. 26:3* FOR 'SALE—A baby buggy in good condition with runners for win­ ter. WANTED—An office desk. Apply at Times-Advocate. c FOR SALE — 3-piece chesterfield suite. Can be seen in Crediton at Mr, H. Haist’s home,3* FOR SALE — 14 acres of hay; 2 young Holstein cows, T.B. tested, milking good, Apply to Glenn Bell, Hensall, phone 92r3. 3c FOR SALE—15 acre field of tim­ othy hay for quick sale. Ed. Hughes, South Boundary and Con. 4, Stephen Twp. 3* FOR SALE—Block of 4 or 5 lots,, centrally located in Exeter. C. V. Pickard, Realtor, FOR SALE—Some vacant building lots in Exeter. W. C. Pearce, Exe­ ter. ‘ 3 to FOR SALE—.Immediate or fall pos­ session, 100 acres with good brick house and bank barn, good water supply, 14 acres fall wheat, small bush, close to Exeter. C. V. Pickard, Realtor, Exeter. FOR SALE — Hay on the.Exeter Public School grounds. Apply Carfrey Cann or W. G. Seldon, Exeter. 3 c FOR SALE — 193 8 Ford deluxe coach, in first class condition, good tires. Apply Gerald O’Brien, R.R. 3, Ailsa Craig.3* FOR SALE >—.500 choice Leghorn pullets, starting to lay. Apply Times-Advocate. 3tfc FOR SALE—Ice box, 3 ft. wide, 18 in. deep, 4 ft. 6 in. high, recon­ ditioned. Apply to S. M. Sanders. 3 * FOR SALE — 1 two-horse Inter­ national scuffler, like new. Ap­ ply Victor Heywood, R.R. 1, Centralia, phone 176rl6 Exeter. 3c FOR SALE—3 0 acres of mixed al­ falfa and Timothy hay. Apply to Fred Dawson, 172rl6 Exeter. 3* | FOR SALE—1929 Model A Ford pick-up truck; also 19 3 6 New Imperial motorcycle, poth in Al condition. Phone 92r8 Zurich. 3:10* FOR SALE — Good hard rubber- tired farm wagon. Apply to Florence Bibby, R.R. 1, St. Marys, 1 mile north of Kirkton. FOR SALE—15 bushels of buck­ wheat seed, all cleaned and ready to sow. Apply to Mervyn Dunn, R.R. 1, Hensall. or phone 177r43. FOR SALE—19 30 F'ord sedan; al­ so 1931 Buick sedan, both in good condition, good tires and priced to sell. Can be seen Fri­ day and Saturday at Clarence Johns’, R.R. 1, Woodham, phone 22r5, Kirkton 3 c FOR SALE — Massey-Harris hay loader in first class working or­ der. Frank Wildfong, R.R. 1. Exeter. 2 6* FOR SALE—3 5 choice pigs, about 80 lbs. Wm. Elliot, Centralia. 3c FOR SALE—15 acres of standing clover and timothy mixed hay on the Aidworth farm, Con. 4, Hay Township. Apply to Norman Kleinfeldt, phone 176r6 Exeter. 3c WANTED WANTED—Passengers for Regina, Saskatoon or North Battleford. Leaving July 11th. Apply Times- Advocate. 3* WANTED — Furnished or unfurn­ ished houses, suites or house­ keeping rooms required immedi­ ately for married personnel oi RCAF Airport. These are veter­ ans, too, and deserve your as­ sistance. Phone 316 and ask for Housing Officer. BABY CHICKS A-l STARTED CHICKS at reduced prices: Barred Rocks, mixed; Sus­ sex x New Hampshire, mixed; White Leghorn pullets; Barred Rock x White Leghorn pullets. All from blood-tested stock. Write or phone A. H. Switzer Hatchery, phone 38-B Granton. 5-tfc NEUHAUSER CHICKS Thousands available weekly. All breeds: White Leghorns; Barred Rocks; New Hampshires; White Wyandottes; White Rocks; Rhode Island Reds; Mottled Anconas; Black Minorcas; Silver-Gray Dork­ ings; Light Sussex; Black Austra- lorps; Light Brahmas: Buff Orping­ tons; Black and White Giants; Crossbreeds in Austra-Whites; Leg. x Hamps.; Leg. x Rocks; Sussex x Hamps.; Red x Rocks; Sussex x Rocks; Legorcas. Chick days Tuesdays and Fridays. NEUHAUSER HATCHERIES 81 King Streets LONDON, Ontario, Open Evenings STARTED CHICKS Mixed chicks and pullets-—-all varieties. NEUHAUSER HATCHERIES 81 King Street, LONDON, Ontario. Open Evenings FOR SALE—One of Exeter’s most comfortable homes. This is a 3- bedroom house and has all mod­ ern conveniences. The whole property is in the best of repair. Quick possession. C. V. Pickard, Realtor, Main St., Exeter. FOR SALE—Crediton, solid brick, six rooms, newly decorated, bath­ room complete, modern kitchen, built-in cupboards, hot water heating, pressure system, half acre of land, barn, fruit trees, good well. Phone Crediton 36rl5. FOR SALE—Modern brick house, equipped with new oil burner, water softener, redecorated in­ side and out. Apply Dr. Milner. 26:2e LOST AND FOUND LOST—At Grand Bend on Saturday night, a black billfold containing a sum of money. Reward. Finder­ please leave at Times-Advocate. 3* FOUND'—'On Sunday morning, May 11th, 19 47, a man’s wrist watch, by the dam at Exeter, Ont. Will the owner of the same forward a description of the watch to Mr. J. West, Goderich. The watch will be forwarded to owner immedi­ ately on receiving satisfactory description. 3e MISCELLANEOUS LEAVE YOUR ORDER for Nut Alberta coal. Exeter District Co- Op. AUCTION SALES COMMUNITY Auction SALES are being held EVERY TUESDAY at 2 p.m., at MITCHELL sell cattle, hogs, calves, furni-We ture, and implements. Bring any­ thing that you have to sell. For particulars phone 319W Mit­ chell. 3:10* AUCTION SALE OF HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS AND CHATTELS The undersigned Executor of the Estate of Katherine will offer for sale tion on FRIDAY, JULY at the hour of two afternoon at the premises of Grigg Stationery, Exeter, Ontario, the following household goods and chattels: 2 tables, 2yz’ x 1^’; stand with 6 2%” depth drawers; wooden rocker; glass-front dish cupboard; upholstered sofa; 5 armless chairs; 3 tea trays; stand wood basket; piano and stool in perfect condi­ tion (S’herlock-IManning, London); upholstered arm chair; table with leaves; dish cupboard, drawers and centre table; marble plane 6 hair-seat and back rocker, 1 hair-seat arm chair, 1 hair-seat and back sofa; organ and stool; 2 centre tables with castors; 2 dressers with five drawers; full-length mirror on stand; guitar; what-not, 5 shelves;, combined bureau and writing desk; spool design bedstead, springs and mattress; 2-drawer wash stand; arm chair; 1 box to 'hold bedding, chintz covered; invalid’s upholster­ ed arm chair; % iron bed with springs and mattress; dresser, 3 long drawers; wall mirror; framed pictures; eider down comforter; 4 pillows; 2 white 'bedspreads; 1 patch-work quilt; dishes and cut­ lery; electric toaster; Good Cheer stove; 2-burner electric hotplate; 2 tea kettles; table linen; dinner and tea dishes; glassware; wooden dish cupboard; granite and tin kitchen-ware: 2 drawers, 4’ table; Garden tools; carpet sweeper; 3 mops; trouser press; 2 galvanized wash tubs; new sausage grinder, complete; paint; mason’s trowel; 2 stepladders; 2 jardineres; steam cooker; rolling pin; 2 oil lamps; boiling iron pot; copper bottom boiler; granite roasting dish; 2 hand saws; carpet beater; window cleaner; bake board; bag truck;' pitch forks; rakes; shovels; lawn mower; coal sifter; buck saw. TERMS O)F SALE-—CASH For further information apply to THE CANADA TRUST CO,, 353 Richmond St,, London, Ontario. FRANK TAYLOR, Auctioneer, GEO. LAWSON, Clerk. GLADMAN, Solicitor far Estate. i Mary McFaul by public auc- 11th, 1947 o’clock in the extension r mirror; wall clock; 3 rocking chairs; stand; walnut set of chairs, 1 hair-seat