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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-11-20, Page 9Page 9THE TIMES-APVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 20th, J947 Evening Service the with Mr. and Review I Presby- of 89 of the One garage will be open in Exeter on Sundays and dur ing the evenings throughout the week. Ful- also W-- ■B These business firms invite your patronage. Dealing with them gives satisfaction and helps to make this a better community and Mrs. Mar- home from a home of tdjeii* guest speaker and will conduct Xmas Social committee, Miss Welsh, Mrs. : Squire and Wednesday Mrs. Jas. Open tjifs Sunday and During the Evenings throughout Week. Mrs. Mi’S. Foster; Ellis Mrs. carol Mrs.1 Faber, fltta NORTH END B-A Service Station Hallpwefen Pranksters In Stratford Cpurt As the result of a hallowe’en prank, nine men pleaded guilty in Magistrate’s Court at Stratford on Tuesday, to a charge of unlawful ly and wilfully damaging a wag on and buggy belonging to Setii Brown, 78 year old farmer, who lives near Staffa. Magistrate J* W. Morley, of Exeter, presided. Given suspended sentence of six months and placed under- bond of $25 each were-: Fergus McKellar, Dalton Miller, John McKellar, Roy McKellar, James McKellar, Regin ald Elliott, Warren McKellar and Alonzo Harburn, all of Hibbert Township and Arnold Harper, larton Township, They were ordered to pay court costs of 15. Buggy Wrecked County Constable J. *M. Douglas testified the men took the buggy out onto a road but said they did not damage it. The wagon was found tipped over in a 10~foot culvert. The men replaced the bug gy and repaired the wagon, and Mr. Brown was satisfied with this statement, Constable Douglas said. The magistrate commented on how tragic it was to see men up on a charge of “plain devilment.” One of the men .Warren McKel lar, is 53 years of age. The others are youths. The case of Kenneth McKellar, Cromarty, charged with assault with intent to do bodily harm during a halloween fracas the same night, was adjourned to Nov ember 25. It was alleged that Kenneth McKellar shot Fergus Mc Kellar as the group of pranksters were on his property the night October 31. Kirkton C3in Suffers Fractured Shoulder Miss Dorothy Hocking, Kirkton, is in Stratford General Hospital with a fractured right shoulder and lacerations suffered in a Sun day night car accident near Fuller- ton. According to information giv en police a car driven by Mokilij Didyk turned over in front of the farm of Frank Clark on the Ful lerton road. The driver and an other passenger Miss Viola Han nah, Kirkton, escaped serious in jury. A St* Marys doctor attended the Injured 'Miss Hocking. CROMARTY Because decoration of the church- was not completed, anniversary services which were to he held last Sunday at Cromarty Prebsyterian Church were postponed. It is ex-, pected the services will be held November 23, s r. ) Ii LOAD AFTER LOAD USE Stewart’s Taxi All Passengers Insured. Out-of-town. Trips a Specialty. Reasonable Rates. Stewart’s Taxi is owned and operated by C. J. Stewart. Phone 335 . .......... Exeter Highland Cedar FENCE POSTS Best Known Kirkton Landmark in Decay Stage A, S. Garrett in London Free Press One of Kirkton’s best-known landmarks, the old brick building which formerly housed the Road house & Brown blacksmithing and carriage making business, is , ill imminent danger of collapsing, having been in a state of dilapida tion for some time. Not long ago, the south-west corner of the struc ture disintegrated into a heap of rubble, scattering bricks and mort al' into Kirkton’s main street, Oth er portions have fallen since then, leaving an opening fully half the extent of the building. It is located only from Highway No. 23 to Frank Anderson, a ing north of Kirkton. Oldtimers recall when a thriv ing business was -carried on in this large shop, extensive patron age being received from neighborhoods in North Middlesex and South Perth as well as the ad joining section of Huron County. Thomas Roadhouse and William Brown were the proprietors. Mr. Roadhouse was the son of B. J. Roadhouse, one of the oldtime set tlers at Kirkton, who was widely known in the district as a contrac tor and builder, a few feet and belongs farmer liv- ON HAND Anthracite Coal and Coke ON HAND A. J. CLATWORTHY We Deliver GrantoriPhone 12 nearby (K35« Business Directory Dr. H. H. Cowen, L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON Main Street, Exeter -Office 36w Telephones Res. 36J Closed Wednesday Afternoons ELMER D. BELL, B.A. BARRISTER & SOLICITOR Successor to J. W, Morley EXETER, ONT. Dr. J. W. Corbett, D.D.S., L.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON BELL BUILDING, EXETER Telephone 273 GLADMAN and COCHRANE BARRISTERS — SOLICITORS EXETER, ONTARIO at Hensall, Friday 2 to 5 p,m. ZURBRIGG OPTOMETRICAL OFFICE D. B. Tindall, R.O. - O.D. Phone 330 JOHN WARD Chiropractor and Optometrist MAIN ST., EXETER Open Every Week Day Except Wednesday. Phone 348 FRANK TAYLOR LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY Prices Reasonable and Satisfaction Guaranteed EXETER P.O. or RING 138 ARTHUR FRASER Income Tax Reports, Bookkeeping Service, etc. Ann Street, EXETER, Phone S55W ALVIN H. WALPER " LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron County FARM SALES A SPECIALTY Prices Reasonable and Satisfaction Guaranteed. PHONE 57r2 DASHWOOD, R. 1 and Middlesex WM. H. SMITH LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron Special training assures you of your property’s true value oil said day. Graduate of American Auction College. Terms Reasonable anti Satisfaction Guaranteed. Crediton P.O. or Phone 43-2 E. F. CORBETT LICENSED AUCTIONEER Terms Reasonable. Satisfaction Guaranteed. EXETER, R.R. 1 Phon? Zurich USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office, Exeter, Ontario HENSALL Mrs. Hannah Workman visited during the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Stanlake in Exeter. Miss Elda Bolton, of Toronto, vl- sited recently with her aunt, Mrs, J, Holton, Miss Laura Dinnin, of Sarnia, spent the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Dinnin. Dr. Norma Cook, of Toronto, visited during the past week with her parents, Mr. and, Mrs. N, E. Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Davidson, of Sarnia, visited on Sunday with theii* parents, Mr. and Mrs. W, Da vidson and Mr, and Mrs. O. Twit- chell* i Messrs, T. C. Joynt, Wm. Parke, Bert Horton, Harold Parker and Cecil Kipper returned home from a pleasant holiday at Manitoulin Is* land and were successful in shoot ing three deer. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Bell, of Lon don, visited recently Mrs. Glenn Bell. Mrs. Annie Logan tha Howey returned pleasant visit at the neice, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Rich ardson, in Goderich. Rev. P, A, Ferguson, B.A., con ducted the services in Carmel Pres byterian Church on Sunday and the children of Mr. and Mrs, Edward Little, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Campbell and Mr. and Mrs John Soldan were presented for baptism at the mor ning service. The choir sang an an-j thorn, Mrs. Jas. Peterson, soloist. The services next Sunday Nov. 23, will be conducted by Rev. R, H. Sanderson in the absence of Rev. P. A. Ferguson who will be acting as intermoderator at Knox terian Church, Goderich. Evening Auxiliary The Evening Auxiliary Hensall United church held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. B. Kyle with Mrs. E. Shad dick co-hostess. Miss Barbara Michie presided and opened the meeting by singing “Lord while- for all mankind we pray” and the Lord’s prayer in unison. The scrip ture lesson was read by Mrs. L. Chapman and Miss Gladys Luker led in prayer, Commentary based on the theme “Remembrance” was presented by Miss Ellis. Miss Mich ie gave an appropriate reading. Hymn “Faith of our Fathers” was sung, the minutes read and roll call taken “A memorable incident of World War 2”. The collection was taken. The business period followed. Final arrangements were made re the annual Auxilary Baz aar scheduled to be held in the United Church Schoolroom on Sat urday afternoon Nov. 22nd at 3 o’clock. Committees- appointed as follows: Miss Michie, Mrs. G. Brod’ erick, Edna Walsh, Gladys Luker, Margaret Glenn. Produce: Mrs. J. Corbett, Mrs. Shaddick, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. M. Sanders. Sewing and Knit ting: Miss Ellis, Erma Kipfer, Mrs: W. Smale, Mary Goodwin; Myster ious Table: Mrs, C. Passmore, Mrs. L. Chapman, Violet McClymont, Mrs I. Kipfer; Candy and Pop corn; Mrs. H. Hyde, Mrs. B. Kyle, Mrs. J. Flynn, Mrs. McNaughton. Tea will be served under the aus pices of the W.M.S. A collection of articles was then received for1 the Bazaar. The December meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Hedden and Miss Sutherland with Margaret Shepherd assisting. Devo tional will be taken by Mrs. Cor bett. Roll call a Christmas gift for the Protestant Orphanage, Lon don. Mrs. B. Kyle will present the study. Social Committee: Mrs. Hedden, Margaret Shepherd, Mrs. Chapman, Gladys Luker, Miss Vio let McClymont ably presented the Study. The Theme Song and Mis- pah Benediction concluded the suc cessful meeting. A dainty luncheon followed under the direction of • Mrs. Kyle, Mrs. Shaddick, Miss Mary Goodwin and Miss Edna Walsh. Hensall Institute The Hensall Institute held its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. J. Smillle with Miss Consitt • assisting on Wed. Nov. jll2th. On this happy occasion, “Historical Research was the theme used and the “Grandmothers” were special guests, Mrs. Kerslake, president, was in the chair and “The Ode” and “When You And I Were Young Maggie” were sung. In observance of Remebrance Day, a two minute period of silence followed while ■ the President repeated prayer. Miss Consitt presented important dates concerning the early history of Hensall—referring to the roll call, “A contribution for the Tweedsmuir Village History”, a lo cal Institute project of which Mrs. Munn and , charge. Miss Audrey Walsh provid- • ed a lovely sold, , accompanied ropresntatives tage”. Miss Greta Lammie then contribute d a lovely violin solo, “The Juggler”, accompanied by Mrs. C, Forrest. The December meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. N. Dinnin with Miss Flor ence Welsh as eo-hostess. After roll call, “My Favourite Carol” was sung. My special collection to aid the War Memorial Children’s Hospital Fund, London, motto jvill be given by Mrs. Cross, Miss “"** will be Brown singing. Dinnin, Mrs. Shirry, Mrs. Paterson, Mrs. C. Forrest. At this time Mrs. Kerslake gave a most interesting report of the Institute Convention held in Lon don October 28, 29, 30. Mrs. Ker slake asked for representatives to secure early history of the cliui- ches for the Tweedsmuir History. The following were named — Mrs. Goodwin, Anglican Church; Mrs. Cameron, Presfoyterian 'Church; Mrs. C. Cook, United Church. The national anthem was sung. The President expressed appreciation to all responsible for the enjoyable event. Delicious refreshments were served. WHALEN Mr. and Mrs. Bristol Jlolden and Cora, of Transvail, spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Squire, Mr. Roy Ogden, of Fillmore, Sask., called on friends in this yicinity during last week. Mr. and Mrs* Harry ■Mrs. Geo. Squire spent evening with Mr* and Mawhinney of ■Crediton. Mrs, Ernih Taylor and Nancy, of London, visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs, John Hazelwood Mr. and Mrs. Bert Duffield and Betty, also Mr. Jack Duffield vis ited on Sunday with JMr. and Mrs, Andy Langton, of London. Mr. Frank Squire is attending the Royal Winter Fair at Toronto this week. Mr, Earl Johnson has purchased a residence in London and with his family will move shortly to re side, “Family Nite” meeting will be held in the church on Friday eve ning. The .Treasure Seekers class will provide the program, Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Arksey and family were Sunday guests of Mr. and Msr. John Thomson, Exeter.Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Squire were | Thursday evening dinner guests of Mi's. Lottie Coates, of Exeter. ■Mr. Ernest Foster left Monday norning on a hunting , trip in the Bruce county. , Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Parkinson and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Foster were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Don, Marshall, of London. ■Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson, Iv an and Mary, Mr. Kenneth Hodg son and Mr. and Mrs. -Cecil Squire were guests at the Johnson-Ander son wedding in St. MaryB Kon Sat urday. f Mr, Wm. Ogden, of London, vis ited on Sunday with Mrs. Ogden. Mrs. Cassidy entertained several girls at Whalen on Wednesday last in honor of her daughter, Angela, it being her 2nd birthday, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Millson and Mrs. Cameron were Mrs. John Hodgson on , afternoon. Mrs. Hodgson celebrat ed her 80th birthday. We wish her many happy returns. Miss Florence Kirk attended the Huron County teachers’ banquet in North Street United church, God- guests of Monday i Pres. Vice-Pres. ............ WM. H. COATES Exeter . ........ ANGUS SINCLAIR R.R. 1, Mitchell DIRECTORS JOHN HACKNEY .**. WM. A. HAMILTON JOHN McGRATH MtLTON MeCURDY AGENTS ALVIN L. HARRIS ...... THOS. -SCOTT ............ . THOS. G. BALLANTYNE SECRETARY-TREASURER B. W. F. Boavers ..... Exeter SOLICITORS a ~ % Exeter R. 1Kirkton, .... Cromarty Dublin, Ont. Kirkton, R. 1 * Mitchell Cromarty Woodham Mrs., Consitt are in “Annie Laurie”, by her mother, Two HL __ . .... of the Wearever Aluminum Co. appeared and out lined their selling program. The motto “It is our past that has made us what we are”, prepared by Mrs. 'R. Eligie, was read “Silver Threads Among the Gold” was sung and collection taken. A pleasing piano solo was rendered by Miss Edna Walsh after which the business was discussed. Moved by Mrs. Sherry and seconded by Miss Consitt that a special collect ion be received at the December meeting and be forwarded to the War Memorial Children’s Hospital, London in place of shipment of toys unually frowarded by the In stitute. “Thank You” xnessages from Mrs. A, D. McEwen and Mrs, J. Paterson having reference to their recent bereavement. The spe cial speaker, Mrs. A. Rundle, of Hurondale, gave a challenging ad dress choosing ns her subjects “Getting Oiuer” and “Our Hal- > which was . ably IS Huron County Native The death of Joseph Meidinger a farmer by occupation, occurred Saturday at his residence in Fruit land near Hamilton, on County 72 years been a resident of the last three years, two brothers, and Jacob,, Born in Hur- ago, he had Fruitland for Surviving are ■Michael, of Zurich, of Hensail, and a sister Mrs. - Joseph Lett, of Moose Jaw, Sask. Funeral service was held Wednesday of last week with interment in Stoney Creek ceme-* tery. erich on Tuesday, W.A. and W.M.S. The W.A. meeting met at the home of Mrs. John Hazelwood on Thursday afternoon with twelve members and tour visitors present. Mrs. Wm. Hodgson was in charge. A hymn was sung and the Lord’s prayer repeated in unison. Mrs, Melleville Gunning led the Psalm reading. Mrs, Wm. Morley gave a reading “Need of Loving”. A business period was held and Hodgson closed the meeting. W.M.S, meeting opened with music with Miss Mary short Mrs. The quiet Johnson at the piano. Mrs. Bert Duffield pre sided. A hymn was sung and Rev. Weir offered prayer. Mrs. Hazel wood read the scripture lesson and Mrs. Geo. Arksey and Mrs. Ogden gave readings followed by a by Mrs. F. Squire._ Plans made for a special for the W.'M.S, and closed the meeting. Rev. Weir was in election of officers follows: president, Mrs. Hazelwood 1st vice-pres., Mrs. Duffield; vice-pres., Mrs, Milne Pullen; sec., Mrs. Geo, Arksey; cor. Mrs. Wm. French; treas., Khlare; community friendship Wm. Morley and Mrs. E. “ temperance sec., Mrs. John Hodg son; pianist, Mrs. assistant, Mrs. Harry sionary Monthly sec., Squire; supply sec,, Hodgson and Christian Stewardship, Lunch was served by and her assistants. strove I. solo Plans were Sunday service Mrs. Duffield At this time charge of the which are as Mrs. Cecil Squire;- Squire; Mis- , Mrs. Frank Mrs. Wm. E. 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