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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-12-04, Page 5THE TIMES-ADVOCATE. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 4th, 1947 JAMES STREET UNITED infection in the throat. Marion Dougall, R.N., visited recently with her ■Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Doug- of Bev. H. J. Snell, Pastor Mr. Lawrence Wein, A.W.O.M, Musical Director 11 a.m.—“A Cast Away”. Anthem: Selected. Solo; Mrs. John Hodgen. 3 p.m.—Sunday School. 7 p.m—Hymns Come and hymns. Solo i Harry of the Church, enjoy singing the ZION EVANGELICAL- UNITED BRETHREN Crediton ML. E. Reuber, B.A., B.D., Minister Mrs. Ft W. Morlock. Organist 10 a.m.1—Morning Worship, 1,1 a.m.—Church School, 7.30' p.m.'—Evening Worship. Wed., 8,15 p.m,—(Young Married People’s group at the parsonage. Dougall. MAIN STREET UNITED Rev. Harry J. Mahoney, B.D. Mrs. A. Y. Willard, Organist 11 a.m.-—“A Cure for Personal Unhappiness”. 12 noon—Sunday School. 7 p.m.—Centenary of Henry Lyte, author of ‘‘Abide with Me” il­ lustrated with beautifully color­ ed slides. 8 p.m.—-Fireside for Young People ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Schedule of Masses for Mt. Carmel Church and St. Peter’s Church. No. 4 Highway, South of Exeter Father’ Fogarty in charge. Nov. 23, Dec. 7, 8, 21—Mt. 9 o’clock; St. Peter’s 11 Nov. 30, Dec, 14, 28- 11 o’clock; St. Peter’s 9 Dec. 25, Christmas—Mt. midnight and 9 o’clock; er’s 10 o’clock. Taxis will leave the bus one half hour before service.—Pop’s Taxi Service. Mt. Carmel o'clock Carmel o’clock. Carmel St. Pet­ terminal by TRIVITT MEMORIAL — Anglican — Rector, Rev. C. L. Langford B.A., M.A. Organist—Robert Cameron 11 a.m.—Sunday School. 7 p.m.—Evening Prayer. CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN Miss Norma Knight, Organist A memorial service for our beloved minister, Rev. Ken­ neth MacLean, B.A., be held Tliusrday, 2:30 p.m. pices of Presbytery. in the Dec. under Huron will ■church, 4 th at the aus- Maitland 10 a.m.—Sunday School. 11 a.m.-—Rev. Jas. Anthony. PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE ■" H. T. Kendrick, Pastor Wed. 8 p.m., Prayer Service. Speak­ er, Mrs. G. Parker. Friday, 8 p.m,, Young People, Speaker, Mr. Swagard. Come to this meeting, good sing­ ing and a hearty welcome to all young people. So come. Sunday School at changed time. 1.45 p.m. Supt., Mr. E. Cudmore. Afternoon service at 3 p.m. Sub­ ject “Where and what is your place in God’s Kingdom or is God in Politics. Speaker, the Pastor. Evening at 7,30 Song and testi­ mony. 8 p.m., Watered Stock. Invest in gilt-edged real Government endors­ ed Kingdom Stock. “What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul, what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” A. timely subject by the Pastor so come early. WOODHAM Miss Dorothy Ryckman and Miss Fern Rodd, of London, spent the week-end with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Rodd. Misses Marion and Ruth Rodd, of London, spent the with their parents, Mr. Frank Rodd. Miss Jean Copeland, of at her home week-end and Mrs. spent the week-end here. The sympathy of is extended to Mrs. St. Marys the sud’­ Truman Wheeler the comunity Truman Tufts and family, of Kirkton, in den passing of the late Tufts. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. John and Mary of Wellburn, visited on Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. George Wheeler. Mr. Melvin Fletcher of Saskat­ chewan , who visited relatives in the community for the past few days, left, on Tuesday for his home in the West. He came East to take delivery of a new car. Mr. and Mrs. Norris Webb and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Small of St. Thomas. Mr, John Camm, of London, Mr. Graydon Camm, of Brantford, Miss Evelyn Camm, R.N., of Toronto, spent the week-end at theii’ home in the village. Miss Carrie Wynne, Miss Evelyn Wynne and Miss Lottie Kellermeh, of London, spent the week-end with Mrs. W. Wynne. Mrs. Switzer, of Kirkton, is stay­ ing with Misses Sheer for some National Night The Young Night Programme was' held on Sun­ day evening in the auditorium of the church with quite a number in attendence. The programme opened with quiet music. The theme was “Canada For Christ”. The Call to Worship was given by the president, Florence Kirk. Hymn 511 followed with the Lord’s pray­ er in unison. John Rodd read the Scripture Lesson. Rev. Mr, Laing led in prayer. A vocal duet by Hel­ en Webber and VerlaWheeler; rea­ ding, “Witnessing for Christ” by Phyllis Wheeler; piano solo by Bessie McCurdy; poem “The Win­ ning Side” by Kenneth Mills; hymn 513. A drama was then acted by members of the Young People’s Union in which Mr. Bryce Skinner of Munro, president of the Perth Presbytery, gave an address, meeting closed with the Young pie’s Benediction. Amanda and Sarah time. People’s National The Peo- Enlistment Age 17 Years Approval has been granted lower the age of enlistment the R.C.A.F. to 17 years. •r To the Crediton Rural Telephone Subscribers Having’ disposed of my telephone business to tile Bell Telephone Co., taking place Nov. 27, 1947, all subscribers will be billed on Nov. 27th by the month by the Bell Telephone Co, From Nov. 1st to the 27th together with back tolls will be billed by F. W. Clark. I desire to express* my sincere thanks for the splendid co-operation afforded me during the past 22 years that I have been in business. I Will Still Carry on my Harness Business F. W. CLARK, Crediton As Our New Car Deliveries Continue to be Very Slow We Suggest You Call and See Our USED CARS 41 Dodge 4-door 29 DeSoto 4-door 39 Ford 4-door 29 Ford Tudor 36 Ford Tudor Exeter Motor Sales Dodge Sunoco;( Gas Arid Oil 1 DeSoto DASHWOOP The Ladies Aid, of Zion Luther­ an church are having a Christmas Tea, Bazaar and Baking Sale on Saturday afternoon, December at Pfile’s The public Mr. and of London, Schroeder, week-end with Hamacher. Mr. and Mrs, Mr, add Mrs, Donald Williams, Bowmanyille, were week-end visit­ ors with Mr. and Mrs. Lome Klein* stiver, Mrs. been visiting here returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hoperoft re­ ceived word from their son, Fred, saying he is leaving Halifax fol’ England the beginning of the year. Permission Given 6 th Hall from 3 to 5 p.m. is cordially invited. Mrs. Clayton Wildfong, and of Mr Detroit, spent their mother, and Mrs. Wm. the Mrs. W. Williams and , of Murdoff, who has HENSALL Mrs, Williams, of Zurich, visited recently with her sister, Mrs. W. R. Dougall. Mrs, A. Orr has been confined) to her home for the past: two weeks with an Miss London, parents, all. Miss Helen Moir, of London, was a recent visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Moir, A benefit dance will be held in the Town Hall, Hensall, on Friday, Dec, Sth in aid of Everett Kerslake who received a fractured leg while! playing baseball during the past season. Bride Honored by Neighbors On Tuesday evening some seventy neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold, Westlake, east of Chiselhurst, in honor of their daughter, Leona whose marriage took place in Ham­ ilton Road Presbyterian church, London. The bride was the reci­ pient of many beautiful gifts includ­ ing a tri-light lamp from the neigh­ bors. Miss Mary Taylor read thej address and Miss Grace Upshall made the presentation,. Old time dancing was enjoyed to music furi nislied by Messrs. Nelson Howe and Hugh Norris, of Cromarty. Lunch was served. Entertainment Largely Attended An. entertainment sponsored the Wohelo class of the Hensall United church was held Monday evening in the school room with Rev. R. A. Brook in the chair. The opening number was “In Christ there is no East or West.” Mr. and Mrs. Fred Appleby sang two duets “Lullaby Land” and “Hail Smiling Morn”. Miss Gladys Luker accom­ panied at the piano. Rev. R. A Brook gave a brief address after which Miss Violet McClymont gave- an interesting reading entitled “The Dutchman’s Mistake”. Miss Gladys Luker favored with a beautiful piano solo entitled “Canadian Keep­ ers” Audrey Walsh sang a solo “The Old Lamplighter” accompanied by Miss Edna Walsh and as an encore "Little Annie Roonie.” Miss Velma Ferguson, of Chiselhurst, gave two splendid readings entitled “So was I” and “The Burglar. Miss Jennie Jolly sang a solo “I passed by” which was much enjoyed. Miss G. Lammie accompanied at the piano. An interesting reading entitled “Mrs. McVitter’s Aeroplane Ride” was very ably given by Miss M. Ellis; Mr. Tyndall, of Exeter, guest artist took charge of the program .and showed the audience some wonder­ ful demonstrations of magic. Miss Greta Lammie favored with a violin solo ‘Nola” accompanied by Miss G. Luker. Mr. and Mrs. Appleby fav­ ored with two duetts on the mando­ lin and- piano entitled “The Bells o£| •St, Marys” and “Bells of Long Ago” Mrs. Geo. I-Iess sang a solo “I’m so Tired’. A reading entitled “The minutes of the Wohelo Class” giv­ en by Mrs. Jackson Walker was very much enjoyed. Mrs. Appleby played two piano numbers “The Lily” and “The Rapasz”. Two vo­ cal duetts “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” and ‘Silent Night” by Mrs. Hedden and Mrs. Hess con­ cluded the program. At the close the class entertained those assisting with the program and lunch was served. The class wish to thank all those who made the evening a success. such I to for J" CROMARTY Mrs. John Scott is not quite well. We hope to see her up and around again soon. Rev. Mr. and .Mrs. a short visit around cently, Mr. Cranston pulpit a week ago Sunday. It is over forty years since he was min­ ister of this congregation. He motored up from Toronto Saturday and all were pleased to see them* Mr. Cranston is the same genial person as when he came to Crom­ arty first. Miss Helen Walker, of London, spent the week-end at her home. The services at Cromarty Pres­ byterian Church were well .attend­ ed on Sunday with the minister, Rev. McWilliams in the pulpit, taking as his text Phil., eh. 3 verse 10.. Baby Laura Minetta Chappel, in­ fant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ,Fil- more Chappel, is a. patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London. ( Gordon Houghton, of Ailsa Craig mother, Mrs. as Cranston had Cromarty re­ occupied the visited with his William Houghton. Herbert Mahaffy Victoria Hospital, treatment. Harry Dalrymple Hospital, London, where he under­ went an operation. Organization Meeting The organization meeting of the Cromarty Farm Forum was held Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Laing with 25 people present. Stirling Graham of Roy’s Farm Forum was the chair­ man for tlie evening and helped to ■organize. C. Christie was elected president and Lloyd Sorsdahl sec­ retary. Euchre was enjoyed at _the close next home lace. Young The Cromarty Presbyterian Church held its meeting Sunday evening in the basement of the church. Robert Laing read the Scripture and Rev. Mr. McWilliams offered prayer. Dorothy Norris read a story. The topic “The Chinese In Canada,” was prepared by Mrs. Ernie Allen but in her absence it was read Hazel Hamilton. is a patient at London, for is in Victoria of the business session. The meeting is to he held at the of Mr. and Mrs. John Wal- People’s Meeting Young People’s Society of by I WHALEN Messrs Howard Morley and ence Lynch, of Hazel Park, Michi­ gan, were the week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morley. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Melleville Gunning were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith and Arthur of Belmont, Eddie Smith, of Lam­ beth, and little Miss Patsy Moyes, of Loudon. Messrs. Roy and Kenneth Hodg­ son, also Ross Duffield left on Tuesday morning on a hunting trip at Glencairn near Barrie. Best wishes and many happy re­ turns to Mrs. Geo. Millson, who on Monday, December 1st celebrated her 85th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. John Morkin, who disposed of their farm to William Hodgson, left this week to reside in London. On Wednesday evening last their friends and neighbors gathered at their home for a soc­ ial evening and presented them with a The season house were : high, high, hands, Mr. Wm. French; tion, Mr. Cecil Squire. Lost Heir winners were, Donnie Pullen and Billie Heather. Lunch was served. Mr. William Currie received word of the death of his brother, the late Mr. John Currie of Wing­ ham. Funeral service was on Mon­ day afternoon. We extend sympathy to Mr. Currie. evening , purse of money, first euchre was held on Monday awarded as : Miss Mary Jack ;Mr. Clar- of the school­ prizes j party in the evening, follows: ' Ladies Herbert; Gents Duffield; Lone Console- our STAFFA Funeral services for Mrs. Parsons were held Wednesday. The body rested at the Parsons home, west half lot 2, ;con. 9, Hibbert township, A brief service at the home Wednesday afternoon was followed by service at Roy’s United Church at 3.00 William Mair, Interment was The meeting um, Which was at the hoine of Hod*to, hftg b^eu canceUed her,r’vso parsons. Percy p.m., with Rev. Exeter, in charge, in Roy’s cemetery, of Staffa farm tor- to have been hold Mr, and Mi’s. „Lorh6 , Oi the uUai.il vi Mil'S, THAMES ROAD Mission Circle Present Font Church service in Thames RoacT United Church last Sunday morn­ ing was well Mission Circle Miss. Roberta presided. Miss Scripture Lesson Cann gave the address. The other members rendered music in the •choir. During the service a Baptis­ mal Font, a -gift from the Mission Circle to the Church, was dedicat­ ed by Rev. Wm. ’Mair. The mem­ bers of the Mission Circle are to be congratulated on their tine this year. They have exceeded allocation over and above “Special Object”, the gift Baptismal Font for the church. 'Sunday services will be at the usual hour -on School at 1110.15 at 11.15 a.m. Mr. and -Mrs. attended with the members in charge. .Duncan, president, Elsie Bray read the, and Miss Jean work their this of a Sunday. Sunday a.m. and Church To Proceed With School Plans The Exeter District High School Board held its regular monthly meeting for December tn the High School ember • sent. The meeting were read and The correspondence and tabled. Principal Sturgis gave for the month of November report cards are being prepared to include academic standing and school activities. Repairs, requested have been completed. The Guidance Inspector visited the school during the month. The two new teacher’s j desks are satisfactory. Blackboards are being treated to overcome glare. Basketball schedules will be­ gin shortly. Supply teachers are hard to find. Twenty copies of a new health text are required. A new step-ladder is needed, Per J. McAllister and G. Hess that the report be adopted and the requisition be authorized. Carried. The Principal described the Night Classes being conducted for Polish farm workers. The Secretary-Treasurer was in­ structed to write the municipali­ ties for the balance of theii’ pay­ ments. Pei’ A. W. Morgan and E. R. Hopper that the Chairman and the Secretary-Treasurer 'be authorized to borrow *from the 'bank funds necessary to complete the business of the year. Carried, The accounts were read and ap­ proved on motion of E. R. Hopper and E. Chambers. Moved by J. H. Jones and secon­ ded by J. McAllister that the Jan­ uary meeting be held on Monday evening, January 5, 1948. Carried. Per G. Hess and J. McAllister that masonite deflectors be secured for two windows in each room. Carried. Correspondence with the Depart­ ment of Education regarding a new school was studied at length. Department has approved Board’s request to proceed plans for a new High School, letter made suggestions for speci­ fications and maximum expendi­ tures. A site immediately south-^of the present school grounds will be submitted to the architect. The members decided to visit five new schools in Western Ontario before choosing the architect. Adjournment at 11:30 p.m. E. D. Howey, Secretary on Monday Evening 1. All members Dec- were pre- minutes of the November approved, was read his report . New The the with The Wins Gold Medal in Publ ic Speaking Contest Betty Scholdice, aged 10 of S.S. No. 5, McGillivray was the winner of the Gold Medal in a public speaking contest at the Central Collegiate Institute Saturday after­ noon. ” cess prize and will now compete at a contest to Betty’s subject was “Prin- Elizabeth”. She was first winner in West Middlesex be held later at Chatham. KIRKTON Dr. and Mrs. C. spent part of the Toronto. Our community patliy to the family the late Truman Tufts. He will be greatly missed in our church and community affairs. The County, Township and High­ way plows were all in operation this week with plenty -of snow. Mr. Harry Oswell and daughter, Muriel, of Lion’s Head, spent part of the past week with Canon and Mrs. James. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Fletcher and family, Mr. an<j Mrs. Lewis Fletch­- er visited with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Allen at Londesboro this week. Misses Margaret and Dorothy Ir­ vine spent the week-end aunt and uncle, Mr. and old Rathburn. Mr. and Mrs. Harold extends sym- and friends of A. Campbell past week in 'Page 5 all makes of cars and trucks Mr SPECIALITY with their Mrs. Hay Drive in and benefit from our expert know­ ledge, skill and modern repair and maintenance facilities. Tufts and Norman, of Toronto, spent the week­ end with Mrs. Truman Tufts. Mr, Harold O'Brien spent week-end in Toronto where he ited his wife and infant son. Our church choir under leadership of Mrs. Fred Switzer, hav^ -commenced practising for the Carol service December 14th. Mrs. L. Funnell, of Woodstock, is spending this week with her mother, Mrs. Truman Tufts. Mr. Gerald Paul was a delegate at the United Farmers Co-Opera­ tive convention which was held at Toronto, Tuesday, December 2nd. We are pleased to report that Mrs. D. Foster is well enough to return home having been a patient at Victoria Hospital, London. us for Service the vis- i the and save time and money! Snell Bros. & Co. General Motors and Case Dealers Phone 100Exeter Accounts of weddings, church meetings and other news items for the women’s page should reach the Times-Advocate by Monday ifl possible or Tuesday noon at the very latest. * Melvin Gardiner and Marilyn visited on Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher, of' Winchelsea. Don’t forget Thames Road Christmas school concert at the school Tuesday night, Dec. 9 th. Miss Velma Ferguson spent last Wednesday night with Miss Del- Ores Allison. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Duncan visit­ ed for a few (lays in Detroit lash week. Mr. and Hamilton, end with Duncan. Mr. and ... Jimmy, of Mitchell, Visited on Sat­ urday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rohde. Mr, and Mrs, Bob McCurdy, of Kitchener visited over Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Milton McCurdy. Rev. Wm. Mair and Mr, H. Mc­ Phail, of Roys, attended Presby­ tery at Winthrop church on Tues­ day of this week. Farm Forums met at the follow­ ing places on Monday night, tha homes of Mr. and Mrs. f‘ ler, Mr. and Mrs. L, Railantyne and Lee Webber 'House. to report that returned to .ago from Mrs. Ken Passmore, ot visited over the week- Mr. and Mrs. John, Mrs. Arthur Rohde and GREENWAY We extend sympathy to the ily and relatives of the late Robert Murray. Mrs. A. McIntosh on Saturday after time with Michigan, Mr. and visited on nie Gray and Mr. and Brophey and family. Mr. Dawson Woodburn, of Tor­ onto spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chid Wood­ bum. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dettloff and Richard and Mr. Claude Dettloff, of Detroit, spent a few days last week with their aunt, Mrs. Albert Pollock. Miss Viola Curts, of spent the week-end with ents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mr, Cleve Brophey, of spent the week-end with ents, Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd (Intended for last week) We extend sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Carruthers and family in their bereavement. Mr. Russel McIntosh, of Ferndale Michigan, spent a few days wjth relatives here. Mrs. Fred Steeper is a patient in Victoria Hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. Dorman Ulens, of London, spent the week-end with Mrs. W. T. Ulens. Mr, and Mrs. Russel Pollock, Margery and Peter, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin McIntyre, of London, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Car­ men Woodburn and Marion. relatives fam- Mrs. returned home spending some at Kalamazoo, Mrs. Gray, Sunday with of Mitchell Miss Win- Mrs. Lloyd See Us For Oil Heaters Electric Rangettes Electric Heaters If You Need Any of These Household Appliances Drop in And We’ll be Glad to Show Them to You. London, her par- Curts. London, his par- Brophey. BRINSLEY and Mrs. Roy Hodgins and have arrived home after friends relatives in Toronto and at- ■Mr. Garvey spending a few days with andcl’rt ltehciing the Royal Whiter Fair. andMr. and Mrs. Lumley School We are glad Robert Cann home a week Hospital. London. Miss Ruby Wight, of Thedford, visited over Wednesday night at, the home of Miss Lois Pym, The three-ac.t .comedy drama, "April’s Fool” was wail presented by the Thedford Young ltoople to a Turkey Patina Checkers Don’t let your turkeys go to market improperly finished. You can’t make mon­ ey that way. About four weeks before market time, if you switch to Purina Turkey Fatena Checkers you’ll have birds with a smooth, plump finish when you come to sell them. This feed contains special fattening ingredients that turkeys really like. You’ll get top market prices by finishing them on Purina, NO CATCHING NO HOLDING To Worm Pigs Just Mix With the Feed Wormy pigs can’t make the best of feed . . . they become unthrifty because worms get so much of their feed. You can’t afford to feed worms . . . » » Purina Pigtab Granules — They do the Trick —•considering the badfair crowd, roads, last Wednesday evening in the church. -*■- ■■- Victoria ; their parts Mrs. hen Each pf the cast took Well and the play was much enjoyed by all those in tendance. Several from this community tohded the concert presented the London Symphony Orchestra in James St. United Church, Exeter on Thursday night of last week. at* at- by quair’s JhL —- -Hardware