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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-12-11, Page 9* 7* Every Women Adores Gifts by Elizabeth Arden Elizabeth Arden’s world famous scent, Blue Grass, is a favorite of lovely women everywhere, Velva Bath Mix Soft, delicate, pink cloth mitts fill­ ed with a fragrant paste that la­ thers richly in all kinds of water. Bath Sets Several combination sets that add lovely luxury to lovely leisure, June Geranium soap combined with other Elizatbeth Arden beauty aids. Vanity Sets Beautiful vanity sets specially de­ signed and- containing lovely Eliza­ beth Arden products. Many other attractive gifts by Elizabeth Arden in a wide range of prices. TOP TIME^ADVOCATP, EXPTPH, ONTARIO^ THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER U, 1947 Fine Gifts in Men’s Toiletries Special gift sets and individual articles by .such well known names as ® Yardley ® Seaforth © Guardsman ® Palmolive • Sutton * Colgates Give Eversharp For a fine pen, smart pencil or a matched set of both, choose from our selection of Even­ sharp. You’ll give the finest. Stationery A box of gift stationery never fails to please. See our smart selection. Suggestions ® NAIL SETS ® ELECTRIC RAZORS ® WALLETS Don’t Forget the Silent Guest Fund Sponsored by the Exeter Branch of the Canadain Legion * YOUR DRUGS AT Robertson’s Christmas lime . . . a-Canadian homes, with an eat, let us pause for a mo- Jn the comfort of our bundance of good things to rei u* p«moc .u» « Mo­ ment to consider the plight of the people of Britain, who stood alone, for so long, between us and the enemy and who now have sacrificed almost everything in order that we might be able to maintain oui- way of living. The Exeter Branch of The Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League is sponsoring a campaign to raise funds for Food for Britain. Will you invite a Si­ lent Guest to . your Christmas table? Your contribution to this fund will represent His presence at your table and may be turned in or mailed to the Exeter Times-Advocate office or to the Bank of Montreal, Exeter. HENSALL Mr, and Mrs, A, W. Kerslake, Billie and Joan and 'Mrs. D. Walks visited with relatives in St. Marys recently. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Simpson, Billie and Bobbie, of Detroit, spent the week-end here at the home of the former’s mother, Mrs. Louis Simpson. Miss Barbara Michie spent the week-end with relatives and friends in London, Miss Margaret Bell, of Windsor, is visiting with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Bell. Mfss Audrey ’pick, of London, spent the week-end with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Dick, Mr. Melvin Moir .underwent an operation for appendicitis in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, this week, The W.M.S, of Carmel Presby­ terian Church will hold their an­ nual meeting in the school room of the church on Thursday, Dec, tilth. Miss Violet Hyde returned to her home here after spending the past number of weeks in Windsor. W.M.S. Meeting The Women’s Missionary (Society of the United Church was'held in the school room on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 3 p,m. The meeting opened with the president, Mrs. W. B. Cross, in the chair and singing the hymn “Angels from the Realms of Glory’’ followed by all repeating the Lord’s Prayer in unison. The Scripture reading, St. Luke, Chap­ ters 1 and 2 and Isaiah 53. Mrs. W. B. Cross led in prayer. The min­ utes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. The roll call was answered. Seventeen members were present. Rev. R. A. Brook took charge of the election of of­ ficers. Mrs. E. L. Mickle, recording secretary, read the officer’s names which the nominating committee had prepared which was carried. Rev. R. A. Brook then gave a splendid address on “What is the Church Doing To-day?” stressing that the church should encourage J more friendliness, Church stands for character, for people outside [ the church are watching to see if those in the church are living bet­ ter lives than they are. That the church should be willing to stand up for wanting to keep the Lord’s Day sacred and not to become a day of pleasure. Also that the church wants to keep helping oth­ ers to walk the straight and nar­ row way that leads up to our Heavenly Father. Miss Hattie -Su­ therland was then called upon and Mrs. E. Geiger presented her with a Life Membership certificate. Mrs. R. A, Brook read the accompany­ ing address. Miss Sutherland re­ plied thanking the Society in a few well.-chosen words. Mrs. Geo. Hess and Mrs. I-Iedden sang a beauti­ ful duet “Jesus Is all the World to me” accompanied by Miss Glad­ ys Luker at the piano. The reports of the various organizations were given --hy Mrs. Gieger, Mrs. Brook, Miss- -Ellis, Miss Gladys Luker. Mrs. Mickle, Mrs. C. Cook. Miss Gladys Luker gave a splendid piano ’instrumental entitled “Rock of Ages’’. Hymn “Joy to the world the Lord .is Como” was sung and Mrs. W. B, 'Cross closed the meet­ ing .with the Benediction. The of­ ficers for the year are.as follows: Past President, Mrs. R. A. Brook; President, Mrs. W. B. '.Cross; 1st vice-pres., MTs. E. Gieger; 2nd vice-pres., Mrs. E< McQueen; 3rd vice-pres., Miss M. Ellis; 4th vice- pres., Mrs, C. Ballantyne; 5 th vice- pres., Mrs. .M. Drysdale; recording and corresponding secretary, Mrs. E. L, Mickle; ass’t., Mrs. McMur- trie; treasurer, Mrs. C. Cook; pianist, Mrs. T. Sherritt; Christian Stewardship sec., Mrs. W. Carlisle, Mrs. Grace Harpole; Community Friendship, Mrs. J. -Passmore, Mrs, W. Carlisle, Mrs. G. Cook, Mrs. N. Jones; supply sec., Mrs. Mac- Beath, Mrs. Chas. Stephenson; as­ sociate Helpers sec., Mrs. N. E. ■Cook, Mrs. Thos. Sherritt; Mis­ sionary Monthly sec./ -Miss Katie Scott; press sec., Miss Violet Mc- Clymont, Hon. Pres. Evening Aux­ iliary, Miss M. Ellis; .Mission Band Supt., Mrs. G. Hess, Mrs. M. Sanders, Mrs. R. Drysdale; Temp­ erance sec., Mrs. E. McQueen; Study Book com., Miss Annie Con- sitt, Mrs. E. Geiger, Mrs. R. A. Brook. CENTRAUIA Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Theander and Douglas, of London, were week-end visitors with . Mr. anil Mrs. Frank Smyth. , Miss Marjorie Flynn, of Brant* ford, visited. iQYer the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Geo, Flynn. Mr. George iHloks has been con­ fined to his home owing to illness during the past week. His many friends hope to see him out again in the near future. Mr, Otto Brown was able to re­ turn to his- home from Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday of last week, The Centralia school will pre­ sent their Christmas entertainment in the school on Wednesday eve­ ning pf next week (Dec. 17th). Keep this date in mind, come and bring .your friends. Mr, K. Hodgins was in Toronto last week attending the Dairy­ men's Convention. Mr, and Mrs. K, Hodgins and family were Sunday visitors with Mr. .and Mrs. N. Mitchell. \-------------------- SHIPKA The annual Christmas meeting of the Women's Association was held Thursday last in the United church with a good attendance, Those taking part in the program were: Mrs. ' (Rev.) Hann, Mrs. Geo. ,Love, Miss Pearl Keyes,. Mrs. Roy Ratz. Rev. Hann presided during the installation of tho. new officers. The 1948 officers are, president, Mrs. M. Sweitzer; 1st vice-pres., Mrs. C. Russell; 2nd vice-pres., Mrs. ,E. Ratz; sec., Mrs, V. Sharpe, ass’t. sec,, Mrs. M. Ratz; treas,, Mrs. E. Keyes; ass’t. treas./ Mrs, A. Finkbeiner; pianist, Mrs. Wray Sweitzer, and Mrs. Roy Ratz; Missionary .treas., Mrs. >H. Sheppard; cor. sec., Mrs. E. Pickering; Flower com., Miss P. Keyes, Mrs, J. Rata, .Mrs. M. Ratz; Parsonage com., Mrs. M. Sweitzer, Mrs. V, Sharpe, Mrs. E. Keyes. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting. An exchange of Christmas gifts took place among the ladies. Mr. Ed. Lamport has been .con­ fined to his bed with a cold. We are glad to report he is able to bo up again. Dr. and Mrs. -Sanders, of Lon­ don, were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. A. Finkbeiner. Mrs. L. Finkbeiner and Miss Nellie Hodson, of London, visited over the week-end with Mr. and Page 9 This District has always responded generously to any worthy cause and may we all be able to say, this season, as observed by Tiny Tim in Dicken’s Christmas Carol, long ago, “God Bless Us, Every One?’ Published in the Public Interest by John Labatt Limited Rundown Wing May Be Often Caused By Nervous Trouble Strained, tense nerves arc often the cause of restless nights. Improper’’rest, nighty after night, is quickly followed by lo?sef appetite, irritability and a tired, ruibdown condition. For disorders such as these, Milburn’s Ileal th and Nerve Fills are highly beneficial. The iron and other ingredients they contain help to improve tho blood content, stimulate the nervous system, and tho appetite, aid digestion, thus helping to promote sleep. Milburn *s Health and Nerve Pills are sold at drug counters everywhere, Tho T. Milburn Co., LtoitU, Toronto, Ont. Have You Grain Suitable for Seed? If you have, look after your requirements now. Have it cleaned and put away for spring seed­ ing, Do not feed it. We believe that seed grain if not conserved now will be very scarce this coming spring. Many districts in Ontario grew little or no grain suitable for seed. We antici­ pate a greater acreage of grain sown next year and that good seed grain may be hard, to ob­ tain. Can you help out your neighboring farm­ ers by offering your gram for seed. PREMIUM OFFERED FOR SEED GRAIN We offer and will pay you a premium on your grain suitable for seed and will trade you wes­ tern barley, oats or mixed grain for feeding pur­ poses available now. Come in and talk the feed and seed situation over. 1. Car of Linseed Oilcake Meal on track. This is a bulk car and will be sold in your bags off the car at an attrac­ tive price. Inquire immediate" ly* 2. Cod Liver Oil and Linseed ■Oil, 3. Cane Molasses by drum, 4. Bone Meal in quantity for cattle and poultry. 5. Oats, Barley and Wheat in quantity. 6. All prepared ShuiyGain ’ feeds in your bags at a re­ duction of 30c per bag. Exeter 3Sw ?s Whalen Corners 35rlS Kirkton stss^ Mrs. H. Finkbeiner. Paul Humphreys has returned home after having undergone an appendix operation in London. Mrs. Murray Sheppard and son spent last week visiting in London Mr. Melvin Gaiser, of Guelph, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A, Gaiser, Joseph Cronin Requiem high mass was sung by Rev. Dr. J. B. Foulkes at St. Pat­ rick’s church, Dublin for J, Cronin a life-long resident of Hibbert Township. A son of Mr. and Mrs. James Cronin he was in his 48th year and had been ill for three months prior to his death. He is survived by his widow, the former Elizabeth Roach, a daughter and seven sons. Deceased was a drover. SAINTSBURY Mr. and Mrs. Labannah Hodgins held a reception dinner on Wed­ nesday evening in honor of their son Lome and his bride, Who just returned from their honeymoon trip to Niagara and Windsor. The whole community wishes them every happiness. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Herman Atkinson is confined to her bed With -the flu. The Christmas Tree will be held in the Parish!Hall on -Satur­ day evening- at 8 p.m. All the con­ gregation is invited. Lunch will be served. Annual Meeting Tho W. A. of St. Patrick’s church met at the home of Mrs. J. Turner oh Wednesday December $ for the annual meeting. The meeting wag opened? with a hymn and prayer led by Mrs. H. Davis assisted by Mrs. James, Cannon James took charge -of the election of officers which resulted as fol­ low; president, Mrs. IL Davis; secretary, Mrs. R. Greenlee; treas­ urer, Mrs. W. J. Dobbs; Sick Fund, Mrs. E, Atkinson and Mrs. F, Dobbs; Birthday Box, Mrs. J, Turner; E.C.D. treas., Mrs. H. Hodgins; pianist, Mrs. R. Bickins, Cannon James closed the meeting with prayer and the hostess serv­ ed lunch. “There goes another Exe­ ter Motor Sales serviced car—like a bat out of heav­ en!” Exeter Motor Sales Dodge & DeSoto Sales & Service Phone 200 Tom Coates Fred Dobbs [Hy-Way Hank ~~ MMM HANDS AT WORK... LEARNING TAILORING OXTARIO^ productive capacity is the measure of her future prosperity. To assure the important tailoring industry a prominent place in the industrial life of the Province, trained hands arc needed. Skill is important in the cutting, seiring, finishing and other branches of the industry. That is why veterans are being taught its various requirements ON THE JOB, by experts. The transition from appren­ ticeship to permanent employment means higher wages, job security and better working conditions. Through plans sponsored by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and other agencies, hundreds df veterans have been trained in schools and ON THE JOB. They will acquire greater skill with further training and experience. Craftsmen of the future, they will have a share in Ontario’s progress—-an important part to play in her industrial develop­ ment. THE BREWING INDUSTRY (ONTARIO) <* ♦ * * 00 ♦ * * ♦ ♦ *0 •> 0 9 • « * I itfc. Leo P. Halloran, 26, of St. Thomas, a veteran of 414 years’ service with the Royal Canadian Navy, is shown here gaining practical experience in the alterations department of a large Toronto tailoring firm. ♦ > ■» »*4 o > •> Mwra®# Basic training in various departments of the indus­ try gives the veteran a background knowledge, essential to sales promotion and executive work within the industry.