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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-12-18, Page 6Page 6 EL1MVIULE The Young People’s Bible class held their annual meeting in the form of a. pot luck supper last Thursday evening at the home of Mx\ and Mrs. Reimer Skinner. Fif­ teen were present including the tout* teachers. After the very love­ ly supper the election of officers took place. The officers are, pres., Howard Pym; vice-pres., Harvey Spai’ling; see., Mrs. Ross Skinner; ass’t. sec., Leana Pym; treas., Eilene Johns; ass’t. treas., Jack Bailey; sick committee, Ronald El­ ford, Eunice Penhale; social com­ mittee, Wanda Stephen, Ethelene Johns, Lome Ford, Gordon Ford. The evening was spent in play­ ing progressive crockinole. Mrs. Delxner Skinner and Ross Skinner had the high scores. A vote of thanks was extended to Mr. and Mrs. Skinner for the use of their home. of Christ’s the Christian the 215th of according to celebrated in A seasick sailor was leaning over the rail. The captain, standing nearby said sternly, “You can’t be sick here.” The sailor regarded the captain a minute then said, sadly, ’Watch? Christmas, the feast birth, is observed by church annually ou December. It was, many authorities, not the first centuries of the Christ­ ian church, as the Christian usage in general was to death of remarkable er than their birth. the martyr Stephen and the mas­ sacre of the innocents of Bethle­ hem had already been long cele­ brated, when, perhaps in opposition to the doctrine of the Manichaens respecting the birth of the Savior, a feast was established in memory of this event in the In the 5 th century church forever Roman though the day of Christ’s birth existed, Among the German and Celtic tribes the winter solstice was com sidered an important point of year, and they held their chief tival of Yule to commemorate return of the burning-wheel, holly, the mistletoe, the Yule celebrate the persons rath- The death of 4 th century, the Western be celebrated of the old birth of Sol or ordered it to on the day feast of 4he no certain knowledge BEAUTY SALON the fes- the The log and the wassail bowl relate more to paganism than to Christianity. In the East, Christmas was cele­ brated on the 6th of January. As told in the gospel of Sit. Luke, Christ was born during the night and therefore divine service was performed in the night of 24-25 December, from which cir­ cumstance Christmas is called in German Weihnachten, a contrac­ tion of the old German ze wih nahten—on the holy ox’ consecrat­ ed nights. The feasts en and the were united of three days’ thus formed. In the ecclesiastical year this festival gives name to a of the martyr Steph- evangelist St. John with it, and a feast continuance was Prop., Ethel Jennison Phone 45rl2 Dashwood Will be Open SATURDAYS Until Further Notice GRAND BEND of Christmas period. extending from the first Sunday of Advent to the Epiphany on the 6 th of In the Roman Catholic priests are allowed to three masses against the which prevails every other day of the year. In the Greek and Roman Catholic church the manger, the holy family, etc., are sometimes represented at large. Most Christian church celebrate this great festival in soxne way and practically the entire commun­ ity in Christian countries, includ­ ing Jews and non-church-going people nominally classed with the Christian population, join in soc­ ial observance. In Canada, the U- nited States, England and othex’ countries, business is commonly suspended, although in this is only partially the Christinas Presents The custom of making at Christmas is derived old heathen usage, but it has be­ come consecrated by the ages and contributes greatly to make this festival an interesting event to families. The sending of Christmas cards by way of friendly greeting and remembrance has grown up within a period of some 50 years. The Christmas tree has been traced back to the Romans. It went from Germany to Great Britain, and is almost universal in Canada and United States, where the customs of so many nationalities meet and gradually blend into common usage. THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 18th, 1947 feast oi. January, church, celebrate rule Scotland case. presents from an Suggestions for the WANTED HELP WANTEDFOR SALE FOR SALE War Assets Army blankets foi' sale now, new and used, $3,59 to $4.50, The Exeter Home and Auto Supply. Phone 3 42. lltfc CHRISTMAS CARDS—A very large selection of the best cards. We personalize them. Times-Advo- cate. 27* FOR SALE—General Motors bus chassis, Hercules motor. Apply Guenther Transport, the Exeter Warehouse. 4tfc FOR SALE—Coleman lamp; Cole­ man lantern; G.E. battery mantel radio; man’s C.C.M. bicycle; girl’s 3-pieqe outfit, size 6. E. Anderson, Hensail, R.R. 2, or phone 100r4 Hensall. 11:18* FOR SALE—Bath tub, dresser, vanity dresser, congoleum rug, storm windows, house doors bed springs. R. E. Balkwill, Exeter. 18* FOR SALE—19 42 Ford Station wagon, 4 tires practically new, new battery, nice running con­ dition. Corner Albert and Huron Sts. ’Phone Exeter 351. 18* WANTED •— Three cords green cordwood, body wood, beech or maple. Yelland, phone 162w Exeter. 18* WANTED—A pair of tube skates for boy, size 6 or 6J, Hubert Cooper, phone 17r21 Crediton,* EXCELLENT REFERENCES can be furnished by quiet living couple, two small children, for suitable accommodation. Prefer­ ably furnished. Apply box L, Times-Advocate. 18:24* i WANTED—-Lady to clean offices Wednesday afternoon. Apply E. D. Bell or Dr. Corbett, Exeter, FOR SALE BY TENDER WANTED—One hundred horses, heavy or light. Frank Taylor. ' Phone 13 8, Exeter. 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. WANTED— Bridal Rose plates with scalloped would like six or more, at Times-Advocate or 3 41w. dinner edge, Apply phone 1-8 c Christm as Table Although Christmas is but week away, it is not too late try some of these tempting ceipes: Mincemeat Receipe Mincemeat pies or tarts are ty during the festivities, and making your own mincemeat you know that you have the best <there is. Here is a receipe for English mincemeat. 1 1 I2 1 - 1 1 1 1 ¥2 raisins currants mixed peel apples a to re­ tas- by FOR SALE—19.31 Model A Ford coach with rebuilt motor, in A-l condition, good tires, also equip­ ped with large size hot water heater. Apply to Bill Morley, R. R. 1 Granton, phone Kirkton 35r5. ’ 18* FOR SALE—Universal milker, mo­ tor and pump new, complete with 50 feet of pipe. Apply Har­ vey Hyde, phone 177r42 Exeter. 18* STRAYED STRAYED—Onto lot 4, con. 4, Ste­ phen Twp., a white faced steer around 700 lbs. Owner may have same by proving property and paying expenses. Apply Joseph White, R.R. 1, Crediton or phone Crediton 29r5. 4:11:1 Sc lb. lb. lb. lb. lemon, juice and grated rind tsp. salt tsp. nutmeg tsp. ground cloves V2 tsp. cinnamon 1 115, chopped beef suet 2 lb, brown sugar % cup brandy or fruit juice. Wash and rants; core bine raisins, lemon, salt, well and add sugar. When these ingredients are well blended, add brandy or fruit juices and mix thoroughly. Pack into a sterile jar, excluding the air, and store in a cool place. The mincemeat will be ready f-or use in two makes approximately of mincemeat. Puddings A Christmas drain raisins and cur- and chop apples.Com- currants, peel, apples, spices and suet. Mix weeks. This four quarts t BELIEVE IT OR NOT the word of God. “ Holy men of God spake moved by the Holy Ghost.” Il Pet. 1:21 The Bible is as they were And It Says: “Ye must be born again.” John 3:7 “AU have sinned” and are in need of a Saviour. Rom. 3:23 “Christ came into the world to save sinners”. 1 Tim. 1:15 Come Unto Him and Receive Eternal Life steaming hot “Must” puddings, I and served with hard sauce have a chief role in the traditional din- ner.There are the rich English plum puddings. Here are receipes for both; English Christmas Pudding %lb.dark sultanas,chopped y2 lb.seeded saisins,chopped 2 lb.currants V2 cup chopped mixed peel 1 lb.suet, chopped %cup almonds, shredded ¥2 cup bread crumbs 1 cup milk 1 CUI)brown sugar 6 eggs ¥2 cup cider, grape juice or fruit juice cups sifted flour tsp. nutmeg tsp. salt peel, with Tune In: Hear Chas. Fuller on Station CKLW, Windsor, 12-12:30 E.S.T. Sunday noon. Chas. E. Fuller P.O. Box 123, Los Angeles 53, California “Tins WORLD NEEDS CHRIST” a 2 1 u Wash and prepare fruit, suet and nuts and combine bread crumbs. Blend well and add milk. Mix sugar and lemon and grated rind and add to Mix thoroughly and let stand night. In the morning beat thorouhly and add cider. Sift to­ gether flour, nutmeg and salt and beat into eggs. Add to fruit and blend thoroughly. Turn into greas­ ed pudding bowls and steam seven hours. Carrot Puddings 1 cup chopped suet 1 cup raisins, 1 cup currants 1 1 1 cup grated cup grated cup sugar white cups sifted i chopped ® Here’s a grand gift idea . one that gives pleasure every week in the year. •a Avoid line-ups, ..shortages, ...disappointments . . ♦ give a year’s subscription to lhe Times-Advocate ® Gift Certificate card wilt be given to you, or mailed as you direct, when you take out the subscription. Either new or renewal subscriptions may be given as 'Christmas gifts, juice fruit, over­ eggs for t carrot potato (brown or flour2 1 tsp. baking soda / 1 tsp. salt Mix itogether suet, fruit and vegetables and add sugar. Blend thoroughly. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt, and add to fruit and vegetables. Mix Well -and turn into greased Steam 2^ hours. Make Sauce Now Cranberries are year and seem to quality. Now is the time to make the sauce or jelly and have one more step done towards the extra Christmas preparation. pudding bowls plentiful this be of excellent Mother: such a bad Teacher ' Caesar died. Mother: 1 We live on see any funerals go by. “Why did Johnny get mark in history?” 'He didn’t know when •How should he know? a side street and never FOR SALE—-Baby buggy, used two months; cook stove, coal or wood; Coleman gas lamp and gas stove. Phone 175r4 Exeter, D. M. Sims IS* FOR SALE—Medium size Quebec heater in good condition. Apply over Bierling’s coal office. IS* FOR SALE —• Electrolux, slightly used, priced very reasonable. Phone 266 Exeter. 18c FOR SALE—4 foot Peterborough skiis complete with harness and poles, also ladies skates with white boots, size 4. Phone 63. 18c FOR SALE—Battery radio, Pho- nola, recently over-hauled, good batteries. Apply to Ralph Krue­ ger, Zurich, Ont. 17c FOR SALE—13 disc International fertilizer drill in good condition. Phone Exeter 173r6. Wm. Allen. 18* FOR SALE—Christmas delivery, 1 C.C.M. Bicycle, gents and 1 C.C.M. Bicycle, ladies, 1948 models, W. Martin, Exeter South , 18c FOR SALE—12 gauge single rel shot gun, $8.00; new treaded tires, 16-600, $9.25; tubes, $3.25; anti-freeze, 5 Ions. .$8.50; delivered free. B. Thompson, Clinton. bar- re- new gal- W. 18:23c FOR SALE—9 piece dinnette suite Phone 212 Exeter. 18c FOR SALE—Floor model radio in good condition. Apply ovei’ Har­ vey’s store. 18* FOR SALE—Gent’s navy overcoat, size 38, in good condition. Phone 249 Exeter. 18* FOR SALE—Willys 19 38 Delux coupe, only 3 6,000 miles, recent complete mechanical overhaul, 4 almost new tires. J. E. Whiting, % W. C. Pearce, Exeter. 18* FOR SALE—High chair, seat, wheelbarrow, baby sleigh and harness. Phone 344w. toilet 18c FARM FOR SALE—Lots 18, 19, 17, 175 acres, more or hydro, 3 deck chicken Con. less, house with running water. Ap­ ply A. J. Kellerman, Dashwood. 18:23:31 BARLEY ACREAGE We Will contract : number of acres very attractive Reid, phone 87j wood or 455 Thedford. WANTED— for a limited of Barley at prices. W.E. or 79 Dash- 18:23:31 Hospitalization insurance is clai­ ming the attention of many today, a most comprehensive policy, cov­ ering doctor, hospital or nurse, sur­ geon, maternity and miscellaneous expenses is issued by Mutual Bene­ fit, the largest exclusive health and accident company in the world and represented in South Huron by Ernest C. Harvey Insurance Agen­ oy, Exeter. 11:18:25 The waitress Wondered Why the elderly man wag eating, while his Wife merely stared but the window. Aren’t you hungry?"' the lady. “Sure am. reply, “I’m jest a-waltin’ till Paw gits through with the teeth.” she asked daughter/’ was the STRAYED—From lot 21, con. 3, Hay Twp., about the first of November, a white-faced steer, 800 to 900 lbs. Anyone knowing whereabouts please phone 83r33 Hensail. Stewart Bell. * The two storey brick dwelling house on the east side of Andrew Street in Exeter, the property of the late Miss Laura M, Jeckell. Sealed Tenders will be receiv­ ed by the undersigned Solicitors on or before the 12ith January 1948, for the sirable the two stands. The house is in good condition throughout A new Toridlieat oil burner has been installed. It is a six room dwelling with all modern conveniences, fire place in the sit­ ting room, bathroom, laundry tubs, clothes closets, etc. The woodwork is of extra good quality and well preserved. Possession can be given on 19th January 1948. Tenders will also be received for the vil­ lage Lot immediately >to the north of the above. All Tenders are to be accompan­ ied by a cheque payable to the undersigned for 10% of the pur­ chase price offered and will be re­ turned immediately if Tender not accepted. The Balance of the purchase money to be paid in 3 0 days. The highest or any Tenders not neces­ sarily accepted. Dated this 15th December 1947. ■GLADMAN & COCHRANE Exeter, Ontario Executors, Solicitors purchase of the above de- residential property and Village Lots on which it TENDERS WANTED PERSONAL IF BACKACHES are slowing you up, take RUMAGAPS. Pains and aches are relieved after the first dose. At Robertson’s Drug Store. BABY CHICKS Tenders will be received for janitor work in school sections 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 13, 15, 17, and 18 of the McGillivray Twp. School Area. Janitor’s duties may be seen at the office of the secretary or at any one of the above schools. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be in secre­ tary’s hands her 29th. W. VILLAGE OF EXETER NOMINATION AND ELECTION Public Notice is hereby given that a. meeting of the Electors of the Village of Exetex' will be held in THE TOWN HALL, EXETER on MONDAY, DECEMBER 39th, 1947 at the hour of 12:00 o’clock noon fox* the purpose of making and re­ ceiving nominations of Candidates foi’ the offices of Reeve and 4 Councillors, Public Utilities Com­ mission and three members of the Public School Board, , And. further Notice is hereby given ithat in the event of more candidates being proposed and qua­ lifying for any particular' office, than required to be elected, the proceeding will be adjourned until MONDAY, JANUARY 6th, 1948 when polls shall be opened from 9 o’clock a.m. until 5 o’clock p.m. at the following places with the undermentioned officers in charge as fixed by Village by-law, viz: Polling Sub-Div. No. 1 at the residence of Wm. Baker, Main St. Earl 'Parsons, D.R.O., Vera Rowe, Poll Clerk. Polling Sub-Div. No. 2A at the Town Hall, Main Street, Richard. Welsh, D.R.O,, Muriel Sweet, Poll Clerk. Polling Sub-Div. Town Flail, Main Campbell, D.R.O., Poll Clerk. Polling Sub-Div. residence of Mr. Roy Webber, Main Street, Andrew Campbell, D.R.O., Gertrude Webber, Poll Clerk. Polling Sub-Div. No.4 at the residence of Mr. William Webster. Fred O. Beaupre, D.R.O., Lois Learn, Poll Clerk. And all electors are hereby re­ quested to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. C. V. Pickard, CLERK Exeter, Decembei' 15th, 1947. No. >2B at the’ Street, John Alta Hennon, No. 3 at the NOTICE TO CREDITORS not later than Decern- NEUHAUSER CHICKS First hatch January 4th: Twenty breeds: Government approved: All leading trap nest pedigree strains from the best breeding farms in the U.S.A, and Canada: Top qual­ ity chicks priced right: .Get them early: It will pay you well. Neuhauser Hatcheries 81 King St., London, Ont. lltfc F. PATTERSON, sec. R.R.3, Ailsa Craig. 18c REAL ESTATE FARM FOR SALE—Part Lot 15, Mollard line, Stephen Twp., 70 i acres, no buildings. Apply t® Fer­ gus Turnbull, phone 3 2r7, Dash­ wood. 18:24* VILLAGE OF HENSALL Sealed Tenders for the ting, Laying and filling in feet of 24 inch concrete 72 feet of 30 inch steel will be received by the undersign­ ed up to 8 p.m. on January 6th,'■ 1948. Plans and specifications can seen anytime by Municipal Clerk. Lowest or any cessarily accepted. Janies A. Municipal Clerk Hensail, Ont. Excava- of 2217 tile and culvert, applying to Tender not I’aterson NOTICES be the ne- of the late who died on 1947, IN THE MATTER of the Estate of LAURA MAY JECKELL, late of the Village of Exeter, in the Comi­ ty of Huron, Spinster, deceased. ALL PERSONS having claims against the Estate Laura May Jeckell, the 17 th day of -November are hereby notified to send them to tlie undersigned, duly verified, on or before the 10th day of January. 1948. AFTER the last-named date the assets of the said Estate will be distributed titled thereto, having regard only to claims of which,.the Executor shall then have notice. DATED at Exeter, the Sixteenth day of December, 19 47. GLADMAN & COCHRANE, Exeter, Ontario Executors’ Solicitors. 18:23:2 among the persons en­ FOR SALE—1%-storey brick house full basement, built-in cupboards, town and soft water, one piece bath, barn, large garden; early possession, W. C. Pearce. 11* DUPLEX FOR SALE — We have just listed one of Exeter’s finest homes. This house has been dup­ lexed and will accommodate two families in bathrooms, throughout; This place is and well located in Exeter. C. V. Pickard, Realtor, Exeter. comfort. Two full hardwood floors good heating plant, in the best of repair FOR SALE—Two residential lots, Andrew Street, Exeter. Apply to W. G. Medd, Address Box K, Exeter, Ont 2tfc FOR SALE—100 acre farm, lot 3 con. 2, Tuckersmith Twp., frame house with asbestos shingles, bank barn, 90 acres tillable land. Apply to Box 218 Exeter. 25tfc FOR SALE—We have a residential property for sale which, at pres­ ent rentals, will pay all carry­ ing charges and leave you over 9 per cent on your investment. C. V. Pickard, Realtor. -Village house with sys- .FOR SALE- furnace, bathroom, pressure tern, double garage, two hen­ houses colony house, green houses with heating systems, wa­ ter pressure system, 6000 ready for’ spring. Trade 5 some fruit. W. C. Pearce, ter. boxes acres Exe- 11* FARM.S FOR SALE—.Usborne twp 100 acres Twp.: 100 acres without Twp acres with buildings, 100 with buildings; Stephen 15 0 acres with buildings, acres with buildings. ’' with buildings. buildings'; T50 acres with buildings. 100* acres with buildings. C. V. Pickard, Realtor, Exeter. 100 5 6 acres Fullarton Money talks . . . increase your vocabulary by selling through Want Ads. TOWNSHIP OF USBORNE NOMINATION AND ELECTION Public Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Electors of the Township held in the TOWNSHIP of Usborne will be HALL, ELIMVILLE Oil MONDAY, DECEMBER 29th, 1947 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of making and receiv­ ing nominations for the offices of Reeve, four Councillors, and two Trustees for the Township School Board. '• And further notice is hereby given that in the event of more candidates being proposed and qua­ lifying for any particular office, than required to 'be elected, the proceedings will be adjourned until MONDAY, JANUARY 5tli, 1948 when polls shall be opened from 9 o'clock a.m. until 5 o’clock p.m. at the following places with the un­ dermentioned officers in charge as fixed by the Township by-law viz: Poll No. 1, School House No.4, Eden, J. G. Hunter, D.R.O., Fred Ford, Poll Clerk. Poll No. 2, House of Lloyd art, C. B. Allison, D.R.O., Jeffery, Poll Clerk. Poll No. 3, School House No. 1, Hurondale, Wnl. Sims, Poll Clerk. Poll No, har, Leonard Harris, Ballantyne, Poll Clerk. Poll No, 5, Township Hall, Elini- ville, Lloyd Johns, D.R.O., Weston Horne, Poll Clerk. Poll No, Ross Hern Poll Clerk Poll No. Morrison, Ray Mills, Poll Clerk. Should an election for Township School Board ensue, voters in Blan- Shard and Biddulph will vote at Polling Sub-Division No. 6. And all electors are hereby re­ quested to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. H, H, G. Strang, Clerk R.R.l, Hensail, Dec. 15, 1947’. Stew- Chas. Wm. Jeffery, D.R.O. 4, Public Hall, Farqu- D.R.O., Roy 6, House of Ross Hern, D.Tt.O., Norman Brock . 7, House of Russell Oliver McCurdy. .D.R.O,, IN THE MATTER of the Estate of JAMES ANDERSON, the Township of Usborne, County of Huron, Retired late of in the Fanner.C011 jity of Huron, deceased. ALL PERSONS against the Estate said on the 5th day of November, are hereby notified to send to either of the undersigned, verified, on or before the day of December^ 19 47. AFTER the last-named date the assets of the said Estate will be distributed among the persons en­ titled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the Administra­ tor shall then have notice. , DATED at Exeter, the Sth day of December, JAMES E. R. R. No. Administrator. GLADMAN & COCHRANE Exeter, Ontario. Solicitors for said Administrator ' , 11:18:25. having claims of the late the James Anderson, who 1947. ANDERSON 3, Exeter, Ont. AUCTION SALES died 1947 them duly 29tn AUCTION SALE OF HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES The undersigned has received in­ structions to sell by public auction' at The Presbyterian Manse, Main St.. EXETER on SATURDAY, DEC. 20, 1947 at 1.30 p.m. tlie following: Chesterfield and 2 chairs; fern^ erys; radio; hall mirroi’ and tree; tables, book cases, desk and chair, dining room table and 6 chairs; settee and 2 chairs in oak dressers, chiffonier jars Springs chairs; stand; garden tools. Wheel barrow, ash shaker, garbage cans, radio, A small Quebec sale. beds; robes, sealers, clothes reel and horse; cot; lawn chairs; kitchen electric washer, tubs and lawn mower, and a medium size heater will be offered for TERMS —CASH K. MacLEAN, Prop.•MRS GEORGE LAW; ON, Olerk. FRANK TAYLOR; Aucfc,i f.