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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-10-31, Page 9THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 31st, 1946 Bw* * Photographing r Studio at my home on Main Street - All work done by appointment only Studio hours commencing on the 5th of November Tuesday and Friday Evenings 7-9 p.m. Young Children Saturday Afternoon 2-5 p.m. -----------— SEE DISPLAY IN SOUTHCOTT’S WINDOW—------- - Exeter TQM WALKER This store will be closed from Monday, November 4th, until further notice, for alterations and repairs. Watch the Exeter Paper for re-opening. Dinney Furniture Store R. C. Dinney Funeral Service as Usual For any enquiries, Phone 20W Are You Ruptured? OUR SERVICE IS DIFFERENT. WE SELL YOU A FIT IN OUR PRIVATE TRUSS ROOM. Trusses, Belts, Supports of all kinds, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Over 15 years experience.• Your drugs at ROBERTSON'S Phone 50 Exeter Want-Ads cover and discover a multitude of needs. Backache May Warn Of Kidney Disorder Dull, aching pains in the back may be a warning of kidney dis­ orders. Don’t neglect these pains. Doan’s Kidney Pills stimulate the action of the kidneys, help to elimi­ nate the wastes which are often the cause of backache, rheumatic pains, and minor urinary and bladder ail­ ments. Thus Doan’s Kidney Pills help the kidneys to clear the body of impurities. ■ c Do as thousands of other Cana­ dians have done. When troubled with backache, take Doan’s Kidney Pills. On sale at all drug counters, 50c a box. The T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. SAINTSBURY Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dickins re­ cently celebrated their 40th wed­ ding anniversary. They, were first treated to a fowl supper at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Mau­ rice McDonald in which their whole family took part. The family succeeded in giving them a com­ plete surprise and after the dinner houi- they presented them with a tri-light lamp. After this the con­ gregation of St. Patrick’s church, Saintsbury, joined the family and presented them with a lovely wall mirror. The address was read by Cannon James and the gift was presented by the Wardens, Heber Davis and Raymond Greenlee on behalf of the congregation, prior to their moving to Lucan. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis spent last week-end , in Watford visiting with the latter’s aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Well. Carroll. Mr, and Mrs. Allan Bale and family, of Woodstock, spent Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Heber Davis. Mr. Fred Dobbs has returned from the West on a business trip. Mr. Allan Elston rendered two solos at Whalen Thanksgiving ser­ vices on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dickins spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank .Squire, of Whalen. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Turner and Mrs. W. J. Davis and Ivan spent Sunday evening with Mr. and- Mrs. Mervin Elston. Mrs. N. Davis, Mrs. F. Smith, of Centralia, and Mrs. Fred Davis and Mrs. Heber Davis spent Wed­ nesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mervin Elston. Mrs. Fred Davis spent last week in Centralia visiting with her sister, Mrs. George Godbolt. The ladies of the W.A. of St. Patrick’s church met at the home of Mrs. Henry Hodgins. After quilting a quilt they presented Mrs. Wm. Dickins with a beauti­ ful cup and saucer to show their appreciation of her faithful ser­ vices. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice McDonald and family and Mr. Ivan Davis spent last week-end in Dunnville visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Clark. Mrs. Minnie McDonald re­ turned horn© with them. Miss Janett Davis spent the week-end at the home of her*par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Heber Davis Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Dickins are spending this week with their daughters in Aylmer and St, Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dobbs and Mr. and Mrs. Fred /Dobbs attended at funeral of the late Mrs. Hudson of London. ' The community wishes to con­ gratulate Mrs. Almarie Davis ,-on her success in her public speaking at the contest for Biddulph Town­ ship schools held in Lucan. We wish her every success in London, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carroll and Wayne spent the week-end in Hamilton visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Arnold H'odgins. A few of the friends of this locality pleasantly surprised Mr. and Mrs. Heber Davis on their wedding anniversary and present­ ed them with a lovely tablecloth. Mr. and Mrs. Jas Turner and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodginq rec­ ently visited with Mr. and-Mrs. H. A. Mullins, of Strathroy. Don’t forget the annual dance at Moorseville Hall, November 8th, The regular monthly meeting, of the Sr. Branch of the Missionary Auxiliary of St. Patrick’s church, Saintsbury, was held on Thursday October 2'4 at the home of Mrs. Jas. Turner, A quilt was quilted for the Indian Mission school at Brantford during the first part of the meeting, after which Mrs. (Rev.) Jafnes took charge of the devotional period of the meeting which was opened by a hymn “The Love of Christ Constraineth” Mem­ bers prayer followed by scripture reading given by Mrs. Heber Dav­ is. Roll call was answered by a scripture , verse for Remembrance. The most interesting part of the meeting was an address given by Miss Gates, a returned Missionary from China, who gave an inspiring description of the many products which 'China has contributed to the civilized world. In a delightful manner she answered many ques- ions on her life in China. A hearty vote of appreciation was given by the members to Miss Gates for her wonderful education­ al and inspiring address. The meeting was closed by the Rector Canon James. A dainty* lunch was served by the hostess;. CENTRALIA Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Theander, Mr. and Mrs. Borden Smyth and families, of London, were week-end visitors with Mi’S. Frank Smyth, Mr. and Mrs. (Albert Harlton vis­ ited with titair daughter, and Mrs, o, Morley in ParkliiU one ‘day last week. Mr. and Mrs? Qrma 'Pollock and family, of Ripley, and Mr, and Mrs. Lome Hicks were Sunday guests with Mr, and Mrs, G. F, ‘Penwar­ den. Rev, G. Weir was in Lucan on Sunday conducting services in the United Church for Rev, Gardlnei’ who was >guest speaker at the Whalen Anniversary services, Mrs. G, F. Penwarden and MTS. (Lorna Hicks attended th© W-'M.'S* Sectional meeting at Roy’s Church on Friday of last week, Mr, and Mrs. E’. Howard, of Lon­ don, were ‘Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ray. Lamxnie and they all visited with relatives in Hensail in the afternoon, Mr, and Mrs, Joe Durham, of Burlington, Mr. and Mrs. R. Field, of Stoney Creek, were Monday vis­ itors with Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Field. Mrs. Durham is an English war bride. Mr. and Mrs, IFred Bowden and family, Mrs. Wan. Bowden, and Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Schroeder and fam­ ily, of Fairfield,, were Friday visit­ ors ’ with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Schroeder at Clandeboye, the oc­ casion ibeing their 30th wedding an­ niversary. The annual thankoffering serv­ ices will .be held in the Centralia church on Sunday, November 3. Services at hOi.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. with Dr. T, A. Symington, of Arva, in charge of both services Miss Peggy Rowe, of ■ Port Stan­ ley, will be guest soloist at the morning service. There will be choir practise in the church on 'Friday evening. Run Over by Tr^ctpfy Granton Child CrHical Six-year-old Marilyn Sewchard, R.R. 2, Urqnton, suffered critical injury in an unusual accident last Thursday, and hospital authorities gave her only one ■chance in a hunt dred to survive, provincial (pollen say the little girl was picked up by Gordon Bain, Prospect Hill farmer, on a county road near No. 7 (High* way. Bain was driving a tractor und pulling a heavy tractor behind it, Police say Bain saw the child walking along the road and stop­ ped and told her she could ride on the tongue ot the trailer he "was pulling. The child climbed on the top, and after riding some distance down the road lost her- balance and fell under the wheels of the trailer Hospital authorities say she suffer­ ed a 'broken 'pelvis and critical in­ ternal injuries when the jvheels of the trailex’ passed over her ibody. The child’s father, who lives close to where th© accident took place, took her to St. Joseph’s (Hospital.. Provincial Constable Archie Reilly, of Lucan, is making further inves­ tigation of the accident. Plan to have a flattering, natural-looking permanent for those special social events coming up. Let us curl your hair into a coiffure that will attract attention with its soft lustrous beauty* HARPLEY Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McTavish,' of Stratford, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brignail, of Oxdrift, called on Mr. B, J. Hodgins on Sunday. Mr. Morley Love, of London, spent the week-end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Colin Love. Gordon and Esther Whiting, of Centenary, spent last Thursday with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Love. The South Huron Sunday School convention is being held in Green­ way United church on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm.' Love and Mr. and Mrs. Colin Love attended the W.M.S. convention at Roy’s church Thames Road on Friday last. BE YOURS A r amo«M Royal Chinchilla FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE CAN Whether you have an apartment tn the city or a home the country, you can raise Chinchillas, They require Every day more and more people are entering the highly- profitable business of Chinchilla Ranching. Those who have made a searching Investigation of this new million-dollar industry are selecting Royal Chinchilla blood lines for their breeding stock. Why? Ask any successful fur breeder. He'll tell you that the highest profits go to breeders who use top blood strains. • (Chinchilla ranching is no exception.) And since Royal Chinchilla are bred only from the very best blood lines, it Will pay you —as it has hundreds of Others — to found your business on these strong, healthy, beautifully-pelted animals, Yes, when you Invest in Royal Chinchilla, you get finest pedigreed stock —stock selected by Canada's oldest and the world’s largest Chinchilla Ranchers with years of experience in fur breeding and Ovdr three-quarter million dollars invested in Royal Chinchilla. This ensures for you the very finest breeding stock known to the Chinchilla industry. Chinchilla Ranching? SHIPKA The Women’s5' Association are having a special service on the evening of November 10th. Miss Vera Wasnidge 'of the Department of Missionary Education of the United Church of Canada will be the guest speaker. Everybody wel­ come. The regular meeting of the Wo­ men’s Association will be held on Thursday evening, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. at the, home of Mrs. Harry Shep­ pard. Please bring the donations for the northern box to this meet­ ing. Mrs. Bassow celebrated her 90th birthday on Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Tetreau. Mrs. Bassow is con­ fined to bed and is very ill at present. Miss Nola Sweitzer, R.N., of London, is spending a week’s va­ cation at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Matt. Sweitzer. Rev. Wm. Mair of Thames Road was in charge of* the service on Sunday last. Pictures shown in .the public school by the agricultural society were very well attended on Friday evening last. The ladies served a fine lunch. Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Ratz, ac­ companied by Mrs. Dora Gaiser and daughter, Gladys, visited over the week-end in Buffalo with rela­ tives. Usborne Council The Municipal Council of Usborne Township met in regular session in the Township Hall on Satui’day, October 12th, at 1 o’clock p.m. The members were all present except Councillor E,lierington; minutes of Septembei- 14 and September <26 were adopted on -motion by Dun­ can and Brock. Correspondence: Dept, of Public Welfare, re fuel for recipients of Mothers’ Allow­ ance. Dept, of 'Highways, approval of By-Law No. 5, 1946, re Road Sup­ erintendent. Dr. Staples, Public School In­ spector, report on amount of indi­ vidual school grants. Dr. Staples, report of Arbitration basis between schools entering the School Area, H. W. Brokenshire, Clerk of Hay Township, requesting information re drain. Dept, of Municipal Affairs, direc­ tions re holding early elections. Dept, of Highways, re expendi­ ture eligible for interim subsidy. County Engineer, account for $6.00. iWildfong Drain report from Hay Township. On a motion by Duncan and Tuckey, it was agreed to pay a con­ solation prize of $5.00 each to en­ trants from Usborne Township at the Provincial ’Plowing Match' in Huron ovei’ 20 years of age, who do not win a prize at the match, (A discussion took place re an unprotected culvert end, close to the road on the side-road between lots 25 and 26, Concession 1, Us­ borne; moved by Tuckey and Brock that the Road Superintendent be instructed to secure sufficient four foot pipe to provide an extension on this culvert and install the same; carried. The Clerk was asked to search the ditches and watercourse files in an attempt to find an award at the source of Branch B of the Elim- ville Drain. At 3 p.m. a Court of Revision was held on the ' Cann-Mitchell Drain and such appeals as came before the Court were disallowed and the By-law was finally adopted on motion by Duncan and Brock. The Road Superintendent’s Re­ port for the current month was re­ ceived and accepted with an overall expenditure, including gravelling of $6,270.15. •Council adjourned to meet again on Saturday, November 9th, 1946, at 1 o’clock p.m. A. W. Morgan, Clerk. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS <Q:—I understand there is a set date when used cars become a year older and their ceiling prices de­ crease. Will you please . tell me when it is? (Al:—On October 1st all used cars automatically become one year old­ er as far as ceiling prices ax-e con­ cerned. Tomlinson’s Hairdressing “Exeter’s Favorite Beauty Spot” Phone 146 Exeter Don’t Get Caught in The First Freeze-up! Don’t let the first freeze-up catch you unprepared. For trouble-free winter driving let us prepare your car. It’s time to change to winter grade oil and greases, put in anti-freeze, check the heater and tune-up the engine for winter driving. Remember—it costs less to prepare than to repair. GRAHAM ARTHUR Your Red Indian Service Station » - -------— —........ - ----- -- ~ BRINSLEY Mr. and Mrs. Albert f^ess, Kath­ leen and Bobbie, and His mother, Mrs. Hess, of Zurich, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Trevet- hick. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Neil and son spent Sunday with relatives in Lucan. Mr. and Mirs. (Luther Morley and family dined with Mr. and .Mrs. Wes. Watson on Sunday evening. Miss Lois McCallum and sister, of Dutton, spent Sunday evening with Miss Gertrude Amos. ■Mrs. Aikens, of Sarnia, is spend­ ing some time with her daughter, Mrs. Wes. Morley. Mr. and Mrs. Earl .Morley and Mr. and Mrs. Merton Morley, of St. Thomas, took a motor trip over the week-end to points in the north country. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Lewis and Wayne Mrs Tillie Sholdice, of London,, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Lewis. Mr. Owen Amos spent the week­ end at his home here. Mr, and Mrs. Fred Fenton and .Mr. and Mrs. (Lin Craven spent Sun­ day evening with Mr. .and Mrs. Cecil Ellwood. Miss Reta Hodgson, of Elginfield, spent 'Sunday with her parents, .Mr. and Mrs-. Eldon Hodgsoh. • Mr, and Mrs. Marwood Prest wish to announce the birth of a baby boy. Th© community will be sorry to know that Mr. Merton .Sholdice has been removed to Victoida Hospital, London, for treatment. RATION COUPON DUE DATES ■Coupons now valid are sugar- preserves <S1 to S32, (butter R18 to R21 and B 26 to B3U and meat QI to Q4 and M51 to M57. Butter coupons R18 to R21 and B26 to B28 and meat QI to Q4 and M51 to M55 expire October 31. New Body Tools ;In ordei* to take care of our evei- increasing body work and to extend the scope of such work we have procur- red two new tools that are capable of doing some of the tougher jobs. The new Power Plus J a c >k straightens frames, aligns bodies, straightens badly bent fenders and bump­ ers as well as straightening front axles and rear axle housings. A new air hammer that has just been bought will straighten out bumps in bodies and fenders leaving less filing to be done and thus keeping the metal stronger. Ed’s Machine Shop Two Blocks East of Main Street on John Street. IT PAYS TO INVEST IN ROYAL CHINCHILLA When you purchase a pair o£ Royal Chinchilla they are guaranteed to be fertile and are insured against loss by fire and theft. And don t hesitate to eriter this business believing yoU iadk special experience. Cast all doubt from your mlnd you are watched over and h®,J?°d that you follow our proven ranching E]hn. Canada needs many successful breeders of Chinchillas to suPPjy the tremendous demand. InCovet every eventuality, you have the adyanUkes of our special supervisory service backed by years of experience. Liilll I. ■WMIIlMlllBll«MillllMlllilllll»II.^M ---- In the country, you can raise Chinchillas, They require very • little space and no expensive equipment. Royal Chinchilla are easily cared for. As art example, they are fed only onde a day and the feeding cost per pair is below $4.00; is year. The price per pair of guaranteed Royal Chinchilla is $1,650. Take advantage of this proven ranching plan and supervisory service. For hardy stock — for top blood strains — for your own Independence and profitable future, select Royal Chinchilla. ’ The Fall season has much to recommend it in the Chinchilla breeding cycle. You should act now. Be sure and write for free literature today* CANADIAN CHINCHILLA CO. LIMITED 319 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario. Telephone WAvcrley 1611 Gentlemen: Please forward literature oh "The Royal Chinchilla.” * t t t d d ) t i NAME ADDRESS TOWN wmwwww/ d d t d d dd' d d d ■ d ■4 «4'»K » How Far Can a ‘Go- Ahead’ Farmer Go? Well, perhaps that’s a little like asking, ‘How high is up?” A ‘go- ahead’ farmer tries each year to increase the profits, benefits, and enjoyment he and 'his family receive from his farm. And so it is difficult to estimate any limits on his pro­ gress. But the things which limit a farmer’s progress are known—out­ moded machinery, brun-down herds, obsolete plumbing, homes and buildings in disrepair—all these not Only eat up potential 'profits, they rob a man and his family of their opportunities for leisure and rec­ reation. Yet many farmers, conscious pf the value of modern equipment, hesitate to make improvements be­ cause of a lack of ready money. This heed hot stand in the way. By taking advantage of the■ Bank of Montreal's farm improvement ldan plan you may secure time-saving and profit-makihg machinery and equipment. A visit to Jim Hendry, manager of the local branch of the B of M» will show how such a low-interest loan can help a farmer to be a 'go- ahead* farmer ■*— 'bringing better farming, 'better living and. better profits, it will show you, too, that When you ask for a loan at the B of M you do not ask a favor, —o--- Q:—Is there a ceiling price on pumpkins and squash? A:—No. Q:—I am living in a house on a farm. My landlord who lives in the city has sold the farm and has giv­ en me on© month’s notice to vacate. Is .this leghl? • A:—Yes. (Farm property does not come under rental regulations, pro­ vided the tenant obtains his income from the operation of the farm. Q:-—I have an extra allowance of evaporated milk and have some coupons on a card to obtain it, I have been told these coupons ex­ pire at the end of October, Does that mean my coupons will no long­ er he valid? A:-—While unnumbered “beaver” coupons good for the purchase of butter, meat or sugar become in­ valid on October 31st, those issued for evaporated milk will not expire Until the end of the year. Q:-—Why ate sugarless canned peaches rationed? A:—-Peaches canned without Sug­ ar© for diabetics and are rationed because they have been in short supply. If they were not rationed those requiring them in their diet would have difficulty In obtaining supplies. —0— From Mary Turner, of the infor­ mation Branch of W.P.T.P., Lon­ don, Ontario.I PUBLISHED IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY JOHN LABATT LIMITED The bottle shortage is acute Please return empty beer bottles to your neatest Brewers* Retail Store Or phone tar pick-up service.