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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-11-21, Page 8THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 21st, 1946 Trekked into Usboiw With fhrly Settlers Samuel Peart, believed to be the oldest man in the Rockwood, area, near Guelph, was 90 years old on Monday and he recalled how in 18 70 his family trekked 200 miles to. move into Uehorne township in Huron County, He was IM then and drove one of the teams on the 20Q-mile Journey, with rough roads holding the speed to about five miles a day. The Journey started in Hope township ip Durham county, Later he settled on a farm near his people and in 190'0 moved to a farm two miles north of Guelph on the Flora road, Died in Detroit Word has been received of the death, in Detroit, of Mrs. John Reichart, nee Annie singular. She suffered, a stroke on Wednesday- November 13th and died within a few hours. She is survived by a daughter and a son in Detroit and one son in Monroe, Michigan. The funeral was held, on Saturday from the J. Heelon’s Funeral Mansion of 1540 W. Grand Blvd., inter- ment being at. Port Huron. Mrs. H. Young, of Crediton, Mrs. K. Clarke and Mrs. M. Pfaff, of ®te- ter, are nieces. HRNSALL pud Mrs,. Wm. Dougail the week-end in Toronto. Gus, Voth, of Detroit, spent Our Service Station has been open now for a. little more than three months* We have been exceptionally well pleased with th© business that has been turned our way and we Would like to say ‘’Thanks,” We, too, hope that you have enjoyed your dealings with us and that we may continue to serve you. South End Service Station Russ an,d Chuck Snell Phone 328 These Three Questions 1. Have I enough insurance? 2. Are my policies the best type I could select to cover my risks? 3. Can I depend on Prompt adjustment if I have to put in a claim? May we analize your present policies and give you the cor­ rect answers to these impor­ tant questions? 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Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thomson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson. Mr. William Thomson spent Fri­ day at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. Mrs. John Thomson, Charlie and Stanley spent the week-end in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ liam Ladbrook and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Steckley and attended the Royal Winter Fair. Little Miss Rachel Levy, of Transvaal, spent last Thursday with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rundle. Miss Jean Copeland of St. Marys spent the week-end at her home. Miss Helen Brunkard, of Hes- peler, spent the week-end with Miss Gladys Shier. Mr. and -Mrs. Gordon Culver, Shirley and Alfred, of Lobo, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rundle. Rev. Mr. Laing • spent Monday in Toronto attending a church meeting. Annual Bazaar On Thursday evening of last week the W.A. held their annual bazaar in the Woodham Hall. Rev Mr. Laing was the chairman for the evening. The program com­ menced with community singing with Mrs. Bert Duffield, of Whal­ en, at the piano; tap dancing sel­ ections by the Gowan sisters, -of Farquhar; vocal Scotch numbers by Mr. Reuben Switzer, of Kirk­ ton; piano solo by Mrs. Bert Duf­ field, of Whalen; vocal solos by Miss Mary Urquhart, of Kirkton; piano solo by Miss Rhoda Thom­ son; humorous reading by Mrs. Dave Shamblaw; piano solos by Mr. Grant ' Mills. The program closed with the National Anthem. The Bazaar was then held follow­ ed by the serving of lunch. Pro­ ceeds for the evening were $160. Mission Circle The November meeting of the Mission Circle was held at the home of Mrs. William Rundle on Tuesday evening of last week with 14 members and 3 visitors pres­ ent. Misses Audrey Scott ' and Christine Brown were in charge of the program? Mrs. Ira McCurdy was in the chair. The theme for the meeting was “Christian Fam­ ily”. The opening thought hymn 393 was] given by Mrs. Ira Mc­ Curdy followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Hymn .348 was sung and scripture lesson read by Mrs. Oscar Brine. A reading was given by Mrs. Leonard Thacker followed by prayer by Mrs. Mc­ Curdy. Hymn 341 was sung and roll call and minutes were Tead and adopted. A poem “Friendship Around the World was given by Mrs. Dave Shamblaw; piano solo by Bessie McCurdy; hymn 474; reading “Man or Mouse” by Mrs. James Miller; poem by Mrs. Vic Chatten and .hymn 557. Mrs. Mc­ Curdy pronounced the Benediction. Lunch was then served by the hostess and committee and a soc­ ial time was spent by all. Be Sure to Select Your Coine in and See our Large Display Exeter Times-Advocate ' Mr. spent Mr. the week-end here with Mrs. Voth and Gwendolyn. Miss Murtha Heidemaii spent several days this week in Toronto attending the Royal Winter Fair. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Slavin were in Toronto attending the Royal Winter Fair during the past week Miss Gpldie Cross R.N. returned to London on Saturday to resume her duties at. Westminster Hospital Mrs. Lome McNaughton and Barbara spent the week-end in Toronto and attended the Royal Winter Fair. Mr. and Mrs, John Bolton are enjoying a pleasant visit with th© latter’s sister, Mrs. Hummel! in Melville, Pa. Mrs. Eva Carlisle is visiting with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Richardson in Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mickle and family, of London, were recent, visitors with Mr. and Mrs, E. L. Mickle and family. Mr.’ and Mrs. Fred Brown, of Zurich, visited recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Glenn and Miss Margaret Glenn. Alvin Cole, Rodger Venner, Bruce Glenn, Jack Brintnell, and Ross Sararus spent the week-end 'in Toronto attending the Royal Winter Fair and Hockey Match. Mr. and Mrs, Frank Parks, of Woodstock, and Mrs. Lyla Camp­ bell of Ingersoll visited on Sunday at the home of their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. O’Brien. Mr. and Mrs. C. Kunliside and son Gary have moved to Hensail from London and are getting nice­ ly settled in St. Paul’s Anglican Rectory. Mr. Kunliside is manager of the Hosiery Factory here. Dates for the annual Christmas concerts are set as follows; Hen­ sail Public school in the Town Hall, Hensall on. Thursday, Decem­ ber 19tli Carmel Presbyterian Sun­ day School on Friday, December 20th. S.S, No. ,1,0 Hay on December 16 th Tuckersmith on ber 19tli. Nominations To A public meeting will be the Town Hall Friday, Nov. 22nd at 7 o'clock to nominate candidates for the office of reeve and council­ lors, public school trustees and hy­ dro commissioner for 1947. more candidates qualify than necessary ah election will be Monday Dec. 9 th. Bride And Groom Honored About two hundred neighbors and friends gathered in the Town Hall Hensail on Monday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs,. Benson Stoneman, who were recently mar­ ried. Dancing was enjoyed to music by Flannigan’s orchestra. During the evening the bride and groom .were presented with a chesterfield, the accompanying ad­ dress being read by R-oss Sararus. Benson made ‘a fitting reply ex­ pressing their sincere thanks. All joined in singing “For They are Jolly Good Fellows”. Lunch was served. Madge—Love The marriage of Miss. Agnes Love, daughter of Mrs." James Love and the late Mr. Love, of Hillsgreen and Robert Madge, son •of Mr. and Mrs. Madge of Calgary was solemnized in Carmel Presby­ terian church on Saturday, Novem­ ber 16th by Rev. P. A. Ferguson. The bride wore a white satin gown with sequin trim and shoul­ der-length 'veil. They were unat­ tended. Following the ceremony the bride and groom left on a motor trip. They will reside at Hillsgreen. Pays Official Visit Huron Masonic Lodge No. 224 held a special night when they were visited by Rt. Wor. #Bro. Ross MacGregor, D.D.G.M., of Sea­ forth, on his official visit. The of­ ficers exemplified the initiatory degree in a creditable manner. This was followed by a splendid, lunch and toasts to the Grand Lodge given by Wor. Bro. V. Din- nin and responded to by the D.D.G.M. The toast to the visitors was given by Wor. Bro. Drysdale and responded to by Rt. Wor. Bros. Sanderson, Jefferson of Clin­ ton and Staffen, of Moncton. The evening concluded with the Junior Warden’s toast Grandmothers Entertained at Institute Mrs. D. Walks and Mrs. A. W. Kerslake were hostesses for the Grandmothers meeting of the Hen­ sail. Women’s Institute on Wednes­ day evening, when about sixty members and guests were enter­ tained. Mrs. Thos. Sherritt assist­ ed the hostess. The president Mrs. Kerslake presided and the meeting opened by singing “The Ode” and “Down By the Old Mill Stream”. This was followed by the roll call answered with “Something grandmother said or did”. Geiger very ably presented motto "Make new friends but keep the old, the hewer silver, the old­ er gold.” The business was taken up and the Christmas meeting discussed. A letter of thanks was read from Mrs. C. Stephenson. The guest speaker for the evening whs Miss Laura Jeckell, of Exeter who gave ah outstanding address on “What advances have been made in the standards of civilization from pioneer days to modern days” 1st, heating; 2nd food; 3rd, clothes She dwelt at length on transporta­ tion and gave an account of her re­ cent visit to British Columbia. Miss Annie Consitt had charge of -the demonstration and presented a hu­ morous and interesting demonstra* and S.S. Thursday, Bo Held Monday, No. 1, Decem- held in If are held my Mrs. the SAINTSBURY A joint meeting of the W, A. end Guild of St, Patrick's church was held in the perish hall, The after­ noon was spent in quilting two quilts and a ’bale was sent to the residential school at Brantford Af­ ter which th© meeting was closed with prayer and the hostesses, Mrs. Fred Dobbs and Mrs. Harry Carroll served a dainty lunch. Miss Marjorie Isaac spent Sun­ day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Isaac, Mr, and Mrs. M. Colbert visited With Mr. and Mrs. C. Davis Mr and Mrs, Henry Hodgins, Mr. and. Mrs, H, Carroll, Ronald and Wayne, visited with Mr. and Mrs. O. Ings, of London, on Sunday, Mr, and Mrs. G. Needham, of Ildertpn, spent Saturday evening at the home of the latter’s sister, Mrs. F, Davis. Mr, and Mrs H Godbolt ily spent Sunday with Mr, H. Davis Miss Lillian Powell, of a missionary on furlough, dress the members of St, church, Saintsbury, on Friday even­ ing in the parish hall. Anyone in­ terested is welcome. Seven Candidates Confirmed Archbishop Seager, of London, confirmed a class of seven candi­ dates in St. Patrick’s church, Saints­ bury, on Wednesday evening, Nov. 13 th. Kathryn and Elizabeth Hun­ ter, Alexia and Almarie Davis sang “I Think when I Read that Sweet Story of Old.” The ladies of the congregation served lunch in the parish hall at the close of the very impressive service. Mrs, (Rev.) James and Mrs. (Rev.) Elston as­ sisted in pouring tea and an enjoy­ able social hour was spent. Girl Guides met at the Le- and fam and Mrs. Granton, will ad- Patrick’s withDick; “How did you get on Jeanette?” Jack (ardent young lover, sighing); “I started off well. I said I was knee deep in love with her.” Dick: “Sounds alright. W’hat was her reaction to that?” Jack (grimacing): “She promised to put me on her wading list.” tion on various types of lighting. Mrs. G. M. Drysdale and Mrs. Geo. R, Hess dressed in suitable costume sang two numbers “Sunbonnet Sal­ ly and Overall Jim" and “Put on your old grey bonnet.” Miss Flor­ ence Welsh acompanied at the piano. A period of community singing added to the program. A vote of thanks was given by Miss Luker to the hostess, co-hostess, speaker and all who so graciously contributed tp the program. Re­ freshments were served and a social hour enjoyed. The glen Rooms on Wednesday, Nov. 13th at 7 p.m. The meeting opened by singing “O ’Canada,” inspection followed. Once a month the Guides are going to have a. ©amp fire at which they will sing songs, etc, The girls wei\e very pleased to have Mrs. Art Campbell as a visit* or at their meeting. In last week’s paper the name of Claudette Blowes was omitted in the enrol­ ment. The meeting was closed by singing “God Save the King” and “Taps.” WHALEN and Mrs, Thos. GunningMr. _ ___ and Mr. Arthur Gunning, of Gran­ ton, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Ethel Johnson, of London, and Mr. Thos. Granton, spent Monday and Mrs. E. Squire. Those who attended Winter Fair at Toronto and Mrs. Earl Johnson, Mr. and Mrs, Bert Duffield, Messrs. Jack Duffield, Ronald Squire and Cecil Squire, Mr. and Mrs, J. I-Ierdman, of Elimville, were recent visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Squire. Mrs. Wm. Morley and Elva were in St. Marys on Saturday attend­ ing the Journal-Argus banquet. Mr. and Mrs. N Mrs. Hannah Taylor, spent Tuesday with Miss Dayman and Mr. and Mrs. Squire, the occasion being Dayman's, birthday. Mr. and Mrs. E. Foster were re­ cent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Foster, Sth line. Mr. Wm. Brooks held ,a success­ ful auction sale on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Orr, of don, were Sunday, .visitors Mr, and Mrs, Harry Khlare. Sunday guests with Mr. Mrs. Alex Baillie were, Mrs. strong and Miss Della Armstrong, of London Mr. and Mrs. Boon and Mrs. Mitchell, of Detroit. On Friday evening, November 22nd there will be lantern slides of interesting events around Whal­ en. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Millson and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morley were at a birthday party in honor of Mrs. John Hodgson at her home on Monday. Gould, of with Mr, the Royal were Mr. .Ogden and of Exeter, Mary Geo. Miss Lon- with and Arm­ I "S: ' :S s sExeter Motor Sales 1 Dodge and DeSoto Sales and Service I | Tom Coates Phone 200 Fred Dobbs I s S'2 ’-------------*---------------------------*----- --•-----’-----’----’---—’-----*----------—----?-------<---------- - 2 2 E | . * * | | Cold Weather Ahead ,.,. and no Detour! | | Are you prepared for winter? Your car can’t possibly = | weather the long cold season unless it has been winterised, I = And now’s the time to do it. 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