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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1949-11-17, Page 7T THE TIMES-ADVO CATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 17, 1949 ♦ THE BEET SUGAR INDUSTRY The world sugar depression, made much worse by the gene­ ral economic depression almost resulted In extinction of the beet sugar industry in the neighbor­ ing states of Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin, where twenty-two ■ plants had been operating and conditions were much akin to those in Ontario. During the fall of 1931, fifteen of these plants remained idle, with only seven operating, most of which were leased from bondholders, Soon, however, values of all other farm crops were badly hit by world-wide conditions so that by comparison, sugar beets, even at depressed prices, 'became most attractive. The result was a big boom in demand for acreage, which taxed the facilities of the two Ontario plants even with their much increased capacity, then nearly 5,000 tons of beets per day. During the years of the “dirty thirties”, as they were called, sugar beets saved many a fine Ontario farm from going under the auctioneer's hammer, Next week—Sugar pression Years, under Beets in De­ concluded CANADA AND SUGARcCO, DOMINION LIMITED Chatham Wallaceburg s Gleaned From Exeter District High School .......................... . who made a big week-end out of it. *?, ■ By BETTY MICKLE Well gang, back -again, that is to say we all arrived home safe­ ly from Toronto after our long, exciting, tiring trip. Thursday morning., November 10, we left Exeter at 6:00 a,m. for Toronto, The group consisted of two buses containing sixty- five students and three of the staff, namely, Mr, Saunders, Mr. Howey and (Mr, Jones, We arrived in Toronto at theMuseum aroynd 9:45. There we were divided into two groups. One group toured the Canadian Ani­ mal ‘Section and received lectures while the other group was shown around the British History De­ partment. After lunch the group interchanged. On leaving the Museum we were taken over to the Ryerson Institute of Tech­ nology and were shown through the school and its various de­ partments. We left Toronto at 6 p.m. and many of us, tired and weary, were ready pillow .as soon as home. I must say we all derful time—especially the kids to hit the we arrived had a won- Bt * * * * Last Saturday our cheer lead­ ers from the school participated In a cheer leading contest held at Stratford. They were inter­ viewed over the radio and com­ peted with schools from Wood- stock and .Seaforth. I understand the contest is held for weeks with “A” and “B” schools both participating. The winning school receives a silver trophy.. Our cheer leaders were Lorna Taylor, Jean Ingram, Dorothy iPooley and' Dorothy Rrintnell, ‘Congrats kids. You did swell,* * * * This Friday night is our an­ nual Sadie Hawkins Dance in the arena. The idea of Sadie Hawkins is that a girl must ask a boy to go to the dance. It is to be very informal—-Dog Patch style. The dance is to be held from 8;:3'0 to 12:00' with music by 'Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Charlie Spivak and numerous other famous Iband leaders, don't get me wrong kids, just “re­ cords”. Patch couple, eh!—it THE BETTER. TO BITE YOU — Only a year old, lusty Francis Bosse • is well equipped with teeth. He has sixteen, all of them very well formed. He is exhibiting four of them here as he rolls coy eyes at the camera, Francis is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bosse, of Balti­ more. Doctors say his dental accomplishment is very unusual. -j—Central Press Canadian C.CC. Holds Shower FOR COLORFUL KITCHENS- CABINET HARDWARE Before you paint, remodel, or build, be sure to see our complete display of Genuine Amerock Cabi- ’ net Hardware. Four beau­ tiful "matched" designs to suit every purse and purpose. TO APPLY Exeter District Co-Operative Phone 287w J. A. Petrie, Manager ♦ L♦ EXTRAS! ♦ is IT’S HERE The Washer with Thousands of washday tests prove Inglis Sterling gets clothes cleaner, faster, without wear on clothes • Gentle *.. thorough». . actually retards wear on fabrics. • Safety ».. emergency release stops wringers at once, • It’s streamlined. <»completely smooth inside and outside! • Beauty »■ * . sparkling enamel makes the Inglis Stealing a washer you’ll be proud to own. • Economy . .. solid construction means life-time trouble-free service. • Economy trouble-ft See us easy payment terms I Admission to this “Dog Hop” is “ Let’s see you all there should be. * * 75 cents per fun.« * Saturday the girls play their W.O.S.S.A. volley ball games in London at the Beal Technical School. Good luck gals.* * * Hs ’Bye all—see you at the Sadie Hawkins. BRINSLEY Smyth, of Parkhill, guest speaker in Brinsley Church on Sunday next, will CANADA Phone 181 Rev. be the United November 2'0, on behalf of Mis­ sionary and Maintenance. Mr. and -Mrs. Lyle Trevethick and family, of Detroit, spent Friday with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Craven, of Chatham, spent Tuesday eve­ ning with Mr. and Mrs. Lin Craven. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Hamilton spent the week-end with friends in Toronto. , Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Scott entertained a number of friends to a fowl supper on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Trevethick and family attended a family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McKeen of Uderton on Friday evening. Mrs. Lin Craven spent Monday with Mrs. Ruth Watson. We are glad to report that ■Mr. Albert Morgan is improved in health and returned to his home here. Mr. Karl Pickering, Mr. Wil­ fred Dixon and Mr. John L. Hot- son left Saturday for the north on a deer hunt. Mr. and IM-rs. Albert Hess, of Zurich, spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. James Treve­ thick. ’ The McGillivray Twp. School Area teachers met in Lieury School on Monday evening last. Mr. and Mrs. James Lumsden and Bill, of with iMr. thick. Those with Mr, gan were Mrs. John W. Carter, Mrs. present We all covery. We are sorry to report that Mr. Harold Lee and Mr. George W. Lee were admitted to St. Jo­ seph’s Hospital and Mr. Arthur Lewis is in Victoria Hospital. Congratulations to Mr. and Stanley Grabowski (nee Margaret Amos) who were married in the Brinsley United Church on Sat­ urday last by Rev, A. S. True­ blood, of StratEord. Fine Speeches Heard At Oratorical Contest Some fine oratory was enjoyed in McGillvray Township Hall on Wednesday evening last When eighteen contestants from eleven schools competed lit the Town­ ship Elimination. June Steeper, daughter of Mr. and -Mrs. John Steeper won first prize for girls, speaking on “Florence Nighten­ gale”. Clare Woodburn, son of Mr. and Mrd, Gordon Woodburn, won first prize for the boys, speaking oil “Sir Wilfred Gren­ fell”. These two contestants will compete in the further elhhnia- tlon for the local bounties in London in the near future. Bridc-iSicet Honored A shower was held in West McGillivray Hall on Tuesday last in honor of Margaret, young­ er daughter of Mr. J. L. Amos and the late Mrs. Amos. A short program o o n s 1 s t i n g of solos, readings, and piano solos, was enjoyed, after which Mrs. Nor­ man Amos and Miss Kathleen Morley escorted the bride-to-be to the platform. The address was read by Mrs. David Morley after which she received many useful (gifts. Margaret made a very suit­ able reply. Lunch was served. Celebrates l-ortieth Wedding Anniversary On Thursday evening, Novem­ ber 10, about sixty neighbours and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Brown to honor them on their fortieth w e d d I n g anniversary. and who and Miss Strathroy, visited Mrs. Jack Treve- visited recently Mrs. Albert Mor- Aggie Northgrave, Morgan and Mrs. Harvey Tweedie is at under the doctor's care, hope for a speedy re- For Dutch Friend The ladies of Caven Congrega­ tional Circle held their Novem­ ber meeting at the home of Mrs. H. Laing with a splendid attend­ ance. President Mrs, Rose Rus­ sell was in charge . The meeting opened with singing “Faith Of Our Fathers” and prayer. Devo­ tional exercises were taken by Mrs. Whilsmith, reading from the Twenty-Third Psalm and prayer. Roll call was answered with a shower gift for Mrs. Hoonaard and family from Hol­ land who came to this district recently. The minutes of the pre­ vious meeting were read and the business discussed. Mrs. Millai’ and Mrs. Kirk pre­ sented the program during which the ladies enjoyed two very de­ lightful solos by Mrs. Fletcher, “This Is -My Task” and “Smilin’ Through”, and two readings by Miss Brown, “The Faithful Few” and “It 'Wouldn’t Be Fate.” The meeting closed with hymn “Blest Be The Tie That Binds” and prayer. A delightful lunch was served by Mrs. H. Strang and Mrs. .Sillery. Mrs. Taylor thanked the hostess and all tak­ ing part in the program. The December meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Grafton rane at 8 p.m. Roll call is answered with return of shine Bags. Main St. W.M.S. The November meeting of the Main St. W»'M,S. Afternoon Aux­ iliary was held at the home of Mrs. Mahone on Wedneseay, No­ vember 9. The President, Mrs. Carter, was in the chair. The theme of the worship service, “God At Work Among Men Through The Holy Spirit" was led by Mrs. Campbell. The secre­ tary called the roll and present­ ed a report of the previous meet­ ing, after which the president conducted the business period. A report of the nominating com­ mittee was given. It was decided to supply the Mission Band with their paper “The World Friends” for 1950. ■Chapter Three “Enlightening The Mind” was taken by Mrs. Layton when distinctive empha­ sis was placed on religion in education. We should appreciate our ability to read when three out pf five of the human race can neither read or write. With a map of the World Mrs. Carter took us on a tour of our W.M.S. educational work marking with colored stickers the mission fields and hospitals, homes, col­ leges and schools. Lunch was served by the hostess. The De­ cember meeting will be held in the S. S. room. The program will be given by the Evening Auxil­ iary. Coch- to be Sun- Elimville W.l. The November meeting of the Elimville Institute was held at the township hall on November 9 with a real good attendane. Mrs. Kenneth Johns presided for the business part of the meet­ ing, The meeting opened with the Institute Ode followed by the Creed. Roll call was “A tractor which will induce young people to remain on the farm”. The minutes were read and adopted. Communications were read. Mrs. William Johns gave a treasurer’s report. Mrs. Harold Hunter gave a splendid report of the area convention held in London. Mrs. Jackson Woods, agricultural convenor, took the chair for the program. Com­ munity singing was much en­joyed. Mrs. Melville* Hern gave the motto, "He who plants a garden has a future and he who has a future is alive”. Mr. Sherwood, Massey - Harris dealer from Exeter, was guest speaker. He gave a wonderful address on the agricultural and social side in Woods gave a reading, "Flan­ ders”. The meeting national anthem. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess and her committee. China. Mrs. J. closed with the EDGEWOOD Mt. ahd Mrs. Joseph Zuball and Barbara spent Wednesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs John Kabat. of Centralia. Quite a tew from here have been busy shingling Wesley Church this week. ’Mrs. Alleti Westman has been sick with the flu this past week. Miss Vera Moore spent Thurs­ day and Friday in St. Marys with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fostei’ and Trevor. There was a crokinoie party on ’Thursday night at Revere school. Misses -Margaret and Bernice Westman spent the week-end at home with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Westman. Quite a few attended ’the sale of Mr. Knox in Granton on liesday afternoon. Mr. Earl Middleton and Dunlop left Friday night deer hunting trip. Wed- Clare on a Exeter After a social time was spent in was Exe- wine I 1947 and $770. (To be- reduced $10 a day until sold.) 'Challengers7 Meet The November meeting of the ‘'Challengers” missionary group of Pentecostal Church met at the home of Mrs, Keith McLaren. The meeting opened with the singing of favourite missionary choruses, and prayer by Phyllis McLaren. Roll call was answered with scripture text in alphabet! cal order. Discussion followed, concerning Christmas boxes. It was favourably agreed upon to send to the Home for Unfortun­ ate Children under the super­ vision of -Miss Beryle Smith at Chesley, Ontario, Mrs. T. Jolly brought the message of the eve­ ning “He Would See Jesus”— after which time was spent in prayer. All felt the evening was well spent as their hearts were again awakened to the great need of others. Banks-Hay In a double-ring ceremony at Dundas Street United Church, London, Myrtle (Sally) Hay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. •Hay, of Zurich, was united in marriage to Joseph Albert Banks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Banks, Ottawa. Rev. George Birtch of­ ficiated. The bride, given in marriage by her father, was lovely in a blue-grey gabardine suit, with navy accessories. A corsage of red roses completed her costume. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Kathleen Hay, ter, who chose a suit in gabardine. Gordon Prance, Exeter, best man, and Gordon MacDon­ ald, Stratford, ushered. Following a wedding reception at Lynn Lodge, the couple left on a trip to the United States. Mr. and -Mrs. Banks will reside in London. CARS 1949 Monarch 6-passenger Coupe, like new, radio 1947 1946 1935 1934 1930 — only $2,295. Kaiser Sedan, like new -— $1,850. Ford Ford Ford Chev 1946 1935 Sedan, new motor — $1,390. Coach — $195. Coach — $250. Coach, looks and runs well TRUCKS Pickup, very good —■'•for only $890Ford Ford Panel, worth .the motley — $2.5D. SPECIAL Ford, 158-inch chassis and.cals, good motor body, good .825 x .20 tires,‘.new battery — h.p. motor — ,$295.Grinder << . TRACTORS Above average International A with scuffler, bean puller buck rake —. a bargain at $890. 1943 Ford, stepup transmission, and good motor — $895. 1942 Ford, stepup transmission, motor completely overhauled — $835. • 1942 Allis Chalmers — a buy at $495. 1938 Fordson — $595, Larry Snider Motors Hione 64W the little girl was saying her evening prayers Iti a very small voice. *T can’t hear you, dear,'* pro­ tested her mother. *'1 wasn’t talking to you,” said the little girl firmly. •music, games and contests, Mr. and Mi-s. Brown were called for­ ward and presented with a num­ ber of lovely Sifts including a wall mirror, chimes clock, wool­ len blankets, t a b 1 e clot It and chinaware. The presentation Was made by Mrs, Wes Mellin and Mrs. Hoy Sheppard and Mr. and Mrs. Brown’s grandchildren. Mrs, William Eag’^son read he ad­ dress.