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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-06-28, Page 11THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 28, 1951 11' Skinny men, women gain 5,10,15 lbs. Wli*t a thrill t Bony limbs fill out; ugly hoi* lows fill up; neck no longer scrawny; body loses half-starved, sickly '‘bean-polo” look. Thou­ sands of girls, women, mon, who never could gain be­ fore, are now proud of shapely, healthy-looklng bodies. They thank the spe­ cial vlgor-buUdlng, flesh- bulldlug tonic, Ostrex. Its tonics, Btlinulunts, lnylgora- tors, iron, vitamin Bi, cal­ cium, enrich blood, improve appetite and digestion bo food gives you more strength and nourishment; put flesh bn bare bones. Get Lovely Curves Don't fear getting TOO fat. Stop when you’ve gained the 5,10,10 or 20 lbs. you need for normal weight. Costs little. New "set acquainted" slzo only GOc. Try famous Ostrex Tonlo Tablets for new vigor and added pounds, this very day. At all, druggists. 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The reason for the tour was to give town officials an opportun­ ity to acquaint themselves with techniques to be used in conver­ sion work in their areas. The touring officials saw the Arva cut from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. and the mobile office trail­ er and mobile workshop. Then they were taken to the workshop of the Canadian Comstock Co. the clock-and-fan depot and the Frequency Standardization Divi­ Enjoy “Cook-Ont” The Explorer and C.G.I.T. of Lucan United Church hiked to the river flats on Monday after­ noon and were more than ready for supper, cooked over the open fire, when they arrived. Games lead by the C.G.I.T. leaders, Misses 'Shirley Cobleigh and Pat Gowlett and the Explorer Coun­ sellors Iva Hodgins and Joan McLean, were thoroughly en­ joyed by some 30 girls. Follow­ ing a sing-song the group ad­ journed to the river where they splashed about and had a won­ derful time until a truck driven by Mr, Allen Scott came along signifying time for taps and a ride home. Our thanks to Mr. Scott as everyone was much too weary to hike back. Former Resident Dies Suddenly The funeral of Dr. W. W. Martin, who died suddenly at his home in Grafton, was held on Wednesday with interment at St. George Anglican Church. In poor health for the past two years, he died at the age of 53. He was born in Arva but spent his (boyhood in Lucan. He graduated in medicine from Western University in 19 24. He practiced at Goderich, Fort Wil­ liam, Espanola, Folerjet and Hornepayne before going to Grafton in January 1951. While at Hornepayne he was railway surgeon with the C.N.R. He leaves a wife, who was Mar­ garet Collwood, of Tillburg; a daughter, Mrs. Clara Adams of Port Credit; and a son, William C. Martin, of Grafton. Dr. Mar­ tins was a veteran of World War I. Personal Items Mr. Fred L. Morgenroth, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. ^Morgen- roth, who has been stationed at Cornwallis, N.S., is spending a few weeks with his parents be­ fore leaving for B.C. Mr. R. R. Hamilton, who had been visiting at Glen Falls, N.Y., was called’ back to attend the funeral of his four-year-old grandson, Spence Hamilton, son of 'Mr. and Mrs. Roy S. Hamil­ ton, of William St., London. Baseball fans were disappoint­ ed that the game on Friday was rained out. However, after the long dry spell the rain was very welcome. Many members of the W.I. are /planning to take the’ bus trip to Detroit next Tuesday. As the tour necessitates hours of walking there will probably be a number of sore feet next Wed­ nesday. A most delightful time was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob 'Coleman’s last Sunday when the five sis, ter s—Mrs. Coates of Exeter, Mts. Davis and Mrs. Coleman of Lucan, Mrs. Dickens of Rochester and Mrs. McFalls of St. Thomas had tea together after their return from the church service and presenta­ tion at Saintsbury. Mr. Howard Cranston of Lon­ don spent last Wednesday with his niothqr, Mrs. Cranston. The many friends of Mr. Ben Abbott will be glad to learn he is feeling better and able to take a ride in the car. Mrs. Coates and 'Mrs. Coleman returned to Rochester with their sister, Mrs. Dickens, for a few days’ vacation' Among those attending Dr. W. W. Martin’s funeral at Grafton last Wednesday were his six sis­ ters—-Mrs. Wegner of Mildmay, Mrs. T. A. Hodgins of Lucan, Mrs. Westney of West Hill, Belle and Holly of Wingham, and Mir­ iam of Detroit; Spencer Armi­ tage-Stanley of Toronto and Dr. “Bert McDermid of Port Hope. The doctor’s only brother, Char­ lie, from Winnipeg, was unable to be there. A number of friends from Lucan and district called on Mr, and Mrs. Walter Cunningham of Exeter last Tuesday, June 19, to offer their congratulations on reaching their fiftieth wedding­ anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Cun­ ningham received showers of cards from old friends and re­ latives, Mrs. Etta McFarlane has re­ turned home after a week’s visit in London. Twenty-one little boys and girls gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Ryan on Sat­urday, June 22, in honour of I Alice’s tenth birthday, A happy afternoon was had by all pres­ ent. sion Office in London where they were entertained at lunch­ eon. Those on tour were H. E. Lan­ kin, Ilderton trustee, Walker McVey, trustee; H. W. Whyte manager of the rural hydro operating area, his foreman H. H. Lewis and Al Young, hydro electric system representative all of Lucan; E. A. Harlton, trustee and Fred Gollings trustee—both of Granton; Max Axon Comstock Consumer service representative, J. B. Stark, F, S. D. service manager, Jim Stonehouse, hydrg planning engineer, Leo Vamplew and A. T. Willett, hydro publi­ city men. Saintsbury Couple Honored On Fortieth Wedding Anniversary Mr, and Mrs. James Turner were pleasantly surprised on June 21, the fortieth anniversary of their wedding, when Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis entertained in their honour. Their only daughter, Mrs. Clarence Davis, had decorated the house with flowers and / the table was draped with pink and white streamers centred with a beautiful wedding cake. Mr. and Mrs. J* Turner were ushered to the table to the strains of “Here Comes the Bride” and all en­ joyed a hearty dinner. Those present for the occasion were (Mrs. W. Carroll of Park­ hill, sister of the bride of forty years, Mr. H. Hamilton and Mrs. Hamilton, only sister of the groom, of Ailsa Craig, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Hodgins of' Lucan, Mrs. G. Isaac of London, Mr. G. Weinistraum, Mrs. W. J. Davis and Ivan Davis. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Hodgins of Lucan spent Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carroll. Mr. and Mrs. M. McDonald and Mr. and Mrs. Janies Turner spent the week-end visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dickins of Cold­ water in the Muskoka district. Mrs. Fred Davis, Mrs. M. Mc­ Donald,. Mrs. H. Davis and Miss Almarie* Davis attended the W.A. and tea held at the home of Mrs. A. Irvin of Kirkton on Thursday of last week. Mr.- and Mrs. E. Bridger and family, Mrs. (Maher and Mr. Bridge's mother from England took a trip to Niagara Falls re­ cently. •Mr. and Mrs. H. Hamilton, Ailsa Craig, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Turner. •Mrs. W. Carroll of Parkhill is spending a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Davis. Mrs. W. J. Davis and 'Mrs. F. Davis spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Elston. Mr. and ’Mrs. R. Greenlee, Mr. and Mrs. H. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. J. Barker, Mr. and Mrs. E. Greenlee and Larry, Miss. Hazel McFall, Hugh, Almarie and Alex­ ia Davis, Mr. Ivan Davis and Joyce McDonald held a picnic at Turnbull's Grove recently in hon­ our of the birthday of Mrs. H. Davis, Earl Greenlee and Hugh Davis. All enjoyed a hearty pic­ nic dinner. Mrs. Earl Atkinson* has re­ turned home after spending the past week at the home of her daughter, Mr. and"Mrs. H. Latta of Arva, and we are glad to re­ port she is gaining slowly. Mrs. W. Dickins of Lucan spent the past week at the home of Mr. and * Mrs. Maurice Mc­ Donald. Women’s Institute A business meeting of the W.A. and Guild was held in the Parish Hall of St. Patrick’s Church on Wednesday evening for the purpose of settling the business dealing with the blos­ som tea held recently. The lead­ ers were pleased to hear that the tea realized $152. Pl<?Fs were made to purchase new hymn and prayer books, to be-used at the church services. The meeting opened with the usual hymn and prayer taken by Mrs. H. Davis, president of the W.A., and Mrs. C. Davis, president of the Guild. Plans were made for the Sunday School picnic to be held the first Saturday * in July at Seaforth Park, dinner to start at 12:30. All the church members are urged to come and bring their lunch basket. After a prayer of thanksgiving for the success of past activities, Canon J a ni e s closed with the benediction. Personal Items , Mrs. Irene Hicks of Flint, Mich,, is visiting with Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Harold McFalls. Mrs. Aaron Davis 'is spending a few days in Exeter with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Richard Dic­ kens. Dr. Bruce and Mrs. Cantelon of West Lome spent the week­ end with the doctor's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H, Cantelon. Mr. Rigney, an old teacher of Mr. Scott Garrett, called on him this past week. Mr. Tom Coursey has so far recovered from his recent acci­ dent as to be able to return to his milk route in London, Organ Made In Lucan Dedicated In Elmira Mr. Howard, Kew,* staff organ­ ist of the Keates Organ Co. Ltd-, of Lucan, spent last week-end in Elmira, where he played for the dedication of the new Keates organ In "St. James Lutheran Church. This organ, a two-manual in­ strument of 30 stops, is the first completely new organ to be built in the Lucan factory, since the Keates Organ Co. Ltd. moved to Lucan from London a year ago. One London organ has been re­ built, and a large instrument is almost completed for St. James’ Westminster Anglican Church, London. With many contracts for new and rebuilt organs in hand, along with extensive tuning and maintenance work, the company looks forward to a long and pleasant stay in the village. Under the ownership and dir­ ection of Mr. B. Keates, the firm has grown rapidly in size and reputation, from its small beginning six years ago in St. Thomas, to one of the most pro­ gressive enterprizes of its kind in the country. Fou£ employees spent two weeks installing the organ in Elmira, after many hours had been spent on the ac­ tual manufacturing in the fac­ tory, and the firm look upon it as one of the finest small organs in Ontario. Mr. Kew played for the ser­ vice of dedication Sunday mor­ ning, and gave a recital in the evening, both events being large­ ly attended. The congregation look with pride to many years of service from this organ, as an instrument of inspiration in the worship of Almighty God. lid erton Congregation Honors Minister The Ilderton United Church honoured their minister and his wife, the Rev. and Mrs. Charles D. Cox, who had been with them for three years and are now leaving June 27 to take up their new pastorate in Tavistock and Harmony. Chairman was Sam Thompson and the programme was held in the church basement. Mrs. Telfer Walls and Mrs. George O’Neil sang a duet, accompanied by Mrs. Robert Kirk. Mrs. Clarence Hodgins played piano solos. Mr. Fred McAndless read the pre­ sentation address. A gold watch each and flat silver were pre­ sented by Mrs. Bev Taylor, Mrs. Keith Bice and Mrs. Ed Scar­ borough. “ * A social hour with refresh­ ments closed the very pleasant evening. Personal Items Mr. Wilmot Gould of Detroit spent Sunday, June 24, with Mr. and Mrs. W. Amos. Mrs. Tom Brooks received a message this past week announc­ ing the death of her brother, Mr. Lester- Ford of Winnipeg, who died Monday, June 18. Miss Elaine Revington of Lon­ don spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Revington. A Ham and Strawberry Festi­ val will be held on Wednesday, June 27, at Birr United Church. Mr. Sheridan Revington is spending the week-end at home, after a most successful week in Hamburg, N.Y., where his two race horses, “Money-maker” and “Millie Brook”, won two firsts. Congratulations,' Sheridan. The United Church Sunday School picnic will -be held on the public school grounds Friday, June 29. Each family is asked to bring a basket. Drinks and ice cream will be provided. Mr. and Mrs. Warner Mc­ Roberts spent Sunday, June 24, with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Clarke, of Lakeside. While there they attended the motorcycle races, where a crowd of 5,000 watched racers from.New York, Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa and Toronto. Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Banting each celebrated another mile­ stone last week. The doctor is holding his age well. To see him playing a hand of bridge one would never realize he has long since passed his three-score and ten. Many from Elginfield attend­ ed the United Church Strawberry Festival. We are pleased to report Marilyn Stewart is recovering after an appendix operation and is able to be home from the hospital. Mrs. Clarence Lewis is,on her way to Greenfield Village with other members of Birr Women’s Institute. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Frost will soon be moving to Lucan where they have purchased a I home. Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Roste of Dauphin, Mail., and Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Greig of Amlierst- burg, Ont., were guests with Mr. •and Mrs. Stuart Park on Wed­ nesday and Thursday. Wisdom In A Phrase The test of an author is not to be found merely in the num- -ber of the phrases that pass cur­ rent in the corner of newpapors ,.. but in. the number of pass­ ages that have really taken root in younger minds. — Thomas Wentworth Higginson. W. G. Simmons & Sons GODERICHEXETER An Omission Brings Disappointment In printing of the* list of pri?e winners at the Bjddulph and North London Field Day held recently in Lucan the name of the Sr. Girl—Carol Brooks was omitted. To win a cup is a big event in a little girl’s life and to have her name left out is almost dire calamity, especially as so many of her relatives even to Flint Michigan take the Exeter Times-Advooate. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. Orville Gibson and son Dean of Toronto spent the week-end with Mrs. Walter Gibson. Mr. and Mrs- John Amos of Sarnia and Mr. Middleton of Lon­ don visited Mr. Amos' uncle, Mr. W. Amos on Saturday, June 23. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brooks at­ tended the Ford-Bryon wedding at Granton, June 9. The Luscan United Church held a most successful Hani and Strawberry Festival in the Lucan Arena, Friday, June 21. The tables were laden with full and plenty. All present resolved to attend again next year and bring three friends. The supper was followed by a splendid program­ me. The Rev. Mr. Cook with his wit and humour made a most entertaining chairman. Mrs. W. R. Gibson and Miss Hattie Hodgins spent a few days this past week in Pt. Elgin with Mrs. Gibson’s daughter, Mrs. H. B. Paddon. While there they all took a drive to Southampton. Inspector D. G. Smith visited the Public School last Friday and found the children right in the midst of Final Examinations. As soon as Medway closed Miss Joyce Morgenoth went to Kitchener to spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. Jack Hous­ ton. She was home for the week­ end and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Morgenroth took her back to Kitchener on Sun­ day. Mrs. A. M. ' Hedden, who has been very ill the past week is able to be up again. Her many friends hope to see her back in the store soon. Dr. and Mrs. Ken Banting and Peter of Pt. Huron spent last week-end with the Dr’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Banting. On 1 their return they left Peter with his grandparents for the week. Mr, Hugh Spacknian from Irma, Alta., is visiting with his nephews, Cliff and Murray Ab­ bott. A.B.S. M/1 Hodgins W. A. off the Magnificent is spending a three-week furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wes Hod­ gins. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pitt cele­ brated their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary this past week. Those attending the surprise fortieth anniversary dinner in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Turner last Wednesday at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Clarence Davis, were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodgins, of Lucan, Mrs. Will Carroll of Parkhill, Mrs. 'Garnet Isaac of London, Mrs. Will Davis and Ivan 'of Saintsbury, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hamilton of Ailsa Craig and Mr. Utah Wennerstrom of London. A most happy evening was spent. Mr. Sandy Hodgins of the R.C.M.P. at Russell, Man., is spending his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hodgins. The many friends of the Rev. A. C. Calder will be sorry to learn he is very sick in St. Jo­ seph’s Hospital, London. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Coursey and Mrs. Underwood spent Sun­ day in Clinton with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Coursey. Mr. Bob McMeken of London spent Sunday with Mr. *and Mrs. H. 'S. .Stanley and Mrs. McFar­ lane drove to Parkhill to visit Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jennings. be long before old folks will be paid some kind of benefits. And I’ll be glad to get that help when my turn comes-—just like every­ body else. But I'll have to add to that income with my own Ufa insurance. • AM.*! !!•)(>!«! “Time was when people used to joke about the typical artist who'starved in a garret. Today those jokes have a hollow ring. “Look around and you’ll see lots of commercial artists like me making a very good living, thank you. I own my own home. Have a pretty good car. 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