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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-11-29, Page 9THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 29, 1951 Page 9 H. J. CORNISH a CO. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 294 DUNDAS ST. LONDON, ONT. We are occupying the store next to I-Iawkins Fiard ware, recently vacated by the Conservative Com mittee .Rooms, two doors north of our own establish ment, in- order to display more merchandise and faci litate your Christmas shopping. I JUST LOOK WHAT WE OFFER FOR Pre-Christmas Selling AT THIS Grand Opening Men’s Bomber Jackets ................................... $9.95 Station Wagon Coats .............................................. $27.50 Men’s Comb. Underwear ......................................... $2.98 Overalls .................. $3.69 Work Sox .... 3 pr. $1.00 EVERYTHING ON SALE IN THIS NEW STORE Rubber Footwear at Less than Dealers’ Lists Rock Bottom Cash Prices George Wright This Store Is for the Farmer and Working Man GRAND BEND On Wednesday night in the town hall, the W.A. of the An glican served a turkey dinner to their congregation. Both the W.A. members and the congrega tion of over 80 were gratified with the result of the get-to gether. Mrs, Thomas Turnbull is Quite ill and has been moved to the home of her son, Mr. L, Turn bull. Mrs. Emma Grieve is confined with a severe cold. The Lions Club executive held an emergency meeting Friday to plan a local feather party for December 12, We wonder why Eric McIlroy is wearing such a gay, broad smile these days. It was first de tected around 8 p.m. Thursday and expanded noticeably all day Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Harrison spent several days at the Royal York last week. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Gascho of Zurich visited his sister, Mrs. Mary Ravelle, on Sunday. Mrs. John Mousseau visited London last week. The C.G.I.T. had a very suc cessful cookie sale Saturday, Good cookies, too. Miss Marian Caldwell is al lowed out of bed for a short time each day. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Young were guests of the F. Hayson’s of London Sunday. Miss Shirley Mason is visiting her aunt in Sarnia. Mr. and Mrs. Bev Yeo, De troit, visited his sister Miss Mary Yeo, and Mrs. Mollard, Sunday. Miss Colleen Gill of St. Jo seph’s Hospital spent Sunday with her parents, the Wellwood Gills. Rev. and Mrs. Smith are ac companying her father, Mr. Evans, to Toronto, for a few days this week. Mr. and Mrs. F. Slade of Chatham spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. E. Desjardine and Mr. Desjardine. The W.A. of the United Church catered for the Huronia Choir banquet on Friday evening in the church basement. It be ing Ladies’ Night, each lady re ceived a corsage bouquet. There was an enjoyable impromptu program. Ample food was pro vided for the fifty 'guests. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Webb of London and Mr. and Mrs. White of Toronto visited their .parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Webb, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Dodds of Buffalo spent the American Thanksgiving with* her mother, Mrs. Geromette. On Saturday they and Mrs. Geromette and Mrs. Mae Holt visited his bro ther in Seaforth. Mr.-’ and Mrs. Lightfoot and family visited Mr. and Mrs. W. Balter on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. Strathmeyer were guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. Mason Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Webb have returned from thei^ honey moon and are residing in Dash- Elimville Groups Pack Box For Needy Close to 20 members and two guests met at the home of Mrs. Alvin Pym on Wednesday after noon for the November meeting of the Elimville WMS and WA. Mrs. Charles Stephen was in charge of the meeting and scrip ture readings were given by Ruth Skinner and Mrs. Thomas Bell, The Rev. Mail* led in pray er and conducted the election of the slate of officers prepared by the Elimville ladies. Mrs. Harold Bell sang and Mrs. Lewis ' Johns and Mary Herdman read from the study book. Mrs. H Ford gave a read ing on Christmas stewardship and the meeting closed with a prayei- by Mrs. Stephen. During the WA meeting, Mrs. F. Horne played a piano solo, and Mrs. Franklin Skinner read a poem. Mrs, Gilbert Johns was in charge of the business ses sion when the ladies decided to send a gift box to the needy in stead of exchanging gifts at the Christmas meeting, Mrs. New ton Clarke and Mrs. W. Batten will pack the box. A quartet composed of Mrs. Ross Skinner, Mrs. W. Johns, Mrs. A. Del- bridge and Mrs. H, Ford closed the meeting with several songs. The slate of officers for 1952 is: WMS president, Mrs. Horace Delbridge; vice-pres., Mrs. Wil liam Johns; treasurer, Mrs. Al vin Pym; recording secretary, Mrs. Charles Stephen: correspond- sec., Mrs, Howard Johns. Mrs. Newton Clarke assistant; Mrs. W. Batten, Missionary Mon thly sec.; Mrs. Everett Skinner, literary sec.; Mrs. Delmar Skin ner, temperance sec.; Miss Dora Delbridge, Christian steward ship; Mrs. H. Ford, supply sec.; Verda Kellet and Mary Herd- man, systematic givings; Mrs. W. Horn, community friendship sec retary; Mrs. Alvin Cooper, help ers; Mrs. Ken Johns, Mrs. J. Coward, Mrs. C. Gilfill and Mrs. H. Kerslake-—mission circle lead ers. Mrs. W. Routly and Miss Ruth Skinner, Mission Band: Mrs., F. Skinner and Mrs. Garnet Johns, Mission Band; Mrs. John Batten, press sec. The new president for the WA is Mrs. Ross Skinner; vice.-pres., Mrs. John Ridley sec., Mrs. H. Bell, treas., Mrs. Gilbert Johns. Caven Circle Meets The November meeting of Ca ven Circle was held at the manse with Mrs, W. G. Cochrane pre siding. Mrs. F. Whilsmith led in the devotional exercies. Mrs. C. Cann was in charge of the pro gram at which time Mrs. T. Pryde gave a very interesting outline and description of the dinner they attended, given by the lieutenant governor in hon or of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Mrs. Cann gave a reading by Peter McArthur. Plans were made for the bazaar to be held at W. G. Simmons and Sons show rooms on Saturday, December 8. 'J'he Anthem, “Saviour Like A Shepard Lead Us” brought the meeting to a close and lunch was served by Miss Hatter and Mrs. Halter. W«C.T.U. Report On Alcoholism In U.S, The Exeter-HensaH Branch of the WCTU met on November 20th at the home of Rev. C. Down. Mrs. Cook was in charge and gave an interesting talk on the Christian life. Prayers were then given by Mrs. Amy, Mrs, Miners and Mrs. Cook, A duet was sung by Mrs. Pybus and Mrs. Amy which voiced the pray er of every member present. The treasurer reported 536.89 on hand. The ladies decided to send 54.50 to Tidings and the balance to the budget fund. Mrs. Pearce, assisted by other members, gave a clip sheet on Narcotics. There are over 4,000 known drug addicts in Canada, mostly under 25 and in the il literate class. All of these die -young, whether they finally gi%e up the drug or not. Cancer of the lung has in creased with the increase of cigarette smoking. In the United States, since 1949, there are over 65,000 aleholics annually. Mrs. Pybus read a clipping tell ing of 513,000 raised in Pena., for fruit juices’ instead of liquor to be sent to the soldiers in Korea. Mrs, Down read an article from the Observer, writ ten by Dr. John Coburn. Mrs. Layton closed the meeting with prayer, The first turnpike—a toll road was established in Canada in 1805. To Help You Stretch Your Christmas Spending Budget LADIES’ SKIRTS ” 6 only at $3.98 ..................... 6 only at $4.98 .... ................ 8 only at $5.98 ..................... 6 only at $6,98 ..................... 8 only at $7.25 ..................... 6 only at 11.25 ..................... 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Ronald Stephan, London, was his brother’s groomsman. Fol lowing a reception at the Brass Rail, London, the couple left by plane to the United States for their honeymoon. After they re turn, the groom will leave for Germany with the Twenty seventh Army, for one year. The groom is a former well known Hensail resident and for some years was assistant Station Agent at the C.N.R. LADIES’ SLACKS 8 only at $6.75 6 only at $4.98 8 only at $8.95 6 only at 10.25 GIRLS’ SLACKS ■6 only at $3.78 .. 8 only at $5.75 .. 6 only at $3.98 .. Sale Price $5.50 Sale Price $3.98 Sale Price $6.95 Sale Price $8.00 Sale Price $2.98 Sale Price $4.50 Sale Price $2.98 GIRLS’ GREY FLANNELS 12 only at 3.98 ..................... Sale 6 only at $6.60 ..................... Sale Price $2.98 Price $5.00 Here's the only way to get ready-to-use paints that match or blend with the colors in your drapes, rugs, wallpapers. No hit-or-miss mixing! Just pick the exact shade you want from samples in Colorizer Album at the store. SEMI-TRIMMED WALLPAPERS FLO-GLAZE Colorizer paints are available in all interior fin ishes! wood. -j Miss Alma Holt spent the wek-end with friends in London and Ailsa Craig. i The Church of God is holding a Christmas concert on Monday, evening, December 17. Mr. and Mrs. Goodfellow of Holiday Inn spent Sunday here en route south for the winter. F/O Bruce Henry has had a rugged tussle with measles. The W.I. are having a Fashion Show on Monday evening in the town hall after the election (municipal). There will also be a bazaar and tea. Mrs. James Breen spent Mon day in London. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Walker of Sarnia were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Manore for a few days last week. Rev. and Mrs. Wattam, the new pastor of the Church of God, attended a ministers’ con ference at North Bay last week. Miss Evelyn Desjardine and Miss Marion Snider visited Mr. and Mrs. Keith Horner over the week-end. " Miss Evelyn Desjardine, a pupil of London Normal School, is doing her practical work in a McGillivray school this week. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Turn bull attended a thirty-fifth wed ding anniversary celebrated by Mr, and Mrs. Aquilla Sharrow IR-St Mr. Glen Eckmier and an as sistant librarian will be exchang ing books at Grand Bend Dec ember 17. Mrs. Eckmier will be unable to do any exchanges for the present due to ill health, Sergeant: "Now, suppose you are on your post one dark night. Suddenly a person appears from behind And wraps two arms around you. What will you call then?” Doughboy; "Let go, honey.’? GIRLS’ PLAID SLACKS 6 only at $3.50 .............................. 8 only at $3.98 ............................. 8 only at $5.75 ............................ 12 only at 6.60 .............................. BLOUSES 48 only at $3.15 12 only at $4.95 18 only at $4.75 14 only at $3.25 Sale Price $2.98 Sale Price $2.98 Sale Price $4.50 Sale Price $5.25 Sale Price $2.45 Sale Price $3.95 Sale Price $3.75 Sale Price $2.50 BUY NOW! SAVE NOW! This is all new merchandise bought within the last two months. We need money immediately so you get the benefit of 15% to 20% discount on your dollar for your Christmas shopping. You have seen our sales before and know you get the best bargains and this sale is on at the right time for your Christmas buying. 100 Percent Wool Coats on Sale 4 only at $55.00 ..... Sale Price $44.00 3 only at $45.00 ..... Sale Price $36.00 4 only al $47.50 ..... Sale Price $38.00 2 only at $42.00 ..... Sale Price $33.60 3 only at $39.95 ....... Sale Price $31.97 2 only at $32.75 ....... Sale Price $26.25 ' 5 only at $28.75 ....... Sale Price $23.00 2 only at $17.75 ....... Sale Price $14.21 These coats, of various colours and style, each one guaranteed, 100% wool; were all bought by us within the last three months. They are on sale for TEN DAYS ONLY commencing Thursday, November 20. Don’t Miss These Bargains while do ing your Christmas shopping. Gift Suggestions Blouses Bunting Bags Pullovers Scarves Ski Suits Hankies Baby Blankets Gloves Slips Baby Sets Nylon Hose Nightgowns Baby Gowns House Coats Pyjamas Storm Coats Bed Jackets Slacks Station Wagon Coats Cardigans Skirts CARDIGANS AND PULLOVERS Ladies’ and Children’s ALL 20% OFF! EXETER ONTARIO