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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-03-13, Page 10Page 10 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 13, 1952 of the Fair- met nt the Mrs. Reg. “Customer’s Bend Adopts D.S.T. Starting April 27 Daylight Saving Time at Grand Bend will start on April 27 at midnight and last until September 28 at midnight, the council decided at a recent meet* Ing. The village assessment will be made betwen March 4 and Aug­ ust 1 ■Council joined the Lambton Municipal Association. Mr. Station was granted a poolroom licence. Councillors Ken Young and William Glenn1 were appointed to take care of the necessary re­ pairs and alterations to the toi­ lets in the village hall. Councillor Eric McIlroy was granted leave of absence until the regular meeting in April. Mr. Paul Bjornsson was ap­ pointed weed inspector for the village. Lions Cupboard The Lions Club have had a fine new book cupboard built and donated to the Library. This handsome gift is much ap­ preciated by the Library Board. Mrs. William Elsie is con­ fined to her home through ill­ ness. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Mollard of West Lorne visited the for­ mer’s mother, Mrs. A, Mollard over the week-end. Mrs. George Graham has re­ turned from Gogama where she has been visiting her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Coyne for the past two months. Miss Muriel Fallis and Mrs, Miza Alpine of Sarnia were visit­ ors in town Sunday. Sgt. and Mrs. Harrison of London visited Mr. and Mrs, Dew. Harrison last week-end. Mrs. Mary Ravelie and daugh­ ter Doris visited the former’s sister Mrs. F. Clark, Windsor, over the week-end. Mrs, William Rath and Judith visited Mrs. Rath's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Wright at Harrow last week. Miss Frances Cassidy is at­ tending the Beautician’s Confer­ ence being held at the Royal York this week, Mr. and Mrs, Peter Eisenbach and Mr, and Mrs. Ted Stanlake have returned from their vaca­ tion in the south. Pastor Heads Bend Library The new Library Board for 1952 was appointed Friday even­ ing. Rev. C. Smith was elected •chairman upon the retirement of Mr. H. Wainwright, who has held this position since the library •came into being three years ago. The other members are Mrs. Emery Des jar dine, Mrs. L. Ma­ son, Mrs, H. Wainwright, Mr, W. Young. The annual report showed a satisfactory increase in readers. Stephen Lets Spray Contracts Contract for warble fly spray ip the township of Stephen was let to Victor Hogarth by council- dt their meeting recently. Mr. Hogarth’s tender was 12.5 cents per head each spray. The cattle will receive two sprays. Mr, Garnet Hill was appointed spray inspector at a salary of 80 cbnts per hour aud eight cents per mile. Mr. Well wood Gill was ap­ pointed to represent the Town­ ship of Stephen on a committee investigating the withdrawal of the portion of Bosanquet town­ ship which was formerly a part of the township of Stephen school area. Council donated a grant of $15 to the South Huron Agri­ cultural Society, five dollars for each boy showing a calf at the fair. E* Flynn Pies On Visit Tq Neigbpti rs The funeral service tor Mrs. Edith Flynn of ■Centralia, was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Murdy funeral home, Lucan, with the Rev. L. C. Harrison, of Lucan, officiating, assisted by the Rev. G. G. Burton of the United Earle soloist. Mrs. Saturday afternoon, as she went to visit a neighbour. She was born in 1888 on the 20th con­ cession of McGillivray Township, daughter of the late Adam Scott and Elizabeth Ann Twaddle. When an infant, following tile death of her mother she lived with her uncle the late Dr. Alex Scott of Forest. She married George E. Flynn, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Flynn in 1809, who predeceased her in 1942, also a daughter, Edith, predeceased her. Surviving are Cecil of Port Colbourne; Harold, Centralia and Marjorie (Mrs. Reg Riddell) London and three grandsons, also one sister, Mrs. Jim Flynn of R.R. 6 Parkhill. She was a member of Victoria Lodge, LOBA Lucan, which con­ ducted a memorial service prior to interment in St. James Ceme­ tery Clandeboye. Pallbearers were: Simpson, Kenneth Carter, Carter, Clandeboye: Robert Flynn, R.R. 6, Parkhill; William Rollins and John Rollins, of Lon­ don. Trade Discussed By Farm Forum Some 36.members field Farm Forum home of Mr. and Hodgson to discuss Abroad”. The forum learned that the United States at present pro* vides the best long-term market for Canadian -farm products, al­ though the United Kingdom has taken that role in the past, Free trade between the U.S, and Canada was favored by the group. Members thought best way to promote the de­ velopment of export markets for Canadian farm products would be to produce top quality pro­ duce and try to use what we can from other countries or trade with them. The next meeting of the forum will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wilson. Last Meeting During the weekly meeting of the Fairfield Farm Forum, the group discussed many points of value on the subject of immi­ grants for farm labour. Members decided that the em­ ployer should help the immi­ grant to know Canadian ways and learn proper English. The farmer should see that the work­ er has good working conditions, proper housing accomodation, especially for a man with a wife and family. Suggestions were made that the farmer should be paid for | his services as teacher. The | forum thought that main condi- j tions in Canada’s immigration | policy should be a thorough sift- j ing of immigrants and financial! ^on wag a week-end guest Church, Centralia. Mr, Hamilton, Ailsa Craig, Flynn died suddenly on the I M a ii r i c e Cecil aid to get them started. They should not he allowed in Canada longer than six months without taking out citizenship papers so that they can serve in the country’s defence. It was also felt that they should not get a baby bonus until they were na­ turalized citizens. The meeting was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin King. Next week, the forum will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Reg Hodg­ son. ■** . Judging from the number en­ gaged in it, the day must have passed when crime doesn’t pay. Exeter Salvage Co, Phone 423 FOR SALE We specialize in the follow­ ing used items: Railroad iron, angle iron, all sizes; cables, all lengths and thick­ nesses; chains, all sizes and thicknesses; wheels, all sizes, all lands. Used tires. Eye beams and all other beams; flat iron, plates, steel, all sizes and thick­ nesses. WE BUY New and used feathers and feather ticks, scrap iron-— top prices paid. a—------——-------—----------- CENTRALIA Miss Jean Campbell of Mr? and Mrs. W. Elliott. Mrs. Lorne Hicks spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. 0. Pollock in Ripley. Mrs. Anker of Trenton was a week-end visitor with Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Wilson and Mrs. T. Boyes. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Brown are moving to their new home in Exeter. We regret their depart­ ure from the village. Mrs. Jack Andrew has been confined to her home during the past week owing to illness. Many friends hope to see her out again in the near future. Mrs. Foley, who had been re­ ceiving treatment in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, has returned home. Miss Helen Tasko of London was a week-end visitor at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Tasko. Mr. and Mrs. O. Squire (nee Bernice Brown) and family will take up residence on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. O. Brown .We welcome Bernice back home. A supper and program in the schoolroom of the church will be held on Wednesday evening, March 19, under the auspices of the Women’s Association. Lon- witli Ethel was just home after her first day at school. ‘Well, darl­ ing/’ asked her mother, “what did they teach you?’’ “Not much,” replied the child. "I've got to go again.”■■ Ford Coach, motor overhauled “A” Coupe, new motor .. Cohch .................................. International 1-Ton Stake, very good 3-Ton Stake, new motor and tires, Ford Ford Ford Ford Ford Ford Ford only Ford 3-Ton, CARS a beautiful two-tone above average ........ a nice black ............. only ..... . TRUCKS 3-Ton Chassis and Cab, above TRACTORS Allis Chalmers ”B” with scuffler International “A” ........................ Allis Chalmers very good’.. John Deere on rubber ........ 158’ Ford Fickup, very good ........ 1951 1951 1950 1948 1946 1942 1940 1940 1931 1929 Sedan, Coach, Sedan, Sedan, Pontiac Coach, very clean . Chev Coach, see it .............. Dodge Coach, just like new Ford Ford Chev 1950 average ....................................... ........ ...... 1950 Chev Pickup, like new ....... 1946 Chev 2-Ton with hoist and rack, only 25,000 miles ....................*...................•................ 1948 1946 only 1948 1947 1943 and 1945 money 1938 Pickup, very good . 1-Ton Express ....... fr-Fon, 184” w.b., above average w/b., worth the Larry Snider Motors Phone 624 or 64-W 2,150. 2,095. 1,495. 1,195. 1,095. 795. 695. 550. 95. 75. 1,295. 1,195. lj095. 995. 995. 895, 795, 425. 375. 225. 595. 575. 495. 425. Exeter, Ontario Bend Immigrants Bring House Several families of new Cana­ dians have arrived from Holland lately. Among them are Mr. and Mrs. Van der Berk and family of four boys and two girls. This family included in their -belong- ! ings a prefabricated house in I sections ready for erection. Mr. and Mrs. George Yeo of Detroit spent the week-end with the former’s sister, Miss Mary Yeo and Mrs. A, Mollard. Mrs. E. Grieve entertained in her new home Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Carter of Detroit spent the week-end at theii’ new cottage, Twin Oaks. Mrs. A. Morenz is spending this week with her daughter, ’ Mrs. J. Corbett, in Hensail, j Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Green and Miss Audrey were in Tees- water last week for the fifteenth birthday party of Cornation Lodge No. 318 Rebekah Chapter. Twenty-Qight charter members, among them Mrs. Green, receiv­ ed the fifteenth jewel. The U.C. choir served a large number of guests, among whom were the Lions Club, in toto, to an excellent and bountiful sup­ per Thursday. The proceeds, $160.00, are to be used to help purchase a carpet for the church pulpit. (Intended for Last Week) Industry Expands Grand Bend’s budding indus­ try is now in the process of I plant and equipment expansion, in order to cover Western Ont. with the ever-growing demand for their very popular product, under the name of Harrison’s j Popcorn Enterprises. They now are found from Windsor to Strat­ ford, including all towns bet­ ween and Pat tells us the Nia­ gara peninsula will be supplied very shortly. This expansion has necessitated the installation of a four pound popper. Two families of new Cana­ dians are moving to Grand Bend in two weeks, Mr. and Mrs. Ne- grijn and family and Mr, and Mrs. Cutting and family. Both are members of the Anglican Church. We are very happy to welcome them to the community. Grana Bend U.C. members were pleasantly surprsed to read a letter from their former clergy­ man and family, Mr. and Mrs. K. Wood, in last week’s Tiines- Advocate. We regret to hear of the death of Mr. William Kenshol of Wind­ sor, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ken- shol have made many friends in Oakwood and Grand Bend. Mr. Walter Statton is sitting up again, and enjoying calls from his friends. Mrs. H. Wainwright lias her small granddaughter, Janis, of London with her for a week, or two. Mr. Marsh, on course at Tor­ onto, is home for the week-end. Master Brian Pugh entertain­ ed the small fry at his fifth birthday celebration on Satur­ day. The Bowling .League started play-off games Wednesday even­ ing. Mr. and Mrs. Scott of Detroit were at their summer home in Oakwood for the week-end. Dr. and Mrs. Godsell spent the week-end in Beach O'Pines. Miss Irene Gill is in Windsor for a few weeks. Mrs. Sturgeon sent the week­ end in London. Mrs. Devine sent approximat­ ely 900 lbs of wool to the mills for recarding and weaving into blankets, this week. The highest ladies single score •at the Bowling Alley this year is held by Mrs. Dooher, with the score of 312. The choir of the United Church expects to serve a large number of the Grand Bend and surrounding country folk to a banquet in the church basement on Thursday, March 6, The choir is donating a new carpet for the pulpit of the church. Miss Mary Yeo and Mrs. Lenae Statton entertained about 25 guests at the home of Mrs. A. Millard to a demonstration of Stanley Products, conducted by ■Mrs. Boddy. Mrs. P. Ravelie drew the appreciation prize. An excellent lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. H. Devine were hosts to friends from Port Huron over the week-end. The fishermen report a good catch through the ice these fine days. Mr. Clarence Green, who has been at Fort Erie relieving on the railroad, is home again. F/O and Mrs. McIlroy and F/O and Mrs. Dennis Shea, who have been posted to Winnipeg, left this week for their destina­ tion. Messrs. Eric McIlroy, Fred Wilson, Vern May and Herman Kennedy represented Grand Bend at a Lions Club banquet in Clear­ water, Florida, last week. Mr. and Mrs. A, Mathers of London visited Mr. and Mrs, C. Mathers Sunday. M. Galibert of France has ar­ rived as new French Liaison Officer. Mme, Galibert accom­ panies Her husband. Lt. J, Churchill and wife are among guests registered at the Brenner House. Lt Churchill is stationed at Inperwash, Mr. and Mrs. Mathers were guests of the tatter’s mother, Mrs. Lovey, on Sunday. Master Zimmer of Zurich won the lucky draw at the Aldoh Theatre Saturday night. The prize, an electronic doll was given by the Canadian Legion, 498. "Daddy, don’t they ever give showers for the groom?” "No, son. There will be storms enough for him after the bride begins to reign,”* * * * Corporal: "It looks like rain.” Sergeant: "Not here in Cali­ fornia.” Corporal: "But look at those clouds up there.” Sergeant: "Oh, don’t worry about them. They’re justempties coming back from Florida.” Tax arrears were extended to March 31. South African farming area land values have risen by more than 300 per cent in the last ten years, Farmers Have your tractor cleaned like new at moderate cost. Grease and dirt removed with latest steam cleaning method. Do it now. Avoid the spring rush. See or Call CHUCK ROWE At Harps West’s Oliver Service, Centralia W.—................... ..... .......-...- ■ g Turnips Wanted HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR SHIPPING TURNIPS Sizes 3 to 8 Inches Free from Water Core Exeter Produce & Storage Telephone 580 Exeter, Ontario . .................. . .....— This Year Give Your Chicks a Real "FLYING START" with the New PURINA STARTENA Before you decide on chick starter, this season, come in and see a sample of ' this new form of an old favorite — Purina Startena Checker-Efts. Chicks Chick Startena mash is famous for the "flying start” it gives your chicks. Chick Startena Checker. take to these irregular particles .. , peck at them . .. eat more of them ... do better, grow faster. They waste less, too. chick — that’s all. Protect your chicks from water-spread diseases—drop one Purina Chek-R-Tab in each quart of water that you give them. Take home a bottle of Chek-R-Tabs at the same time you take out your Startena. Etts do an even better job. Order 2 pounds per Exeter Cann's Mill Ltd. 0,^ Ready... if the challenge comes It jr EMERGENCY iz The Red Cross is constantly at the ready. Wherever calamity brings the need for emergencyjelief, trained teams race to the scene. Whether 1 or the horror that either national or &L international emergencies might bring, the Red Cross must be prepared, Your > help can provide the means of stockpiling'emergency supplies • * * to save life. tfie disaster be fire, flood, explosion . . * I. Z Phone 549-W Exeter < The work of mercy never ends, $5,222,000 is needed! to >w ffcd Cross are wisely used. Each year the accounting is approved by auditors of the Dominion Government —* Vernon Heywood, Campaign Chairman -*-• 211 Gidley Street E.