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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-03-20, Page 11THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 20, 1952 Supplement BLANSHARD Mr, and Mrs, Milton Hooper were Tuesday evening visitors of Mr, and. Mrs. R. N. Spence. Mr. and Mrs. R. N* Spence Parkinson were of Mrs. Fred Mr. and Mr. Harvey Sunday guests Mills. Mrs. ClarenceMarys spent the __ „IL Mrs, James Mossey. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Thac­ ker and family and Mrs. Fred Pattison spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Orville Langford of Centralia. Mr. Fred Thomson of Toronto spent a few days with, Mr. and Mrs, Stanley Thomson. Martin of St. week-end with Our broad land: It is 4,543 miles from St. John, Nfld., to British Columbia’s Prince pert. GARAGES ■■ Open this Sunday, Wednes­ day afternoon, and during the evenings throughout the week: SUPERTEST Service Station Usborne Prepares By-Laws For Johns, Kerslake Drains The contract, to spray the cat­ tle in the township for the 19521 warble fly control program was let to Ralph Betteridge of Lake­ side for 12^ cents per per spray. Representing the South Agricultural Society, Etherington, S. Tudor and S. Dougall interviewed the council asking for a grant to support the Calf Feeder Club sponsored by the Society, Resolution of council making a grant of $30 to the South Huron Agricultural Society passed at the special meeting on March 3, was res­ cinded on motion of Hern and Mitchell. A motion by Mitchell and Smith granting the South Huron Agriculture Society $15 and the Calf Feeder Club $35 was passed, The tender for the construc­ tion of a concrete culvert 6’xlO’- x40’ at Lot 18, Concession 12-13 submitted by C. Looby Construc­ tion of Dublin at a price of $23 per cubic yard of concrete poured estimated at $1,472, re­ moval* of old structure $150, and construction of detour $150 (township to supply steel and cement); total price, $1,772. was accepted sub ject to the ap­ proval of the Department of Highways. The tender for the 1952 gra­ velling contract submitted by the Lavis Contracting Co. of Clinton at the price of 74 cents per cubic yard delivered and 35 animal Huron R. D. cents per cubic yard stock-piled was accepted subject to the ap­ proval of the Department of Highways. The Johns Municipal Drain Report was read at 4 p.m, with the interested ratepayers in at­ tendance and the engineer, J. A. Howes, of Listowel, present, There being no objections, the Johns Municipal Drain Report was provisionally adopted and the clerk Instructed to have the necessary by-laws printed sent by registered mail to of the assessed ratepayers no court of revision to be at the next regular council meet­ ing on April 14 next at 3 p.m. The Kerslake Drain Report made by S, W. Archibald, O.L.S., of London, and clerk on March Council directed meeting be held ning, March 24 the same and each with held with an to their “X Cubs * Guides A Smoother Safer Business Directory e BELL & LAUGHTON BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS , NOTARIES PUBLIC ELMER D. BELL, Q.C. C. V. LAUGHTON, LL.B. Zurich office Wednesday afternoon & DR. H. H. COWEN L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON Main Street, Exeter Closed Wednesday Afternoon Bns. 36-W - Phone - Res. 36-J JOHN W. ORCHARD OPTOMETRIST Main'Street, Exeter Open Every Week Day Except Wednesday For Appointments Phone 355-J ALVIN WALPER LICENCED AUCTIONEER For Huron, Lambton, Perth and Middlesex For your sale, large or small, courteous and efficient service at all times “Service that Satisfies” PHONE 57-J--2 DASHWOOD PERCY C. WRIGHT LICENCED AUCTIONEER Cromarty, Ontario Purebred, Farm, and. Household Sales a Specialty For a Better Auction Sale Call the “Wright” Auctioneer Phone Hensall 690-r-22 Collect E. F, CORBETT LICENCED AUCTIONEER Terms Reasonable Satisfaction Guaranteed EXETER, R.R. 1 Telephone Zurich 92-i‘-7 FRANK TAYLOR LICENCED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY Prices Reasonable and Satisfaction Guaranteed Exeter P.O. or Phone 138 ARTHUR FRASER INCOME TAX. REPORTS, BOOKKEEPING SERVICE, ETC. DR. J. W. CORBETT L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON Bell Building Phone 273 Exeter W. G. COCHRANE, B.A. BARRISTER & SOLICITOR EXETER, ONTARIO At Hensall, Friday, 2 to 5 P.M. D. J. McKELVIE, D.V.M. VETERINARY SURGEON Phone 09 Hensall Ontario WM. H. SMITH LICENCED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex (Special training assures you your property’s true value sale day) Graduate of American Auction College Terms Reasonable and " Satisfaction Guaranteed CREDITON P.O. or PHONE 48-2 of on filed with the 3, was tabled, that a special on Monday eve- next, to read and consider the same and that the assessed ratepayers be given due notjee of the same. The road superintendent pre­ sented his report for th’e month of February and vouchers payment in the amount of 408.17 were passed. The treasurer reported celpts of $2,073.23 including Department of Public grants on the Prout and Branch “C” of the Glenn-Sommerville drains and a balance of cash of $13,634.28. Council agreed that warble fly spraying accounts this year be collected from ratepayers through their 195 2 tax accounts. The delegates to the., Ontario Good Roads convention were paid $10 each for expenses and that $25 be allowed for the car. A filing1 cabinet was purchased for the clerk’s office complete with 100 folders from Hay Sta­ tionery Co. for $81.50. The clerk was instructed to advise the Department of Trans­ port that the road crossing agreement for the Centralia wa­ ter pipe line made last fall and not acted on was now cancelled and that the council wished to confer with a representative of the department before a new agreement could be made. The clerk was instructed to apply for additional insurance on the township hall to a total of $1,000 on the township rolls and records. Current accounts in the amount of $2,179.14 including the 1952 levy of $1,199.32 for the Ausable River Conservation Authority were passed. A letter of appreciation from the council of the Town of Ex­ eter in connection with the mem­ orial service for the late King George VI was tabled. Council confirmed orders for the til Johns i Goderich, from Brownsville. Council adjourned to again in regular monthly session on Monday afternoon, April 14 next. for Hr re- the Works I for the Jeffery and rains to Ben Johnston, Deller & Son, THAMES ROAD Misses Elsie Bray and Margaret Cann of London spent the week­ end at their homos here. Mr*, and Mrs. Reg. Hodgert entertained unite & number of young people Friday evening. Mrs. William. Ferguson is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ferguson of Cromarty. Mr- and Mrs. Milton McCurdy Bpent Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ballantyne. Mumps are still quite preval­ ent in our community. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Duncan entertained quite a number of young people on Wednesday eve­ ning. Quite a nutuber of cousins from this community were at a surprise party for Mr. and , Mrs. Garnet Johns at their home on Saturday evening. They present­ ed Mr. and Mrs, Johns electric tea kettle prior leaving the community. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Ballantyne entertained Mr. and, Mrs. Lloyd Ballantyne and Larry. Mrs. Roy Ballantyne, Mr Mrs. Alvin Passmore Mrs. and Mrs. William Rohde Satur­ day evening, Mr, and Mrs. Riney Kellei’ and Lome of Exeter were sup­ er guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ liam Rohde on Sunday evening. We are glad to report that Rev. William home from the of last week. Mr. and Mrs. and David, Mr. Stone and Bobby, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jeffery and Douglas were Monday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Cann. Mr. and Mrs. Ted McIntyre, Peggy and George, of London, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Balla’ntyne.« Mission Circle The monthly meeting of the Mission Circle was held at the home of Misses Agnes and Mar­ garet Bray. The president, Doris Elford, presided. Joanne Mair gave a herald. A piano solo was given by Labelle Coward. Annie Elford gave the topic. A very ■delicious lunch was served at the close of the meeting. Farm Forum The South Thames Road Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hunkin of Exe­ ter, with a good attendance. Business was discussed. Euchre was enjoyed by all. Mr, and Mrs, Hunkin were then presented with a lamp. Mr. and Mrs, Hun­ kin then thanked them for their lamp. A delicious lunch was then served. Sunday school will be held on Sunday at 10.15 a.m. and church at 11.15 a.m. with Rev. F, E. Clysdale of London as speaker. Community Niglnt The regular community night held Friday evening with a ■crowd in attendance. Mr. Mrs. Aimer Passmore and and Mrs. William Rohde Guide Talk Norma Kellar was Captain for a night because Captain was ill last week and acting Lieutenants were Sandra McKnighf and Shir­ ley Harness. You would hardly have known Captain was away. The meeting went along as usual. Pins showed a great improvement and the Canary Patrol received special marks for theirs. Sandra’s game of Ostrich Tag was enjoyed. Two girls have applied to at­ tend National Guide Camp at Ottawa. Lady Baden Powell will be there. Remember to be at Guides at 7 p.m. sharp next Monday as we must be finished by 8 p.m. this week, bring your All the Captain. Remember too to essays. Company’s best to Ml Mr Mr. William Ballantyne, and and and Mr, Mair returned hospital Tuesday Aimer Passmore and Mrs. Gordon meet Acting Lieutenant, Just For Howls First of all a good big hoo­ ray for Doug Wein. Here he is, the first in the pack to finish second star work this year. Ron Crawford and Bob far behind after session Monday. I had to laugh bound up with hand bandages and a sling. Jim should have enough a week aftei’ all that went on in of artificial respiration. ■Gus Harvey aren’t that first-aid at Akela, all K Ata amiable in rib tr$ad Car-makers use and the public buys, more Goodyear Super- Cushions than, any other low- pressure tire. LOOK FOR THIS ~H16H SISIT OF QUAUIY (A<7X23 zzz a/./v; / <L HENSALL MOTOR SALES $7< THOS, COATES PROP, PHONE: 31 DODGE— DESOTO—Z^ZZZ *DODGE—PESOTO—SALES & SERVICE. & :«S for ing tice Hennessey extra air the pump- your prac- BRINSLEY Owing to the pastor’s illness, Rev. “ - ~ ' ■' no ■■ United goodly School. Mr. . W. C. Parrott, there was church service in Brinsley Church Sunday but a number attended Sunday EDWARD H. UNGER BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, ' NOTARY Old Post Office Building LUCAN, ONTARIO Tuesday afternoons 3:30 to 5:30 and Saturday afternoons from 3:00 to 5:30 Funds Wanted for First Mortgage Investments USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office, Exeter, Ontario President Milton McCurdy R.R. 1 Kirkton Vice-President CromartyWm. A. Hamilton Directors Harry Coates E. Clayton Colquhoun Science Hill R.R. 2 Dublin R.R. 1 Mitchell Agents Thos. G. Ballantyne Centralia R.R. 1 Martin Feeney Angus Sinclair R.R. 1 Woodham Mitchell Cromarty Alvin L. Harris E. Ross Houghton Solicitor W. G. Cochrane Secretary-Treasurer ~ Exeter Exeter WINCHELSEA Mr. Clarence Ford, Kitchener, spent the week-end with his pa­ rents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ford, Mrs. W. Spry and Ronald, Mr. and Mrs. William Spry, Jr., of London, were also Sunday visit­ ers at the home of Ford. Mrs. Newton Clarke spent a few days this past week with her daughter, Mrs. Beverley Mor­ gan of.Thames Road. Mr. and Mrs. Colin Gilfillan spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Horton of the Boundary. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Armstrong of near Hensail visited Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Batten. A number 'of relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Johns gathered at their home Saturday evening for a social time prior to their departure for their new home in Sarnia. Spry, Jr., of Mr. and Mrs. on“Hello, Donald—travelling business or pleasure?” “Pleasure, laddie, .pleasure, wi‘ a twenty per cent reduction in fares.” New Boarder: my last place, wept.” Landlady: “I pay in advance.” “When I left the landlady won’t. You’ll Arthur FraserPhone 504Ann St., Exeter TORONTO Representative A. W. MORGAN — HENSALL >3. was fair and Mr. were in charge for the evening. Euchre was played and prizes were awarded to the following: Ladies’ high, Mrs. James Simp­ son; low, Mrs. William Snow; lonq^ hands, Mrs. James Simp­ son; men's high, Charles Alli­ son; men’s low, Wilfred Hunkin. Lunch was served and a social time was spent by all. St. Patrick’s Concert The Mission Band held a St. Patrick’s social evening of last ■church basement crowd in attendance. on Thursday week in with, a the fair and Mrs. Thomas Lee, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Lee and son visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Parker of Harriston. It was Mr. Parker's birthday. Mrs. Harvey Morley visited recently with her , mother, Mrs. Simpkins, and her sister, Mrs Bob Hackney of Sarnia. Mrs. Earl Morley held a quilt ing on Tuesday last with a good ly number of ladies attending. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Trevethick and family spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs, George Neil’ and Irene, of Lieury. Mrs. Gilbert at the Wesley Mrs. present Hotson. speedy recovery. Mr. ' visited recently with Mr. Mrs. Russell Glenn of Arkona. Miss Jean Dixon of London spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fraser Dixon. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hodgson, Wesley and Paul dined with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Hamilton on Saturday evening. Mrs. Harvey Morley visited recently with friends in Strat­ ford. •Mr. an<i Mrs. Joe Amos and family „spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Amos of London. Miss Ida Hardy visited recent­ ly with Mrs. Vido Noble, Park­ hill. Mr. and Mrs. David Morley have returned to their home here aftei’ spending some time in the Southern States. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Trevethick and Paul of London spent Sun­ day with the latter’s mother. Mrs. Ruth Watson. Mrs. Beatrice Dixon is at present collecting in the com­ munity for funds for the Red Cross. G. Chester and Mrs. A. of Corunna spent Friday home of Mr. and Mrs. Morley. Russell Schroeder is*, at nursing Mrs, John L. The community wish a and Mrs. Earl Morley and A diamond . . . beautiful to its fiery depths . . . the setting . . . masterpiece of simplicity . . . suitable background to a fine gem. See our collection! For Easter Jack Smith Jeweller oreA®! 1 You, the FarmaU C with TOUCH-CONTROL and this handy two-row corn and cotton cultiva­ tor “skim through the field with the greatest of ease,” killing crop-robbing weeds at the rate of 30 to 40 acres a days This outfit gives you speed from the first cultivation on; a i speed that sweeps away rainy-weather weed growth ; ; s speed that gets the job done when you want it done. It’s the FARMALL SYSTEM of high-speed, clean cultivation. To mechanize your production job completely, see the FarmaU C and its two-row, forward-mounted planters for cotton, corn, soy­ beans and other row crops. You can get a rear-mounted mower, • too, and other quick-change, mounted implements for the FarmalL C . all raised and lowered by fingertip FarmaU Touch-Controls Come in and see the FarmaU C now. F. W. Huxtable were cele- wed- SA1NTSBURY The W.A. meeting was held on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. Greenlee. Mrs. H. Davis, president, was in charge of the meeting. Mr. Grif­ finread the scripture lesson and- spoke on the Huron College ap­ peal. The ladies quilted and Mr. Griffin closd the meeting with prayer. Mrs. M. McDonald and Mrs. E. Greenlee assisted the hostess with lunch. There 14 ladies present. Mr. and Mrs. R. Greenlee brated their twenty-fifth ding anniversary quietljr on Sat­ urday evening at their home, when they entertained the mem­ bers of the Guilfoyle and Green­ lee fa’inilies'. The table was taste­ fully decorated and centered with a cake decorated for the occasion, Mr. and Mrs. Greenlee received many beautiful gifts, cards and letters of congratula­ tions. Those present for the oc­ casion were Mr. and Mrs. F. Guilfoyle and Norman of Sim­ coe, Mr. M. Guilfoyle and Harold and 'Mr. and Mrs. J. Watson and boys of Alisa Craig, Mrs. S. 'Greenlee, Verna and Elmer and Greenlee andMT. and Mrs. C. family. Mr. and Mrs. and family were ning dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Dickins. Mr. and Mrs. H. Carroll were Saturday evening guests at the home of Mrs. P. Cobleigh of London and oh Sunday were guests with Mr. and Mrs. C. Ings of London. They were accompan­ ied by Ronald and Wayne and Mr, Hugh Carroll and Mrs. Ings. Harry and Ronald Carroll were celebrating birthdays And on Thursday evening Mrs. Harry Carroll entertained for Ronald. Those present were Mr. H. Donald, Mr. C. Abbdtt and G. Atkihson. We ar© pleased to, report Mr. Earl Atkinson is home front the hospital. His heel and ankle are in a cast and he will be con* fined to the house fok* several weeks. M. McDonald Saturday eve- Mo- Mr. that