The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-04-08, Page 4THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 8, 1954 Pencil Sharpeners Boston Adjustable —* $3.40 The Exeter Times-Advocate Hensail And District News Message From TfTrwn<TriBTrTBTrTrirTl MICKLE’S PHONE 103 Checkerboard News HENSALL, ONT, We welcome AU you readers to our first Checkeboard News Edition. We sincerely hope that you enjoy this weekly news column. The firm also hopes that our service and help to you can be beneficial and make you more profits. Dairymen in this area calves fed Calf Startena PUR1MA SERVICE Approved PURINA CUSTOM MIXING A Modern, Well Equipped Mill is at your Service to Grind and Mjx your grains properly with Purina Concentrates you Top Results, to Oldest Resident Marks 96; Ascribes Health To Hard Work Many report are weighing 50-60 lbs. more at 4 months than the standard used by Morrison. More than 1,000 calves have been raised on this program at the Purina Research Farm. Highest death loss any year was 2 calves. It’s our observation that you •can count on better growth, less scours, and well-developed lheifers in production months earlier when the Purina Calf program is followed. Purina Feeding AdvisorsTwo are thoroughly trained by Pur ina to help you with troubles. If you have problems ask for either Clement or Bill Mickle they would be happy w you. your any Bill and help Mrs. Andrew Buchanan, the former Elizabeth Carlile, oldest resident of this village, and well-known Hensall pioneer, will celebrate her ninety-sixth birth day on Thursday, April 8, and will spend the day quietly at her home with her daughter Jennie who takes care of her. Mrs. Buchanan, in spite of her advanced years, enjoys compara tively good health and takes an interest in current events. Up until recent yearB she enjoyed knitting, crocheting and garden ing, and she will be glad when the warm weather comes so she can sit on her verandah to enjoy the supshine. A native of the second conces sion of Hay Township, Mrs. Bu chanan attributes her long life to plenty of hard work and taking each day in its stride. A resident of Hensall for the past 25 years, she came here after residing with her husband fol lowing their marriage, on a farm in Tuckersmith. She likes to reminisce over the early days and recalls how she walked' to Bonthron’s store at Rogerville, a distance of three-and-a-half miles one way, with eggs and butter and would return home laden with groceries. Mrs. Bu chanan recalls there were no binders then, the farmers would follow the reaper and bind the sheaves, etook them, put grain on barn floor and flail it out. She attended church at Roger ville with her parents who came to Canada from Ireland. The late Rev. John Logie was the minister at that time She has two sons, one daughter, 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Hold Ladios Night Huron Lodge No, 224 held their annual Ladies Night on Wednesday, March 31, with a large attendance. Each lady re ceived a lovely corsage. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hensall Legion served the b&nquef, The speaker, Mr. Sam Fletcher, of Fletcher Institute, of London, gave an informative and humour ous address. Following the pro gram, a social time was 'spent playing euchre. Mrs. Anson Cole man ~“J' 1 *" were Kippen By MBS, A- GACKSTETTEB and Mr. Cleve Cochrane the high scorers. Elizabeth LukerMrs. Mrs, Elizabeth Luker, widow of the late William Luker, died suddenly at her home Tuesday, having been in failing health for ’ ■ - — -•*- was the was She vil- some time. Mrs. Luker, who in her ninetieth year, was former Elizabeth Baker and born in Stanley Township, had been a resident of the lage for over 50 years. Surviving are one son, Robert, and one daughter, Gladys, of Hensall. Resting at the Bonthron fune ral home, Hensall where private funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. Rev. W. J. Rogers will officiate. Burial will be made in Bayfield cemetery. So- con- for WMS To Assist Korean Relief The Women’s Missionary citty of the United Church yened Thursday afternoon the April meeting. Mrs. W. B. Cross who presided, conducted the worship service. It was voted do send two boxes or more of articles and clothing to Korea ggd each member was asked to bring a donation to the May meeting. Mrs. L. Eiler, Mrs. A. Clark, Miss M. Ellis and Miss A-. Consitt were appointed delegates to attend the PresbyteriaJ to be held a Seaforth April 14". Mrs. C. Cook is in charge of trans portation. "■ Mrs. W. Forrest, Mrs. J, Hor ton, Mrs. E- Geiger, Miss Con sitt and Miss Ellis commented on the topic "Relief for Korea". It was learned that Korea is the twelfth country in size in the world and has many industrial places. Its people are kind and hospitable and eager to learn Christianity, but only two per cent of all Koreans are Christ ians. They axe doing a great Work in helping others in' in stitutions which are supported by the W.M.S. Mrs. | solo, Mrs. L. Eiler "Just For T. Sherritt, sang a lovely Today,” with accompanist. Norma Hopkinson and daughter Joan returned to home at Lions Head after the former's parents, Dr. little their visiting Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Cook. Cai' Hits Store John Williams, 21, of R.R. 1, Varna, was taken tp South Hu ron Hospital, Exeter, early on Sunday morning after the car he was driving skidded into the front steps of D. E. Kyle’s gene ral store. Mr. Williams driving north on Np. 4 When his car hit the and skidded sideways store. The 1938 model damaged to the extent provincial Police Constable Cecil Gibbons, of Exeter, investigated. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lostell and family visited on Saturday with Mrs. Lostelj’s sister and brother-in-law, Mr. ai\d Mrs. Roy McLeod, of Wingham. While there they called on their niece who recently underwent an operation in Wingham hospital. Miss Etta Jarrett, of Toronto, spent the weekend with .her mother, Mrs. K. Jarratt. Mr. and Mrs. Winston Work man and Mr. William Workman visited Sunday in London. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Dickert and Patsy, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Jacques, of •Clifford; Mr. and Mrs. Anson Wolfe and son, of Melborne, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Die. kert. Mrs. Alec McGregor spent Monday in Preston, Mr. Norman Dickert spent Wednesday with his mother, Mrs. Dickert, in Clifford. QUALITY was highway shoulder into the Oar was of $3'00. Let's Get Acquainted Next time you’re in town, drop in and say "howdy”. Tell us about your feeding and sanitation problems. Could be we could toe of service to you, since our people are trained by Purina and have lots of experience, too, in helping farmers around here. Don’t Target ... we have a date. Of Hensall Onions George Armstrong, manager for .Steele Briggs Seed Co. Ltd., reports 14. tons of onions have been shipped by rail and truck to Quebec, Montreal-and all over Western Ontario, shipped to the Northern Ontario pected when the pleted by 22 employees who com menced work March 4, 185 tons of onions will have been shipped. They win be Maritimes and also. It is ex work is com- Save Countless $ $ AT BRONTHRONS Present Old Time Show The Kansas Farmer and his entertainers, featuring the Knoll Sisters, Walkerton, and Canada’s only singing violinist, presented an old time show and dance in the town hall, Hensail, Friday evening to a large audience. Mr. Cambell Eyre was floor manager for the dance. The Hensall Kins men Club sponsored the event. Furniture SALE Leave For Fraiace Mrs. J. Stokes of 98 Josephine St., London, and her two daugh ters, Sharon, 11, and Beverley, seven, left London Sunday eve ning by Montreal York to J. Stokes First Air Division, France, who has been there since August,' 1953, They expect to return to Canada in August, 1955. Mrs. Stokes, the former Martha Car lile, of Hensall, was to have a week later, but the boat was to have sailed on burned. train for Toronto and and will sail from New join her husband, Sgt. of the Dental Company, left she was Genuine FURNITURE BARGAINS! ★ CHESTERFIELD SUITES ★ BEDROOM FURNITURE ★ CHROME SUITES ★ LAMPS * TELEVISION Legion Convenes Hensall branch of the Canad ian Legion convened for their April meeting on Monday in the Legion Hall with the president, Don Dayman, in the chair. Two new members were admitted into membership, Dick McCabe and Wes Richardson. During the business period, $10 was voted to the Cancer Fund, and $10 to the Veteran’s Tubercular Sum mer Camp, v Many Items Below Cost Hensall-Chiselhurst T.P.U. Hensall-Chiselhurst Y.P.U. met in Chiselhurst United Church on April 5. Don Brock read the scripture lesson and Ken Tuckey led in prayer. Rev. W. J. Rogers took the topic, "Meaning of Easter”, after which he led in prayer. It was decided that for the next meeting they would at tend the spring rally in Exeter. The meeting after that would be held in Chiselhurst. Everything In The Store Is On Sale At Greatly Reduced Prices Bonthron’s have never had a sale before. We have always tried to give our customers good value for their money, but at the present time we arc overstocked so we offer tremendous savings to you. SALE ENDS APRIL 11 Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bedard, of London, visited over the week end with the latter’s arents, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Bell. Mr, Ed Corbett, who his knee several weeks ceived treatment in St. Hospital, London, last week and had a cast put on the leg. At the annual Easter Ham Shoot at St. Thomas on Satur day, John Anderson, of Hensall, was high gun over all, and also won three hams. Shooters were there from Detroit, and all over Western Ontario, The monthly Institute meeting will be held in the Legion Hall On Wednesday bight, April 14, With Mrs. Normintoh and A, Mousseau. as hostesses, call will he " a garden pest and how to control it”. Mr. Eiler will be the guest speaker. injured ago, re Joseph’s HENSALL RHONE 15 Beats Lnck Ybu Will hot count on luck If you are wise, You’d rather use your pluck And advertise. DESOTO SEDAN, Grey CHRYSLER SEDAN, Grey METEOR SEDAN, Green PLYMOUTH SEDAN, Rlye PLYMOUTH SEDAN, Green DODGE SEDAN, Custom DODGE SEDAN, Blue ’49 DODGE SEDAN, Blue DODGE COACH DODGE SEDAN, Blue DODGE SEDAN . PLYMOUTH SEDAN Special FORD TUDOR, Priced to Sell o z u ’48 ’48 ’47 ’47 S nEPEHQMO CARS :: :: DEPENDABLE Exeter Motor Sales FRED DOBBS, PROP.Phone 200 Exeter ............................................................. GOODWIN'S DEPT STORE ONTARIO I3'' I A ■I A A » Be Here Friday at 9 A.M. Reg. 22/ KLEENEX 9x10 Tissue 10 pkg.SI "29 — 1 Hour Only — Limit of 10 iWi $1 & z Be Here Saturday at 9 A.hfl. Reg. 18/ TOILET PAPER 10 ROLLS $1-29 — 1 Hour Only — Limit of 10 STILL IN FULL SWING y THANKS A MILLION TO ALL OF YOU FOR COMING BY THE HUNDREDS. Reg. 65/ Yard Reg. Value to $10.95 Ladies’ Arch Support OXFORDS Dress Styles • All Heels $4.88 to $7.88 Reg. $4.95 Ladies’ Smart Step SANDALS $2.49 pair ! Multi-Colors MEN’S Reg. $7.95 to $11.95 WORK BOOTS $4.88 to $8.88 A Wonderful Selection Al! Leather - Durable MEN’S Reg. $5.95 to $10.95 OXFORDS Brown or Black 52.88 to $7.88 Dress Styles in All Sizes Reg. $2.95 I Ladies’ Rubber Sole 1 CANVAS SANDALS $.1 >88 PAIR New Spring Styles All Colors and Sizes | | Reg. $3.95 CHILDREN’S I SHOES | $1.88 pair Reg. to $5.25 LADIES’ LOAFERS $2.49 pair All Sizes U One Group | LADIES’ [ DRESS SHOES | $2.49 pair | Reg. Price to $5.^5 S Pumps ■ Straps - Ties HERE'S JUST A FEW OF THE TERRIFIC BARGAINS THAT AWAIT YOU THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. BOYS’ Reg. $1.95 OVER RUBBERS $1.29 PAIR MEN'S Reg. $2.25 OVER RUBBERS $1.69 pair MEN’S SHORT RUBBER KNEE BOOTS $3.88 pair MEN’S Reg. $5.50 RUBBER KNEE BOOTS $4.29 pair Still a Good selection Reg. Values to $10.00 Odds and Ends CHILDREN’S & LADIES’ SHOES $1. PAIR ties. $1.00 MEN’S DRESS SOX 2 PAIR $!■ Friday and SaturdayOnly G i 5 R THAT WILL sWEc I L J 11 f” tF •? ) CRINKLE CREPE Piece Goods 49c YARD Reg. 65/ Yard BROADCLOTH Print or Solid 44c YARD Saturday at 3 P.M. Reg, 40/ MODESS 4 for $1. — 1 Hour Only ■— Limit Of 4 i s’. 1 We Found More REMNANTS 1-Ycl. to 5-Yd. Lengths To Go At yz PRICE I’M ■ ' Reg. 69/ WORK SOX 3 PAIR $1» Friday and Saturday Ohly V BEFORE !! GOODWIN’S DEP T STORE HENSALL ONTARIO •JTr