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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1950-01-05, Page 7
THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 5, 1950 ROBERTSON’S Your Drugs at ROBERTSON’Sw ExeterPhone 50a- an. ex Mr. J “Arise, © Old Floors Re-finished. ® Asphalt and Rubber Tile © Linoleum Laid. . 3 lbs-$l.Q0 9 lbs.-$2.45 Guaranteed No Filler ‘ Results considered, you will find this powder un equalled as a tonie fox; all farm stock. Wallace Bowden WOODHAM Phone Kirkton 53rlO INSURANCE OP Ut Us Refinish Your Floor Stewart Warner Radios and General Appliances Sold and Serviced House and Farm Wiring DONALD JOLLY AU Types Of Furniture Made To Order Why not have that old furniture look like new? Ross Krueger Phone 19-r-41 ■ CREDITON ■B After-Christmas Party Held In Hensail U. C. A successful after-Christmas party was held in the United Church Sunday School room on Wednesday night, December 28, when a large representation of parents and their families and friends attended. Rev. R. A. Brook efficiently acted as chairman for the follow ing interesting program; Recita tions, Alex Hyde, Steve Kyle, Billy Shaddick, Gerald Chapman, Jerry Drysdale, Billy Ingram; solo, “Away In A Manger", Mas ter Bobbie Mickle, accompanied by Mrs. Mickle; playlet, “Babe of Light", Mrs. Lillian Hyde’s class; recitations, Jerry Elder, Marjorie Hyde, Douglas Shirray; ! piano solo, Norma Passmore; short play, “A Sick Baby”, the junior pupils; “Christmas Re solutions", an exercise by Gladys Luker’s class; Hop Scotch Polka, song and dance, several scholars; song, “Rudolph, The Red-Nose •Reindeer”, Miss Lammie’s class playlet, “The Story of-the Star" Miss Betty Mickle’s class; ercise entitled “Choice”, Horton’s class; playlet, Shine", senior scholars. The presentation of two in structive films followed, “West ern Highlands" and “River Watch”. This was directed by Mr. Mickle of Exeter, assisted by Mr. Bill M’ickle of Hensail, Rev. Brook expressed hearty thanks to those responsible for the program. Mr. J. Corbett, S.S. Superintendent, then gave a few remarks, after which he intro duced Santa Claus ‘to the aud ience. Treats were distributed to all the children. The gathering closed with Mizpah Benediction. the Hu ron Old Boys Hold Annual Meeting Huron Old Boys in Toronto are holding their annual meeting on Monday, January 9, at 8:15 pan. at West Toronto .Y.M.C.A., College and Dovercourt Sts. All members and former Huron resi dents are urged to be present for the election of the 19 5,0 com mittee. A feature of the evening will be the showing of the colour sound film “The Books .Drive On”, sponsored by the Huron County Library Association. The Huron Old Boys are very inter ested in this film since its action is set in Huron County. Refresh ments will be served and the ad mission -charge will be 50 pents. M Thanks Through this medium I would like to say thanks to the people of Exeter who have placed their con fidence in me for another term as councillor and also to those who have supported me in any way. I promiso you that I shall fulfill this office to the best of my ability. Happy New Year to one and all! Ed Lindenfield To the Electors of Usborne Township .Words fail me to express liiy thanks and appreciation for the very fine vote accorded me in the municipal elec tion for reeve. It has been a pleasure to serve you in the past three years as a councillor and to say to the member-elect a most successful year in B" AGAIN all my subporters and work on my behalf, * Wishing one and all a Happy New Year 1050. THANKING . . . those that gave their time and Jaknes Simpson w -to > the Electors Of Hay Township I wish to express my sincere thanks for the loyal support that was given me at the polls on Monday, I will endeavour to merit the trust that has been placed in me. I wish for all a Happy and Prosperous 1950. I lM‘ To the Electors Of Usborne Township I would like to thank you for your support in the recent election, I hope to prove worthy of your confidence and equal to the responsibility which you have given inc. Wellington Brock * ■■wpl''-/G'v ■<A ” 1b Job'll. < M iR '"I •- % - IF LEARN A, B, Cs WHILE FATHERS LEARN ELECTRONICS Children of service per sonnels at RCAF’s big radar and communication centre at Clinton, Ontario, learn their A- B-Cs only a few yards away from class rooms where their elders struggle with, advanced electronic studies. Shown here is the school established on the station for families of of ficers and airmen, and operated by the RCAF, Teacher is Mrs. J. M. Chambers, who form erly taught school at Hope, B.C. —Central Press Canadian Mrs. Duncan McLean A highly-esteemed resident of Lot 27, South Thames Road, Us borne township, Mrs. Duncan, McLean, 76, died nt the home of hei’ daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Doupe, Usborne township, early Thursday eve ning. She had been enjoying her usual health until suffering a stfoke on December 12. Since that time her condition had been critical. .She was the former Eu- phemia Morgan, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan (Euphemia Stewart) and was born in Hibbert township on August 18, 1873. She had resid ed on the present farm since shortly after her marriage on November 8, 1897 to Mr. Duncan McLean who died on January 8, 1946. She was a faithful membei* of Roys United Church, Fullar- ton township. She is survived by two sons, .Cameron, <350 Huron St., Stratford, and Allan on the home place in Usborne township; two daughters, Mrs. Wm-. (Janet) Doupe, .Usborne township; Mrs. Carman (Isabelle) Harmer, of Fullarton township; one brother, Duncan, in Saskatchewan, and six grandchildren. Her eldest daughter, Flora, died in 1917, and three .brothers and three sis ters also died some time ago. The funeral, Monday, was held from the Heath funeral home, 'Mitchell, conducted by ,Rev. Wm. Mair, of Thames Road. Interment was in Roy’s Cemetery. HENSALL Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cook visited during the .holidays with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. ‘Hildebrandt at Leamington. Master Bobbie Baynham re turned * home aftex* holidaying with his .uncle and aunt, Mr. and •Mrs. Alvin Passinore, Thames Road. Miss Winnie Gray returned to resume her duties here at the public school after spending the holidays with hei’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Gray, Mitchell. Mr. and .Mrs. George Thomp son. spent the holiday week-end with relatives at Blenheim. Mr. and Mrs. Don Rigby and Donna <of Blenheim returned home iaftei' spending the Christ mas holidays with Mrs. Rigby’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McQueen. Misses Eleanor Cook and Ber nice Jinks returned to London after the holidays to resume their studies at Western Univers ity. , •Mrs. Eugene Westendorp and son returned to London after ’holidaying with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.’ W. E. •Hemphill. Teachers and Officers Elected The annual Sunday School meeting of the United Church was held in the vestry on Friday evening, December ,30. Rev. R. A. Brook presided. Mr. Bill Mickle, treasurer, presented an encouraging financial report. All departments showed splendid progress under the direction of Mr. J. Corbett and Mr. D. Kyle, Superiiitendants. The following slate of officers for 195'0 was named: Sup’t., Ml’. J. Corbett; Ass’t., Mr. D. Kyle; Sect’y-Treas., Mr. Bill Mickle; Ass’t., Mr. Charles Fee; Pianists, ’Greta Lammie, Gladys Luker. Teachers of classes: Beginners, Mrs, J* Corbett; Ass’t., .Mrs. D. Kyle; Primary ,(a), Miss Bernice Jinks; Ass’t., (to be named); Primary (b), Mrs. L. Hyde; Ass’t,, Mrs. G. Hess; Primary, Miss A. Consitt; Ass’t (to be named); Junior, Miss Betty Mickle; Junior Boys, Mr. Jarvis Horton; Ass’t., (to be named); Intermediate (a), Gladys Luker; Intermediate (b), Miss Greta Lammie; Senior Boys, Mr. Black- well; Ass’t (to be named); Sr. Girls, Mrs. Blackwell; Ass’t ,(to be named); Woheio Class, Miss M. Ellis; Bible Class, Mr. E, , Geiger; Cradle Roll Sup’t., Mrs. G. Hess. Institute To Mcpt In Legion Rooms The monthly meeting of the Hensall Institute lakes place in the Legion Rooms on Wednesday night, January 11. Mrs. G. Arm strong and Miss M. Hills are in charge of arrangements. The theme is “Education”, Roil Call, “My first teacher”. Miss Gray will look , after the demonstration. Miss Avery will present the motto. Mr. Blackwell will conduct a spelling match in Which Grades 5 and 6; Grades 7 and 8 will take part. Prizes will" be awarded. Plan to attend this interesting event. 0 S3 AIRPORT NEWS ss—™~——— -------————— To the readers of this column, RCAF officers’ mess at Crumlin from •all personnel of RCAF on Monday afternoon. The Cen- Cehtralia, ,go best wishes for a\ tralia officers were exceptionally pleasant and bountiful 1950. ” ................ $ *0 The infant 1950 was ushered into existence in grand, style by all ranks of RCAF Centralia. The airmen held a dance in. the drill hall, attended by a good number of celebrants. Apart from a general lack of noise making machinery, everyone en joyed the evening to extent.* <: * The Senior NCO’s also the scene of a New Year’s Eve party. There was dancing to records and good food to satisfy the Senior NCOs and their guests. * * * * The advent of the New Year was heralded by the .skirl of pipes in the Officers’ Mess on Saturday night. Cpl. Sandy Mc Queen, who works in the Arma ment section, and Mr. Howard Ince, of Exeter, were the pipers. They wdre dressed in complete kilt outfits and gave a very pleasing and traditional air to the occasion, to music by buffet lunch making to house.* * * the fullest * mess was There was dancing the Londonaires, a and general noise- entertain the full Whereever birth statistics have been collected in Canada, they show an excess of males. cent of live illegitimate. * ** AUTOMOBILE Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co. “World's Greatest Automobile Mutual" FIRE Mill Owner’s Mutual Fire Insurance Co. CASUALTY Massie and Renwick Ltd. Liability — Plate Glass HOSPITALIZATION Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association “The largest company of its kind in the world" well received by the members of the London messes. The visiting party included Squadron Leaders •Carter Hovey and lay, and Flight George Moir, Harry Charles Grigg.* * * On Monday afternoon the of ficers “Open guests _________„ficers from London units/ and local civilian friends of Centralia officers.* * * * F/O “Sandy" Sanderson, for merly of “B” flight, has been posted to Practice flight at Rockcliffe.* * F/-L Andy performed the administration posted to Central Flying School at Trenton to take the flying in structor’s course. * Less than five birth in Canada* * Partridge are wooded areas of Canada from one sea-coast to the other. Ernest C. Harvey Insurance Agency Phone 47 Glen Grind- Lieutenants Pickard and * of Station Centralia held House". Arnon^ the were naval and army of- * * Williamson, who task of * assistant officer, has been SHIPKA and Mrs. Sanders from « » * Officers and Senior NCOs dressed in waiters' uniforms served New Year’s dinner to about 150 airmen in the air men’s mess on Monday, January 2. Turkey and all the trimmings Were on the menu. ♦ * ♦ » A party of five officers from Station Centralia visited regular and reserve army and naval messes in London, ns well as the Dr. London spent New Years at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Fink- beiner and attended the funeral Saturday of the late Mr. S. Webb. Mrs. Stuart Sweitzer is in Vic toria Hospital, London, having undergone an operation last Sat urday. iShe is at present getting along as well as can ,be expected. Mr. and Mrs. W. Clarke and Doris from Varna visited Sunday with relatives. Mr. .and Mrs. E. Webb from St. Catherines spent the week end with Mir. and Mrs, C. Russell and family. per are* found in the (These tractors are all in above average shape.) 1943 1940 1948 1938 Ford, Ford, step-up transmission. Leader, like new. Fordson, 4* DASHWOOD Mr. alia Mrs. Keith WiiatOhK of London spent New Year holi days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Wlldfottg. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Merrier and Joyce of Kitchener spent the week-end holidays with rela tives here, Mr. add Mrs. E. Koehler add Mrs. G. Kraft spent New Years in London. Mrs. Taylor of Goderich is Visiting with her Son, Mi** aud Mrs, Taylor. Rev, W. Siebert of Ghesley called oil his aunt. Mrs. Witfcel, on Friday .evening. Mr. and Mrs. M. Doherty of Exeter were New Years visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ken McCrae. Mr, add Mrs. Bill Wein at tended the funeral o f Mrs. Wein’s brother-in-law, the lath Mr. John D, Fisher who Fas killed lit an auto accident on Friday night at Shakespeare. I 1946 1947 1946 1941 1940 1939 1936 1935 1934 CARS Ford Sedan, new motor. Ford Coach — $1^295. Pontiac Sedan — $1,190. Ford Coach — $690. Chev Sedan.; very clean Plymouth Sedan — $650. Ford Ford Ford Sedan — $290. Coach — $190. Coach — $190. USED TRACTORS S^ep-up transmission. Larry Snider Motors PHONE 64-W ' EXETER EFFECTIVE MONDAY JANUARY 9 TEMPORARY CURTAILMENT Due to serious depletion of coal reserves of the railway because of wbrk stoppages and shortened ■*working hours in United States mines, Canadian I National announces temporary reductions in certain passenger train service^ effective January 9. For information enquire At your nearest Canadian National Railways Ticket Office or see your local Agent. *