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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1950-01-12, Page 8Pag.© $THE TIMESrADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THUR3PAY MORNING, JANUARY 12, W50 MIJGGS AND SKEETER . !-V* & Qflba Glenn’s Auto Wreckers Wellington Street, Exeter OPEN DAILY Parts for Other Makes and Models Trailer Axles with 16" Wheels Used Tires: 17”, 19”, 20” and 21” BY WALLY BISHOP '." '.■?*». :.'.r,7.T.r.,-~ rr.—■"tt.1 - "■-•^rrrrTTnrrrrTrrrr News of Hensall Gleaned From Exeter District High School TO VISIT US ON we will be destination true). progressing “a dream of Miss to hear room ow- who has her Mr. confined to her illness. C. Hudson, the holiday weeks with The invited guest was being shown to his bed in the haunted room by liis host’s faithful but rather sinister-looking butler. At the door of the room they paused. “By the way,” said the guest, ‘’has anything—er—unusual ever happened in connection with this room?” “Not for over fifty years, sir,” said the servant hollowly. “A gentleman who spent the night here appeared at breakfast the next morning,” came the reply. Before You Buy Drop In and See My Complete Stock of All my cars are thoroughly checked before being offered for sale! MOTOR SALES HENSALL Bus. 54 Phone Res. 178 Alberta Coal Just Received A Car Of The “NEW ALBERTA HARD” COAL First Car to Arrive in Exeter Keep Canadian dollars in Canada and Canadian miners ’ to work . . . Try A Ton! many friends Hannah Craig regret she is ing to Mrs. spent , her family in London returned to her home here. Mrs, Melvin Moir and family were recent visitors with brother and sister-in-law, and Mrs. Jack Soldan, Mr. and Mrs. A. Pearson of Toronto spent the week-end at the home of the latter’s mother, Mrs. Annie Saundercock. Bride Honored Miss Mavis Spencer wag hos­ tess at her home on Saturday night for a number of neighbors and friends in honor of Mrs. T. C. Joynt, the former Miss Flor­ ence Welsh. Bingo games were played, followed by readings and a social hour, during which the bride was presented with many beautiful and useful miscellan­ eous gifts, for which she made a fitting reply expressing her sincere thanks. Refreshments were served. Choir Social Honors Members The choir members of the Hensall United Church met for their regular practice on Friday night, January 6. After practice, an enjoyable social time was spent in the Sunday School room, in honor of several choir members. The president, Gladys Luker, presid­ ed. Misses Audrey Walsh and Marlene Petzke, accompanied by Miss Edna Walsh, contributed several pleasing vocal duets. The president then referred to the following members who, ow­ ing to studies, have had to dis­ continue their choir work for the time -being. Misses Jean Armstrong, Jean Ingram, Ber­ nice Jinks, and Eleanor Cook to whom Mr. Rannie made the pre­ sentation of hymn’ books and notes of appreciation. In the absence of Mrs. J.. R. McCloy of Toronto, the former Miss Ruth Hess, Mrs. Geqrjge Hess was asked to accept a gift The Huron County Health Unit is arranging Im­ munization Clinics in the following schools starting January 23 and continuing February 13 and March 6. 9:30 A.M.—STEPHEN S.S. 12 (BEELINE) 10:15 A.M.—GRAND BEND PUBLIC SCHOOL 1:00 P.M*—UNION S.S. 15 HAY AND STEPHEN 2:00 P.M.-—-DASHWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL The combined immunization for Diphtheria, Whooping Cough Tetanus (Lockjaw) may be given the babies and pre-school children of 3 months to 31A years of age. Children over this age may receive the combined inoculations for Diphtheria and Tet­ anus or Tetanus toxoid alone. Reinforcing doses of Diphtheria will also be given where needed. Small­ pox vaccinations will be given On the last day of these clinics, March 6, 1950* * Early protection of children against Diphtheria, Whooping Cough, Tetanus and Smallpox is every parent’s obligation. BE WISE IMMUNIZE! » M Exclusive Dealer FOR MASON and RISCH HENRY HERBERT *** - ' NEW SEALS WILLIAMS PIANOS ♦ ALSO Wurlitzer Organs “FOR CHURCH OR HOME’' True Organ Tone Snelgrove *s OH, NO, YOU DON’T, W skeeter; z remember THE LAST TIME I WAS HERE YOU HELPED ME.. (a bedspread) and an accom­ pany iny address. Mr, and Mrs. T. 0, Joynt were then called forward. The address was read by Gladys Luker, while Mr. Rannie, choir leader, pre­ sented Mrs. Joynt, formerly Miss Florence Welsh, with a revers­ ible bed throw. Appropriate replies were made by the recipients. Inspiring re­ marks were given by Mr, S. G. Rannie ' _ . - * The closed served various Messrs. Drysdale. Evening Auxiliary Meets The monthly meeting of Evening Auxiliary was held in the United Church Sunday School room, on Monday night, January 9, with a splendid at­ tendance of members and guests. Mts. J. Corbett presided for the first part of the meeting, which Song Hymn sung. The lowed, the scripture lesson, Dent. Chap­ ter 29. Mrs. D. Kyle gave an in­ teresting presentation using the title “Courage for the New Year”, after which prayer was offered by Mrs. L. Chapman. The 1950 as follows: Miss Ellis; J. Corbett; lian Hyde; and Rev. R. A. B^ook, largely attended event with a delicious lunch under the direction of ladies, assisted 'by George Hess and M. By BETTY MICKLE 1, we are still slaving away in the old school, but from reports, I understand moving to our new this Friday (hope it’s The “new school” is rapidly and is certainly cbme true”. Next week, I hope to be able to give count of the interior “paradise”. Activities around you an ac- of our new the school the opened with the Theme and the Lord’s Prayer. “Jesus Shall Reign” was devotional period fol- Mrs. P. McNaughton read M rs. S. Devine Following a fall in which she fractured' her hip, Mrs. Sarah Devine, 84, life-long resident of Grand Bend, died at her home Friday. She was twice married, her first husband being John Dever- aux, and her second George vine. She was a United Church. Surviving ward, Bend: Frank Mrs. member of De- the Ed-two sons, Henry, Grand daughters, Mrs. Now Wrecking ’34 Chev, ’30 Chev, ’35 Ford Model A Ford and ’38 Plymouth slate of officers is Honorary president, past president, Mrs. president, Mrs. Lil- first vice-president, Mrs. 'Blackwell; second vice- president, Mrs. D. Kyle; secre­ tary, Gladys Luker; treasurer, Mrs. P. McNaughton; press re­ porter, Mrs. M. Hedden; pian­ ists, Mrs. Goddard, Mrs. T. C. Joynt, Gladys Luker; social committee, Mrs. B. Horton; friendship committee, Mrs. L. Chapman; stewardship secretary, Mrs. B. Kyle. The roll was called, payment of funds received, and collection taken. The minutes were read. Gladys Luker, secretary, sub­ mitted the new slate of officers as listed. It was moved by Mrs. Lome Chapman and seconded by Mrs. E. Shaddick that this report be accepted as read. At this time Gladys Luker, presented to Mrs. . Corbett, re­ tiring president, a life member­ ship certificate and pin, and also a hymnary. Mrs. Corbett expressed sincere thanks for Lillian Hyde then for the balance of the A delightful vocal duet Heard of a Land” was by Mrs. Pearl Pass- are at home, and three Colby, West Gravenhurst; James G-rigg, Strathroy; and Mrs. B. Tiedem an, Grand Bend. The remains rested at the family home where services were conducted Monday afternoon, and interment was made in’ Grand Bend cemetery. A memorial ser­ vice was held in the United Church. - same. Mrs. presided meeting. “I Have rendered more and Mrs. M. Lavery. Dur­ ing the business session encour­ aging reports were given by; Miss Mary Goodwin, stewardship secretary, and Mrs. P. McNaugh­ ton, treasurer. Mrs. Pearl Pass- more was named cards in future. It was decided meetings in the room. Miss Ellis to look after ■ Elimville Farm Forum The Elimville North Farm Forum met on Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Elf ord with twenty-two present. The topic for the eve­ ning was ‘,Tlie Law of Supply and Demand”. This very timely topic brought forth a lively discussion. Be­ cause a farmer cannot change suddenly from one line of pro­ duction to another in a short period of time. The forum decid­ ed that a farmer should not change his production plans to any great extent hut should con­ tinue to produce what he has specialized in. Another appropriate topic, “Parity and Floor Prices”, will be discussed next week when the forum meets at the home Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Johns. have been very slim this last week; in fact, all you hear are occasional mumbles—“Was Santa •good to you?”. The boys’ q.nd girls’ 'basket­ ball teams have been practising very hard and faithfully though, planning to do justice to their opening scheduled games. The Junior Boys play their big opener next Tuesday against Mitchell and the Senior teams play this Thursday against* Mit­ chell. Both games are being played away from home. Good luck kids, you’ve done it .before and you can beat them again. The Inter mu r a 1 Basketball schedule for boys and girls com­ menced last week. The .games are played at noon hours in the gym­ nasium. There has been some very keen competition and the games are very interesting to watch—that is to say the game between the Grade 12 girls and the Grade 13 girls. Owing to lack of forwards, the Grade 13 girls in despair dressed Cam. Kruegei' up in a girl’s gym suit, a kerchief tied around, his “curly locks” and the usual—‘lipstick’, and sent him, I mean her (Lulu Belle) ’ game quite blame it as game Looking Ahead Don’t forget the ing of the New High School” on Wednesday, January 25. All are cordially invited to come and attend this wonderful event and to make a tour of our new Exe­ ter District High School. out to play a dazzling as forward, annoyed at them) but a joke—as 16-15. Grade 12 was first (I don’t soon accepted they won the “Grand Open- i of Friday, January 13 And View The New 1950 Models of Showing At — Sunoco Garage, Exeter Hensall Motors, Hensall Zurich Motors, Zurich FRED DOBBS Phone 200 Exeter 2^’ I Money Saving Clearance of Odd Lines Till 11 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 1950 to hold future Sunday School extended a hearty vote of thanks to the re­ tiring officers. Mrs. offered to look after programs. Miss Ellis dealt with the study book ‘‘Growing with the Years”, taking the subject “Achieve­ ments of the United Church in Evangelism”. She was assisted by Mrs. R. Drysdale, who read “Educational Evangelism”, W. Richardson “Preaching sions”, Mrs* A. Shirray, read a poem referring to preaching missionary* Mrs. T. C. Joynt Florence Welsh) was recipient of a gift group, Gladys Luker reading the address and Mrs. L. Hyde doing the honours. The guest of lienor replied fittingly* Community singing was then enjoyed under the direction of Mrs. Joynt with Mrs. Goddard at the piano. The closing hymn was “He Liveth Long” after which the Mizpah Benediction was repeated* Delicious refresh­ ments were served by the committee. j Robert Norris Word was received here death of Robert Norris of son, Sask., who passed away at the General Hospital, Regina, Sask., following a major opera­ tion. In his seventy-first year, he was born east of Cromarty, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Norris. A blacksmith by trade, i he learned his profession in Hensall with the late Mr. Hob­ kirk. He is survived by his widow, one son and one daugh­ ter of Davidson, Sask., four brothers-—James Norris, Mitch­ ell; William, Detroit; Hugh, of Chiselhurst; Harry, on the home­ stead; five sisters—Mr.s. Leonard B u i s o n , Munroe; Mrs. John Drake, Staffa; Miss Eliza Nor­ ris, Mitchell; Mrs. W. Piper, California; Mrs. Louis Keil, of Vancouver, B.C. January meeting of the Blackwell Mrs. Mis- Who the Miss(bee made the from the Lieury Farm Forum After being separated for three weeks from farm forum, the Lieury group gathered to­ gether again last Monday eve­ ning, January 9, in S.S. No. 10 school house. The largest at­ tendance yet this season with forty-five present. The group listened for an hour to the radio and split up into four groups to dis­ cuss the topic of “The Law of Supply and Demand”. After film and discussion mixed together, the groups closed by deciding the next meeting would be held at the home of Mr* and Mrs. Andrew Erskine on January 16. Mrs. Scott Reid entertained the large group by having Dr* F. Boyes of Parkhill come in to show many interesting and pic­ turesque scenes on his trip to Mew York City and Miami} Flor­ ida, with his movie projector* This Was really enjoyed very much -by all present. Mrs. Bill Armstrong extended a vote of thanks to Dr. Boyes oh behalf of all the members. A social half hour with a dainty lunch brought the enjoy­ able evening to a close. met half then i social of the David- Hensall branch Of the Canadian Legion held in the Legion Hall on Monday, January 9, officers for 1950 were installed by Zone Commander Comrade George Wilson of Clinton branch. Offi­ cers installed were: President, Comrade Dave Sangster; first vice-president, Byran Kyle; se­ cond vice-president, W. T. Cam­ eron; sergeant - at - arms, Jack Simmons; chaplain, Rev* P, A. Ferguson; secretary - treasurer, James Clark; adjust, officer, Fred Appleby; executive commit­ tee, Comrades F. Bonthron, D. Dayman, IL Horton, R. E. Smale. A number of comrades from Clinton and Brucefield at­ tended the Installation. The Legion accepted the invitation to be the guests of the Ladies* Auxiliary at a social evening in the Legion Hall on Wednesday, January 25, Bag pipe music was furnished and a beef barbeque ■Was served.Vi Women’s Winter Boots Smart, cosy leather shearling-lined boots. Side zipper; panco soles. In black, brown, green. Regular $9.75 for .............................................. r”“$7.75 Women’s Slippers Fancy} warm styles, leather sole felts. Wine and blue ............... $1.98 Many others, as priced. 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