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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1955-01-13, Page 8SRIDE$M! LET`( See the «I ersonelized Service" albums at The Tlntes-AdVinate.. M:icidIeton;'s Drug Store . M Hawn -. Phone 20 or 150 Special YARDLEY HAND. CREAM and,I144 Rose Soap $1.#0 .(2. Cakes Soap .Free) YARDLEY HAND CREAM and Red Rose Soup 85* (1 Cake Soap li''ree) ARENA SCHEDULE Thursday, January 18 SKATING Plriday, January 14 LUOAN JUNIORS vs. HENSALL JUNIORS 8:80 p.m. aturday, January 15 1;80.8:80—PUBLIC SKATING 4 - 8—FIGURE SKATING 8. - 10—SKATING 8gnday, January 10 ADULT SKATING 8.30 -10:30 --- 350 Dates Open For Skating Parties and Hockey Phone 20 or 150 M.I:18, Story In Shipk.a By MIi8, HARRY SBEP'PARD W.A. Meeting Mrs, Lorne Preszcator of Cred- iton gave a talk on. "Citizenship to the Women's Association of Shipka United Church on Mon- day evening, Mrs, Verne 'Sharpe and Mrs.. Cliff Russell were in charge of the meeting which 17 members attended. A .special invitation was given to the W.A. to .attend. a Party at the mome of Mrs, Jacob. Ratz on Friday evening, Mrs, Scott of London 'spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs, Jack Ratz and t'amily. Mr, and Mrs. James Prance of Grand Bend visited with Mrs. Baker recently, Master Wm. and Rodger Ratz are confined to their home with chicken pox, Mr. and Mrs. Wray Sweitzer and family visited on 'Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Sweitzer of GrandBend. Mrs. Jacob Ratz attended a program and special social even- ing with the Centralia ladies at the C.N,I.B, of London. Mrs. Roy Ratz is ill: Private radio stations pay about a quarter of a million dollars a year to the CBC in licence fees. jtt1111111114.. ., 11 v Check with Riverside Poultry Co. to make sure you are receiving TOP PRICES for your live poultry before selling by phoning: COLLECT London or Hensall 7-1230 680-r-2 ism f 3 $ SPECIAL $ COMBINATION DOORS Any Size — Glass and Bronze Screen 43/4" Stiles — 13//" Pine $15.00 STORM SASH MADE -TO -MEASURE o RADIO & TV TABLES -- $6.00 AND UP Can be seen at Ivan Culbert's, Lucan Anything in Wood Work BIRR Sash & Furniture Factory 1B1RR I F. V. Gallagher & Son Home Lucan — Phone 136-3 ONT. THE TIME'SADVi , ensai .Guides Klan Shaw ATE, ATE. ONTAR1Qt. THURSDAY MORNING,, JANUARY 13r 1955 nd District News A new type of euterteAlitent for this area, the old English pantomine, will be presented by Hensall. Girl Guides on. Thursday and Friday, January 20 and 21, in the town hall, Entitled "'Cinderella", the pant - ovine stars a number 'ofprom- inent Hensall businessmen and ladies along with 'Guides and Brownies of the First Hensall Company and pack. The pantomine, which Was in- trodueee to England in the early 1700's is an old 'fairy-tale told in musical cpmedy style with dancing, beautiful costumes .and scenery, modernised with popular songs and dialogue. The male lead is generally played by a woman and the female comedy by men. Humor includes such an- achronisms as a Negro with. Eng- lish, accent, pr the use of a mod- ern car in mediavel setting. Among the members of the caste are Mrs, 14. Tiberio, Miss Mary Goodwin, Ed Corbett, R, H. Middleton, Al Kerslake, W. Spen- cer, Mrs. R. Broderick, Jean Lav- ender and Mrs. William Brown. Mrs. E. Davis, who has had several year's experience in the theatre in England, is directing the pantomine. Mrs. Thomas Lav- ender is Captain of the Guides, Personal Items Mrs. Inez McEwen underwent an operation in Clinton General Hospital last week. Mrs, David Sangster and infant daughter returned home from the South Huron Hospital last week. Mrs. H. W, Neeb, who spent the past week with ,her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, has returned to her home in Tavistock.. Percy Campbell, who under- went an operation in Clinton .Gen- eral Hospital last week, is very much improved. Mrs. Edna Corbett, of Exeter, Spent the week -end with her Bon- in -law and daughter, Mr, and Mrs. Harold Parker. Mrs. Wm. Brown, accompanied by her'mother, Mrs. H. W, Neeb visited last week with Mr. Neeb who is receiving treatment in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Miss ,Shirley Bell underwent an operation in Clinton General Hos- pital last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hyde, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Faber and Joyce Ann and Miss Loretta Bell of London returned after spending the holiday week with Mr, and Mrs. Ed. Barrett and Judith Ann of Westwood, New Jersey. The annual skating party of the Hensall-Chiselhurst Y. P. U. was held in the Hensall Arena last Thursday night. 'Following the skating the young people met at the manse for lunch. Amber Rebekah Lodge Amber Rebekah Lodge No. 349 met in ,the lodge rooms on Wednesday evening with the N.G., Miss Mabel Whiteman presiding. Owing to the ice storm there was a very small attendance. Arrange- ments were made to hold a social evening following the next regu- lar meeting and each member is to bring 'guests. The lodge was invited to the showing of a film on OddfelloW- ship in the lodge rooms Tuesday evening The Rebekahs will look after the booth at the arena fir a two week period. Auxiliary Honors Retiring Presi ent The Ladies Auxiliary to the Hensall Canadian Legion met in the Legion Hall with the presi- dent, Mrs. S. Bennie, in charge. Mrs. A. Simzuons reported on. gifts purchased for a veteran"" at Westminster hospital at Christ- mas. The president ,announced the receipts of the hostess chair draw and euchres to date and $100 Was voted to the artificial ice fund, Convenors for the next euchre; January 28, will be Mrs. E, Daivs and Mrs, A, Foster, Mrs, 14, Sangster conducted the installation of the new officers: past president,. Mrs. 5, Rennie; president, Mrs, P. McKelvie; vice- presidents, Mrs.. E. Davis, Mrs. R. Taylor; treasurer, Mrs. J. mons; secretary, Mrs. R. Mock; standard bearer Mrs. H. klorton; exetutlye, Mrs. ..Munn, Mrs. W. Brown, Mrs. F. .&lkenhead, Mrs, G. Allan, Mrs. R. Smale, Mrs. A, .Clark presented a gift to the retiring president, Mrs. Rennie, who has held office fbr two years. Bingo winners were Mrs, Mock, Mrs, Buchanan, Mrs, Mousseau, Mrs, Sangster, Mrs, Davis,, Mrs. H. Samle and Mrs. Dick. Mrs, Rennie won the mystery prize. Honor Ladies At Cromarty The Women's,Missionary So- ciety and LadiesAid met at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Sorsdahl who presided. A passage of scripture was read by Mrs. T. Laing who also led in meditation and prayer. The topic, "courage for the New Year," was given by Mrs. T. Scott. Prayers were taken by Mrs. W. Harper and Mrs, (Sorsdahl, The study hook, "Face to Face With India," was introduced by Mrs. T. L. Scott. Mrs. M. Lamond was appointed leader of the Mission Band, with Mrs. T. L. Scott as- sisting, Special features of the meeting were the presentation of a life membership certificate' to Mrs. Will Miller by Mrs. Kerr 'and a ceremony in which Miss Alice Sorsdahl was made the recipient of a hymn book from the W.M.S. in recognition of her efforts in the public speaking contest. Mrs. W. Harper presided for the Ladies' Aid meeting. Mrs. Glossop was acting secretary and the roll call was answered with different ways of raising money. It was decided to purchase drapes for the church basement windows. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. William Howe, of Atwood, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Howe and family. Mr. Arnold Storey has been confined to Seaforth hospital dur- ing the past week suffering from blood poisoning, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kemp and Audrey and Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Rose and son John, of Mitchell, visited Sunday evening with Mrs. M. Houghton.. Mr. Frank Allen is recovering from an operation in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Message From Kippen By MRS. A. GAOKSTETTER W.M.S. The W.M.S. of St. Andrew's United Church met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Norman Dickert with Mrs. Emerson Kyle as co - hostess. Mrs. Kyle presided. Mrs. John L. Henderson was in charge of the worship. Mrs. N. McLeod favoured with two piano instru- mentals The new study book, "The Church In India," was introduced by Mrs. R. McAllister. Mrs. H. ' Caldwell and Mrs. Winston Workman presented a skit. •It was decided each group would make a crazy quilt top to pack in a bale. The Y.P.U. met on Monday eve- ning at the honie of Mr, and Mrs. Archie Parsons with 26 in attend -,ante. President Hank Benindy opened the meeting. Rev. McLeod gave the study. A discussion took place regard- ing donhtions to the church for expenses and the missionary and maintenance fund. It was decided to hold a skating party in the Hensall arena January 24.. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. N. Dickert visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, A. Wolfe at Melborne. Mr. and Mrs. A. Ashworth and Carol Ann, of Ildbrton, were Sat- urday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. ,Gackstetter, Mr. and .Mrs. C. M. Cudmore, Beverley, Melvin and Barbara; of Kitchener, Were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. Cudmore. Miss Verna Linden, Denfield, visited on Saturday evening with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, A, Parsons, Mr. John. Elder, of Hensall, • is spending some time with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Peck. Mr. Elder, who suffered a heart seizure recently, is somewhat improved. Mr. and Mrs. Arisen Torrence, of Mitchell, were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs, E. McBride, Weekend visitors of Mr. and. Mrs. Il. M. Peck were Mr. John G. Elder, Oshawa; Mr, Lorne 0. Elder, Hamilton: Mrs. Howe, of Hyde Park,. and Mr, and Mrs, hal- bert Geiger, of Zurich, Mr. and Mrs. Prank Wright entertained a number of friends on Friday evening. Mr, and Mrs, Bert Tiomson, Marry and John visited on Friday Fire Razes. Hen House A two-storey colony house on the farm of Campbell Eyre, east of Hensall, burned to the ground Monday afternoon, The Hensall fire department rushed to the scene and kept the fire from spreading to a valuable turkey run and another colony house, Damage Was estimated at $1000, Mrs. Eyre, who reported the blaze, said that before the Christ zeas turkey= buying period, the building housed over 1000 tur- keys. Only three fowl were lost in the fire. - It was thought the fire may have started from a stove in the colony house , United Auxiliary Bestows Awards , The Evening Auxiliary of the United Church met Monday even- ing with Mrs, D. McKelvie presid- ing. Mrs, R. Cook conducted the devotional Mrs. J, .Drysdale pre- sented the financial report. This organization will look af- ter the arrangements for ,the con- gregational meeting at a later date. Mrs. D. McKelvie, retiring pres- ident, was made the presentation of a life membership and pin by Mrs, W. Richardson and Mrs. S. Rennie, The installation of officers took the form of a candle -lighting ser- vice conducted by Rev. W, J. Rogers and Mrs. McKelvie with Mrs. J. C. Goddard at the piano. Mrs, B. Kyle and Mrs. D. Kyle were hostesses, An accident on No. 4 highway between Hensall and Kippen on Sunday occured when a car, own- ed by Cecil. Dowson, of Varna, and driven by his wife, was struck by an unidentified vehicle caus- ing $50 damage to the Dowson car. P.C..Cecil Gibbons, of Exeter investigated . The Ladies Aid of Carmel Pres- byterian Church met Monday af- ternoon in the church with Mrs. John Soldan's group in charge. It was decided to have •a St. Val- entine's tea and bake sale in the church on February 12. Hensall-Chiselhurst Y, P. U. met in the Hensall United Church. Faye Ross led in prayer and Mar- lyn Eyre read the scripture. Rev. W. J. Rogers led in the discussion period "What is worship and why do we worship." The follow- ing will form the 1955 slate of officers: President, Ken Tuckey; vice-president, Marlene Ross; sec- retary, Maja Roobol; treasurer, June Ross. Report from Whalen By MRS. F. SQUIRE First Euchre Well Attended The first euchre of the season was well atetnded Friday evening at the school house. Hosts for the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hern and Mr. and Mrs. William Morley Jr. Prizes went to Mrs. Finkbeiner and Laverne Morley and William French, for high; Roy Hodgson, for lone hands; Gary Parkinson and Jimmy Foster, consolation. Personal Items Miss Jean Arksey visited in London over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Froats. Mr. and Mrs. Grafton Squire and Sue Ann spent the weekend in Guelph with Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don McKinnon. Mrs. Helen Hart returned to her home on Thursday at Detroit after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. George Squire and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Bill McNaughton, London, were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Simp- son. Miss Shirley Moffat, of London Teachers College, was at Whalen School last week. Mrs, Austin Gowan and Mur- ray, of London township, were Saturday visitors at the Ferguson home. Mr .and Mrs. R. Millson and family, London; Mr. and Mrs. J. Dickins, Lucan; Mr. and Mrs. C. Millson, Mr .and Mrs. Gerald Mill- son add Mr. and Mrs. F. Squire, Prospect, and Mr, and Mrs. Ron- ald Squire were Friday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Grafton Squire. Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Johnson and family, London, visited Tuesday with Mr. and. Mrs. Gordon John- son. Mr. and Mrs, E. Richards and Diane, of Saskatoon, visited on Tuesday with the former's sister, Mrs. Roy Hodgson, and Mr. R. Hodgson. Miss Evelyn Willis, Edmonton, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Willis. Mr, and Mrs, Ken Hodgson and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Squire. Mr. and Mrs, William Morley Jr. and Janice were in Stratford on Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs, Bruce Dale, Mrs, william Morley Sr„ Elva end Janice French visit- ed with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Morley. Mrs. Olive Frederick, of Ro• Chester, is returning to her home' this week after a three -Week visit with Mr, and Mrs. William French and family, The W.A. and W.M,S. Will meet at the home of Mrs. William Mor- ley Sr. on Thursday afternoon, with the fornier's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lorna Schneider, hi Stratford. Data On Dashwood. By MRS. E,. U. RADER Personal Items Citizens of Dashwood are ask- ed to note that the Piromen are holding drills the first Wednes- day of each month at 7 p.m, Do not be alarmed when the siren sounds, Dashwood WI is holding a euchre in the pubile school, Fri-. day, January 14 at i£ p.m. Cpl. Thomas Miller, $C'A'F, of McDonald, Manitoba, is vacation- ing with his father, Sam Miller, and other relatives. Mr, and Mrs, Ward Kraft and' family of London spent last week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Koehler and family; all were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Wiliert. Miss Vera Wieberg, of .Water- loo, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs, Fred Wieberg, Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Messner, and daughter Mrs, 3urmen of Lon- don, were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Messner. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Gamble and Gary of London spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Rader, Mrs, William Wein spent the weekend in London with Mr. and Mrs, Glen Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Eagleson Franklin and Peter of Southamp- ton were weekend visitors with Mrs. Henry Eagleson and other, relatives. Mr. and Mrs: Merton Desjar- dine of London spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Gerald Mason, The annual public library meet- ing will be held Monday evening, January 17, at 7 p.m., in the Men's Club rooms, Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Nadiger and Helen were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Deters, Mar- guerite and Howard, Miss Elaine Becker, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Haugh and Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Willert, Mrs. A. Schumaker, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rader and fam- ily, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Datars and June of Grand 'Bend. Mr, Eldon Datars of Waterloo was in town on Sunday; his daughter Judy returned home with him. Rev. and Mrs. L. Higenell vis- ited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Becker and family. W.S.W.S. Meets The W.S.W.S. of the Evangel- ical United Brethren Church held its monthly meeting with India as the topic. Mrs. Harold Kellerman, in In- dian costume, presided. Mrs. Mer- vyn Tiernan led in prayer, the scripture was read by Mrs. Wes England, Mrs. Gerald Mason sang. Mrs. Carl Oestricher gave New Year's poems; a 'piano solo was played by Mrs. Harvey Pfaff. Rev. Krotz gave theStudy Book on India after which a prayer was given by Mrs. (Stuart Wolfe. A short playlette was given 'by Mrs. Letta Taylor and Mrs. Har- old' Kellerman. The president, Mrs. Mervin Tie - man, presided for the business. Plans are being made to quilt again this year, Federal government spending on social security welfareo ial ecurit and alone is now more than twice the total of all of Ottawa's spend- ing in 1939. o„Ikumna ees lts,,,11,11111I1,,1eusus uennes nea1liff eeeleemeessio steno lnlllAllln nutlulledlly 13 13 e. N ICT..CIY T SijN _ 0 .PHONE 62 HENSALL 3 3 1,4 MADErO.MEASLJRE Suit 5cie ONE PANT FREE . OR20% OFF! Starting January 3 to January 24 SHIPPER HILLMAN SAVILLE ROW Quality 'Clothes Modern Styles Special This Week January 14 to January 21 WINTER COATS & JACKETS -•1/a OFF MEN'S WORK SHIRTS -- $1.59 • aUL1=111,..W �:i : :::.wow..:909116.•:. Nomination for Man of The Year rt OR helping to improve his own and other communities throughout the nation ... for benefiting his fellow•citizens in countless ways .. . this man surely deserves special honours, ' lie's not a famous personality. But, as the typical Canadian life insur. ance policyholder, he represents millions of people. And each of these people renders very useful services to his community. How ? By providing funds which his life insurance company invests for hint in ways that help finance new homes, public works, utilities and industrial developments. Together with other policyholders, he puts more than 250 million dollars to work in such projects from coast to coast every year 1 Moreover, he has taken steps to make sure that, if anything happens to him, his family will not need to depend on others for support. So if you are a life insurance owner, take a bow 1 While you're 'provid- ing security for your family and yourself, you're also helping to make Canada a better land to live in THE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES IN CANADA Comprising more than 50 Canadian, British and United States Companies "It 'is Good Citizenship to own Life Insurance" L•954D • insurance paid this hill today.... Every day the fire, automobile and casualty insurance business in Canada pays out more than half a million dollars in set- tling a variety of claims from broken windows to explosions. ALL CANADA INSURANCE FEDE ATION Honorab1e'and prompt payment of all just claims is the goal of every insurance company and "good faith" on both sides must govern the handling of every insurance claim to keep the flow of payments moving. ALL CANADA INSURANCE FEDERATION bekall at more than 200 do,npettnf f compinlea wilting Mee, .4u4+noblle end Cisualty Inantanee, • m A• t s t a ti in . '1. _ 1/f _-Stay Al �, r 1'; 'tv �" a,, ._ ( ,., ft . In '55 Drive Extra Carefully On Winter's . Treacherous Highways -a1r- Ice, snow, sleet and freezing rain of ,' '‘- b' winter make roads passages of death and injury. Avoid travel on treacher-�' ous'roads wherever possible. Test,the -...-'' road surface for traction before you,, accelerate. Be ever alert for skids— 'r 1 yours and the other fellow's. Be safe! Y Stay Alive In 196 I , • 4 srf ' /%/�i/ Space contributed service of the community BREWERS SINCE 1832 by John Labatt, Limited u the Auxiliary Honors Retiring Presi ent The Ladies Auxiliary to the Hensall Canadian Legion met in the Legion Hall with the presi- dent, Mrs. S. Bennie, in charge. Mrs. A. Simzuons reported on. gifts purchased for a veteran"" at Westminster hospital at Christ- mas. The president ,announced the receipts of the hostess chair draw and euchres to date and $100 Was voted to the artificial ice fund, Convenors for the next euchre; January 28, will be Mrs. E, Daivs and Mrs, A, Foster, Mrs, 14, Sangster conducted the installation of the new officers: past president,. Mrs. 5, Rennie; president, Mrs, P. McKelvie; vice- presidents, Mrs.. E. Davis, Mrs. R. Taylor; treasurer, Mrs. J. mons; secretary, Mrs. R. Mock; standard bearer Mrs. H. klorton; exetutlye, Mrs. ..Munn, Mrs. W. Brown, Mrs. F. .&lkenhead, Mrs, G. Allan, Mrs. R. Smale, Mrs. A, .Clark presented a gift to the retiring president, Mrs. Rennie, who has held office fbr two years. Bingo winners were Mrs, Mock, Mrs, Buchanan, Mrs, Mousseau, Mrs, Sangster, Mrs, Davis,, Mrs. H. Samle and Mrs. Dick. Mrs, Rennie won the mystery prize. Honor Ladies At Cromarty The Women's,Missionary So- ciety and LadiesAid met at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Sorsdahl who presided. A passage of scripture was read by Mrs. T. Laing who also led in meditation and prayer. The topic, "courage for the New Year," was given by Mrs. T. Scott. Prayers were taken by Mrs. W. Harper and Mrs, (Sorsdahl, The study hook, "Face to Face With India," was introduced by Mrs. T. L. Scott. Mrs. M. Lamond was appointed leader of the Mission Band, with Mrs. T. L. Scott as- sisting, Special features of the meeting were the presentation of a life membership certificate' to Mrs. Will Miller by Mrs. Kerr 'and a ceremony in which Miss Alice Sorsdahl was made the recipient of a hymn book from the W.M.S. in recognition of her efforts in the public speaking contest. Mrs. W. Harper presided for the Ladies' Aid meeting. Mrs. Glossop was acting secretary and the roll call was answered with different ways of raising money. It was decided to purchase drapes for the church basement windows. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. William Howe, of Atwood, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Howe and family. Mr. Arnold Storey has been confined to Seaforth hospital dur- ing the past week suffering from blood poisoning, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kemp and Audrey and Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Rose and son John, of Mitchell, visited Sunday evening with Mrs. M. Houghton.. Mr. Frank Allen is recovering from an operation in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Message From Kippen By MRS. A. GAOKSTETTER W.M.S. The W.M.S. of St. Andrew's United Church met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Norman Dickert with Mrs. Emerson Kyle as co - hostess. Mrs. Kyle presided. Mrs. John L. Henderson was in charge of the worship. Mrs. N. McLeod favoured with two piano instru- mentals The new study book, "The Church In India," was introduced by Mrs. R. McAllister. Mrs. H. ' Caldwell and Mrs. Winston Workman presented a skit. •It was decided each group would make a crazy quilt top to pack in a bale. The Y.P.U. met on Monday eve- ning at the honie of Mr, and Mrs. Archie Parsons with 26 in attend -,ante. President Hank Benindy opened the meeting. Rev. McLeod gave the study. A discussion took place regard- ing donhtions to the church for expenses and the missionary and maintenance fund. It was decided to hold a skating party in the Hensall arena January 24.. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. N. Dickert visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, A. Wolfe at Melborne. Mr. and Mrs. A. Ashworth and Carol Ann, of Ildbrton, were Sat- urday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. ,Gackstetter, Mr. and .Mrs. C. M. Cudmore, Beverley, Melvin and Barbara; of Kitchener, Were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. Cudmore. Miss Verna Linden, Denfield, visited on Saturday evening with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, A, Parsons, Mr. John. Elder, of Hensall, • is spending some time with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Peck. Mr. Elder, who suffered a heart seizure recently, is somewhat improved. Mr. and Mrs. Arisen Torrence, of Mitchell, were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs, E. McBride, Weekend visitors of Mr. and. Mrs. Il. M. Peck were Mr. John G. Elder, Oshawa; Mr, Lorne 0. Elder, Hamilton: Mrs. Howe, of Hyde Park,. and Mr, and Mrs, hal- bert Geiger, of Zurich, Mr. and Mrs. Prank Wright entertained a number of friends on Friday evening. Mr, and Mrs, Bert Tiomson, Marry and John visited on Friday Fire Razes. Hen House A two-storey colony house on the farm of Campbell Eyre, east of Hensall, burned to the ground Monday afternoon, The Hensall fire department rushed to the scene and kept the fire from spreading to a valuable turkey run and another colony house, Damage Was estimated at $1000, Mrs. Eyre, who reported the blaze, said that before the Christ zeas turkey= buying period, the building housed over 1000 tur- keys. Only three fowl were lost in the fire. - It was thought the fire may have started from a stove in the colony house , United Auxiliary Bestows Awards , The Evening Auxiliary of the United Church met Monday even- ing with Mrs, D. McKelvie presid- ing. Mrs, R. Cook conducted the devotional Mrs. J, .Drysdale pre- sented the financial report. This organization will look af- ter the arrangements for ,the con- gregational meeting at a later date. Mrs. D. McKelvie, retiring pres- ident, was made the presentation of a life membership and pin by Mrs, W. Richardson and Mrs. S. Rennie, The installation of officers took the form of a candle -lighting ser- vice conducted by Rev. W, J. Rogers and Mrs. McKelvie with Mrs. J. C. Goddard at the piano. Mrs, B. Kyle and Mrs. D. Kyle were hostesses, An accident on No. 4 highway between Hensall and Kippen on Sunday occured when a car, own- ed by Cecil. Dowson, of Varna, and driven by his wife, was struck by an unidentified vehicle caus- ing $50 damage to the Dowson car. P.C..Cecil Gibbons, of Exeter investigated . The Ladies Aid of Carmel Pres- byterian Church met Monday af- ternoon in the church with Mrs. John Soldan's group in charge. It was decided to have •a St. Val- entine's tea and bake sale in the church on February 12. Hensall-Chiselhurst Y, P. U. met in the Hensall United Church. Faye Ross led in prayer and Mar- lyn Eyre read the scripture. Rev. W. J. Rogers led in the discussion period "What is worship and why do we worship." The follow- ing will form the 1955 slate of officers: President, Ken Tuckey; vice-president, Marlene Ross; sec- retary, Maja Roobol; treasurer, June Ross. Report from Whalen By MRS. F. SQUIRE First Euchre Well Attended The first euchre of the season was well atetnded Friday evening at the school house. Hosts for the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hern and Mr. and Mrs. William Morley Jr. Prizes went to Mrs. Finkbeiner and Laverne Morley and William French, for high; Roy Hodgson, for lone hands; Gary Parkinson and Jimmy Foster, consolation. Personal Items Miss Jean Arksey visited in London over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Froats. Mr. and Mrs. Grafton Squire and Sue Ann spent the weekend in Guelph with Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don McKinnon. Mrs. Helen Hart returned to her home on Thursday at Detroit after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. George Squire and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Bill McNaughton, London, were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Simp- son. Miss Shirley Moffat, of London Teachers College, was at Whalen School last week. Mrs, Austin Gowan and Mur- ray, of London township, were Saturday visitors at the Ferguson home. Mr .and Mrs. R. Millson and family, London; Mr. and Mrs. J. Dickins, Lucan; Mr. and Mrs. C. Millson, Mr .and Mrs. Gerald Mill- son add Mr. and Mrs. F. Squire, Prospect, and Mr, and Mrs. Ron- ald Squire were Friday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Grafton Squire. Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Johnson and family, London, visited Tuesday with Mr. and. Mrs. Gordon John- son. Mr. and Mrs, E. Richards and Diane, of Saskatoon, visited on Tuesday with the former's sister, Mrs. Roy Hodgson, and Mr. R. Hodgson. Miss Evelyn Willis, Edmonton, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Willis. Mr, and Mrs, Ken Hodgson and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Squire. Mr. and Mrs, William Morley Jr. and Janice were in Stratford on Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs, Bruce Dale, Mrs, william Morley Sr„ Elva end Janice French visit- ed with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Morley. Mrs. Olive Frederick, of Ro• Chester, is returning to her home' this week after a three -Week visit with Mr, and Mrs. William French and family, The W.A. and W.M,S. Will meet at the home of Mrs. William Mor- ley Sr. on Thursday afternoon, with the fornier's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lorna Schneider, hi Stratford. Data On Dashwood. By MRS. E,. U. RADER Personal Items Citizens of Dashwood are ask- ed to note that the Piromen are holding drills the first Wednes- day of each month at 7 p.m, Do not be alarmed when the siren sounds, Dashwood WI is holding a euchre in the pubile school, Fri-. day, January 14 at i£ p.m. Cpl. Thomas Miller, $C'A'F, of McDonald, Manitoba, is vacation- ing with his father, Sam Miller, and other relatives. Mr, and Mrs, Ward Kraft and' family of London spent last week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Koehler and family; all were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Wiliert. Miss Vera Wieberg, of .Water- loo, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs, Fred Wieberg, Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Messner, and daughter Mrs, 3urmen of Lon- don, were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Messner. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Gamble and Gary of London spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Rader, Mrs, William Wein spent the weekend in London with Mr. and Mrs, Glen Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Eagleson Franklin and Peter of Southamp- ton were weekend visitors with Mrs. Henry Eagleson and other, relatives. Mr. and Mrs: Merton Desjar- dine of London spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Gerald Mason, The annual public library meet- ing will be held Monday evening, January 17, at 7 p.m., in the Men's Club rooms, Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Nadiger and Helen were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Deters, Mar- guerite and Howard, Miss Elaine Becker, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Haugh and Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Willert, Mrs. A. Schumaker, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rader and fam- ily, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Datars and June of Grand 'Bend. Mr, Eldon Datars of Waterloo was in town on Sunday; his daughter Judy returned home with him. Rev. and Mrs. L. Higenell vis- ited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Becker and family. W.S.W.S. Meets The W.S.W.S. of the Evangel- ical United Brethren Church held its monthly meeting with India as the topic. Mrs. Harold Kellerman, in In- dian costume, presided. Mrs. Mer- vyn Tiernan led in prayer, the scripture was read by Mrs. Wes England, Mrs. Gerald Mason sang. Mrs. Carl Oestricher gave New Year's poems; a 'piano solo was played by Mrs. Harvey Pfaff. Rev. Krotz gave theStudy Book on India after which a prayer was given by Mrs. (Stuart Wolfe. A short playlette was given 'by Mrs. Letta Taylor and Mrs. Har- old' Kellerman. The president, Mrs. Mervin Tie - man, presided for the business. Plans are being made to quilt again this year, Federal government spending on social security welfareo ial ecurit and alone is now more than twice the total of all of Ottawa's spend- ing in 1939. o„Ikumna ees lts,,,11,11111I1,,1eusus uennes nea1liff eeeleemeessio steno lnlllAllln nutlulledlly 13 13 e. N ICT..CIY T SijN _ 0 .PHONE 62 HENSALL 3 3 1,4 MADErO.MEASLJRE Suit 5cie ONE PANT FREE . OR20% OFF! Starting January 3 to January 24 SHIPPER HILLMAN SAVILLE ROW Quality 'Clothes Modern Styles Special This Week January 14 to January 21 WINTER COATS & JACKETS -•1/a OFF MEN'S WORK SHIRTS -- $1.59 • aUL1=111,..W �:i : :::.wow..:909116.•:. 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