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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1956-10-25, Page 13Th* Tlm«»“Adv*c«tt, Qclebtr 25, Iff# Best Wishes, Andrew Johnston3 E Done By * Phone Andrew Johnston Drugs And BROKEN SLEEP? R t | B I £ t a1 Congratulations TO ANDREW JOHNSTON INTERIOR PAINTING AND SIGN WORK J i s 5 3 Your New Drug Store is a Credit to the Community. Floyd Buehler 232 Zurich t Success & Good Luck From National Drug ■R**iI ■r*For The Freshest Tastiest NUTS h ■■ »• Wil If i ' M-' sjr W Mfr Wfftr s'. •■. ‘7 MAA*.'W »<»••........ OPEN NEW. DRUG STORE—Owner and staff of Exeter’s new drug store are prepar ing for its official opening this weekend. Hundreds of gifts will be given away and special values will be featured. Left to right are Bob Harvey, Helen Westcott and owner Andrew Johnston, • —T-A Photo In Town, Shop At This Handy Counter At Andrew Johnston's New Drug Store Baby Bunny Nut Co. 1220 Richmond Road Scarborough, Ont GET FAST RELIEF with GIN PILLS FOR THE KIDNEYS Reg. 590 Economy 980 ' Chemical Company OF CANADA LIMITED EVERY DAY 1$ SPECIAL TO SOMEONE YOU KNOW! ♦ ....X- t New Rexall Drug Store Opening This Weekend ,1 y. Andrew Jchnston Drugs, the Main St. store which has al ready been introduced to Exeter and district through its pre opening Rexall 1-cent sale, will Stage, its official opening this Friday t and Saturday. Highlights of the weekend opening will be special drug values, free gifts and refresh ments and a draw for numerous prizes. Mayor R, E. Pooley will pick the winners Saturday night. Completely remodelled, the new Exeter store features, merchand- isingj methods which are being introduced to this district for the first time. r The store was designed on the self-service system and all its products are conveniently dis played on modern shelves and islands. Customers are invited to browse around and pick out the items they need. Payment News Budget From Blanshard By MRS. GLADWYN HOOPER and wrapping service is provid ed at a handy counter located on the south side of the store. Interior of the building, which measures 50x23, is of sufficient size to allow patrons to shop in the aisles without crowding, The store is also -introducing a drug delviery service in the community . for the first time. Free delivery will be privided for Exeter and the married quarters at Huron Park, RCAF Station Centralia. Remodelling of the store was designed to give it a bright, clean appearance. Three rows of powerful slimline cold cathode lights, the most modern fixtures availiable, diffuse light evenly throughout the building. In ad dition, fluorescent pulbs are used along the tops of display shelves on either side. Banks of spotlights highlight the win dows. The color scheme, peach and light green, adds a cheerful note of cleanliness. Two steps, from sidewalk lev el to the store floor, have bOen removed from the outside to the inside of the building to remove danger of ice in the winter time. { Besides featuring famous Rex- all products, Andrew Johnston Drugs will carry a- number of exclusive lines. Brand names in clude Richard Hudnut, Yardley’s Carleton Greeting Cards, Devon Jce. Cream, Baby Bunny Nuts,,. Jehny Lynd chocolates and Nix on animal aids. The store offers a complete infants’ department, including popular baby foods and medi cines. Although bot on display yet, Kiddiecraft Educational —Please Turn To Page 14 ANDREW JOHNSTON ON THE OPENING OF YOUR MODERN DRUG STORE IN EXETER Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Waugh and Joyce of London spent Tues day with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Thacker. Mr. and Mrs. Gladwyn Hoop er and family and Mr. M. E. Hooper were Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs. N. L. Carter of Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan and boys of Guelph were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Thacker. Mr. and Mrs. Gladwyn Hoop er, Clare, Veryl and Jeanette were Sunday Evening guests of Mr, and Mrs. Jack Thomson. Mr. and Mrs. V. 0. Sawyer and Mr. V. Sawyer Jr. of Bramp ton visited on Sunday and Mon day with Mr. M. Hooper, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thomson of Granton spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Fred Thomson. . Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Thomson,., Murray and 'Barry spent Sun day evening with Mrs. Lottie Jones. Anne returned with them after spending the weekend with her aunt. FEATURING A COMPLETE LINE OF DEVON ICE CREAM BRICKS, FRENCH ICE.CRgAM, PIES, SUNDAE CUPS, ERs ENJOY SOME Store Owner War Veteran Andrew Johnston, the pharm acist who is opening Exeter’s new drug store this week, is a five-yeai’ army veteran who helped form London’s civil de fence organisation. Mr. Johnston, who held the rank- of major when he was dis charged. from the army was chief instructor of the London defence group for ‘two years. He served with the Essex- Scottish regiment during the war and fought in most western European countries, including France, Belguim, Holland and Germany. During his- tour of service overseas, he married a Dutch girl, Connie, in Nijmegun,. Hol- lahd. They have two children, Debbie, seven, and Leonard Ian, two. Mr. Johnston began-his pharm acy apprenticeship in his home town, Stratford, before joining the army. After discharge, he returned to the Classic City to complete his training and then spent two years at Pharmacy College, Toronto,* where he re ceived his Ph.M.B. degree. He was employed by the Tay lor Drug Co. in London for six months before purchasing his own drug store on Wharncliffe Road in 1949. Mr. Johnston sold this business earlier this year. DELICIOUS ! ICE CREAM BRICKS Vanilla 3 Flavors Banquet Sherbet Centre Fresh Fruit Chocolate Royale and a Special Brick Each Month ICE CREAM FOR DESSERT TONIGHT1 Devon] . \ia CRtAM/ J DEVON FRENCH ICE CREAM French Vanilla French Chocolate Burgundy Cherry Buttered Pecan FROM $ ■q to Andrew Johnston Drugs! 1 CARDS Display Islands And DESIGNED AND BUILT BY HURON EXETERPHONE 48 ■ LET US DESIGN YOUR Kitchen Cupboards CugfbrtvBuilt For Ydur Home AT THIS MODERN DRUG STORE la'idfon, I Local Distributors Cooper Coolers Ltd,London to remember someone too nice to forget Andrew Johnston Drugs EXETER Yourself Self-Service Shelves The Story In Woodham By MRS. ARTHUR RUNDLE . •? Mr. and Mrs. Will Vodden of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mc Call and Billy of Blyth were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Vodden. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stephen son of Appin, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Mountain of St. Marys were Monday visitors with Mrs. M. Copeland. Miss .Thelma Small of St. Thomas has spent the past week with her si?ter, Mrs. Norris Webb. , Mr. and Mrs., Frank Levy, Rachel, Hilda and Helen of Transvaal were Sunday visitors With Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rundle. The Woodham, male quartette sang at the anniversary services in St. Marys United Church on Sunday evening. Mr. and. Mrs. Ray Mills, Miss es Blanche and Rhea Mills, Ed gar and Wm. Mills were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Levy on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Webb of Grand Bend, Mr. and Mrs Ben Webb, Sandra and Janet of Lon don were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Norris Webb. Mr. Ken Mills Of Orillia was a weekend visitor with his fath er, Wm. Mills. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Gunning, Betty and Donna of Toronto and Emerson Gunning of Mitchell were weekend visitors with Mr. and. Mrs. Clarence Knight also Mr. and Mrs, Newton Gunning, Granton, 4were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Knight. Mrs. Edna Johfistbn of Lon don, who has been ill, is con valescing at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ray Knight. Mrs. Tipping rind Mrs. Jack Stephens attended the Salvation Army rally held in Massey Hall, Toronto, on Saturday, Rev. J. R. Warehams, Mrs. ] Warehams and Derrick of Ap- l pin were guests at the parson age with.Rev. and Mrs. Slade bn Monday. Quite a number from Wood* ham attended the Barber Shop concert at the Grand Theatre on Friday and Saturday eve nings. Mrs. Alvada Hopkins returned I home after visiting for a Jew days with her sister-in-law, Miss' Ada Hopkins. , i Turkey Supper ‘ ! On Wednesday evening, Oct.! i if, the ladies of the W. M. S. entertained their husbands and I friends in the church basement I I to a turkey supper. I Mrs. Fred Doupe and Mrs. Geo. Wilson had charge of the worship service with the pres ident Mrs, A- Dewar in the chair. Mrs. Jack Anderson of St. Marys favored with a solo. Mr. Ray Mills entertained by To Andrew Johnston Drugs extend For Fast, Efficient Best Wishes ’i sincere good wishes for the success of your grand opening. l Andrew Johnston DATED SNAPACK ALBUMS — QUALITY POINTS — ENLARGEMENTS — ONE D E E I WEEK11 C Ci ! ONLY! Beautiful 4"x6" Enlargement Bring your favorite negative to Andrew Johnston Drugs and you’ll receive BRED a quality 4x6 enlargement, suitable for framing. Andrew Johnston Drug Store Is An Agent For London Snapshot <5»B Dundas Street