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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-03-11, Page 5THE; EXETER TIMES.ADVOCATE THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1937 •< >. » i • < < I HENSALL Miss Mary Little visited friends in London over the week-end. Miss Jean Bonthron, of London, spent the week-end at her home. Miss Joyce Scruton, of Toronto, was a. week-end visitor at her home. Mrs. Levi Rands spent a fenvi days last week visiting iriends in Lon­ don. Mr. Robt. Drysdale, of London, spent the week-end at his home here. Miss Muriel Block, of London, visited over the week-end with Miss Mabie Workman, Mr. Lee Hedden left for London last week where he has secured a position in a. garage, Mrs. Thomas Rherritt left last week for Florida where she twill spend a month visiting friends. Mr, and Mrs. Andrew Love, who spent the winter in California with relatvies have returned home to Hensail, Mr. and Mrs. V. Vanlandeghen and daughters, of Tillson'burg, visit­ ed over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Binack. Mrs. William Otterbien who has been in a London Hospital for sev­ eral weeks for treatment is now re­ covering nicely. Rev. W. A. and Mrs. Young en­ tertained the choir of Cannel Pres­ byterian church at their home on Thursday evening, Miss Alice Pfaff entertained a number of her girl friends on Sat­ urday afternoon at her home, the occasion (being her birthday, Mrs, Peter Manson entertained her group of the Ladies' Aid of Carmel Presbyterian church at her home on Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. 'C-has. Baundercock and little daughter Joy, of Windsor, visited over the week-end at the home of Mrs. N. Saundercock. Mr. Victor Fee still 'continues ser­ iously ill at his home, 3rd Conces­ sion of Hay Twp., just West of Hen­ sail. Mr. Wasleyf Richardson who un­ derwent an operation in the Clinton Hospital on Monday last is recover­ ing nicely. Mr, James Medd and daughter Miss Phyilis Medd, of HuUet Twp., called on friends in the village on Wednesday last. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Knight and children accompanied by Miss Alice Higgins, of. Kitchener, spent the week-end with relatives, A number of music lovers from Hensall wore in Exeter on Sunday evening attending the concert put on by the Exeter 'band. They re­ port a splendid program. Miss Margaret Hobkirk has again taken the position of bookkeeper in the office of Cook Bros, after an absence of a year owing to the ill­ ness and death of her mother. Mrs. G. R. Madison (nee Miss Hazel Hudson) has returned to St. Thomas after spending a month with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hudson, IMr. and Mrs. James McArthur, of Ingersoll, were recent week-end vis­ itors with relatives and friends in town. Mr. McArthur is a former Hensall 'boy, Mr. W. L. McLaren and Mr. and Mrs. Roy McLaren spent Sunday vis­ iting with their cousin Mr. W. E. McLaren, of Cromarty, who has been seriously ill for several weeks. Quit a numlber of hockey fans from Hensall and district attended the ibig hockey game in Toronto on Saturday night between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Ca'n- adiens. Mrs. Herb. Britton and little daughter, of Dublin, were visiting here last week with Mrs. Britton’s mother and sister Mrs. Hannah Workman and Miss Mabel Work­ man. Mr. Charles Bell has sold his hotel the New Commercial to a Toronto man who will take possession on Maron 15th. This hotel is one of the (best of the smaller hotels in Western Ontario and always does a good business. Miss Margaret (McLaren, daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Y. McLaren, was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Thursday, and under­ went an operation for appendicitis. She is now doing as well as can be expected*Mr. Alf Wuerth on Saturday sev­ ered his connection with the Cook Rock Bottom (Store here, where he has been assisting, since he sold the store to Mr. Cook several months ago, Mr. Wuerth is now taking a few well earned holidays. We have not heard his future plans, but we hope ‘Mr. Wuer.th and family will still continue to reside in Hensall. Mr. Wesley Greene Who for some time has conducted a milk business here has sold his outfit and .good will bo Mr. Oliver Rowcliffe, who recent­ ly 'bought out the milk business of his brother, Archie Rowcliffe. In a place the size of Hensall there was hardly enough 'business for two. Mr. Rowcliffe has now two rigs out supplying milk and is giving good service. On Friday last Mrs. Geo. Fergus­ on was receiving the congratulatioiis Of relatives and friends the occasion being her 84th birthday. Mrs. Fer­ guson is hale and hearty and her many friends hope that she will see many more birthdays. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson celebrated their gol­ den wedding last November and they moved recently from the farm in US- borne Township to Hensall. Birthday party On Friday evening last about fifty DASHWOODneighbors and fiiends of Mr. and Mrs, Fred Corbett gathered at their | home to spend the evening, the oc-; casion 'being Mr. Corbett’s birthday, j A very pleasant evening was spent in games, cards and dancing, a/ dainty lunch was served, Mr, Cor­ bett is very popular among his neigh bors and friends and all wish him many more birthdays. Varley-WoR’i' The wedding was solemnized at the rectory in Exeter, ic.n Wednes­ day at 3 p.m. of Clare Gertrude Mae second, youngest .daughter of Mr, < and Mrs. C, Wolff, of Hensall, to' Rdiert Varley, eldest son of Mrs. John Varley and the late John Var-| ley. The 'bride was becomingly gowned in blue crepe ana she car­ ried a (bouquet of roses. She was attended by Mrs. Ed. Chappel, while the groom was supported by Clar­ ence Volland. A wedding dinner was served at the home of Mrs. Varley. Mr. and Mrs. Varley left for a short wedding trip to Goderich the bride travelling in- a navy blue coat with trimmings of l’ur and ac­ cessories to match, they will reside in Goderich. Social Evening wan is visiting The Y. P. L. of the United church. Louis Walper, Sr, on Monday evening entertained as | Miss Zeta Nadiger R.N<, is on a their guests the Young Peoples So- case in London, this week, ciety <of Chiselhurst United church. I Dr. Hugh Dobson, of Toronto, was Miss Greta Lammie presided over, the speaker in Main Street United the first part of the meeting which Church Sunday evening giving an ex­ consisted of the opening hymn and cellent and comprehensive address prayer by Rev. A. Sinclair. Bible contest on the book of Ruth result­ ing in Chiselhurst being the win­ ners. Miss Beatrice Drover, presi­ dent of Chiselhurst society presided the program being provided by the visitors. Solo, Miss Dorothy Watts; reading, Miss Jean. Venner; piano solo, Benson Stoneman; mouth or­ gan and guitar selection, Gordon Hodgert and Percy Wright; read­ ings, Mr. Martin McTagigart. Fol­ lowing the closing exercises games and contests were enjoyed, followed by lunch. On Monday evening next March 15th, a real Irish night will be held under the auspices <of the Y.P.L. A splendid program has 'been- arranged by (the social com­ mittee. Death oi’ Miss Linn Ortwein Miss Linn Ortwein passe'd away on Munday evening at .the home of her (parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ort­ wein, after an illness of over six months. For several years she has been living in Toronto, employed as a clerk, in Northway’s. Her health began to fail, and in November last she was taken, to a Toronto Hospital for treatment. At the hospital it was found that she was suffering from cancer and that nothin® could be done for her. She later was brought to her home where she gradually sank till she passed away on Monday father was in in the store, popular. She choir of the .Methodist church before union. After her fathei’ gave up business here she went to Kitchen­ er iwher she was employed in> a store for a number of years later going to Toronto. She is survived by her parents, four sisters, Mrs. Brenkolp, of Kitchener; Mrs. Hessell, Altoona. Pa.; Mrs. James Paterson- and Mrs. two De- The Dr. W. D. Bryce, L.D.S., P.D.S. PENTAL SURGEON At office in Hartleib Block, Dash­ wood, first three days of week and at office over the post Office, in Zu­ rich, last three days of week. DR. W. B. COXON, B.V. $c. Veterinary Surgeon Phone 96 Zurich, Ont. Mr. Herb Gaiser, of Detroit, spent a few days with his brother Ches­ ter last week. Mr. and Mrs. P. Fassold attended the funeral of the late Mr, Hugh Rutledge in Kintore last Thursday, Rev. H. A. Kellerman, of Water­ loo, visited his fathei* Mr. Geo. lerman last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ily. Hoffman Gertrude and Mr. and Mrs, M. man were Sunday visitors in cliener, Mr. and Mrs. E. Koehler, who (been, visiting here returned to home in Kitchener on Monday.| Mr. Louis Walper of Saskatche- ---- wltll hjg mot|ler Mrs. i and Tie- Kit- have their •on the changing conditions through­ out the world. ELIMV1LLE Mr. and Mrs. John Herdman and Miss Ila, of Strathroy; also Mr. Geo. Beet, of Three Hills, Alberta, were 'guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Herdman on Sunday. Mr. A. C. Whitlock and Miss Joy Whitlock, of St. Thomas, were visit­ ors in, this vicinity over the week­ end. Miss Eula Herdman spent the week-end with her grandfather Mr, H. Squire in Exeter. Annie Elford is recovering from the “flu”; she also had bad attacks of n.ose (bleeding. Last Wednesday evening a large number of the Elimville congrega­ tion met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Josh. Johns and Miss Alma to bid them 'goodbye in a manner before leaving home in Exeter. In the the evening they were" with two electric parlor which they expressed their thanks and appreciation very suitably. tangible for their course of presented lamps for evening. When her business she assisted where she was very was a member >of the Mark Drysdale, of Hensall; brothers, Adonzo Ortwein, of troit and Milton, of London, funeral which was private took place from her parent’s home on Wednes- day afternoon, interment taking place in Hensall Union' cemetery. Bev. Arthur Sinclair, pastor of the United church conducted the funeral service. I WINCHELSEA Messrs. Herman .Foster and Brock were in Toronto on Monday, with a truck load of cattle. Mr. and Mrs, Roy Fletcher and family spent (Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Amos Francis of fit. Marys. Mrs.. James 'Squires, of Woodham, Mrs. Laverne Stone, of called on. Mr. and Mrs. recently. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Day, John Fletcher, of Exeter; Mr. Wm. Francis, of Crosswell. Mich., spent one day last week with Mr. Mrs. George Coward. Miss Bessie Heywood has returned home after spending several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. John Prout near Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Routly and Muriel, of Kirkton, spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fletcher. Roy Plugtown; T. Creery Mrs. and ft* New Hampshire Chicks at $10 pet hundred Bred from imported stock. Wonder­ ful layers of large eggs. Cold wea­ ther does .mot retard production. Hatches, every Monday. Fxpress paid on Orders of 600 or over. We can also supply you with baby pullets. WALTER ROSE Box 90 Bnissels, Ont. CREDITON Miss Lulu Gaiser, of McMaster University, Hamilton, spent the week-end at her home here. Mr. Adam Gaiser and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gaiser, of Detroit, sipent the 'Wieek-end with friends in the community. Miss Gladys Ratz re­ turned with them Monday to visit for a few days. Mrs. Chas. Treitz is spending a few days in Elkton, Mich. Miss Marguerite Aimyi, nurse-in­ training at Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don', spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Art Amy. Miss Lila Haist, of London, spent a few days at her home. We regret to learn that Mr. Gor­ don Morlock is confined to his bed. through illness. We wish him a speedy recovery. Owing to an outbreak of flu in the community the concert of the Choral Society will be postponed until the middle of April. Mr. Murray Holtzmann, of Detroit visited a few days with his mother Mrs. Leah Holtzmann. Mr. Ross Krueger, of Toronto and Miss Irma Fahrner, of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Hy. Fahrner. The funeral of the late Mrs. Christian Hoffman was held Thurs­ day from her home on the 4th con­ cession of Stephen. A memorial service was held in the Evangelical church. Rev. A. E. Pletch officiat­ ed and in his funeral oration paid tribute to the life of the departed. The choir very tenderly sang “Safe in the Arms of Jesus” and “Abide With Me.” Miss Ruby Finkbeiner san® “Beyond the Gloaming.” Burial took place in the Creditor cemetery. Crediton W. I- The W. I. met in the town hall on Monday, March 1st in the form of an open meeting and a goodly number availed themselves of the opportun­ ity of hearing Miss Turville, of the Children’s War Memorial Hospital, London, give her illustrated lecture on the work of the hospital, 'Which was very interesting. Mr. H. K. Fil­ ter acted as chairman' ahd the fol­ lowing program was enjoyed: Song, “O Canada”; piano duet by Ruth England and Shirley Fahrtaer; health song, NOrma Fahrner, Pauline Faist and Elaine Fahner; reading by Dor­ is Wuerth; solo by? Jack England. Ruby King sang two selections with guitar accompaniment. A silver col­ lection was taken and- the proceeds Were donated to the hospital. The meeting closed with the national an­ them. The Institute members re- mained for a short business- meeting.1 Roll call was answered with health hints. GRAND BEND Mr. Ross Desjardine is all smiles over a baby boy. All are doing fine. Mr. and Mrs, Russell Webb were' Sunday visitois with Mr. Tom Webb. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Love, of Thed­ ford visited with Mr. and Mrs, Pat­ terson on Bunday. Mr. end Mrs, Morris Brenner spent the week-end in Detroit. Miss Velma Baker is home from London for a short stay bavin® been in London for the past couple of yeais. Mr. and Mrs. John Gill attended Mrs. Geo. Scott's funeral on Satur­ day. Mrs. Geo. McNall, of Blyth, is vis­ iting her daughter Mrs. Bert Craig. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mouuseau, of j Zurich, visited with Mr. and Mrs. J, Movsseau last week. Mr. Bert Cox, of Stratford, is spending a few days with his family. CENTRALIA Mr. and Mrs. Geoige Essery, Mrs, Cliff. Turner, Billy and Marion, of London, were Sunday visitors with Mis. W. J. Parsons and Mis. Ker­ shaw. Mr. and Mrs. George Baynham, Jr., and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. Carruthers in London. Miss Mary O’Brien, of London', spent the week-end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. J. O’Brien. Mr. M. Sleamon visited for a couple of days last week with Mrs. Sleamon, and relatives in Detroit. Mr. Truman Mills, of Kornoka, spent Friday of last week witlf nis parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mills. Mrs. G. Baskerville visited for a few days last week, with her sister Mrs. C. Seale, in Brussels. Miss Margaret Hicks, Reg.N., of London, spent a few days this week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. An­ drew Hicks. Mrs. James Neil is confined to her home with influenza. Mr. and Mrs. Harris West were ill last week with influenza. Mr. Charles McFalls is confined to his home owing to illness. Mr. S. Henry, who underwent an operation in- Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, last week was able to return home on Sunday. ■Mrs. Allie McFalls underwent an operation in Victoria Hospital on Sunday. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. On Saturday last group 2 of the W.A. held a cooking sale in the base­ ment of the church and on March 18th they will serve a supper in the basement of the church. CROMARTY The March meeting of the W.M.S. met in the basement of the church on Thursday afternoon last. The roll call being an Easter Message was responded to by thirteen mem­ bers. The president Mrs. Miller, oc­ cupied the chair. Splendid papeis were given by Mrs. Riedie and Mrs. Thus Scott. Those taking the De­ votional part were Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Laing. The meeting closed with singing a hymn and prayer I'oy Mrs. Allen and the Lord's prayer in unison. Mr. Joseph fipeare has returned home after spending a couple of months visiting friends in Toronto and other points. Miss Mary Currie left on Friday for a trip to Toronto to visit friends for a few weeks. Duncan McKellar, Jr., left on Sat­ urday for a trip to the West. Mr. and Mrs. Fulton, of Mitchell, visited in Cromarty one day. last week the guests of Mr. John Scott. We are sorry to report that Mr., Wm. McCaren, south of the village is seriously ill. Mr. Stewart Robinson and fam­ ily, of Listowel, visited at the home oi his mother, Mrs. Robinson in tae village on Sunday last. Mi*. and Mrs. Lloyd Miller, of Stratford, visited with the former’s mother on Bunday. KHIVA Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mason visited, on Bunday with, relatives at Grand Bend, Miss Lorna Kraft who has been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Kraft for the past month left last week for London. Mr. Sandford White, of Centralia, spent Sunday with Mr. Gerald Mas­ on. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hanover, of Kitchener, visited Mr. and Mrs. L. Ziler last week. Mrs. Art Willert entertained a number of her friends to a quilting bee on Tuesday. CENT A MILE Round Trip Bargain FARES Minimum’Fares. Adults 75c Child 40c March 19th and 20th fromEXETER to TORONTO Also to Brantford, Chatham, Chesley, Clinton, Durham, Exeter Fergus, Goderich, Guelph, Hamilton, Hanover, Harriston, Ingersoll, Kincardine, Kitchener, London, List-owel, Mitchell, Niagara Falls, Owen Sound, Paisley, Palmerston, Paris, Port Elgin, St. Catharines, St. Maryis, Sarnia, Southampton, Stratford, Strathroy, Walkerton, Wiarton, wingham, Woodstock. To Whitby, Oshawa, BowmanviHe, Port Hope, Cobourg, Trenton Jet., Belleville, Napanee, Kingston, Gananoque, Brockville, Pres­ cott, Morria'burg, Cornwall, Uxbridge, Lindsay, peterlboro, Camp- bellford, Newmarket, Penetang, Collingwood, Meaford, Barrie, Or­ illia, Midland, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Huntsville, Callander, North Bay, Parry Sound, Sudbury; all towns in New Ontario on line of Temiskaming & Northern Ontario Rly., Nipissing Central Rly., Kapuskasing, Longlac, Geraldton, Jellicoe, Bi’eadmore. -----------,-------------------------------------------------------------------- ATTRACTION—BACH SOCIETY Pre-Easter presentation — THE ST. JOHN PASSION — by J. Sebastian Bach Reginald Stewart, Conductor TORONTO SAT., MARCH 20th 8:30 pan. Eaton Auditorium Eminent Soloists — Clwrus < Full Orchestra For Fares, Return Limits, Train Information, Tickets, consult Nearest Agent See handbills for complete list of destinations CANADIAN NATIONAL •------------2---------------------------------------------;----« MT. CARMEL Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Ash and daugh­ ter Frances Ann, of Detroit visited with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McKeev­ er on Sunday. Mrs. Joseph McKeever is visiting friends in Detroit. Messrs. Austin Boland and jack McCarthy spent a few days in Lon-' don last week. Mr. Joseph Mahoney was at Lon­ don on Saturday. A play “The Lost Emerald” will be presented by the High School punils on Friday night in the hall. Don’t forget the St. Patrick’s dance on the 17th. * CHEESE STILTONS—10 to 12 pounds BABY CHEDDARS—3-4 and 1 pound Colored and White, Old and New BUTTER Exeter Brand and Winchelsea Star Brand Wholesale and Retail Exeter Creamery Co., Limited | CREAMERIES AT EXETER AND WINCHELSEA Eitmw—...■wnwwww.iiWHiwmwnu.......n.r.......mmmiwmiii Used Car Safe Our entire stock of Used Cars—includ­ ing fast moving, late model jobs—must go And to sell them quickly, we have slashed prices to absolute rock-bottom. In many cases we are accepting a loss. But our loss is your gain. That’s why we urge you—if you’re in the market for a dependable Used Car—to see these values immediately. They’re too good to last long. So come early and get the pick of the stock! 1929 CHEVROLET SEDAN Transportation at a low $185 1929 FORD ROADSTER Good top and sides $150 1929 PONTIAC COACH This car is in perfect condition with good tires .........................$210 1929 CHEVROLET COACH A good car at a low price.......$175 1931 CHEVROLET SEDAN A Deluxe Sedan with trunk mb ft rack and 2 spate tires, A «<M(J teal buy ................................. 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