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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-07-22, Page 3THE EXETER T1MES-ADVOCATE Harmon-Drummond Trivitt Memorial Church, Exeter, was the scene of a smart mid-sum­ mer wedding at three o’clock on Wednesday afternoon last, when Ed- no* Louise Bond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Errold Drummond, of Hen­ sail, became the bride of Maynard Delos Harmon, son of the late Air. and Mrs. H. Harmon, of Stratford and Newmarket. Rev. Air. Hunt, rector of the church, officiated. While the guests were arriving Miss Greta Lammie A.T.C.M, organist of St Paul’s Anglican church, Hensall, gave a brief organ recital,, The charming bride, who was given in marriage by her father was gowned in white satin, veil with corners of orange blossoms. She carried an ivory prayer book, the gift of the groom with streamers hanging of lily of the valley. The bridesmaid was Miss Dotis Harmon, of Toronto, sis­ ter of the groom, who wore turquoise blue net over satin and carried a bouquet of pink roses. The maid of honor was Miss Beryl Drummond, of Hensall, sister of the bride, wearing pink net over taffeta coronet of roses and delphiniums and carried a nose­ gay or Colonial bouquet. The junior bridesmaid was Miss Marion Drum­ mond, sister of the bride in yellow organdy. The groom was supported ‘by Air. Petei* Stricker, of Stratford. The ushers were John Drummond, of Hensall, brother of the bride and Herbert Bull, of Toronto. The wed­ ding music was played by Aliss Greta Lammie. Bobby Fleming of Toronto nephew of the groom was train bear­ er. During the signing of the re­ gister Mr. Sam. Rannie, of Hensall, sang very beautifully, “O Promise Me.” A profusion of white lilies, del­ phiniums and pink roses, decorated the church for the occasion. The groom’s gift to the bride was an ivory prayer book, to the brides­ maids chinaware, to the flower girl a silver bracelet, to the train-bearer a set of toys, ,to 'the best man, ushers and soloist leather goods and to the organist a silver compact. Fol­ lowing the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s par­ ents, about sixty guests being pre­ sent. The bride’s mother was dres­ sed in navy printed crepe with ac­ cessories and Mrs, Charles Fleming of Toronto, in navy flowered chiffon with white accessories. Toasts to the bride were proposed by Rev. Mr. Hunt, of Exeter and Rev Mr. Farr, of Dorchester, th which the groom responded. .Supper was served 'by foui’ girl friends of the bride, Misses Mildred McDonnell, Doreen Farqu­ har, Mildred Scruton and Mrs. Mel­ vin Moir, all of Hensall. The house decorations were in pink and blue. The bride’s table was centred with the wedding cake, candles with sil­ ver holders, pink and white sweet peas. The bride received a number of telegrams of good wishes from Bermuda, New York, Moncton, N.B., and other places. About six o’clock the same evening Mr. and Mrs. Har­ man left by motor for a trip to New York state, the bride travelling in a white taffeta suit with white hat ana shoes. On their return they will reside at 309 Ontario St., Stratford, in which city Air. Harmon had held a good position with Kalblleisch’s. Mr. and Mrs. Harmon are very pop­ ular and have the best wishes of many friends. Among those from a distance who attended the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Drum­ mond, of Toronto, uncle and aunt of the bride; Mrs. Charles Fleming and two sous, of Toronto; Rev. B. Farr, of Dorchester; Mr. and Mrs. Howard, of Newmarket, aunt and uncle of the groom; Air. and Mrs. Howard Johnson, of Toronto; Mr. John Drummond, of Listowel, broth­ er of the bride; Miss Frances Roch- er, of Listowel; Air. Herbert Bull, of Toronto; Air. Peter fitriteker, o’f Stratford; Mrs. Leslie Allen and son Gordon, of Guelph; Mrs. Orme ‘Mc­ Kenzie, of Kincardine, sister of the bride was unable to attend through illness. MINISTER HAS DROUGHT PLAN Hon J. G. Gardiner Says 400,000 persons Need Heli> Hon. James G. Gardiner, minister | of agriculture, returned to Ottawa > to lay plans for meeting the drought J situation in the Prairie Provinces ; before his fellow ministers and ob-1 tain approval of the Cabinet. He l intends to return to the West in a r few days to carry out whatever | policy the Cabinet adopts and to ' conduct the necessary negotia- ■ tions with the governments -of Al­ berta and Saskatchewan, the two provinces chiefly affected. ; Air. Gardiner said about 100,000 ‘ persons in Alberta and 300,000 in !' Saskatchewan would need assistance [■ as a result of the drought, Rains in the past few days over pans of Alberta and Saskatchewan had improved prospects for livestock feed if not for grain yields. Further rains might Lessen or almost remove - the necessity of taking special meas­ ures to keep livestock, alive in the drought-stricken coxintry. I While the drought this year was| more intense than last, the area af-|. fected was smaller, said Mr, Gardin' er. Over large sections of the area no green thing has grown all sum- mer, not even the hardy and objec-*" tionable Russian thistle. 50 YEARS AGO July 27, 1887 Meckins-Anderson-At the residence of the bride’s mother, Crediton Rd., Stephen Township, on the 20th inst., by the rector of Exeter, Rev. S. F. Robinson, Mr, J, Meekins, of Us- borne, to Miss J, Anderson, of Ste­ phen. Hodgins->Hodgins-On the 6th inst., at the parsonage, Kirkton, by the Rev. J. Hale, Mr, William Hodgins, to Miss Elizabeth A. Hodgins of the same place. Wm, Sherry, of Toronto, formerly of R. Hicks’ jewellry store, is visit­ ing his parents in Hay Township and friends in Exeter. IT, M. White, editor of the Essex Review and formerly of this paper was in town on Tuesday. Mr. Hugh Balkwill has left for Chicago to resume his duties, Mr. John Balkwill leaves Satur­ day for Chicago. Air. Balkwill left Exeter some seven years ago and by enterprise and economy has succeed­ ed in building <u;p for himself a very large business. He owns one of the largest wholesale manufacturers in Chicago and employs upwards of 60 workmen. 'A four-year-olcl daughter of Mr. W- R. Garner, of Colborne Street, London, formerly of Exeter, was struck and dragged under a boat swing and had one ankle broken and the other sprained. Mr. Herb Wright left for his home in Chicago on Saturday after spend­ ing a couple of weeks rusticating in Exeter and vicinity. Mr. jbhn Treble, harnessmaker, has dressed his windows this week with new and fashionable harness goods. Misses Whimster, of St. Marys, have been spending a few days with friends in town. The first whistle of a threshing en­ gine was heard on Saturday last when Mr, Joseph Rudd threshed for Air. J. Cooper, Elimville. Mr. F. Godbolt, enterprising Win- chelsea merchant has disposed of his stock and rented his premises to Mr. Jas. Jones, teacher S. S. N. 4, Us- borne, Mr. Godbolt, we understand, intends moving West. 25 YEARS AGO July 25, 1912 Miss Lily Hunter, of Brussels, vis­ ited at Mr. Chas. Northcott's last weak. Mrs. R. H. Collins, who has been CHEVROLET'S SMART ATTRACTIVENESS like the watf. it dewed money on qad, oil cwuH afJzee^f too ! »TT is much smarter, much more modern, in its attractive appearance.” ..» • I “So* luxurious, it’s hard to believe the prices are so low.” ... “The most beautiful car we’ve ever owned—and so easy for me to drive.” Listen to the ladies, and such are the enthusiastic comments you’ll hear on the smooth­ flowing lines and contours—the attractive color harmonies and appoint­ ments—of the new Chevrolet with “Body by Fisher”. One glance will tell you that Chevrolet is the best-looking, most luxurious car in or near the lowest price field. One ride— and you’ll realize where it gets its reputation for saving you money on gas, oil and upkeep I For thanks to the Valve-in-Head Engine, you get not ■ only 85-horsepower performance — but also 25 and more miles to the gallon of gas, according to actual owner reports. With Unisteel Turret Top. _ Body construction, Safety glass, and perfected Hydraulic Brakes you enjoy matchless safety. *Knee-Action and Fisher No-Draft Ventilation provide unequalled comfort.. No other lowest-priced car is so smart.. . . And no other car in Chevrolet’s field gives you all these desirable features. Sec and drive The Only Complete Low-Priced Car today. visiting friends and relatives in and around Exeter has returned to Tor­ onto. Mr. Chas. Lindenfield returned on Tuesday from, a holiday trip up the lakes. Mr. Jas, Hern, of jacksville, Flor­ ida, formerly a resident of Exeter, spent a few days with friends in town last week. Mr. George Harton, of Manitou Man,, is in town shaking hands with old friends. Dr. and Airs. F. H. England, of Chicago, left yesterday on a two months visit to England. Mrs. Eng­ land is a former resident of Exeter, being a daughter of Mrs. Smale, of town. Mr. N. W. Creech, of Brantford, is visiting his parents and other rel­ atives here this week. Mr. George Case and wife, of Tor­ onto, spent a few days with relatives and friends around the former’s home near Rodgerville. After a visit with his parents here Mr. Victor Sweet has returned to Walkerville. . Miss 'Cameron, Exeter North, left on Tuesday morning to visit at Langworth, Iowa. Alisses Gertrude and Marjorie Spackman, of Blenheim, spent a short visit with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs, J. Spackman last week, 15 YEARS AGO July 27, 1922 Mr, Wilfred Shapton, of Stephen, had the misfortune to fracture his collar bone at Grand Bend while participating in one of the races at the James Street picnic, Mr, AV. F. Abbott has installed a wireless radio receiving outfit and his family are now listening to con­ certs from Toronto, Detroit and other points. Mr. W. J. Beer install­ ed the outfit, Misses Beryl Hill and Aliss Ger­ trude Duncan, of Moose Jaw, Sask., are ‘holidaying with their uncles the Messrs Baker and other relatives. Air. A. L. Cole, of Goderiph, visit­ ed ovei* Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Cole^. Miss Mabel Hersey, of Montreal, who has been visiting in St. Marys called on friends in town on Mon­ day. Mr. Donald Hamilton,, wife and daughter, of Kansas City, motored over and visited with their uncle Mr, D. C. McInnis. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hedden mo­ tored to London last Wednesday spending the day with the latter’s GETS THE WOMEN'S VOTE! *On Master De Luxe Models, PRICED FROM Master 2-Passengcr Business Coupe delivered at factory,, Osbawa. Government taxes, li­ cense and freight additional, (Prices subject to change without notice.) Monthly payments to suit your purse on the General Motors Instalment Plath f SNELL BROS. & CO., EXETER —Associate Dealers — John Passmore & Son, HenSall, Ont. C. Fritz & Son, Zurich; John SprchvI, Lucan / sister Mrs, AIL Bedford, Mr. Ronald Witmer left recently for Kitchener where he has taken a position. Mrs. Matheson, of Wyoming, Is visiting at the home of Mr. George Andrew. Miss Marion Blatchford, of Tor­ onto, is holidaying at her home here and also at Grand Bend. Mr. A. C. Meir, who has been vis­ iting his mother in town left this week for his home in Calgary. Young Nurse Killed Miss Clara Gormley, 22-year-old nurse in training at St. Marys Hos­ pital, Kitchener, was .killed on Wed­ nesday when the car in which she wgs a passenger and driven by her brother, J. F. Gormley, Hibbert Twp, rolled over on its side after sideswip­ ing another vehicle on the highway about four miles east of Stratford. William Burling, Stratford driver of the other car involved, and Miss Irene O’Rourke, of Dublin, compan­ ion of Miss Gormley, and returning to duties at Kitchener Hospital were injured. John F. Gormley, car driver was held on a charge of criminal negli­ gence. He was released on bail of two sureties of $2,500 each to ap­ pear in a week’s time. As far as could be determined, Miss Gormley and her companion, Miss O’Rourke were riding in the front seat of a light sedan, with Aliss Gormley sit­ ting in the centre. At the impact, both of the car driven by Gormley and the car driv­ en by Burling rolled over on t’heir right sides without leaving the high­ way. Gormley claimed he was driving about 25 miles an hour at the time of the accident. Mr. Burling, accompanied by his wife and two children, was driving west towards Stratford, having had the family out for a drive. Airs. Burling and the two children were taken to the office of Dr. T. R. Nich­ ols for treatment. Besides her parents, Miss Gorm­ ley is survived by three brothers, John F., Albert and Thomas,, of Dub­ lin and two sisters, Eleanor at Lon­ don, and Kathleen, Dublin. Miss Grace Webb, of Granton, left a few days ago for Bigwin Inn, Aluskoka Lakes, where she has been engaged at soprano soloist for the summer season. Aliss Webb is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Web of Granton. —London Free Press STE WART FAMILY MEET NEAR KDPPEN £>n July 1st the descendants -of th® late James Stewart and the late Margaret Doig; gathered at “Drum­ gyle” the old homestead, now owned by J. D. Stewart, of Kippon- It was the thirteenth year in succession that the gathering had been held, but with the passing years the interest has not waned as every Ontario fam­ ily was represented. Mrs. William Dalrymyle, of Crom­ arty, who is the oldest living mem­ ber of the first generation, celebra­ ted her eighty-first birthday and was the recipient of a beautiful bou­ quet of roses. After partaking generously of ice cream, provided by the host and hostess, games were indulged in with one or two step dances. Bean guessing contest, Annie Ma- haffy; potato contest, Margaret Ma- haffy’s team; carrying potatoes on spoon, Dorothy Turner; skipping, Beulah Dalyrmple; college hornpipe danced by Ethel Mahaffy; Highland Fing danced by Kate Dalyrmple; clothes pin race, Ruby Mahaffy; umbrella race, team captained by Wes. Alahawwy and Margaret Ala- haffy; needle and thread race, Ruby Alahaffy and Bill Dalyrmple. A bounteous supper, including the birthday cake, was served on the lawn. During the afternoon music was supplied on the bagpipes, harmonicas and guitars. Those descendants of the first generation who were pres­ ent were Airs. William Dalyrmple (Jean) of Cromarty; J. D. Stewart and Peter Stewart, of Kippen. MT. CARMEL LAD INJURED . Norbert Gooding, 14-year-old Alt. Carmel district boy, was brought to St. Joseph’s Hospital Friday for an X-ray examination of back injuries he received on the farm at his home Report from the hospital was that his injury did not appear serious and his condition was reported as good. Miss Evelyn Grainger, of Bruce- field, entertained her S. S. Class to a picnic at Bayfield on Thursday last. Miss Grainger is giving up the class as she is to train for a nurse and the class presented her with a small cedar chest and bou­ quet of flowers. Airs. Jas. Thomp­ son’s class were the guests of Miss Grainer’s class at the picnic. —Huron Expositor 'MUWAY, JULY 1*»7 is delicious STACEY FAMILY REUNION The sixth annual reunion oo the Stacey family was held J.uly 3rd at the home of Mr. and Airs, Norman Stacey, Mitchell, Dinner and sup­ per was served to around one hun­ dred members of the family. A short program was enjoyed, including; Address by Rev. Carl Elgi, Pt. Nor­ ris, N.Y,; recitation by Esther Rowe St. Marys; instrumental, Madelene Rundle, Woodham, Wendall Stacey, Monkton, Mrs. Vivian and Marjorie Mitchell; speeches by Mr. F. C. Mc­ Intosh, St. Marys; Alice Rowe, St. Marys. Officers elected for the coming year:—President, Mr. Bert Stacey, Science Hill; 1st Vice-Presi­ dent, Mr, Elmore Kleinfeldt, Mit­ chell; 2nd vice-president, Mr. Ray Stacey, North Branch, Mich.; secre­ tary-treasurer, Miss Laura Rundle. Woodham; sports committee, Olive Stacey, Mitchell, Lois Rundle, Wood­ ham, Ted McIntosh and'Wm. Rowe, St. Marys; program committee, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Russel, Russeldale, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Colquhoun, of Science Hill; refreshments commit­ tee, Mr. and Mrs, John Johnston, Mt, Pleasant, Mr. and Airs. Ernest Dow, Cromarty, Mr. and Airs. How­ ard Stacey, Monkton, Air. and Mrs. Jack Smith, Woodham; reception Had Five Boys Suffering From Summer Complaint Alas. Arthur Doyle, West Jeddore, N.S., writes:-— “I have five boys and they were all terribly troubled with summer complaint. “I used everything I could think of and I did not know what to do until a friend advised me to get a bottle of Dr. Fowler’s Ext. of Wild Strawberry, which I did, and I only used one bottle and they were able to be around again. From now on I will know what to use.” A preduct of The, T. Milburn Oo., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. On the market for the paBt 90 years. committee, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lan­ der, F'ullarton, Mr, and Airs. James Stacey, St, Marys, Mrs. John Stacey, Stratford, Mrs. James Rundle, of St. Marys. It was decided to hold the next reunion on July 4th at the home of Air. and Mrs. James Stacey Mitchell Road. CAR CRASHES BUILDING AT LUCAN The front of the H. S. Stanley Drug Store was moved back, four inches when a parked automobile was sent hurtling into it by a ma­ chine which failed to properly make the sharp turn at the post office corner. Plate glass window of the store was shattered. •Highway Traffic Officer ..William Robinson, Exeter, who investigated found that Hamilton Hodgins, Con­ cession two, Biddulph, had a young relative driving for him. This ma­ chine failed to make the turn and struck two parked cars. One car, owned by Earl Atkinson, was forced into the drug store. The second machine was owned by Alex O’Neil, Clandeboye. Mrs, O’Neil who was seated in the ma­ chine, had her arm injured.