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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-12-30, Page 8THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1937 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE New Year Specials Combination Permanent includ­ ing Shampoo and Finger Wave Reg. $7.50 ........... for $5,95 Reg. $5.00 ........... for $3.95 Reg. $3.75 .......... for $2.95 Reg. $2.50 ........... for $1.50 Per. Ends ,.................... $1.25 V’sjBeauty Shoppe For individuality 112 for Appointments Exeter Markets Wheat 9 8c. Oats 40c. Manitoba’s Best $3.95 Welcome Fioui' $3.95 Blurts $1.60 Bran $1,55 Low Grade Flour $2,00 Creamery Butter 35c. Dairy Butter 27-30c, Eggs A large 2'lc. Eggs, medium 19c. Eggs, pullets 17c. Eggs, B 15c. Eggs, C 14c. Hogs $18.00 LEAVITT’S THEATRE t THURSDAY AND SATURDAY December 30th and January 1st “VARSITY SHOW” with Dick Powell, Ted Healey, waiter Catlett an all star cast, Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians FRIDAY NIGHT Midnight Frolic Commencing at 12 o’clock Novelties, Balloons^ Noise Makers ft LOOK YOUR BEST FOR THE NEW YEAR Why not have that captivat­ ing appearance? You can ac­ quire it easily. Come in and let us give you a really beau­ tiful permanent. M « FRESH OYSTERS 45c. a pint MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY January 6th, 7th, gth “TWO-FISTEP SHERIFF” Western Picture Featuri'ng Charles Starrett CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Douglas C. Hill, B.A., B.D. Minister Mrs. J. G. Cochrane, Organist 10 a.m,—Bunday School 11 a.m.—'Public Worship ■Sermon: “The World Outlook from a Christian Outlook 7 p.m,—Public Worship Sermon: A New Start Sunday, Jan. 9th, at morning service ordination of elders. COMING: Shirley Temple in “WEE AVLLIE WINKLE” G. M. Simpson Exeter Phone 245 LOCAL NEWS Miss Betty Toronto. Mr. Gordon his mother in Miss Isabel holiday at her home at Glanworth. Koch is visiting with Stratford. Kirk is spending the Elliott is visitin Ideal Meat Market Phone 38 Main St. Save the Coupons LOCALS m JJ—I T' — ■ T“ 1 ■ — 41 I OM IMMH' Cluustmas Visitors Among these wno spent the Christmas holidays in town were: Miss Betty Kinney is spending the I Miss Emily Frayne, of Staffa with holidays at her home in London. There were many family reunions in Exeter for the Christmas holi­ days. Miss Gladys Cliff, is her home Mr. E. ill at his little each day. Mrs. Ed. Morrison, of spent a day recently with Mrs. W- H'. Johnston. Christmas sermons and Christmas music featured the services in various churches on Bunday. Owing to the illness of Mr. drew Isaac the -Saintsbury play been :»postponed to a later date. Miss Jean Wright has returned to her home in Strathroy after spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wright. Mr. Lorne Howey returned the forepart of the week after assisting Mr. V. L. Roulston for several days in his drugstore at Simcoe. Mr. Samuel Elliott spent Christ­ mas with Mr. and Mrs. M. Vincent, in Windsor. He will also, visit in Detroit and Sarnia before returning home. The purse advertised as lost last week was Mrs. J. T. found in Hookey. Kestle, of Copper spending the holidays at. here. A. Howald, who has been home, is able to be up a Clinton, Mr. and the An- has returned to its owner, Miners. The ipurse was the postoffice by Mr. The annual meeting of the Cana­ dian Legion will be held in the Leg­ ion rooms on Thursday, December 30th at 8.30 p.m. after which a bar­ beque lunch will be served. in We For cheap grinding invest Wood’s Electric Feed GRINDER, also have for sale one 3 h.p. Massey Harris gas engine; a 110 1-4 inch Gold iSharpe .and Moore grinder; 11 £ Fleury Grinder in good condition. Apply W. J. Thomson, Centralia. Phone 4/8r2 Kirkton. WANTED—|A mare colt • one or two years. Apply at Advocate. rising Times- Itp. FOR SALE—We have a fair sup­ ply of Ever-Ready Prestone on hand. Highest prices paid for Jack Rabbits North End G-as Station. 2tp LOST—-A silver black fox. Anyone knowing of whereabouts phone 134r5, Seaforth. ■kindly ltc. PASTURE LjAlND will be For Sale: 75 acres of good scarce, pasture land, unfailing water supply, some wood and well located. Convenient terms. — C. V. Pickard, phone 16-5, Exeter. TRUCKING—Expert movers of all kinds of local and Hard dry wood for also brick and tile. Wein. Crediton. farm sale Phone products, delivered; 13, Aaron 12-'9-4tp. Cash paid for Dead Animals or Fertilizer Horses, Phone S4rl5> Dashwood. We pay for phone calls JACK WILLIAMS 10-29-tt FOR SALE—40 acre farm. N pt. 10, North- Boundary. Biddnlph, bank barn 30 x 68 on stone and brick foundation, framework, metal roof, metal driveshed, hog pen, good wa­ ter supply. Apply on premises to John R. Ogden, R.R. 1, Centralia. FOR SALE Pea and Corn Ensilage $1.00 per ton Hours 8 a.ni. to 8 p.m. Saturday 8 a.W« to IS noon CANADIAN CANNERS M -Wk. w4# Hl *»***» relatives. Mr. Arto Delve, of Toronto, with his family. Mr. Eli Christie, of London with his parents. Miss Helen Salter, of Seaforth, at : her home here. Mr. Earl Mitchell, of Toronto, with his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Sim Pollen, of Flint Mich., with relatives. Mr. and Mrs, Wesley Lamport, ot London, with relatives. Mr. T'hos, Ta-pp, of Detroit, with ; his sister Miss Mary Tapp. Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Roulston, Simcoe, with their parents. Mr. James Sweet, of London, the home of Mr. Samuel Sweet. Cel. and Mrs. W. J. Heaman and Clyde, of London, with Mrs. Skelton. ' Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Lawson, of ' Listowel, with the former’s parents Mrs. A. A. Ferguson, of Toronto, is visiting with her brother Mr. S. 1 Sweet. Miss Lorraine Armstrong, of Lon­ don, with her mother, Mrs. V. Arm­ strong. Mr. Silas Reed, of Byron, is . spending a ten day holiday at his . home. • IMiss Mildred Wood, Reg.N., of Sarnia, with her sister Mrs. Oren Winer. Mr. and Mrs Wesley Redmond, of Detroit, with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pearce. .Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Davis and three children, of Toronto, with re­ latives. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Davis, and two children, of London, with re­ latives. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Armstrong, of Hamilton, with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Whyte. Mr. and Mrs. Joe, Davis and two children, of St. Marys, with their parents. Mr. A. W- Johntson, of Toronto, with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Johnston. Mr. Reg. Beavers and of Sarnia, with Mr. and F. Beavers. Mr. and Mrs. Elmore son, of London, with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mawson. ■Rev. R. E. and Mrs. Soutlicott, Jack and Jim, of Mt. Brydges, at the former’s home. Mr. Grant Sanders, of Montclair, N.J., with his parents Mr, and Mrs. S M. Sanders. Mr. and Mrs. Kervin Werner daughter, of London, with Mr. Mrs. Earl Russell. Mr. Harry West, of London, Sydney West, of Fergus, with their mother Mrs. S. West. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Passmore and Russell, of Usborne, with Mr. and Mrs. John Peart. Mr. and Mrs, Howard Dignan, of Niagara-on-the-Lake with the form­ er’s father Mr. E. M. Dignan. Miss Ruby Treble, of Toronto, visited on Monday with Mrs.^O. H. Sanders and other relatives. Mrs. Lotti© White and Son Oliver, of Toronto, were callers in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Ford and family, of Flint, Mich., at the home of Mr.’T. Elliott and other relatives. Miss Irene Mooney, of Toronto, spent Christmas with her aunt Mr. and Mrs. Wm. man. Rev. Borden and Mrs. ■ham and Betty with the parents Mr ningham. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hookey and two children Ronald and Barbara, of London, with H. Hookey. MG Harry Greb, Leonard Greb, of Wesley Greb, of i homo here. Mr. and Mw. Toronto, and Mr. Zwlcker, of Crediton, with Mr. and VV, JWtuU, of at Miss Dowie, Mrs. B. W. Tuckey and and and Mr. uncle and J, Ryck- ■Cunning­ former’s and Mrs. Walter Cun­ Mr. and Mrs. J i, of Kirkland Lake Alton, Ill., and Guelph, at their Jack Venton, of and Mrs. Gerald Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wells and Caroline, of London with relatives. Caroline is remaining for the Christ­ mas holidays. Miss Margaret Penhale, of Lon­ don and Miss Gladys Penhale, of Windsor, with their parents Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Penhale. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Passmore and family, of Sarnia, with relatives The former’s mother Mrs. E. Pass- more returned home with them. Mr. A. E. Fuke, of London, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Stewart and family of Detroit, and D. B. Stewart at the home of Mr, and Mrs. J. A. Stewart. Mr. Grant Collingwood, of Tor­ onto and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alderson and family, of Arkon-a, with their parents Mr. and Mrs. T. Collingwood Miss Olive Wood, Reg.N., of Tor­ onto, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wood and little son, of Lambeth, witn their parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wood. Mrs. Edna Hearts, cf Toronto with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Fol­ lick. Mrs. Hearts sang a solo in the Main Street United Church Sunday evening. Mr. Joseph Stone, Mrs, Bessie McDonald and Miss Ruth Fraser, of London, visited on Christmas Day with Ruth’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fraser. Visiting at t'he home of Mrs. Lydia Sweitzer are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lippert and family, of Byranston; Gordon Hewlett, of Oshawa and Mrs. Martha Hewlett, of Melbourne. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ellsmere, of Golden Valley, are spending Christ­ mas and New Years’ holiday with the latter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Buswell. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Mo or ehouse, of Toronto, who spent Christmas with the former’s parents, Rev. C. J. and Mrs. Moorahouse, of London, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Ryckman, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. J- Acheson, of St. Thomas with the former’s mother, Mrs. W. T. Acheson. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Acheson and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bossenlberry, of Forest visit­ ed with them on Sunday. Dr. Harry and Mrs. Seldon and little daughter, of Rochester, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. Frank Newman and Seldon, of Kingston, and Mr. Wal­ lace .Seldon, of St. Catharines with Mr. and Mrs. R. G. .Seldon. Dr. H, Seldon left .Monday to visit the hos­ pitals in Philadelphia. Mrs. /Seldon and daughter are remaining here on a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Drake and three children, of .Shelbyville, Ind., spent Christmas with Mrs. Drake’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Heywood It is eighteen years since Mrs. Drake was here before and they made the five hundred mile trip in one day. Mrs. Drake is a sister of Mrs, Launce Batersby of town. A family reunion was held at the home of Mrs. Dan Davis for Christ­ mas with her six daughters and their families being present namely: Mrs. Isaac .Statham and two sons, of /Strathroy; Mr, and Mrs. Garnet Cockwell and two sons, Dashwood; Mr. and Mrs. “Geo. Clipson and two daugthers, of Ingersoll; Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Cornish, Exeter North; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Walker and fam­ ily, of Staffa and Carolyn at’home. Christmas guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs.: G. S. Howard were Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Allan, Betty and Bobbie, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Haugh, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Haugh and Al­ lan, of Brucefield; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McIntosh and Jean, and Miss Hazel Haugh, of Toronto; Mr. and and F. W. Hess, Mr, and Mrs. G. R. Hess, Bobbie and Ruth, of Hensail; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Carnie, Jean and Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Westlake, of Bayfield; Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Howard Jack, Mary and Helen of Goderich. MAIN ST. UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. A. E. Elliott, Minister Miss Evelyn Huston Organist and Choir Leader -Communion Service ■Sunday School 7 p.m.—'The Minister Thursday, 7.3 0—Prayer Service Monday, 7 p.m.—Y. P. Union Wed., January 5th—Men’s Union a.m.- 3 p.m.- ( 11 JAMES ST. UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. Arthur Page, Minister W. R. Goulding A.T.C.M. Organist and Choir-Leader L a.m.—The First in a Series “The Shepherd’s. Psalm” Bacrament of the Lord’s .Supper p.m.—Church School ■p.m.—'The Minister The Financial Books of the church will close on December 31, 1937. 11 3 7 TRIVITT MEMORIAL CHURCH Rector, Rev. M. A. Hunt Organist, Miss MacFaul Choir Leader, Mr. Middlemiss Second Sunday After Christmas p.m.—Sunday School •-Evensong and Sermon 3 7.0'0 p.m.' The Pentecostal - MIZPAH MISSION (Location one block North of Creamery) There will ke no, Friday night meet­ ing this week Services l’or Sunday, January 2nd 2 3 8 p.m.—S. S. and Bible Class ip.m.—Special Devotional Service p.m.—Great Evangelistic Meeting Text of message: “Watchman what of the Night” J. T. EDGAR, pastor SEASON’S GREETINGS •35 r»» X. BROSthe EXETER AND HENSALL ISOUTHCOTT rJpODAY, it is but fitting that we voice our appreciation and extend to you our sincere Good Wishes and that Happiness and Good Fortune abide with you at this Season and all through the coming New Year. THE WEATHER The weather has been quite changeable during the ipast week but on the whole has been fine for the Christmas season. /Sidewalks and roads have been extremely slip­ pery and pedestrains have moved about with the utmost caution, The day before Christmas there was skating at the Arena with band Fri­ day .evening at which there was a big crowd, The weather turned mild for Christmas and the ice Was too Soft Hauling, A HAPPY NEW YEAR May the coming year be filled with Success in material things. JAS. P. BOWEY Phone 33 or 157 “Sun Life Representative” ‘The solid fuel for solid comfort’ Out of Town For Christmas Among those who spent the Christ­ mas Holidays out of town were: Mr. Ken. Hockey in Toronto. Mrs. M. Heywood with her daugh­ ter in Windsor. Miss M-able Folliick with her sis-ter Mrs. Baker in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. James P. Bowey with l’elatives in Uderton. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jones and sons with friends in London. Mr. E. J. Wethey spent the holi­ day in London and St. Thomas. and Mrs. Cecil Laing and with relatives in London. and Mrs. E. R. Hopper and with relatives at Wingham. and Mrs. B. M. Francis with The Men’s Store extends to all Best Wishes for a Supper Dance AND FROLIC Central Hotel, Exeter NEW YEAR’S EVE Friday, December 31st, 1937 Commencing at 8 p.m. Music by the Serenaders $1.50 per couple Noise Makers, streamers and Balloons For Reservation phone 140 A. & C. HARPER “OUR PERMANENTS RULE THE WAVES” TOMLINSON’S Barber Shop, Hairdressing Phc3:e Mr. family Mr. family Mr.. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Lawrence, Sea­ forth. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carey visited in Seaforth and London Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Lampman with relatives at Burgessville and with Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay at Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. Beavers, Mr. Reg. Beavers and Miss Dowie with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kirkby, of St.^Marys. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. -Shapton and Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Hicks, with Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Wilson in London. Miss Thelma Hockey and Mr. Jack Waldron visited at Grand Bend holidays. Mr. and Mrs. London with Mrs. Broughton’s par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Mrs. Broughton is remaining few days. Happy New Year / W. W. T A M A N PHONE 81 ONT. the latter’s parents over the Christmas V.Broughton ih Riddell, for a A DIED IN WINNIPEG ■Ro/bt. Downie, a pioneer of the Crystal City district, Manitoba, and an official of the 'Stoney Mountain Penitentiary foi’ 33 years until his retirement four years ago, died re­ cently in Winnipeg Hospital follow­ ing an illness of several weeks. De­ ceased was born in Exeter, on Aug. 5, 1866. He was married to Olive Hunter of Crystal City in 1896. sides his wife he is survived by Children, Brandon Stoney John of . Vancouver and one Christmas carols were sung by the audience and interspersed the pro­ gram. An interesting item was the presentation of framed certificates for the memorizing of Scripture by Donald Easton, Bobby Kydd, Norma Moir, Margaret Hill, Jimmy Whyte.' Peter Ellis, Henry Ellis and Dorothy Hill. Class prizes were also present­ ed and last but not least Santa Claus appeared on the Scene and every child present received a bag of candy, oranges and nuts. Mr. A. Fawcett, of the H, B. stall is spending the holidays at his home at Forest.- Miss Mark and Miss A. Brown are visiting at their homes in Parkhill. Mrs. J. MdTavish and son Glenn are spending this week with rela­ tives in Shakespeare. Mrs. Tavish’s store which is closed this week will reopen next Monday. Mr. N. Hockey received word last week of the death of his cousin Har­ old Marshall age 25, of London, who was killed while walking on No. 2. Highway. He leaves a wife and eigh­ teen month oid baby. In.the advt, of the Exeter Ladies1 Wear store which appeared last Week it was stated that the store be closed this week to- reopen ary 23rd. This was an error, store will reopen January 3rd Me- Main Street Young People The Main Street young People’s Union met Tuesday evening. Miss Kathleen Kestle was elected conven­ or of the icitizenship department and Miss Thelma Hockey, treasurer to fill vacancies on the executive. It Was decided to hold a three month mem­ ber ship and attendance contest be­ ginning with the new year,. Misses Florence and LUIyan McDonald were chosen as captains. Miss Marion Powell contributed two< violin sel­ ections to the program accompanied by Mr. Tom Walker. The regular meetings of the Union will be held on Monday night commencing next Monday, January 3rd. would Janu- The Bd- two 'Of of Jack .MicLean, Gillis, brothers, James ot , Mrs. T. H. Argue, of Edmonton. Four chil­ dren predeceased him. He was a former official of the Stoney Moun-' tain United Church and a member'a .huge Success, for many years of the Masonic Lodge. ststod of motion songs, class recita- Mr. Robt. Kydd, of Usborne, is a • lions, dialogues, duets, a few indi- cougln. ' vidual recitations and a kaaoo band Mrs. and Mrs. Mountain; .Winnipeg Dan two and sister, Caven Entertainment On Wednesday evening, December 22, caveh S. S. held its annual en­ tertainment. Nearly every member took part, thus helping to make it The program icon-