The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-03-31, Page 2THURSDAY, MAIWH 31, 1938 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE
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Record Attendance at
Dashwood Tractor
JOHN EASTERBROOK DIES AT
HOME IN ST. MARYS
John Easterbrook, for 40 years a
resident of St. Marys, died at his
home last week. He was born in
Usborne Township and attended
schools at^Woodham and Zion. He
was married 48 years ago to Miss
Hannah Taylor and settled on the
ninth concession of East Nissouri
Township. After living some time
at Cherry Grove he moved to St.
Marys where be engaged at his trade
as a carpenter. He was a member
of the Canadian Order of Foresters
and St. Marys United church. Sur
viving are his wife, one daughter,
Mrs. Newton McMurray, St. Marys,
and one grandson. Interment was
made in tlhe St. Marys cemetery.
CREDITON EAST
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bender and
daughter spent the week-end in
(Sarnia.
Master Lome Merner returned
home Saturday after receiving treat
ment in St. Joseph’s Hospital for
the past two weeks.
Mrs. David Sturgeon returned to
her home in Grand Bend Saturday
after a two weeks’ stay at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Merner.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Horney and
Miss Irma Ferguson, of Kippen,
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Motz.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jasney and
daughter' spent Sunday in Exeter
with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wareing.
Mr. and Mrs. David Baird and two
sons and Mrs. John Baird of Grand
Bend, spent Saturday evening with
relatives here.
School
The turn-out at tlhe power farm
ing entertainment in Dashwood on
Monday, March 21st was the largest
in the history of similar entertain
ments sponsored by the International
Harvester Company in tlhe last 25
years. In repsonse to Mr, Valen
tine Becker’s invitation an estimat
ed crowd of 2,000 persons taxed to
capacity the Evangelical church
shed. This was one of the largest
meetings ever witnessed in Dash
wood. During tlhe daytime sessions
March 21st and 22nd Mr. Barney
Siim field engineer of the Interna
tional Harvester Co., assisted by Mr.
Wilfred McAlpine, lectured on serv
icing tractors and farm equipment.
A very interesting and educational
motion picture programme was sup
plied by Mr. H. G. Herrhfield, ad
vertising man of the company and
Mr. C. A. Norrall, blockman of the
company acted as chairman. Mr. Ed.
Walper, prominent farmer of the
district and this two sons Alvin and
Glen assisted in the evening pro
gram.
Presentation
The young people of Shipka and
community gathered at the home
of Mr. and Mirs. Harry Clark, on
Thursday evening March 24th to
convey best wishes and congratu
lations in ihonor of their daughter
Evelyn who is a bride-to-be. The
address was read by Hazel Picker
ing and Nola Sweitzem and Lillian
Lovie presented them with a end
table, vase and a silver butter dish.
Dear Evelyn and Art:
We, the young people of Shipika
have gathered here tonight to show
er congratulations and best wishes
to you.
Your sunny disposition and cheery
smile have won you many frtends
We indeed are very sorry to lose
you from our midst but know oiur
loss is someone else’s gain. We also
hope all your troubles may be little
ones and so when cares grow heavy
and patience limited, remember the
way mother used to correct you,
then you won’t lay the shingle on
too heavily.
We ask yo u to accept these gifts
as a remembrance of your many
friends at Shipka.
(Signed on behalf of tlhe Young
People.
Nola Sweitzer
Lillian Lovie
Evelyn replied in a few well chos
en words, thanking their friends for
their thoughtfulness. The remainder
of the evening was spent in games
and dancing.
W. BARLOW, GODERICH, DIES
SUDDENLY
TUCKERSMITH MAN IS STRUCK
BY TREE
Struck on the head by the limb
of a tree as he was working in his
bush, .Robert McGregor, 30, young
Tuckersmith, farmer, was rendered
unconscious. He was removed to
his home near Kippen. Together
with his hired man, he was cutting
down some timber when a tree in
falling struck a fence. While it
was being dislodged the tree sud
denly swung around and a large
limb struck Mr. McGregor on the
head. Help was secured and he was
removed to his home. Mr. Mc
Gregor is married and has three
small children.
HEALTHY
CHILDREN
GRAND BEND
Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Sherritte of
the west have been visiting friends
in and around the village.
Miss Irene Gill, who spent tlhe past
couple of months in Windsor re
turned home last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Feibig, of Stratford
visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. W.
Holt, on Sunday.
Mr. Eagleson’s sister Mrs. Thomp
son and Miss Sophia Young visited
with Mrs. Eagleson for tlhe past
week.
Mr. and Mrs, Ed. Walper and
family are moving to their new
home on the Mollard Line this
week.
Mr. Norman Turnbull had a very
successful bee tearing down and
moving a house the recently bought
and moved it onto a lot he bought
from Mr. Joe Sharrow.
Miss Mildred .Sharrow daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. A. Sharrow was taken
to fit. Joseph’s Hospital, London and
is quite ill at present.
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Masse moved
to Tiverton on Monday where Mr.
Masse is going to work on the high
way.
Seized with a heart attack at his
home in Goderich during lunch hour
William Bartow, foreman shipping
clerk' of Dominion Road Machinery
■Co., expired suddenly. He was in
his late 40’s. An ardent baseball
enthusiast he played and was well
known in amateur circles in Toronto
his native city, 20 years ago. Since
coming to Goderich his interest as
a player, coach, manager and execu
tive never waned. He leaves a wid
ow and six children.
FRACTURED HIP PROVES FATAL
The funeral of Annie Richardson,
widow of Hart Hicks, who died in
Clinton Hospital on Monday in her
76th year, was held from the home
of heir daughter, Mrs. W. Graham.
Goderiich Township. One month ago
Mrs. Hicks fell as she stepped upon
some slippery ice and sustained a
broken hip. The setting of the break
was difficult and ’it did not mend as
well as might be desired, and comp
lications followed. She was born in
Goderich township. 'On the fourth
of January, 188’2, she was married
to Hart Hicks, who predeceased her
by 24 years. Interment took place
in Clinton cemetery.
EXPRESS MAN FIND PIGEONS
ARE PARTICULAR CUSTOMERS
MONTREAL, March — As racing
pigeon clubs all over the country
prepare for their spring marathons,
Canadian National Express employ
ees are busy brushing up on their
bird lore. Homing pigeons -are
among the most exacting customers
tihey have, and require—and get—
the most scrupulous attention.
The express man has to know
just how tllre birds are to be liber
ated—which door in tlhe basket to
open, so that the pigeons get out
quickly and all together—and, what
is quite as important—when. Pig
eons will not fly through heavy
rain, fog or thick smoke, and they
will not fly in the dark. T.he express
man has to be up to the minute in
his weather reports regarding the
route of flight. He has to bear in
mind the fact that pigeons fly about
30 miles an hour.
Feed is usually forwarded with
the birds and it is up to the express
man to see that his customers eat
and dirink. If the supply runs short
he buys peas and 'Corn,and he
knows just wbat kind.
He has to be careful that his
charges are not exposed to the
CHILDREN of all ages
thrive on “CROWN
BRAND” CORN SYRUP.
They never tire of its delici
ous flavor and it really is so
good for them—so give the
children “CROWN BRAND”
every day.
Leading physicians pro
nounce “CROWN BRAND”
CORN SYRUP a most satis
factory carbohydrate to use
as a milk modifier in the
feeding of tiny infants and
as an energy producing food
for growing children.
KIRKTON
Miss Dorothy Smitlh, of St. Marys,
spent Wednesday with her friend
Miss Marion Tufts and while their
attended the musical comedy at
Woodham presented by tlhe Anglican
young people of Kirkton.
Mr. Wallace Selves has completed
! the installing of the .hydro in the
1 Kirkton Public Library.
Miss Ella Routly, of London,
spent the week-end with her sister
Mrs. Alex Crago.
Mr. and Mrs. George Burgin, of
New Brunswick, returned to their
home after spending the past three
months with tlheir son Mr. G. H. Bur
gin.
Misses Marion and Ellen Hazel
wood, of Stratford, spent Sunday
with Mrs.tWm. Harding.
Mr. and Mrs. Blatchford and
family, of Detroit, were week-end
guests with Mr. R. Dobson.
GOLDEN WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Robin
son, of Toronto, formerly of Lucan,
celebrated their golden wedding an
niversary recently. , Friends and
relatives were entertained at the
home of the couple at 51 Aslburnham
road, ova-’ the week-end. Mr. and
Mrs. Robinson lived for a number
of years in Lucan and moved re
cently to Toronto. Their children
are Hazel Robinson, of Dundas; O.
Robinson, of Calgary, Alta.; Arthur-
Robinson, of London; Ray and Chas.
Robinson, of Toronto, and the Miss
es Edna, Beryl and Beatrice Rob
inson, also of Toronto.
summer sun, but he Ihias -tp bring
them to .the light at least 15 minutes
before they are released so that
tlheir eyes will have a chance to be-I
come accustomed to the change.
Dogs and cats and the curious pub
lic have to be kept away from
them.
And when the precious shipments
have flown home, the express- man
has to gather iup tlhe baskets and re
turn them by train. 1
Geo. W. Lawson
Manager,
Reductions in telephone rates—local
and long distance — in 1935, *36 and
*37 have effected savings to telephone
users in Ontario and Quebec of
nearly one million dollars yearly.
MY
can talk
farther than
YOURS!”
When Donnie Watson’s father
greeted him over the telex
phone from 500 miles away,
Donnie was impressed no end.
He couldn’t resist boasting a
bit to his next-door neighbour
and playmate.
^Whenever you’re called out
of town, do as Bob Watson
does — telephone home. It
brings peace of mind at a
trifling cost.
Ecomony is simply the art of get
ting your money’s worth.
M.ake Every Day Your
Lucky Day—Bake With
PURIT9 FLOUR
Best for all your Baking
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SHIPKA
Miss Lorraine Baker, of London,
visited over the week-end at her
home, Mr. and Mrs. M. Baker.
The uegular meeting of the La
dies’ Aid will be held April 7th on
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Rev. and Mrs. Gladman.
The Y. P. Society will hold their
regular meeting on Thursday even-
of this week at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Jacob Ratz.
A pretty quiet wedding was sol
emnized at the Orediton parsonage,
on Saturday afternon last when
Evelyn Mae Clarke, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Clarke was unit
ed in marriage to Arthur Welling
ton Hutchinson, son of Mrs. John
Allison, of Parkhill, and the late
Gordon Hutclhinson of this place.
Miss Nola Huchinson, sister of the
groom acted as bridesmaid, while
Mr. James Clarke, bro them of the
bride supported the groom. The
bridal party returned to tlhe home
of the bride’s parents where a sump
tuous dinner was prepared. Mr. and
Mrs. Hutchinson will reside near
Credit-on for the present. The friends
join in congratulations.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sweitzer visit
ed on Sunday last in Thedford at
the .home of Mr. and Mrs, George
Clarke.
Mr, and Mrs. E. Keys spent Sun
day last visiting relatives in Sarnia.
Mm. Russell Mellin had his ton
sils removed on Thursday morning
last by Dr. R. H. Taylor of Dash
wood.
Next Sunday being Missionary
Sunday spe’cial instruction will be
given.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fassold and
family, of London, visited over the
week-end at the home of Mir. and
Mrs. Milton Ratz.
Miss Eileen Webb, of Grand fiend
visited over the week-end at the
home of Miss Jean McKenzie.
.Shipika Home and School Club
are holding tlheir next meeting on
tlhe evening of April 5th with Ian
MdLeod, Agricultural Representative
fom Huron County as the special
speaker. An invitation is extended
to all, Make a special effort to be*
present.
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