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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-05-12, Page 6THURSDAY, MAY l£th, X088 THE EXETER JIMES-ADVOCATE F. J. DELBRIDGE, Representative, EXETER Presentation & Address A most pleasant time was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lusk, Lucan, when in the neighbor hood of forty co-workers met in hon or of Mr. Lusk’s retirement from the C.N.R., being present from Camla- chie, Forest, Parkhill. Ailsa Craig, St. Marys, St. Pauls, .Stratford and Exeter. Among those present were .agents, conductors, brakemen sec tion foremen and section men. The time was spent in cards and a re view of past events. During the ev ening a real lunch was served. The following address was read and pre sented to Mr, Lusk: Lucan, Ont., April 26th 1938 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lusk: We your friends, foremen and fel low section members of the Forest division have gathered this evening in your home to spend a social hour and say farewell to a member that for nearly forty years has been lov-, ed by his co-workers and been a good fellow among men. We are assured that Forest Div ision is losing a splendid gentleman, Whose kindness and willingness will ever be remembered by his many friends. We ask you and your Life Helper to accept these chairs as a token of our love for you and appreciation for your many kind and untiring ef forts among the men of Division of the C.N.R. We as a group extend ever welcome invitation with us whenever possible and en joy a hearty hand shake in the mem ory of old times. Signed on behalf of the members of the Forest Division of the Cana dian National Railways, this 26th day of April, 193 8. Harvey Smith, E. B. Gardiner.—-Lucan Sun. tlie Forest to you an to meet COME IN AND SEE IT! We can save you money on tires . . . give you prompt, efficient service. Choose from our big stock of fresh, new Goodyears. GOODYEAR’S FOUR-SQUARE k VALUES W. J. Beer Snell Bros. & Co. Exeter, Ont. Life A Burden Work A Drudgery Tired All The Time? No Rest Day Or Night? WINCHJELSEA Mr. and Mrs. Harold Prance, and family Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Pym and family, of Thedford, visited on Sun day with Mr. and Mrs. John Prance. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Delbridge and family, of St. Marys, spent Sun day with the former’s mother Mrs. Geo. Delbridge. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Delbridge and Bruce spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Delbridge in Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Will Stone, of the Thames Road, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Stone, of Kirkton, spent Tuesday evening with 'Mr. and Mrs, W. E. Fletcher. Mr, and Mrs, Clarence Fletcher and Audrey visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Needham, of Ballymote. >Mr. and Mrs. George ’ Parkinson and Eunice, of Blanshard; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Parkinson, of Russeldale, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Foster. USED TO WAKE UP WITH A HEADACHE Officials to Discuss Better Weed Control be Zu- Zu- HAY COUNCIL The regular meeting of the Coun cil of the Township of Hay was held in the Town Hall, Zurich, Monday, May 2nd, with all members present. The minutes of the April meeting were adopted as read. After disposing of the communi; cations the following resolutions were passed: That By-law No. 6, 19 3 8, con firming the appointment of Dr. J. A. Addison as Medical Officer of Health of the Township of Hay was read three times and finally passed. That .Simon Hoffman be appointed ptarolman for Township Road Di vision No. 8 (b) in place of T. Stein bach, resigned. That Regis A. Denomme be ap pointed patrolman of Township Rd. No. 10 (c) in place of F. E. Deno mme, resigned. That a new switchboard opera tor’s chair for Zurich Central purchased and that water from rich water system be piped into rich Central office. That Fred Corbett be appointed inspector of the Eacrett Municipal Drain and report to the Council at next meeting what repairs are nec essary to said drain. That Conrad Siemon, inspector of the Zurich Drain South examine said drain and report to the Council at next meeting on condition of said drain and what repairs are neces sary. That dog taxes on 1937 Collect or’s Roll be cancelled on Ken. Clark and D. Meyers. That storage for the power grader be leased from Sam Deitz at rental of $30.00 per annum. Rent to begin from time building is used for plac ing grader and for a term of one year. 6 That accounts covering payments on Township Roads Hay Telephone, Charity and Relief and General Ac counts be passed as per vouchers: Twp. Roads—Times-Advocate, ad vertising $5.25; P. .Schade road 13, $1.; Dom. Road Machinery Co., ma terial $10; W. Coleman, road 2, H. Steinbach, road Supt. G. Deitz operating grad- T. Dinsmore road 118, McMurtrie road 1, $2; Machinery Co. part grad- R. Adams road 10, $11.45; $33.25; IM. er $37.28; $8.65; H. Dom. Road er $1632.50; $4; F. E. Denomme road 10, $4.40; G. J. Thiel, Z.P.V., $11.40; M. G. Deitz, gasoline and oil $56.35; E. Campbell, road 1, $7.00. Hay Telephone System—Bell Tel ephone Co., tolls Feb. to March $113.64; Nor. Elec. Co. supplies $115.37; Nat. Revenue tax on tolls $29.03; E. R. Guenther cartage $2.- 52; H. G. Hess, one month salary $165.00; Stromberg-Carlton Co. sup plies $14114. Charity and Relief — Treasurer Exeter, indigent $23.95; Mrs. C. Gaiser, milk $4.80; Wm. Hay, al lowance $20; E. Hendrick, rent $3.- 50; J. C. Reid & Co., groceries $16.- 50. General Accounts—Zurich Hydro, lights town hall $4.97; Hensall Spring Show grant $15; W. S. John ston salary and postage $100.64; G. A. Harris refund overpaid taxes $9.- 58; W. H. Edighoffer postage $4-50. The council adjourned to meet again on Monday, June Gth at 1.30 o’clock p.m., as Court of Revision 1938 Assessment Roll and for eral business. A. F. Hess, Clerk. •n gen- here FORMER MIDDLESEX MAN PASSES IN EDMONTON ■LUCAN—-Word was received of the death in Edmonton of Thos. Webb, formerly of this place. Mr. Webb, born on a farm near Granton, son of the late Archie Webb and Rachel Langford Webb, started as a young man in a bakery and confec tionery business here and married Miss Laura McFalls, daughter of Alex and the late Mrs. McFalls. Lat er he moved to Edmonton and there carried on a wholesale grocery busi ness in partnership with the late D. N. McLeod, a former resident of Parkhill. For the past few years, he has been living retired. In 193 6, Mr. Webb spent six months at the home of the latter’s father here. Sur viving besides his wife, are three sens, all of Edmonton; two brothers Edgar, of Oakville; Oswald; Wood- stock and two sisters, Mrs. W. Fos ter, of Granton and Mrs. T. BrOwn, Utica, New York. Is The Medicine You Require ToHeipBulfdUpYourStrwigth dom CROMARTY The May meeting of the W.M.S. met on Thursday last in the base ment of the church. It being a very busy time there was a small attend ance, but a very enjoyable meeting and hour was spent. Mrs. Reidie who attended the Provincial at Galt, gave a very interesting synopsis of tihe meeting. Other interesting pap ers were given on India. The meeting closed by singing a hymn and prayer by the President. Mothers’ Day was observed by the Sunday School last Sunday. Rev. Mr. Reidie gave a very pleasant talk on “Mother.” The Mothers’ Day Leaf lets were used by the Scholars. McGregor-Goodhand A quiet wedding was solemnized at Grand Bend United Church manse when Miss Erma B. Goodhand, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Good hand, of Corbett was united in mar riage to Newton McGregor, of Sask atoon. Rev. J. B. Moore was the of ficiating clergyman. They were at tended by Miss Mary* McGregor and Stanley Mark, both of London. They left immediately for Saskatoon by motor where they will reside. Mr. McGregor is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McGregor of McGillivray Twp. Hider-Smaliacombe tookA charming Spring wedding place recently in the manse of St. Andrew’s Church, Stratford, when Viola May Smallacombe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Smallacombe Queen street, formerly of Exeter, became the bride of Randolph Fran cis Hider, son of Mr. Francis Hider, Brydges street and the late Mrs. Hi der. Rev. J. N. McFaul, performed the ceremony. The bride, given in marriage by her fatehr was attired m a floor-length gown of pink net over pink taffeta and wore orange blossoms in her hair. Her corsage was of Madame Butterfly roses, for get-me-nots and fern. Miss Winni- fred Swatridge, as bridesmaid chose a gown of powder blue made on prin cess lines. She wore flowers in her hair and a corsage of red roses. Mr. Robert Homuth was groomsman. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of bride’s parents, her mother receiv ing in a black flowered crepe gown with black accessories. She wore a corsage of pink flowers. The rooms were tastefully arranged in pink and white, with a large white bell sus pended over the wedding cake which centred the table. Assistants were Misses Ann Forsythe and Mayme Browne, the latter from Toronto. For a honeymoon m ’Chatham, Wind sor and Detroit the birde donned a rose coat, fur-trimmed with brown accessories. They will reside4 in Stratford. Guests from Woodstock, London, Windsor, Detroit, Toronto and Goderich were present. BIG BARN IS BURNED 'ST. MARYiS—The large barn on the farm of Gordon Gregory on the 11th concession of East Nissouri was burned to the ground after be ing struck by lightning. All stock was saved at a great risk. The floor of the barn fell through a few minutes after the last stock had been removed. Mr. Gregory will stand a large loss, the building being only partially covered by insurance. DEATH OF MRS. LITT Now Fresh and Lively Every Morning Here is a man who woke up every morning with a dull headache. Then Kruschen transformed his days. Read his letter; “I used to wake up in the morn ing with a dull headache. A year ago I started taking Kruschen Salts reg ularly. To-day, I wake up fresh and lively and can do my day’s work without any exertion. I can recom mend Kruschen for anyone suffering from headaches and constipation, and for putting new life into you. I intend to continue with Kruschen for the rest of my life.”—E.P. Headaches can nearly always be traced to a disordered stomach, and to the unsuspected retention in the system of stagnating waste mate rial which poisons the blood. Re move these poisons- from forming again never And that is Salts brings quick and lasting re lief from headaches. ■prevent them — and you’ll have to worry any just how Kruschen more. BIDDULPH ASSESS3IENT SET AT $2,165,400 GRANTON—rBiddulph Council at the May meeting, received the re port of the assessor, showing the township is assessed for $2,165,400 which compares favorably with last year. Of the six relief families two were cut off. The remaining four are ill and older people. PARKHILL CRASH INJURES THREE WOMEN PARKHILL — A reckless driving charge was laid by Police Chief Roy Fraser against Cecil .Stoner, local jeweller, following a crash on Main street in which .three women were slightly injured. He had parked his car on the wrong side of the road it is said, and when he started his car he swung out into the path of a car driven Ijy Harold Bossenberry. suffered Mrs. A. Harold Members of municipal councils, road officials, weed inspectors and all interested farmers are invited to attend a meeting in the Ontario De partment of Agriculture office, Clin ton, on Wednesday, May 18 th at 10 a.m. to discuss ways and means of best battling the weed menace in Ontario which last year cost the farmers of this Province at least $18,000,000, The Ontario Depart ment of Agriculture proposes to make a concentrated drive on weeds this year and will perfect organiza tions in this and'every county, in an effort to materially lessen these ter rific losses. Officials of the Crops, Seeds and Weeds Branch, Ontario Department of Agriculture will explain the pro visions of the Weed Control Act and point out t‘he duties of weed in spectors. Noxious weeds and their control will receive attention, as will eradication of weeds by chemicals. Officials are anxious to" have every farmer possible attend this meeting and are issuing a special in vitation to county to Borrowing At The Bank every farmer in this be present. Mr. and son Fred, motored to Toronto over the week end. The former’s son, Mr. Quimby Hess, who is attending Toronto Uni versity left early this week for parts up north in the forests, where a group of the students are taking up research work.—Zurich Herald. Mrs. Andrew F. Hess and also Mr. Gordon Block, Lake Huron U. F. W. O. Club . Farmers needing money to finance improvements which good business judgment ap proves, are invited to consult with our nearest branch manager. The Bank of Montreal recog nizes the need of farmers to keep their properties from becoming run down and their equip- ment from becoming obsolete. Borrowing to keep your farm in good working condition shquld be profitable; it is a con structive use of credit. Our local branch managers are familiar with the needs of farmers in each locality. They welcome applica tions for loans having a constructive purpose. BANK OF MONTREAL ESTABLISHED 1817 “a bank where small accounts are welcome” The May meeting opened with singing “Praise God From Whom all Blessings Flow” followed by the Women's Club creed and 0, Canada. T,he roll call was answered by any interesting This was questions from the i talk on Should Merchants on Main Streets Oppose the Opening of a new Co-op erative Store was given -by the presi dent. The Co-operative movement with 70 million families in 39 count ries is the largest democratic move ment in the world. A sing song was led by Mrs. Ross Love. Letters were read from Mrs. M. Hamilton and Mr. H. McDougall . on Canadian Youth progress. The secretary’s report was read by Mrs. Hugh Love and ad opted. The club was asked to change the name as there was a club named “Blue Water.” The club decided to name their club Lake Huron. Mrs. Ross Love was appointed marketing secretary for the club. The Bruce- field Ladies’ Club have accepted our invitation for the June meeting which is to be held at Mrs. Lloyd Taylors. The meeting closed with the National Anthem and lunch was served. Co-operation has been des cribed by a leader as “A Plow Guid ed by a iStar.” ■ item of news you found, followed by last month’s and answers. Questions Rural Co-operator and a Why Coperation, also MODERN, EXPERIENCED BANKING SERVICE .... the Outcome of 120 Years' Successful Operation Exeter Branch: W. H. MOISE, Manager Still Cautious wife wed- were Use Inside and Outside on Wood and Cement H. S. WALTER, A. SPENCER & SON, Exeter Hensall Neither driver was injured men in the Bossenberry car severe bruises. They were S. Bossenberry and Mrs. Bossenberry. Mrs. Harold Elston re ceived a cut on the side of her head. Mrs. L. Box, a passenger in Stoner’s car was uninjured. Both cars considerably damaged. An old farm hand and bis were celebrating then.’ golden ding. A reporter from the local paper called to offer congratulations and interview the old couple. “I under stand you brought up several chil dren on seven dollars a week, Mr. Gill?” said the reporter. “Hush, not so loud!” whispered the old man anxiously. ‘‘I always told Belinda I only got six-fifty a week.” j MiITCHElLL—Mrs. John M. Litt, who on May 4th celebrated her 69th birthday anniversary, died sudden ly on May 5 th at her home, Main st., from a heart seizure. iShe wa a na tive of FulTarton Township and a lifelong resident of this, district, was married in 1891. Mr, and Litt resided in Fullarton until years ago- when they retired to dhell. In addition to her husband, those surviving are: A son, Wesley, owner and manager Of the Windsor Hotel, Stratford; three brothers, John Paulen, Mitchell; Valentine, of Fullarton and Samuel, of Detroit; six sisters, Mrs. August Saakle, of Stratford; Mrs. Ed. 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