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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-01-23, Page 5THE EXETER T1M.ES-APV0CATE THURSDAY, sssnrnx Mrt ion Bingo & Dance Sponsored by Coadlhp. Legion TOWN HALL, RENSALL FRIDAY, JAN. 34th 8.30 sharp Proceeds in aid of Red Cross, War Seryiee Committee aad Legion General Admission 3>5q ter, Mrs, Ed McQueen and Mrs. Geo. Hess, followed by the Lord's Prayer and “I Gave My Mfe Thee”, was sung. Mrs. Hess then presided and led. in prayer. The roll call,. minutes and. business fol lowed. The objective for the Ex.e- ter-Hensall branch of the W C.T.U. for the purchasing ef a travelling field kitcheu Fund) is asked to meetings Thursday of clip sheets. Home Front” Eric Kennedy, Mrs. Ed McQueen, Miss’ Annie Copsitt, Miss Martha Hunter, Mrs, John Elder, Mrs, W, B, Cross, and Mrs, Hedden, The ■ meeting concluded by singing “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Call- ’ ing”, after which Miss Murray led in prayer, S.S; Scholars Receive Awards HEN5ALL sang two an- of Mrs, Wm. hear that she Mr, AUen Davidson is very much improved after his recent illness. Mr. and Mrs, G, M, Drysdale re turned home after spending a week in Mt, Clemens and Detroit, Mrs, Nelson Blatchford is visit ing with Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Mustard at Kippen. Rev, R, A. Brook .conducted ser vices in the United Church on Sun day and the choir thems, The many friends Weir are pleased to is much improved after hex* recent illness. Miss Edith Dick underwent an operation for the removal of her tonsils at the office of Dr. 1. G. Smillie last week. > Mrs. Gus Voth and daughter Gwendolyn of Detroit are visiting with the former’s mother, Mrs. Lou Simpson and grandmother, ’ Mrs. ’ Robt. Bonthron. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Voth and daughter- Gwendolyn of Detroit spent Sunday with Mrs, Voth’s mother, Mrs. Lou .Simpson and grandmother, Mrs. Robt. Bonthron. Miss Cassey Dougall returned to the 'home of her aunt, Mrs. Katie Bengough after spending several days with her aunt, Mrs. Robt. Mac- Lar en Sr., who was ill. ' The annual congregational meet ing of the United Church will be held on Monday evening, January 27th. A good program will be pro vided and lunch served.’ Owing to the condition of (‘h® weather and roads the Sacrament of the Lords Supper which was to be held in Carmel Church on Sun day was postponed until Sunday, January 26tji. ’ Rev. Wm, Weir conducted ser vices in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sunday. The choir sang an anthem at the morning service en titled “Song of Hope”, Miss Mabel Workman taking the solo. A piano instrumental entitled ‘‘Songs without Words” played by Miss Irene Hoggart'h was very much enjoyed. The meeting closed by singing “Abide"*'With Me” and the Lord’s Frayer in unison. A "Scotch Nite” will be held in •the schoolroom of Carmel 'Presby terian Church on Friday evening, January 31st, under the auspices of the Arnold Circle. A humorous Scotch program is being prepared, •Mrs. George -Ferguson recently purchased the property from the estate of the late Miss Margaret E. Hobkirk and has rented the dwell ing to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hicks who have moved into it this week. The members of the Senior Wo men’s -Institute are selling tickets on a large stick of, peppermint candy, seventeen inches long and weighing four, and a half pounds, which is on display in Case’s Bake Shop window, and was donated by Mrs. Eric Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy won this candy in thq States. Young People’s Union The Young People’s Union met on Monday evening, it being Chris tian Fellowship meeting, with Miss Ruth Brook presiding. The meet ing opened by singing “Soldiers of Christ Arise”. Miss June Saunder- cock read the Scripture and Miss Mary Goodwin favored with a piano instrumental. The topic en titled "Crime” was very ably given by Miss Elva McQueen. "What a Fellowship, What - a Joy Divine” was sung, followed by the Bible lesson read by Miss Gladys Luker, after Which a 'Bible contest was directed by Miss Gladys McKenzie. Arnold Circle Meets The regular ’meeting- of the Ar nold Circle of Carmel Presbyter ian Church was held on Wednes day evening at the home of Miss Irene Hoggarth, with the newly- elected president, Miss Sally Man- son, presiding. ’ The meeting was opened by the playing of soft mu sic, entitled ‘‘The Lord’s Prayer’’, played by Miss Irene Hoggarth. Hymn "Standing at'the Portal’* Was sung and Miss Mabel Workman led in prayer. The Scripture lesson was read by Miss Beryl Pfaff. Hymn ‘“'For Thy .Mercy and Thy Grace” was sung, followed by the roll call, minutes and business. The topic "Heroes’ .of Our Homeland” (Jennie Lynd) was Very ably giv en by Miss Sally Manson.I* W.C.T.U. Meets (Mobile canteen $?0. Each member is Contribute. The regular will be held the fourth in each month. Theme “Opr Enemy on the was taken by Mrs. held Awards were' given to those writ ing on -the thirteenth National Temperance fStudy Course last Oc tober on Sunday, morning in the Sunday School. There were nine teen who wrote and each one receiv ed a prize. Miss Jean Murray made the presentations, In the Senior group the winners received books and certificates: Bob Hess, Donald Joynt, Jame^ Clark, Jack Smith, Joe Marks, Bloss Pepper. Intermediate class received booxs: Ross Kennedy, Billy Routoliffe, John Beer, Phyllis Dougall, Patsy McDonell, Lenore Norminton. Mar garet Wurm. Junior Group, ten and eleven years: Doris Buchanam June Kennedy, Helen Noakes, Ruth Hess. Junior Group, eight and nine years: Bobby Routcliffe, Eleanor Cook, Mr. Moore’s class having the highest percentage of it’s members writing on the ex amination, they won the carton of homemade candy made by the mem bers of the Jiunior Bible Class. Library Board Meets The first meeting of the 1941 Public Library Board was Tuesday evening at 7.30 p.m. in the Council Chamber with the following members present: Reeve R. E. Shaddick, Mrs. E. Norminton, Mrs. W. Us, and the and R. E 1941. Librarian’s report for 1940 read, total circulation being 5,703 books and total for December be-' ing 406. The librarian reported re the checking over of the,•books.and 8 .being iuissing^ The treasurer re ported a cash balance of $174.28 for the year 1940. Motion that Rev, Weir, Mrs. Norminton, Mrs. Good win and Librarian Mrs. Cameron be the book purchasing committee. Motion that J. A. Patterson be sec-* retary and Mrs. Cameron be Lib rarian at the same salaries. Motion that the pamphlet as ‘ prepared’ hy Professor Fred Landon be handed to the Women’s Institute ahd that they be asked' to kindly consider undertaking- to do this work. Ad; journment to meet again Feb. 11th at 7.30 p.m. Jas. A. -Patterson, Sec.-Treas. Carmel Church. Annual Meeting The annual congregational meet ing of Carmel Presbyterian Church which was held on Monday even ing was well attended considering the fact of -the weather and the road conditions. The meeting -open ed with the singing -of “0 God of Bethel”, after which Rev. Weir led in prayer. Rev. Weir was then ap pointed chairman foi’ the meeting and Mr. J. W. Bonthron secretary. The minutes of the previous meet ing -were read -and the various fin ancial reports were given as fol lows, and all were most gratifying: Session report, given by Rev. Weir; W.M.S. report, read by the secre- . tary in the absence of Mrs. A. D. Mc Ewen, treasurer. Mrs. Jas. Pat terson, treasui’er of the Women’s Association, gave theii* report. The Sunday School report was read by the secretary in the absence of Mrs. Allen Davidson, treasurer. The fin-' ancial report of the Young People’s Society was given by Miss Violet Hyde and Miss Irene Hoggarth re ported the activities of the year. The Mission Band report was given 'by Miss Maxine Purdy and the Ar nold Circle report by Miss Helen Moir. The cemetery report Was given by Mr. J. W* Bonthron and the congregational statements were given by the secretary in absence of the treasurer, Mr, F. G. Bonthron. The following were elected as mem bers Of the Board of Managers: Mr. Jas. Bengough, re-elected, Messrs. James Mustard Jr., and iGlenn Bell, elected. Property trustees, Messrs* Peter Moir arid J. W. Bonthron; auditors, -Messrs, W, A, MacLav- en and James A, Fatterson; record Ing secretary, Mr. Douglas gangster Ushers were all .re-elected. 0. Goodwin, Miss Mattie El- Rev. Wm. Weir, S. G. Rennie Robt. Moore. The minutes of previous adopted. meeting were read Mqtion that Reeve Shad dick be chairman for CEEPITON • on account of |he stormy weather and bad roads the last Sunday, even* ing service pf the United Church was cancelled. . Messrs, Chris Halst, Henry Haist, John Haist, Earl Haist, and Mrs# Thos1. Mawhinney, attended the funeral of the late Allen Haipt” of Kitchener on Tuesday. Mr. Lome Voidt spent Sunday at Stratford. Miss Jean Mountain spent the Week-end at Donegal. On Friday evening at 8 o’clock the annual congregational meeting of the Crediton United Church will convene In the auditorium of the church. ‘Preceding this. the ladies pf the church will sponsor a pot luck supper, proceeds of which will be donated to the Stewards of the church, (Ladies please note). Sup per commences at six o’clock. All members, adherents and friends of the church are invited, Friends of Mr. Thos. Trevethick will be delighted to learn that 'he is registering improvement. Watch next week’s issue of the Times-Advocate for the detailed an nouncement of the Crediton circuit Young People’s Rally. W. M. S. Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of the United church was held in the church parlors. Mrs, L. Turnei* took the chair for’ the "Worship service and program, af ter which Rev. L. . Turner took charge foi' the election of officers. The following are the officers for 1941: Pres., Mrs. J. O. Lovie; first vice-pres., Mrs. Elmer Lawsort; cording sec,, Mrs, ” corresponding sec., Telfer; treas., pianists, Mrs. Turqer; Christian Stewardship sec,, Mrs. L. Trevethick; .'Baby Band sec., Mrs. E. Penhale; Group lead ers, Mrs. L. Turner, Mrs. A. Kestle, Mrs. A. King; study book, Mrs. S. King, Mrs. H. Mitchell; press sec., Mrs. A. C. Baker. After the elec tion Mrs. Lovile took charge for the business. It was decided to have a pancake supper- February 25 th. The Society is having a sewing meeting on January '30th, to pre pare for the bale. Meeting closed by singing hymn the president. Red ; re- F. W. Clark; Mrs. M. W. Mrs. A. C. -Baker; Lawson, Mrs. L. Meeting closed 3*8’4 and prayer by Cross The Crediton Cross unit of the Red held their re-organization meeting at which, the following of ficers were elected; Past, pres., Mrs, M, W. Telfer; pres., Mrs. F. W._ •Morlock;. vice-presidents, Mi;s, Wm, 'Sweitzer (Shipka) Miss Ella Mor- lock (Crediton) Father Fogarty, (Mount Carmel); sec., Mrs. Law rence Wein; treas., Mr. M. W- Tel fer; campaign committee H. K, Eli- ber (chairman) F. W. Clark,-F. W.: Morlock, Alonzo McCann, >F. C. Brown; advisory committee, Rev. A. E. Fletch (-chairman), Rev. L. Turner,- Arthur Amy, G. Zwicker, S. Brown, Mrs. M. W.. Telfer, Mrs. . Mose Faist, Mrs. G. Zwicker, Mrs. Wm. Sweitzer; inspection commit tee, Mrs,. Harry Beaver (convenei’), Mrs. F. W. Clark, Mrs. Wm. Smith, Miss Clara Fahrner; sewing committee, Mrs. W. Mack -(conven er), Mrs. Albert King, Mrs. C. Sims, Mrs. George Eilber, Mrs. Mabel Ewald, Mrs. Lawrence Swartz, Mrs. Art Finkbeiner, Mrs. A. McCann; knitting committee, Mrs. H. Schenk (convener),. Miss Nola Faist, Mrs. , Alvin Baker, Mrs. A. E. Pletch, Mrs. M. Ratz, Mrs. Ben McCann; quilt committee, Mrs. L. England, (convener), Mrs. Mose Faist, Mrs.. C. Roeszler, Mrs. T. Trevethick, Mrs. B. Kestle, Mrs. Emmery Fahr ner. It was -decided to sell tickets on a quilt Which will be drawn on the evening -of -February 21st at a concert. draw will be a hooked mat. concert 'Brown, Eilber. will he held the third Monday of each month at 8 Eilber’s 'Office. . The ladies of the community are requested to attanrl the sewing meetings every Wednes day afternoon at 1.30 o’clock in Mrs. Elizabeth Clark’s hall over the bank. Mr. C, Watts has returned, after spending a few weeks with friends in Windsor and Detroit. Mrs. L. Isaac has returned to her home after spending some time with her sons, in Detroit and Wind sor, ■ r “MrsJE. Edighoffer and daughter Donna are visiting with Mrs. Me* Isaac, The Ladies’ Aid of the Lutheran Church are having it Wilting in the basement of the church on Wednes day afternoon, Mrs, Atkinson and daughter Jes sie who have sold the creamery, moved their household effects to Guelph on Tuesday, where they in tend to reside. Mr, Curry of Clarksburg, who has purchased the ed to move to The Ladies' the Dashwood •held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. G. Wildfpng, The De votional exercises were in charge of Mrs, A, Oestreicher’s group with Msr, A. Oestreicher as chairlady. Mrs. J. M, Tieman led: in the open ing prayer after which the scripture lesson was read by Mrs. V. Schatz. A temperance reading was read by Mrs. W, Wolfe. The 'chapter in the ’Study book "Women -of the Philli- pines” was given by Mrs. Harold Kellerman. Prayer for our . mission aries was offered by Mrs. R. Miles. A New Year’s reading was given by Mrs. H. E. Roppel. A dialogue, ‘‘Open My Eyes”, was given by Mrs, G, Link and Evelyn French, business for the month was transacted. The minutes of previous meeting were read th,eir adoption was Mrs. J. M. Tieman. man, convener of the Committee, reported out to our shut-in friends. The Sunshine Committee for the month are Mrs. G. Wildfong and. Mrs. M. Haugh,. Our Self-Den ial work is to, be observed the last week in January. The Denomina tional Day of Prayer is February 2 and the World’s Day of Prayer, Feb, 28. The B'. Line and Grand Bend Societies are meeting with the Dashwood Society for the World' Day of Prayer, There were 36 sick visits made during the month and 26 dainties sent. ’The annual election of officers is to be held in March instead of January as was formerly announced. The next meeting will' be in charge of Mrs. J. M. Tieman’s group. After roll call and collection of fees, re freshments were .served by the host ess. ' ' creamery, is exp ect town this week. Aid and W.M.S. of Evangelical Church The then the and seconded by Mrs. E. Tie- Christmas Box 24 boxes sent members and DANCE Cook’s Hall, CENTRALIA Friday, January 24th FLANNAGAN—OHLMAN ORCHESTRA Admission 35c The prize for the second The committee is to be Sidney Lawrence Meetings MOUNT CARMEL Mr. -Bill Geromette of Detroit spent the week-end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Geromette. Mr. and Mrs. Overholt of Zurich spent Friday with the latter’s par ents, Mr, and Mrs. Dennis Mahoney. Mr. Jack Morrissey spent the week-end in Buffalo. Mrs. Joe Dietrich spent Satur day in London. Mr. Jack It is a girl. Mrs, Paul taking care Geromette, who is still Hall is .quite pleased. Masse of Dashwood is of her mother. Wein, and H. K. of the executive O’clock in H. K. . A $25.00 War savings Certificate and 16 Cash Prizes will be given away in the Times-Advocate sub scription draw Feb. 15th. One coupon given away with each fifty cents paid. See advertisement On another page. Dave ill. Mrs. quite Look at Your Label KIRKTON is The WyC.T.U., held their regular meeting in the schoolroom of bhG. United Church oh Thursday after noon with. Miss Jean Murray pre siding over the devotional, Which opened by Singing “He Lethfetft Mb”, followed by the Scripture read* # ing, 1st Corinthians, Chapter AS, Ill unison. After singing "i Can Hoar My Saviour Calling”, a season nf prayer Was led by Miss Martha Hiuti* A-l &ABY CHICKS Rawed Hocks, White Rocks, White’ Leghorns, Brown Leghorns, jersey Black Giants, New Hampshire Beds .Write er Phone for prices A. H. SWITZER HATClIERy Phene 38-3 Granton., Ont- WHALEN Miss Marjorie Parkinson of Zion Spent the week-end with her par ents. Mrs, Harvey Squire visited re cently for a few days With Mrs. Jas. Anderson of Thames Road. Service in the United Church was withdrawn on conditions. Miss Eunice don visited on with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Parkinson. Mrs, Geo. Squire, Mrs.' Wm. Frenchy Mi’S# Wm. Morldy and Miss SIVA Morley were -guests at the Spence—-Hern Ntijitiais on Satur day. ■':•,, • • Mr. and Mrs. N. Ogden of Exeter spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. F.-Squire. account of weather Parkinson of Lon* Thursday afternoon Miss Mary Hanna of London holidaying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Hanna. ‘ A number of village ladies met at the home of Mrs. Russell Brock on Thursday afternoon and quilted a quilt for the Red Cross. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ross enter tained 1'0 young married couples to a euchre party Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Marshall of London spent the week-end with Mr, I. N, Marshall. Miss Marian Tufts, nurse-in training at Stratford General Hospi tal is holidaying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Tufts for the next two weeks. Mr, Gordon Burgin of London Was a guest with his brother; Mr. G. H, Burgin, over the week-end. Dr. Morphy of New York Is holi daying with Ms sister, Mrs, Wm, Scott. Mrs. Jas, Gardiner, Sit, returned home after spending the past two months with Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Gardiner at Ottawa. The contract for managing the local rink and making the ice is being done by some of the boys of the village, and at time of writ ing the ice was in perfect condi tion. We wish them every success. Mr. and Mrs. John Sawyer spent the week-end with their son, Lloyd Sawyer, in Toronto. Mr, ». CMTBAOA. The annual congregational meet lug of the Centralia United Church will be held in the’ schoolroom pf the -church on Wednesday evening, Gupper will he served by the Wo men’s Association* ’jMA’Sa J, Brown of Dashwood vis ited for a few days with her sister- in-law, Mrs, M, Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Smith, who have been caretakers of the school for the past few years, have resign ed and Mr. have been place. and Mrs, Steve Molnar appointed In their ... FRESH FISH -MR WHITE FISH t(Pjtawr) per lb . ,,.«47$ Winnipeg Winter LAKE SUPERIOR HERRING, per lb.............,,................09c epp FILLETS. M______.„■<48c SPECIAL RATE ON QUANTITIES A Exeter Frozen. FoodsPhone w*MT. fif. Meeting The Women’s Missionary Society of Centralia United Church held its December meeting and election of officers at the -home of Mrs. Arth* ur McFalls. The results of the elec tion were as follows: Honorary Pre sident, Mrs. John Essery; president, Mrs. Wellington Skinner; 1st vice- president, Mrs, F. Penwarden; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. George Hicks; recording secretary, Mrs. Falcon bridge; assistant secretary, Mrs. W. Baker; treasurer, Mrs. Lorne Hicks; assistant treasurer, Mrs. Albert Mit chell; corresponding secretary, Mrs, H. iPowe; Christian Stewardship and Finance, Mrs. Arthur McFalls, pianist, Mrs. F. Pen warden; Baby Band Superintendent, Mrs, R. Smith; assistant' superintendent, Mrs’. W. Skelton; Missionary Month ly Secretary, Mrs. Byron Hicks; Supply Secretary, Mrs, Murray El liott; assistant supply secretary, Mrs. George MeFalls; Associate Helpers’ secretary, Mrs. Norman Mitchell; assistant secretary, Mrs. W. Bawden; temperance secretary, Mrs. F. Bawden; community friend ship secretary, Mrs. George Hicks; assistants, Mrs. W. Baker and Mrs. O. Skinner; press secretary, Mrs. Falconbridge. The January meeting of the soc iety was held in the schoolroom of the church on Tuesday afternoon, January 14, 1941, with the new president, Mrs. W. Skinner, in the chair. The .meeting was opened by singing the hymn “Standing at the Portal of the Year”, followed by some New Year’s resolutions about what to do with our time, read by the president. Mrs, Falconbiudge sang a solo, "Oh Come to My Heart Lord Jesus”. Psalm 19 was read. Mrs. F, Bawden gave a very fine reading and Mrs. H. Powe gave a” Bible reading from the Missionary Monthly on the theme foi* the month which is “Finding the Way of Life Through Bible Study. Mrs. M. Elliott gave a New Year’s re cipe for a very happy, profitable New Year, (prayers were offered for our missionaries in Japan and for Christian work throughout the world. The hymn “A Better Day is Coming” was sung, after which Mrs. Lqxne Hicks gave a reading entitled “Lifters and Leaners”. The roll call was answered by 16 mem bers and 1 associate helper giving a scripture passage suitable for New Year’s. tor present. .It was decided to have j a supper followed by a program in j February. The annual reports were given. $207.72 has been sent away I in 19 40, The average attendance was 17. Thirteen members took the Missionary Monthly and there* was one extra one to be passed around. The community friendship secretaries reported 20 visits, 7 treats, 12 telephone calls and 26 cards sent. It was decided to in vite the congregation to attend the World Day of Prayer service. Mrs. Penwarden read a very fine mis sionary article entitled “Holding Your Hand”. One verse of the hymn “Jesus Saves” was sung and the president closed the meeting. ELIMVILLE Miss Dorothy Johns has gpne to Atwood where she will spend a couple/of weeks’with her sister. Mrs. Ered Long. There was a small attendance at Sunday* School on Sunday after noon hut the morning service was cancelled owing to the weather con ditions. The W.M.S. Pot Luck Supper and social evening was postponed frpm Wednesday evening of last week to Thursday evening of this week, When, it is hoped, the roads will be in better condition'. Mr. and Mrs, Gilbert Johns and Mr. Wm. Johns visited with Mrs. Fred Long In ListoWeJ on Tuesday. The! executive of the Women’s Association,., met recently and the committees*,were appointed. The of ficers and committees for 1941 are as follows;. Pres,,. Miss Ruth Skin- - . ••• ; ■■ f • ner; vice-pres,, Mrs. Alvin Fym; see., Mrs. John Delbridge; treas,, Mrs, Harold Bell; pianists, Mi'S, F» Horne and Mrs. Howard Johns; singing lender, Mrs, sewing comm., Mrs. Mrs. Geo. Davis, Johns, Mrs. DelmerHarold Bell; church comm., ..JHI Hubert Heywood, Miss Dora Del- bridge, Mrs, Wm. Routly, Mrs- Freeman Hpme; floral comm., Mrs. Wm. Routly, Mrs, Chas, Stephen, Miss Mary Herdman, Miss Dora Del- bridge, Mrs, W, H, Dickey; visiting comm., Mrs. Franklin Skinner, Mrs, Alvin Cooper, Mrs. Kenneth Johns, Mrs. John Delbridge; social comm#, Mrs. Hy. Murph. Mrs, Gilbert Johns, Mrs, Alvin Cooper, Mrs, Mair, Mrs. ■Lloyd Johns; silver comm., Mrs. Horace Delbridge. Miss Verda Kel* lett, Mrs. John Brock; Board re presentatives. Mrs, Alvin Pym and Miss Ruth .Skinner. H. Heywood; * Garnet Johns, Mrs, Howard Skinner, Mrs. Mrs, Suit & Coat Sale We offer this month a special 20 per cent discount on our new stock of Men’s Suits Single and Double Breasted, Splendid Patterns. ■ ? .______________________ i Clearing out a number of f < ' MEN’S and BOYS’ ODD SUITS Sizes, 30 to 36 $5.00 to $8.75 each A FEW LADIES’ COATS Sizes 36 ‘and. 38 As low as $3.50 to $8.75 each See our line of well-assorted fresh groceries at popular prices PASTRY FLOUR................................................. 24 lbs., 65c POTATOES ..................................... per bag, $1.10 BLUE BOY COFFEE.................................................per lb., 37c Frazer C. Brown, Crediton There was one visi- WOODHAM Mrs. Minnie Routly and Mrs. Pol lock entertained Mr. and Mrs. Alex Crago and Billy, Mr. jpd Mrs. Frank Routly and Muriel of Kirk ton and Mrs. Ruby Routly of Wood ham at dinner on Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Arnold Hern, Norina and Betty visited with Miss Ada Hopkins on Wednesday. Mrs. C. Duffield of Kirkton is vis iting with her sister, Mrs. Morley, for a few days. Miss Ada Hopkins visited with Mrs. Routly and Mrs. Follock on Thursday. KIPPEN Shantz—Ropp A pretty wedding' was solemnized in the Mennonite Church, Zurich, on Wednesday, January 15th, when Miss Vera M. Ropp, eldest daugh ter of Mrj and Mrs. Sam Ropp, of near Kippen, became the bride of Elam W., youngest son of Norman and the late Mrs. .Shantz, -of Pres ton. y__ : charming in a street-length of cyclamen-rose cord faille and matching accessories, bridesmaid was the bride’s Miss Ina M. Ropp, dressed "street-length gown of aqua green crepe-backed satin. The grooms- 'man was Orv^l W., Shantz. broth er of the groom. " Rev. Stenhen •Peachey -officiated. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents. Af ter a short honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Shantz will take ,up residence near Hensail, Ontario. The bride and groom have the best wishes of a host of friends for their future happiness. The many friends of Mr. Arthur Ricker will be pleased to learn he is able to be up again after his re cent illness. and Mrs. John Coc|hran£| Ontario. The bride looked gown crepe The sister, in a spent a day in Clinton recently. Rev. and Mrs. Chandler ' enter tained the managers and their wiv es to dinner at the Manse on Friday evening. Fire broae out in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Meilis one day last week but was noticed before it gained much headway and was extinguished before much damage was done. The many friends of Mr...Robert Jarrott will be sorry to learn he is confined to his room with an 'at tack of influenza. Owing to the week-end storm many of the back roads are im passable for cars. GRAND BEND The community auction sale man- • aged by P. Eisenbach and B. Holt was a big success, the proceeds amounting to $753.00. W. H. Smith was the auctioneer. The commun ity hopes that in the near future there will be another sale. BRINSLEY has been and Mrs. Thomae, Mr, J. Trevethick who visiting with his son, Mr. Garnet Trevethick of St. has returned home. There was no > service in the Un ited Church last Sunday. Mr. Tur** ner was delayed on account of the condition of the roads, The Young Feople’s Society of the United Church held a progressive cfoquinolo’ party instead of their re gular meeting last Tuesday night, The meeting of ...the McGillivray W.I. was held on Wednesday after noon last. Mr. Robert MpCubbin, M.F., addressed the ladies oh “The Life of a Member of 'Parliament While in Ottawa.” The farmers are busy threshing beans these days. A number of. relatives attended the funeral of Mrs. Hubert Hodgins of Granton last week. Flour stocks in Canada in Oc tober this year totalled' 1,183,551 barrels compared with 9'40,505 bar rels in October 1939, BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERS SALE STARTS THURSDAY F. G. WRIGHT & CO MEN’S WORK CLOTHING AND UNDERWEAR HOSE, WINDBREAKERS, ETC. To Be Sold to the bare walls Watch for Handbills and Further Particulars Merchandise Priced at Less than Manufacturers Cost for a Quick Cash-Raising- Event