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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-06-05, Page 3DRAY CHICK HATCHERY Rhone 240, Exeter or Canada Packers, Exeter; Elam Sliantz, R.R. No. g, Hensall, Alvin W. Kerslake, Hensall. Agents THE EXETER WES-MWPCATE w. Give the Census Enumerator a Welcome When He Calls >. The eighth decennial census of Canada is conling very soon, al­ though the actual starting date has been postponed until June 11th lit most cases. C. V. Pickard, of Exe­ ter, Commissioner .for Huron-Perth, informs us that forty-three enumer­ ators have taken their examina­ tions and now are qualified to proceed with the work. Mr. Pick­ ard pointed out that this will be a war-time census and an inventory will he made of resources and pro­ duction as well as of the popula­ tion. Agricultural production will receive special attention, Up to date figures are required in this con­ nection ,not only to. strengthen our war effort, but in regard to the re­ organisation that Agriculture, as a whole, is facing in Canada to-day, Other questions Will provide in­ formation for the rehabilitation and reconstruction which will be neces­ sary as soon as this war is won. The census, therefore, merits, the support of each and every citizen as a patriotic duty. It is taken, for the benefit of the community as a whole and never before has tpere been the like need for up-to-date census information. The information yon give will be held strictly confiden­ tial by the official enumerators and the Dominion Bureau of Statistics. The following are the enumera­ tors: Seaforth—Walter Scott, Mars garet P. Patterson, James Westcott. Exeter—Andrew Campbell, Stew­ art Johnston. Hensall—Peter McNaughton. Bayfield—John Pease. Stephen—Emmanuel Beaver, Ger-, aid Z wicker, Joseph Coughlin, Rue- ben Goetz, Matthew Sweitzer, Ezra Webb, Hay—Earl Campbell, Oesch, Ruby N'eeb, Clayton Stanley—Lyle Hill, Roy Keith R. Westlake. Tuckersmith — Russel .. . . Dorothy Townsend, Roy McGeoch, Ross J. Forrest, James Love. Hibbert—James Malcolm, George Coyne, Lome Hodge, Tom L. Scott. Fullakton—Ida Taylor, Priestap, Eva V. Gettler. Usborne—John . Hunter, Jeffery, Edward Pooley. Milton Pfile., Lamont, Spro.at, ■ Pearl William & ROYSTHAMES ROAD AND Rev. Ernest Grigg, of Exeter, ad­ dressed the congregation at the morning service at this church. Mrs, M. Fletcher, of Exeter, sang, a fine solo, by request. , Signaller R. Gollings, of Camp Borden, spent the week-end with his parents, and Mr. and Mrs. Shier of Bryanston. Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Williams are expected home this week after a motor trip to Montreal. Mr. Wm. Crag-o has been engaged as a teacher in Hamilton for next term. The 60th anniversary and jubilee services will be held on June 22nd, when Rev. Wm. Monteith, of Font­ hill, will preach' at the morning*i service and Rev. Clarence Gowans, of Toronto, at the evening service. Mrs. Walker, of Cromarty, spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. Parker, The Mission Band will be enter- ■ tained at the manse on Saturday. Mrs. M. Southcott will be the guest speaker, WINCHELSEA Master Donald Burns, of London, has returned home and Mr. John Batten returned home with him for the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bailey spent Bunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alf Col­ lier, of Kirkton, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Johns vis­ ited oh Sunday With Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brock of ,Kirkton. Mr. and Mrs. Eld. Alexander and family of Lumley visited on Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Davis.Mr. liarold and Miss Jean Davis, Mr. Lloyd Hern visited on Sunday with Miss Wilma McCurdy, of Kirk­ ton. . ..MisSion Band Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Friendly Workers Mission Band Was held Saturday afternoon at the home of Miss Gladys Batten. Meeting opened With hynln 414, foL lowed by the Lord’S' ‘Prayer in uni­ son. Minutes Were redd and the roll call Whs answered. Misses Gladys Batten and Norma Fletcher gave a duet followed by a reading by Leona Pym. Hymn 41$ was sung followed by a story by Mrs. Brock. A read­ ing, “Mother Knows’\ preceded a duet by Mrs. Batten and Gladys Bat­ ten. Mrs. Dooley read a chapter from tbe study book and Wanda Stephen, Wilma Veal and Kathryn Batten sang a song," The meeting was closed with hymn- 410 and prayer by* NtfA nr w 15 YEARS AGO On race day an auto ran into Mr, Luther Reynold’s horse on Main- Street, knocking it down and hurt­ ing it badly, At a modal contest at Main St, Church the medal winners were Miss Helen DIgnan, vocal;, EMc Nairn, elocution. Money prizes for the .best essays from the High and Pub­ lic School students were won by ‘Upper School, Gordon Fowler, EIL la»Morlock; Middle School, Eugene Howey; Lower School, Alex Addi­ son, Helen HiCke, Martin Johns; Public School, Muriel Kay, Ruby Stone; Junior, Howard Kerslake, Ruby Pomfret". Mr. Frank Taylor has had his home remodelled and is having, it stuccoed this week. A new floor is to be laid on the bridge on Main Street, crossing the Aux Sable River. . The road will be closed for two or three days. Hon. James Gardiner, premier of Saskatchewan, visited his, parents at Kirkton during the past week and is spending this week in Ottawa. Mr. Wm, Davis is taking in the Greyhound excursion from Goderich to Detroit this week. vis- the 25 YEARS AGO Mr. Baker of New Hamburg ited here over Sunday. Mr. B. W. F. Beavers and Methodist ministers have returned from Conference at Kingsville, School report Of S.S. 2, Hay, for the month of May, Sr. IV—Inez Tuckey. Jr. IV—Eddie Aldsworth, Willie Murray, Benson Tuckey. Jr. Ill-—Maurice , Ford, Isa Murray, Percy Campbell. SV, II—-Homer Russell, Hannah Murray, Bruce Tuckey, Gretta Aldsworth, Frank Wildfong. Jr. I—Oscar Tuckey, Primer—Violet Murray, Milton D. Oestreicher, teacher’. The final draft of the London Conference places Rev. McAlister at Ridgetown, Rev. Langford at Mitchell, Rey. Uren at Kincardine, Rev. Lloyd at Parkhill, Rev. C‘. W. Baker at Crediton, Rev. Snowden at Ailsa Craig and Rev, Jefferson at Wardsville. Mrs. Taman, Mrs, F. A. May, Mrs., G. Mantle, Mr. and Mrs. A. Kuhn motored to London on Saturday. Privates Gambrill and Southcott, of London, were home this week. CLINTON RADIO AIR SCHOOL WORK IS BEING PUSHED , GODERICH, May 30—The new million-dollar R. A.F. radio air school near, Clinton construction, will horsepower, electric learned yesterday, ready commenced supply this big bloc arrangements also radio , • now under require 2,000 energy, it was Hydro has • al- operati’ons to of power. It is said that l,Q00 "horsepower will be brought from the high-tension fVed lines at Clinton, on No.- 8 highway, and the remaining 1,000 horse- powei* from Exeter on No. 4 high­ way. There is all manner of conjec­ ture as to what this power is to be used for. Preliminary are under way to supply the new camp with a supply of water from Clinton,, two miles away. A supply sufficient for 2,5'0,0. has been asked according to sources close to Clin­ ton Municipal Council. Another report given credence is that negotiations are under way for the taking over of a vacant piano, factory in Clinton for the manu­ facture of radio. instruments -and equipment used in connection with the new school. ■ This new school jg beautifully lo­ cated on the verdant farm of Nor­ man Tyndall, ‘and already is the scene of great activity. A mush­ room town is springing up. A gravel road has been built .cut­ ting the farm in two, lengthwise, and oil either side the ground has already been cleared for the erec­ tion of huts and other buildings al- niost as far as the eye can see. Con- wete foundation posts dpt the land­ scape and at the tip* end of the farm 'an automatic scraping and levelling machine is preparing new ground. | R.C.A.F. Engineer Hedges would not say how many buildings were llo be erected -dr their nature. u The labor situation, he said, was satisfactory. Men are being taken daily by tli.e contractors, the Piggott Construction Company, as more material arrives. Ten of more piles of lumber already are on the ground. There is a widely-accepted re­ port that the 25 acres purchased from Mervin Hanley, ‘ located across the road from the radio school is to be used as a railway spur termin­ al. The C.N.R. London-Clinton line is only 40 rods away. STEPHEN TOWNSHIP UNIT FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE A meeting of the Stephen Town­ ship Unit of the Federation of Agri­ culture will be held in the town­ ship hall, Gfediton, on Monday, June 9tli, at '9.30 p.m. The guest .speaker will be George Feagan, a former Warden of Huron County. All members and interested farm­ ers are urged to attend, “In time of war Canadian production is doubly valuable to Great Britain, because it involves the shortest sea­ haul. This is one tiling on which we must not fall down, and we stand In danger of that very thingy unless we allow higher returns to the fatm population.”—J. L. McDou­ gall -fii the Canadian Banker. The shit cellar, which supersti- tloh decreed should always be the first article placed on the table, occupied an important place In Eftig- Hsh 16 th' Century Society—-It Sep­ arated the important guests from, the inferior ones at the dinner table. TJ* Friday, jrune 13th Is shipping day. On Wednesday Mrs. Dore, Mrs. Creech and Mrs. Howey attended a District meeting of Red Cross Work Conveners, held in Stratford. A special, request has been sent out by Mr, Herbert Morrison, Minister of Home Security, asking for gifts and supplies for civilian defence workers in Britain. This is not new, but we are asked to accelerate one of the objects for which the Red Cross has been working for some months. Mr. Morrison, in his re* quest said “Qur men and women need knitted comforts badly, They are working under incredible diffi­ culties and dangers to save their fellow men and women. They are fighting fires; driving ambulances; doing rescue work; caring for the injured; digging out the victims; day in and day out. All of them work ceaselessly, They need warm clothes. They need woollen caps to fit under their steel helmets, sweaters to help fight the and chill of long nights bomb fire. They ings, and gloves, ing of ail kinds.” The women of most generously, growing greater Will you set aside some time each day to knit -or sew for these men and women who need what you can warm damp under stock­ cloth- need heavy They need Canada have sent but the need is week by week. For every Canadian who sails the deep, for every airman who flashes through the skies, and for every other man in the fighting forces, the prayers of the nation “rise like a fountain, night and day.” the darkest hours the emergence of great inspiring figures to steady the ranks of Democracy and fire its courage and confidence. In times of crisis our people stand steadfast- In daily devotions they renew the flame of faith and arm with unseen powers their warriors in the field. Church bells are ringing throughout Canada calling men and women to worship and sacrifice in defence of our freedonf, the sanctity of our homes and the future of our children. Oftentimes they discern the Unseen Hand. Witness the miracle of Dunkirk. Witness, too, m Translate your faith into works by buying Victory Bonds* National Comtofttem Victory Loan 1941t Ottawa, Canada to Toronto and then these who need them in For men*» Plain socks, sweaters, turtle-necked Aero caps, plain rib- send them, All day And every day a represen­ tative of the Canadian Red Cross is watching the shipping at Canadian ports to sea haw many cases of Red Cross supplies can be put aboard each ship. Tucked away in the comers of ships among the muni­ tions these comforts add a touch of warm human kindness to the grim­ mer contributions of our country. Let Canadian women send over luck a stream of warm clothing and com­ forts as has never been seen before in history. The Quota issued to each Branch must come first, but gifts-of the fol­ lowing will be gladly accepted, and forwarded ■ - sent on to England. V-necked sweaters, ....bed helmets, plain. ’ knitted scarv­ es, colors, grey, navy, and brown. Introduce bands red and gray for fire service; gold for general A.R.P, For women—-coats, slacks, ‘jackets, and blouses; pullovers, skirts and blouses, Also quilts and new blan­ kets. It is urgent that a much larger supply of adult clothing be secured since our workers fail to realize the stress and necessity of older people, not nearly all of whom are uniformed, though working un­ der similar conditions to such per­ sons. please consult your Branch of­ ficers if you wish to make any of these articles. The directions for the cap for use with steel helmet are as fol­ lows: 1 set No. Id needles; 1 nz. light Special Service yarn. Cast on 152 stitches. ’(52, 52, 48) join and knit in ribbing of K2, P2, for 3 , jjmhes. Begin decreasing; 1st row: Knit 17, K2 together, all round, gnd row: Knit plain, no decreases. 3rd row: Knit 16, K2 together, all round. 4th row: Knit plain, no decreases, Continue in this manner, having one stitch less each time between decreases; and always knit one row plain between each row of decreases, until there are .8 stitches on needles. Break wool, draw through remaining stitches and fasten .off. The Exeter Red Cross Branch wishes to thank Mr, Lnmmie and Mr, Little of the Canadian Nation­ al Express for their work In de­ livering and. shipping the many par^ cels sent through this Branch. The parcels are all delivered free of charge and this is a splendid con­ tribution to our work. Also to Mr. Ernest Appleton and Mr. Stewart Johnston for their work of build­ ing shelves in the storeroom of the library. These have added much to the appearance of the room and make the handling of materials much more convenient. A lot of people wouldn't worry so much about what people think of us, if we knew that the truth is, they seldom do. ■TJUWDAV, JUNB aJl, 1041 ZION Anniversary services will be held In Zion church on Sunday, June 8, at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. The guest speaker for the day will be Rev. Aldwwth, pf Staffs. Mr. and Mrs, Warren Brock and Jean yisited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Henry Allen, of Wingham. Mr. William Stephens, of St. Thomas visitrnFop Sunday with his sister, Mrs, e. Hern. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hern, Har«- ry and Bobby visited on Sunday with Mrs. H, Kyle, of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. James Hari and Marjorie visited with Mr, and Mrs. Howard Kerslake on Friday, W.M.S. Meeting The June meeting of the W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. Har; > old Hern. The president, jMnsf Wellington Brock, presided over the business part of the meeting. The minutes were read and adopted and thirteen members answered the roll call. Hymn “O God of Bethel” was sung and the collection taken. Mrs. Edgar Baker then took charge and hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” was sung. The Bible lesson was read by Mrs. Jas. Earl and Mrs. Allen Jaques. Mrs, Baker led in prayer. Readings were giv­ en by Mrs, Ward Hern and Mrs. Angus Earl. Mrs. Edgar Baker told an interesting story on the life of Oliver Jackson.. Mrs. Geo. Brock favored with a piano solo. A read­ ing by Mrs, Melville Hern was en­ joyed and the meeting closed with hymn 376 and prayer, Best of all fly killers. Clean, quick, sure, cheap. Ask your Drug­ gist, Grocer or General Store. THE WILSON FLY PAD CP„ HAMILTON, " ONT. WILSON S FLY PADS WILL KILI. MORE FU,ES THAN .several dollars worth lNOFANY OTHER FLY KILLER/ lOc WHY PAY MORE HnwwmniMiirfflMwniiwa ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Lome Beattie, of Lucan, announce the engagement of their only daughter., Gladys Lillian to Mr. Clifford Burton Culbert, of London, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs, Myron Culbert, of Lucan, the mar­ riage to take place quietly on June 14. The reason some people have few­ friends is because they are not con­ tent with the ones cast in their own pattern. t