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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-06-12, Page 6THE EWW. TIMES-APVQCATE $3B» HENSALL grow Later» lusty young few of their prowess on The batsmen Both were Hospital by X-rays were badly dam- <Parry -Soup’d at the Manse Circle of James St. Exeter, were guests Miss Mary Gardiner St. at Bar- Mrs. were Mrs. Baby Band met on 9 th on the lawn The mothers were and Sun- Mrs.. with Mr. and Mrs. Carl THURSDAY, JVW Wl Park. of HERBERT REUNION the Miss were Mrs. TmMt...... J ..... aww Mrs. John Bannerman, Mr. ,-Cwil Bannerman, Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Richftrduon and. family, Mr* and Mrs* Roy Bannerman, of St. Marys, Mr. ■and Mrs. Wm. Rogers, pf Kirkton, were visitors on Sunday with Mr* and Mrs. Lloyd Johns, the occasion being the birthday of the former, Mrs. Newman Baker, of 'Wel- burn spent two' days last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Harry Ford. Miss Ola Johns spent the week­ end with her sister. Miss Irene Johns at the home of Mr, Norman Brock at Zion, and attended the anniver­ sary services held there on Sunday* Mr. and Mrs, Franklin Skinner and family attended the Cornish reunion held in Riverview Park, Exeter, last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs, Lewis Johns at­ tended the funeral of the latter’s aunt, the late Mrs, Thos. Smith,, at Lucan, on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Harrison and were anddaughters, of Mt. Pleasant visitors on Sunday with Mr. Mrs. Allan Johns. Mrs, Jennie Jackson and Veda Clinton, of London, Sunday visitors with Mr. and P. Mur ch, Mrs. Sutter and daughter John, of Winnipeg, also Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hanna, of Seaforth, visited on Sat­ urday last at the home of Mr. Thos. Bell. Mr. Wm* Brook passed away on Monday evening at his ho,me south of the village. He has been in­ disposed for some time. Sympathy is extended to the family. Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Johns and patsy were recent visitors in Wind­ sor with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Ban­ nerman. Mrs. Kenneth Johns is spending this week in Sarnia nursing a friend who underwent an operation. No services will be held in Elim- ville church next Sunday on account of Thames Road anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Horne, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Routly and Mr. and Mrs, John Brock and Grace attend­ ed the Brock reunion on Monday. Trousseau Tea On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Ev­ erett Skinner was hostess for a trousseau tea for her daughter, Gladys. About seventy-five friends called during the afternoon. Miss Ruth Skinner displayed the gifts, Misses Ethel Pooley and Dorothy Johns the linens, guilts, trousseau, etc. Mrs. (Dr.) Cowen, of Exeter and Mrs. Franklin Skinner poured tea. Misses Audrey Fletcher, Mar­ garet Miners, Hazel Johns and Mrs. Lea Learn, of Exeter, served the luncheon. The home was very prettily decorated with flowers. Miscellaneous Shower* Miss Gladys Skinner, a bride last Saturday, was tendered a mis­ cellaneous slower .on Wednesday evening of last week at the home of Mrs. Delmar Skinner. A large number of ladies were present to do honor to this popular young lady of oui* community. On her arrival she was ushered to a chair* prettily de­ corated in red, white and blue and flags. An address was read by Miss Doreen Coultis, which was as fol­ lows: Dear Gladys: Having heard of your approach­ ing marriage, we, your friends, take pleasure in gathering together to spend a happy • evening. We want you to know that our best wishes go With you. Although one cannot texpect continuous happiness, we . hope that you and your husband will have much joy’and contentment in your married life together. we ask you to accept these gifts as an expression of our esteem. —Winchelsea and Elimville Friends. After admiring the gifts, Gladys responded, expressing her" apprecia­ tion of the kindness shown her. The remainder of the evening was spent very sociably, and lunch brought the occasion to a happy ending. The ninth annual reunion of Herbert family was held Monday, June 9th, at the home of Ml’. Roy Johns, in Usborne, with 27 mem­ bers present. After a delicious din­ ner, everyone took part in a very successful sports, program. The sports committee had prepared a Very amusing number of contests which caused much merriment. A peanut scramble was then held for everyone present. This was greatly enjoyed by young and old. Supper wag then served to all. Mr. Hubert Heywood presided over a short busi­ ness meeting. The president for next year is Wellington Skinner, Mr. Ned Hicks graciously offered his home for next year’s reunion. A vote of thanks was tendered to Roy Johns. AT I IT'' ICTT T One pad kills flies all day arid every dayfor 2 or 3 weeks. 3 pads in each packet. No spraying* MO stickiness, no bad odor. Ask yonr Druggist) Grocery or General Store. TO CENTS PER PACKET WRY pay more:? THE WILSON 'Pty: HnMlton, Coming to Hensall C. R. Wilkinson, R.0. Ophthalmic Optician Wingham Will ha at W. Q. GOODWIN’S Store, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the .month, for the purpose of testing eyes and fitting glasses. Difficult cases and those , that have* not been properly fitted, specially recommended to con­ sult me* Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone 16 Hensall for appointment Mr. and Mrs. Roy Campbell of Catharines spent the week-end their parental homes here. Mr. MiRon Ortwein, of London, visited on Sunday with, his parents, Mr. and Mrs, J, W. Ortwein. Mr. and Mrs, Russell Hedden, of Centralia, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Catharine Hedden qnd Mona, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Mair (nee Min­ nie Gibbs) of Toronto were week­ end guests with Mr. T. C* Joynt* Miss Enid Parkins, of London, visited on Sunday at the home of her paernts, Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Par­ kins. Miss Myrtle Thompson, of Lon­ don, spent the week-end with hei* parents, Mr. and Mrs, Robt. Thomp­ son. Mr, Roy MacLaren, of St. Cath­ arines, spent the week-end at his home here with Mrs. MacLaren and son Donald. Miss Mavis Spencer, of Toronto, was a week-end guest.- at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Spencer, Mr. Harold Willare, of St. Cath­ arines, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Wil­ lard.' , Mrs. F. G. Weir, of Goderich is a guest at the Presbyterian Manse with hex* son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Wm. and Mrs. Weir. Mrs. Catharine Hedden and Mona are visiting in Clinton with the for­ mer’s son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Carter. Mrs, Jessie Collins returned to her home in Kitchener after spend­ ing the past week visiting with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Robt. Bonthron. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lavery and family of Port Dalliousie spent the week-end .Passmore and Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Voth of Detroit spent the week-end visiting with Mrs, Voth’s mother, Mrs. Lou Simp­ son, and grandmother, Mrs. Robt. Bonthron. Mrs. Voth is remaining here for a week’s vacation. ■ . WAI.S.’Meets ■ The June meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church was held on Thursday afternoon with the pre­ sident, Mrs: Cross, presiding and the secretary, Mrs. N. E. Cook, pre­ sent, Mrs. W. Lammie led in pray­ er and Mrs. N. E. Cook favored with a piano instrumental. The study on the life of Miss Archibald, of Trinidad, was very ably given by Mrs. E. L. Mickle. A baking sale was discussed and the following committee, namely, Mrs. C. Cook, Mrs. T. J. Sherritt and Mrs. C. Ballantyne were appointed to make arrangements to hold the sale on Saturday, June 14th. The meet­ ing closed with the benediction. - Auto Accident Near Hensall An automobile accident in which four were injured on Highway No. 4, at the Main intersection at Hen­ sall on Saturday evening when. a car going north on the highway sud­ denly stopped to pick up passengers and was crashed into by a car driv­ en by a soldiei* from Camp Borden on his way to Kincardine. Pte. Robert Dunlop, of Kincardine and Pte. Harold MacTavish, of Lucknow, passengers in the car received fac­ ial lacerations, while Miss Evelyn Irvin and Miss Muriel Quinn, both of Kincardine, who were riding in the same car received a broken foot and knee lacerations, removed ’to Seaforth Dr. D. G. Steer where taken. Their car was aged, while the other ear received considerable damage, but the pas­ sengers escaped unhurt. Union Picnic at Brinsley Under the joint auspices Of the United Church," Anglican Ghurch and Public School of Brinsley, a delightful picnic was sponsored last Saturday in Corbett's Grove, Brins­ ley. The little folk in particular enjoyed themselves immensely, en­ gaging in races of various types. One noticed Mr, and Mrs. Craven fully employed in the booth, while Miss Sterling, Miss McLeod and Len Amos were very much in evi­ dence. As usual the men, together with a elders, showed their the baseball diamond. were so much the masters of the pitchers that the scorers lost count t(due apologies to the moundsmen), A splendid supper was served, the little folk sitting in a circle on the grass and they were served by the teachers. The thanks of all are ex­ tended to Mr. Corbett for his gen­ erosity in allowing his beautiful grounds for this picnic. BORT FRANKS —, Presentation of a silver watch and purse of mon­ ey was made to Pte. George R. Dyer-Hurdon, Royal Canadian Or- dinance Corps. The first man to enlist from this village, he expects to leave for active service shortly. THAMES RQAP AND ROYS A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Thames Road manse on Sat­ urday last, when Reginald McPon* aid, of Exeter, was united in mar* riage to Gladys Doreen Skinner, of Elimville. Rev, Wm. Mair officiated at the .marriage of Harold Elson Pridham fto Miss Elsie Dow at the home of the bride’s parents in Hibbert. Anniversary services will be held next Sunday, June 15th, at the Thames Road Church at 11 and 7.80 p.m, Mr. and Mrs, Fred Miller, lingford, Man., and Mr, and David Glover, Roland, Man., recent visitors with Mr. and Chas, Miller, The Missionary Branch of the Thames Road Monday, June at the manse, also present. The Mission United Church, at the home of on Monday night. Rev. Sweetman, of Ilderton, took anniversary services at’ Roy’s Sunday, tended, vices at Rev, district, this week, Stuart Mair, of Halifax, was home on final leave this week. j on The services were well at- Rev. Mair Ilderton, Howarth, of was a guest harpley Mrs, John Patterson, of Ilderton, spent last week with Miss Maud Hodgins, Mr. and Mrs, Willis Hayter and baby, of Detroit, spent last week* end with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Me- Linchey* Mr* Clarence Hardy, R.C.A.F., of Guelph, Mrs. Hardy and Helen, spent. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love. Mr* and Mrs, Mark Miller, of Detroit, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, Newton Hayter, Mrs, A. Ridley is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Ed. Stewardson. Mr. and Mrs. Newton Hayter and family visited on Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stetten of Grand Bend, . BRAY OHJCK HATCHERY Phone 246, Exeter or Canada Packers, Exeter; Elam Shantz, R,R. No. 2, Hensall, ,Alyin W. Kerslake, Hensall. A<'pnt.s Down through the ages Britons fought and suffered and died in order that their children and their children’s children might be free. Today the forces of . darkness threaten to engulf us once more. Shall we give up those rights which our forefathers won? Today our country must arm. No time can bp lost. We must build the greatest war machine the World has ever known. We must accomplish in two years more than the enemy has accomplished in seven. So Canada needs the use of your money now. On,,Canada will repay you in full. In the meantime, you will receive regular interest on your loan. When you buy Victory Bonds, all Canada is your security. These Bonds are more readily turned into cash than any other. That is why Canada needs your savings — not as a gift, but only as a loan. Canada’s army must be maintained and equipped with the most modern fighting machines. Scores of warships add merchant vessels must be built. Thousands of planes, thousands of pilots must be rushed to the scene of conflict. HOW TO BUY 1—Give your, order to the canvasser who calls on ybu. Or place it in the hands of any branch of any bank, or give it to any trust company. Or send it to your local Victory Loan Headquarters. Bonds may be bought in denominations «of $50, $100, $500, $1,000 and larger. Canvasser, bank, trust company or your local Victory Loan Headquarters will be glad to give you every assistance in making out yoiir order form. National Committee, Vldoty Loan 1941 Ottawa, Canada CREPITQN EAST Mb?s Audrey Merger is holidaying with her grandmother, Mrs. Rebecca Stewart, in Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Heatberley, of London, visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Motz.Mr, jack Anderson, of London, spent the week-end at his home here. Trooper Jack Jasney of Camp Borden spent the week-end with his wife and family here. Mrs. Catharine Motz, who has been in the hospital for the past three weeks, is improving and is now recuperating at the home of hex* daughter, Mrs, Frank Scheid- ing, in London. Mr, Gordon Mernei* is all smiles. It’s a hoy. " The Misses Vera and Clara Sims, of Thedford, spent Sunday with their cousins, Doris and Betty Sims. DEATH OF MRS* MIDDLETON Mrs, C. G. Middleton, Clinton, died in Toronto on Saturday. She was of Scottish parentage and came to Canada 2'0. years ago. For some years she engaged in the apiary in­ dustry in pax’tnei’ship with Miss Shepherd under the firm name of Shepherd and Clement, ■came er in Her took took Tuesday. and be- deputy sheriff and stenograph- the sheriff’s office at Goderich, marriage to Mr. Middleton place a year' ago. Interment place at Clinton Cemetery on CENTRALIA Mr. and Mrs. L. Mills, of Wood* ham, visited on Tuesday of last week with Mrs. H, Mills. Mr. Cliff Hicks, youngest bon of Mrs. b. Hicks left on Thursday of last, week for Prince Edward Island tp begin training with the R.Q.A.F. Mr. and Mrs. G. Andrew were m London on Wednesday of last week They were accompanied home by their daughter, Miss Grace And* rew. Miss Hazel Watkins spent the week-end at hex* home near Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Mills, of Sarnia visited with the former’s mother, Mrs, H. Mills, on Friday# of last week* Mr, and Mrs. Hedden have tak­ en up residence in the house recent­ ly vacated by Mr. 0. Clark, Before moving to Centralia, Mr. and Mrs. Hedden were residents of London. We welcome them here. Mrs. Clara Abbott returned home last week aftex* spending the winter with Mr, and Mrs* F* J, Fairhall in Pasadena, Cal. & Mrs. C. J. O’Brien visited with Mr, and. Mrs. j. Mugan in London on Monday. Mr. Jack Andrew, of the R.C.A.F., spent the week-end with his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Andrew. Mr. and Mrs* I, Pollock and daugh­ ters of Ripley were Sunday visitors with the former’s sister, Mr- an$ Mrs. Lome Hicks. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Penwarden at­ tended the Brock reunion held at LOOK OUT FOR YOUR LIVER Buck it up right now and feel like TrnnHonl Your liver is the largest organ ip your body and most important to your heal th. Itpouraout bile to digest food, gets rid pi waste, aupplk® new energy, allows proper nourishment to reach your blood. When your liver gets out of order food decomposes in your intestines. You be­ come constipated, stomach and kidneys can’t work properly. 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