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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-06-19, Page 5nwnnnrj-n jjt s tnew-n • tor ■•TOEnmiinpriqH rn-jc * THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE / HENSALL Mh. P, H. Devlin, visited with friends in Stratford on Thursday- Mrs. H* Devlin visited for a few •days lust week with Mr, .and Mrs, Jack Corbett, Miss Dorotliy Brazier, of London, is holidaying hi the home of Dr, and Mrs, D, G, Steer, The Senior Women’s Institute whs . held at. Turnbull’s Grove on Wed­ nesday atternooh. A large number from- here at­ tended the drumhead service held at Clinton on Sunday, Mrs. J, W. Bonthron is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs, Yungblutt, in Waterloo. Miss Elizabeth Slavin spent a few days this week at the homes of her nephews at Chiselhurst. Pte, Lawrence Baynham, of Camp Borden spent the week-end visiting with Mrs, Baynham and Bobby and jimmy.Mr. Harold Willard, of St, Cath­ arines, visited over the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs/Ezra Willard. ' Mrs, Roy MacLaren and son Don spent Sunday at the home of the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred ■Corbett. The members of the Wohelo •Sunday School Class will hold their annual picnic at Bayfield on Friday evening. Mrs. Geo. Hess and daughter Ruth left last week for a month’s vaca­ tion at Biggar, Sask., with Mrs. „ Hess’ father, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bell and fam­ ily were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Lome McNaughton at Chiselhurst. The Marathon Bridge 'club mem­ bers were pleasantly entertained at the home of Mrs. Chas. McDonell on Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs, Cline Flynn, of London, visited over the week-end with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Parkins. Mrs. Catharine Hedden and Mona returned home Saturday after spend­ ing the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Carter, in Clinton. The W.M.S. of the United Church held a successful sale of home cook­ ing in t'he vacant store next to the Bank of Montreal, on Saturday. Mrs. Ida Harding and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harding, of London, weye guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Corbett on Sunday. • Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Parker, of Bowmanville, are visiting at the home of their son and daughter-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Oesch and son, of St. Catharines, spent the week­ end at the home of Mrs. Oesch’s par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mousseau. Misses Edith Parkins, of St. Catharines and Enid Parkins, of London, spent the week-end at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas-. Parkins. Mrs. Brazier, Miss Dorothy Bra­ zier, of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Steer, of Mt. Brydges, were guests at the home of Dr. and Mrs. D. G. Steer, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Campbell, of ■St. Catharines, spent the week-end •at theii’ parental homes with Mr. and Mrs.' Earl Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wurm. The W.M.S. of Caven Presbyter- "ian Church, Exeter, will visit t'he W.M.S. of Carmel Presbyterian Church on Thursday, June 26th, at 8 p.m. and wili present the entire program. Mr. Gus Voth, of Detroit, spent the week-end here with Mrs. Lou Simpson, and Mrs. Robt. Bonthron, >and was accompanied home by Mrs. Voth and Gwendolyn, and Mrs. Lou Simpson, who will spend a week in Detroit. Brayer was repeated In wison, Red Ci’oss Notes The following goods were shipped on or about June 2nd: Army quota-— 8 pairs socks, 5 pairs two-way mitts, 3 sleeveless sweaters. Navy quota —5 scarves, 5 pairs geaboot socks, 6 turtle-neck sweaters, 5 pairs mitts, 5 helmets, Besides these quotas, the following articles were forward­ ed to headquarters; X5 scarves, 50 pairs of socks, 10 pairs mitts, 2 turtle-neck tuck-ins and two. shoul­ der wraps, also twd complete lay­ ettes, 14 pairs ward slippers, 20 wo­ men’s night gowns, 3« boys’ suits, 1 pair boys’ pants, 1 blanket and 4 quilts, We express our- thanks to all our workers at the Sewing rooms and in the homes for the splendid work achieved, And to our Conveners of committees for their loyal co­ operation in all matters. We do appreciate the. faithfulness of many of our workers, But again we plead for additional^ workers at our Hensail Branch. Never did time mean so much to our cause and as­ sistance now is worth much more than later on. We have quotas to fill and the wo­ men that are working have stuck to the task nobly. Won't you come along and lend a hand? Ring Mrs. Goodwin of the Kitting Committee, or Miss Buchanan of the Hospital Supply Committee or Mrs, T. Sher­ ritt of the Sewing Committee for, ma­ terial to work with at home, if you cannot come to the work rooms. The jam season is now opening. The Canadian (Red Cross in co-oper-. ation with the Women’s Institutes and other women’s organizations in sponsoring jam making for ship­ ping overseas. The Hensail W.I. have already ordered through the Hensail Branch 1'00 cans. When the call comes please offer your services. • The success of the Red Cross con­ cert presented by the young men of the R.A.F, from Bort Albert on June 4th, by kind permission of Capt. G. P. Robertson, was a decid­ ed success. The finance committee •deserve congratulations for this out­ standing event of the season, which has resulted in our funds being in­ creased by over $180.00. The Branch •desires’ to thank again the Blue Water Boys of Port (Albert, Miss Florence Welsh for acting as ac­ companist, and the Senior Hensail Institute for serving such a delight­ ful lunch. % Correction The following error appeared in last week’s issue in connection with the St. Paul’s Anglican church ser­ vices. Miss Lucy Wood, of Bay- field was the soloist instead of Miss Pearl Wood .of Exeter and Miss Ethel Clark presided at the organ. Presentation Made at School Picnic The teachers and pupils of the Hensail Continuation School held a picnic to Turnbull’s Grove on Fri­ day, at which Miss Dorothy Chand­ ler, who -is moving to Parkhill, was presented with an umbrella. Miss Gwendolyn Cooper read the address and made the presentation. Finger Amipu^aitedL Following, Accident in Planing Mill Mr. Howard'Smale had the mis­ fortune last Friday while employed at the Spencer ana Son planing mill, to get his hand caught in the saw. He was attended by Dr. D. G. Steer and was removed to Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, where one finger had to be amputated; Every effort is being made to save another finger which is badly in­ jured. riff jk St* BUY FOOD ON BARGAIN DAY SAVE EVERY DAY GENERAL ELECTRIC Refrigerator Buy food at bargain-day price# anU keep it "garden-fresh” for days a G>E Refrigerator* You’ll get new savings in upkeep every day, Come in today. MADE IN CANADA R, E. RUSSELL ' On Highway No, 4, 3 miles South of Exeter THURSDAY, JUNE IO®, 1»« DASHWOOD The Dashwood Memorial Band will give a concert in the hall at Grand Bend on Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davis, of Exe­ ter visited with friends here on Sun­ day. Jack Graybiel, of Toronto is vis­ iting with relatives here. Mr, and Mrs. Jack Raschke and family and Mrs. Bosh, of Detroit, spent the week-end with their mother, Mrs. Merner, also attend­ ing the Merner-Rader wedding on Saturday. Albert Tyler spent a few days with relatives here. We understand that Albert has enlisted and has left for London, Mr, and Mrs, Louis Soldan, of Chicago, called op friends here on Monday, Louis left here when he was eight years of age. His fath­ er, the late John Soldan, had a tin shop in the building now oc­ cupied by E. Koehler’s bakery. Mr. and Mrs. Gus, Chesna, of Birmingham, Mich,, spent the week­ end with her mother, Mrs. Willert. Mr. Chesna returned on Sunday and Mrs. Chesna and family are spend­ing a week with her mother. The following is the Red Crpss shipment for last month: 15 pairs socks; 12 .sleeveless sweaters; 3 pairs plain mitts; 10 pairs 2-way mitts; 5 ribbed liblmets; 2 pairs sea boots; 2 turtle-neck sweaters; 7 skull caps; 4 pairs boys’ pyjamas; 6 pairs men’s pyjamas; 2 pairs trou­ sers, 4 pairs boys’ pants; 2 boys’ shirts, 2 .girls’ dresses; 6 quilts and a layette of. 41 pieces donated by the Ladies’ Aid of the Evangelical Church. Voice of Prophecy* Will the prophet Elijah return in Qpy day? Beautiful pictures on the screen. Lecture IHu$trAted Leavitt’s Theatre, Exeter SUNDAY,KIRKTON Mrs, Wm. Moore, of Toronto, for­ merly of Kirkton, visited with her sister, Mrs, John Williams, this past week. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Switzer and Mrs, Geo. Hall and Mr, and Mrs. H, pletcher, spent the week-end with Mr, R, Pearson of Collingwood. Mr, and Mrs, John Cluff and Mrs, Wib. Cluff attended the funeral of Mr, Cluff’s brother, the late Wm. Cluff, of Toronto, on Wednesday. The Sunday School Anniversary Services which were held on Sunday last were quite a success and were well attended. Rev. A. E. Lloyd, of London, was the guest preacher. The music was provided by the school, and was directed by Mr. Gill of Grand Bend. The church was decorated by the committee in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Gregory re­ turned 'home after a pleasant holi­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Grea- son, of London. , A.mong the visitors in the com­ munity attending the anniversary services on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Whit. Switzer, of Woodham,' with Mr. John Sawyer; Mrs. Lexie Malcolm and son, of Mitchell, Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Haynes of Mitchell Road with Mr, Wilfred Loupe; Mr, and Mrs. G, Rathburn, of .Granton, Mrs. Mary Gallop of Mt. Pleasant, with Mrs. R. Marshall; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Tufts, of Toronto, with Mr. T. Tufts; Mr. and Mrs. T. Baker, of Exeter, with Mr. L, Fletcher; Mr. and Mrs; Lome Marshall; Mr. and Mrs, T, Burgin, of London, with Mr. A. Robinson; Mr. and Mrs. F'red Doupe gad the Misses Shier, of Woodham, with Miss B. Doupe; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd - Pridham and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mills and family, with Mr. R. Morrison; Mrs. -Frank Pridham with Mr. G. H. .Bur­ gin; Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Gunning, Mrs. Wm. Lankin,‘Miss B’. Lankin, with I. N. Marshall; Rev. A. E. Lloyd, of London, with Mr. C. Rout- ly; .Mrs. Jas. Kemp, of London, withi Mr. R.. Switzer. STRAWBERRY SUPPER THURSDAY, JUNE 26th , Under the auspices of the congre­ gation of Crediton Evangelical Church Supper Served 6 to 8 p.m. Followed by a splendid program given by local talent Admission, 35c and 20c E. Houser presents his best lecture tonight as the first series of prophetic studies reaches a climax, Don’t miss it! CREDITON Mrs. Hallman, of Toronto, spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. C. Zwicker. The annual strawberry social given by the ladies of the Evangeli­ cal Church will be held next Thurs­ day evening, June 26th. The Mis­ sion Circle will have charge of the program. We expect a large crowd and an enjoyable evening, Pte, Lloyd England, of the B.T.C. (A.F.) of Chatham, is spend­ ing two weeks at his home 'here. Mr, F. W. Clark is having car­ penters and plumbers remodelling ■the upstairs of the telephone office. The residence he now occupies has been sold to Mr. Matt. Guenther, of Kitchener, who formerly resided herp, Mr, and Mrs. Douglas Ward and family, of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs.. Earl Cudmore and Donna of Hen- fryn were guests on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Brown, . Mr. and Mrs. F, W. Clarke spent the week-end in Brampton. Mr. and Mrs. James Tate, of Mil­ ton, spent Sunday at the home of her mother, Mrs. Paul Schenk. Mrs. Schenk returned home with them for a couple of weeks’ visit. The following articles were ship­ ped from the Crediton Red Cross Unit this month: 26 pairs socks, 4 seamen’s scarves, 11 wash cloths, 3 helmets, 3 V-neck sweaters, 2 pairs seamen’s .socks, 2 boy’s sweat­ ers, size 6 years; 1 boy’s shirt, 1 boy’s shorts, 1 blazer, 4 pairs py­ jamas, 2 girls’ slips, 1 girl’s dress, 8 quilts. The regular meeting of the W.A. of the United Church was held in the church school, rooms Thurs­ day of last week, presided over by the president, Mrs. Mack. The meeting opened with the customary devotional period. Fourteen mem­ bers responded to the roll call by naming their favorite .flower. The final arrangements were made for the . strawberry supper June 19th. Mrs. Wright favored with a read­ ing; Mr. and Mrs. Turner rendered a ‘duet. The meeting closed, with the National Anthem and a prayer by Mr. Turner. The hostesses, Mrs. E. Lamport and Mrs. D< Kestle, served a dainty lunch. Don’t for­ get the supper on Thursday of this week. Mr* and Mrs. Henry Stevens and Jackie, of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Rojt Lovie and daughter Sheila, and Mr. and Mrs. Neil McDonald, ot London, visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. Lovie. Grand Bend next Saturday will be the venue of picnics sponsored by the Young People’s Union of Brins­ ley and Shipka United Churches, f also the Sunday School of Crediton United Church. There will be keen ( rivalry on the baseball diamond be­ tween ^picked teams of t'he above unions. Ther.e will be an abundance of eats so all come anticipating a good time. Next Lord’s Day the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be adminis­ tered at Shipka, Brinsley and Cre­ diton. The minister’s subject will find its origin in an editorial in the London Free Press entitled, "The Church in War Time’*. Every mem­ ber of the respective church fam­ ilies is expected to be in his pew since this will be the last service conducted by the minister prior to his going on vacation. ' Decoration and Memorial Service A large crowd ’gathered at Crediton Cemetery on Sunday ternoon for the decoration of graves and a memorial service- Rev. A. E. Pletch presided. ReV. Turner, of the United Church gave an impres­ sive and spiritual message suitable for the occasion. A men’s trio, in­ cluding Roy Goulding, Freeman Morlock and Lloyd Wein sang sev­ eral numbers. The cemetery grounds presented an excellent appearance and most of the graves were decor­ ated with flowers. Visit County Home The Old folks of the County Home at Clinton were entertained last Wednesday night by the Young People’s League of the Evangelical Church. The old people were brought to the hall and enjoyed to the Jull the splendid program of .i’eadings, , a. toblc/plano duet,* platm trio, voifial duet, vqcal soioSj 'hartnonica solos, and a short play -‘pr’esented by the ^Young People. Gordon Ratz act­ ed as 'Chairman, Fallowing tbe program, the inmates were the re­ cipients of - oranges. In a brief, but Well eelected address, Mrs. Ja­ cobs thanked the Young ’People for entertaining the old people under her care e&ch. yeur, am event so much looked forward to ahd en­ joyed by them., , b.. Gunn—-Pedersen ’ At Trinity Lutheran church par­ sonage,, London, on Wednesday, June 11, the marriage was solemnized by Rev. 0. J. Killinger, of Sigrid, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Pedersen, of Dashwood, to Robert Sinclair Gunn, R.C.N.V.R., son of Mr. and Mrs. George Gunn, Clarence St., London. The bride wore a pink dress with white ac­ cessories and carried roses. Miss Karen Pedersen, as her sister’s bridesmaid, wore blue and white and also carried roses. Mr. Fred Harding was the best man. Im­ mediately after the ceremony the couple left for Dashwood. Merner—Rader Houser’s $1000.00 offer still stands for anyone who will find the text for Sunday sacredness. The Seventh day is the only Sabbath found in the Bible record? this is Saturday. ELIMVILLE and Mrs. Fred Long and baby, of Atwood, were visitors with relatives here during the week-end. Quite a number from here attend­ed anniversary services at Thames Road Church last Sunday. Miss Irene Johns, of Zion, spent Sunday last at her home here. Members of the Farm Forum, north of Elimville, had a social at the home of Mr. Richard Johns last Friday evening. Quite a number from here attend­ ed the military parade in Clinton last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Norman Routley and ■children, of Gravenhurst, visited with Mu^and‘ Mrs. Wm. Routley the first of the week. Anniversary services will be held in this church on June 2l9th. EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT Buddy and his Buddies EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT Adam Brock’s Columbians Dancing 0 to ? Jitney Dancing \ratamiwtMrMmnnBmnwwgiiMi^^ lllllllllll■■lWll^llllllllllnlmww<ffllllHOwwl^^ the road. The improvement of the road north of Brussels will be con­ tinued, so that it may be in condi­ tion for bituminous surface. It is also planned to initiate work on the St. Marys road with the same ob­ jective. The estimated expenditures for construction were placed at $57,- 1Q0; maintenance, $81,000; mach­ inery, $18,800; a total of $175,400. Estimated receipts, $175,101. A pretty wedding was solemnized on Saturday, June 14th, at Zion Lutheran Church, Dashwood, when Martha Caroline, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Rader, of Dashwood, was united in holy wed­ lock to Milford. Merner, son of Mrs. Susan Merner and the late George Merner, also of Dashwood. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Theo. Luft. The church was beau­ tifully decorated with ferns and pink an(d white peonies. Mrs. Jack Turkheim, cousin of the bride, pre­ sided at the organ. The bride, giv­ en in marriage by her father, ‘ was lovely in a graceful gown in a white triple sheer floor length with shir­ red bodice and short bolero. The veil of white illusion fell to finger­ tip length and was held in place by a halo of white roses. Her bou­ quet of dream roses with ©range blossoms, completed the ensemble. The bride chose as her bridesmaid, her sister Frieda, who was dressed in a lovely heavenly blue sheer floor-length gown with white 'ac­ cessories. Her bouquet was of Tal­ isman roses and maidenhair fern. Elgin Merner, brother of the groom, acted as best man. The ushers were Jack Turkheim and Garnet Wei- berg. The reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents. The •bride’s table was centred with a fou'r-tiei’ wedding cake and tea' roses. A dainty supper was served to sixty guests. Guests were pre-u sent from Detroit, Clinton, Bayfield," Hensail and Zurich. The bridal couple left on a trip to Northern Ontario. The bride travelled in a blue dress with biege coat and hat to match. On their return they will reside in Dashwood. KIPPEN Mr. and Mrs. Fred Parsons, and Walter, of Seaforth, and Mrs. E. Keys, of Varna, visited recently at ■the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Thomson. . $ Miss Lillian Ryckman, of "North Dakota, who .has been visiting re­ latives and friends in this vicinity, underwent an operation for appen­ dicitis in Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, on Saturday last. i Mrs. S. Bower, of Centralia, spent a few days with her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Jaques. Little Doro­ thy Jaques returned home with her for a few days. Don’t forget the strawberry fes­ tival on the church .lawn on Friday, June 27th. The Paul Bros., of Kirkton .and Miss Dorothy Green, of Exeter, will be the entertainers. Mr., and Mrs. S. Ropp spent the week-end with relatives near Tavis­ tock. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Pybus, Mild­ red and Jean, of Zurich? visited on Sunday with Mrs. H. Ricker. Mr .and Mrs. Robt. Munn, of Hen­ sail, visited on Sunday at the home of the latter’s brother, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Jones. Miss Mary Westlake, of Exeter, spent the week-end with Miss Irma Ferguson. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Parsons, Harold and Gerald, visited on Sun-, day with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Cow­ ard, of Rannoch. Mr. and Mrs. William Alexander were visited by friends from Wind­ sor, recently.Mrs. Alex McM'urtrie and Carol | .spent the week-end with Mr. and | Mrs. George Ingeram, of near Exe­ ter. Quite a number from here attend­ ed anniversary services in Hills- green United Church last Sunday evening. The special speaker was Rev. Aidworth, of Staffa. The Kip­ pen choir were in attendance. Baptismal service was held in ■the United Church on Sunday morn­ ing- at which. Gary Alexander, in­ fant son of Mr, and Mrs. Lome Fin­ layson, was baptized. Miss- S. Finkbeiner,. who has spent the past few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Herbert Jones, return­ ed to her home in Crediton on Sun­ day.Mr. and Mrs. Archie Parsons, Ger­ ald and Hartld, and Misses Irma Ferguson and Lillian Ryckman spent an evening last week with Mr. and Mrs. J. Linden, of Denfield. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Jaques spent the week-end with the latter’s en'ts, Mr. and Mrs. William Fer­ guson, of Thames Road. • Mr. William Horney and Norman Long spent the week-end with friends in Owen Sound. Mr. and Mrs. Enos Herdman, of Elimville,. visited on Monday Mr. and itfrs. W. Horney. i « I 1 MOUNT CARMEL Keep the date open for the straw­ berry social on Monday, June 2. Rev. Father Fogarty, of Holly­ wood, Cal., spsent the week-end with ■ his brother, Rev. Father Fogarty. Rev. Father E. Doyle, of British Columbia, .spent -Sunday with his grandmother, Mrs. McCarthy. Mr. James H. Dalton spent Mon­ day in London. Mr. and Mrs. A. McCann and fam­ ily- spent the week-end with rela­ tives in Detroit. Miss M. Regan and friend, of London, spent the week-end at her. home here. Rev. H. Fleming, of St. Peter’s Seminary, London, is spending his holidays at his home here.' • } Mr. and Mrs. Urban Ayotte and son, of Detroit, spent the week-end with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Campbell. Misses ‘Frances Campbell and Elizabeth Miller 'have secured em­ ployment at St.' Joseph’s Hospital, London. Mrs. Joe Doyle, of London’, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Mc- Carthy. SHIPKA Shipka congregation spon-The _ _ _ sored an eminently successful straw­ berry festival to which friends from man:? parts loaned their patron­ age."’ As usual, the cooks of Shipka excelled, maintaining a high record created in past years. Mrs. Roy Ratz, president of the Ladies’ Aid, together with her helpers, is to be highly congratulated. An excellent musical program followed, all the artists being from Exeter. Mrs. Dore, introduced to the audience by the minister, carried out the duties of master of ceremonies ad­ mirably. To all who contributed 'by theii’ patronage and assistance, the thanks of the Shipka Church are extended.the af- / GRAND BEND Mr. Wm. Sketch, of Detroit, spent the week-end at the Lakeview House. Mrs. Patterson, of Windsor, is visiting for two weeks with her par­ ents,Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Gill. »*THAMES ROAD Delegates Report W.M.S. Meeting The June meeting of the W.M.S. of Carmel Presbyterian Church was held on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John Dallas presiding. After singing the opening hymn,-Mrs. Jean ManSon led in prayer and Miss Min­ nie Reid .read the Scripture. The^ roll call was answered by using "Love” as the text word. Mrs. J. W. Bonthron favored With a vocal solo entitled "Let the Lewqp Lights be Burning”. The topic oh "India As It Stands To-day”, was, Very ably taken by Mrs. Dallas and waft most interesting The visiting com­ mittee reported having- made tweh* ty-five calls on ' sick and shut-in. members during -the month. ‘Mrs." Annie Logan and ‘Mrs, . Jas. .Patter­ son will visit during the next month. Mrs. 0. Hudson gave' an interesting report on the executive meeting held* at Clinton on Tuesday, June 10th. The meeting closed by singing a ihymn, after <whi#h Mrs. Hannah Workman led in prayer. The Lord’s KHIVA par- Mr. wifli Miss Lorna Kraft, who has spent ■ the past few months in London, has returned home, ; Mr. and Mrs. Pins Dietrich attend- »ed the wedding reception of the lat- ■' tOr’s brother, Lawrence, and his .bride, of Windsor, at the home of 'the groom’s parents, Mr. and '.Mrs. T. Ayotte, on Saturday even- • .Ing. ■ • ; ' M-tes J^an wfllert spent the week­ end with Miss Vera pollen at Exe­ ter. .. . . . ' ’ Mr; and' Mrs. Otto Wlllert speht{ Sunday, with , the latter’s mother, Mrs. G.' Sararas, near Zurich. The W.M.S. meeting was held in the church basement with a good attendance, hmm Baby With 23 rd Mair took gram „ piano solo, Betty Mair; recitation, Mabel Selves; solo, Jane Morgan; recitation, Delores_Allison; mental, Shirley Helen Passmore; •ity Allison; vocai son and Margaret Margaret .Thomson; Grant Morgan; song, Donna Parker,* address, by Mrs, So.uthcott to1 the children. Collection Whs .then tak­ en and' hymn 446 was sung.. The children were dismissed and the minutes of the last meeting -of the W.M.S’. were read and .the; roll Was .called^ . Following the business Mfe. J. M/SputhCOtt, Of EXetdtff address­ ed the ladies. Hymn 384 was sung and the Lord’s prayer repeated in unison. A oh the lawn They entertained the Band. The meeting opened the use of hymn 461. The Psalm was repeated and Mrs. led in prayer. Mrs. Dawson charge of the following pro- : recitation:, June Borland; instru- Thomson; song, recitation, Bet­ duet, Ruth DaW- Cann; recitation; instrumental, Social time was spoilt of the manse. GREENWAY The Harmony Class of the United Church will hold their picnic on Saturday afternoon at Ipperwash. Mrs. W. Sherritt attended the graduation of Miss Anne Robertson at the Ontario Hospital last Wed­ nesday. » Mr. and Mrs. E. • Bullock and family visited one day last week with relatives in Goderich. Mr. Clarence BrOphey, of Lon­ don, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bro- phey. Miss Beatrice Green, teacher in S.S. No. 10, Stephen, has resigned and has accepted a. position as teacher in Toronto. Mr, Albert ’Pollock is on the sick list. We hope to see him out again soon. Messrs. Dean and Russell Brown are moving their sawmill to a field on Mr, Wilbert Young’s farm, dir­ ectly across the road from its pre­ sent position. Ji&v Miss Viola Curts, of London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Curts. Miss Ruby Hicks, of Hamilton, spent last Week at .her home. Mr. Raymond Pollock and Jack, of Kerrwood, visited on Sunday With Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bol­ lock. Miss London Love. /Mrs. _____ __ __ ____, Mrs, Hoggins, and bar son, Gian, of Centralia, visited last Wednesday afternoon, with JXrg, R. English and Mrs. R. L.. Sheppard. • . Doris Isaac is visiting in 'With, .her sister, Mrs. Lloyd 3. Pollard and daughter, "Xn a hotel register was the entry, "Patrick Mcdeo-^frisK and prdud of it.” Immediately below it “Wds: Sandy, McLeod—-Scotch and fond of it.” HURON COUNTY COUNCIL (Final Session Each Municipality to Get Copy of Scroll An impressive ceremony marked the closing of the June session of Huron County Council on Friday afternoon, when a beautiful Victory Loan flag, and a replica of the torch scroll used in the county tour were presented. The presentations were made by a delegation from the county loan committee in recogni­ tion of Htiron County having reach­ ed its quota in the Victory Loan campaign. Reeve R. J. Bowman accepted the flag on behalf of the warden and council. The scroll was ac­ cepted by Reeve R. H. Scott, who announced that a duplicate of it will be made for every, municipality in the county of Huron. The dedication of the flag was conducted by Flight Lieutenant Rev. D. J. Lane, who also offered prayer; and the ceremony was con­ cluded with a few words from War­ den James Leiper and the singing of the National Anthem. Road Surfaces Bad The Road Commission reported* that not many roads were closed to ■wheeled traffic very long last win­ ter, although there had been some severe snowstorms. Spring condi­ tions were severe and extra sur­ facing will be required. A hew Fordson mower for use in cutting roadsides; and a new cater­ pillar tractor and scraper have been purchased. A lot and barn in the village of Wroxeter'were purchased to be used for equipment in that part, of the county. An electric welder and othei -equipment have been pro­ vided for the shop at Auburn; and improvement to the'yard and build­ ings are being madts.In view of the necessary grading required, the surfacing of the road from Carlow tb Blyth cannot be done this year, A largely signed petition asking for this had been received. Hope Weeds Under Control Most of the roads .have been sprayed with weed chemicals dur­ ing each of the past three years. It Is planned this year to do a little spraying and to cut the weeds where necessary, as it is hoped the Weeds Will, be sufficiently controlled b^ the chemicals. Eliminate Dan ger outs Ditches The road from Rrucefield to Eg- mondviile will be hurd shrfhded, .rather' than bqild the WitfbhdVille, bridge, it Was reported. ' ■’fikh ivork! ctf: Widening \thd ’ Bayfield-Varna road was UndertaltOh because many dangdfous ditches existed close to Fred Watson, reeve of Stanley, gave a brief report of the Ontario Agricultural Council held in Febru­ ary, to which he was a delegate. J. H. Scott, reeve of Seaforth, re­ ported a live stock conference, and most of the morning was taken up in a 'discussion on his address. He declared the live stock producers of the province would hold their own with the packing industry. If- farmers built' their own plants the domination by the . packers would, be ended. The Property Committee report­ ed the jail in good condition, hut- recommended that some re-wiring he done there, and the roof of the court house repaired; also that an easel be purchased for the use of the county judge. County Clerk Norman Miller an­ nounced that he was unable to, find •the minute books covering the per­ iod when the late W. H. Holman was clerk, and the Property Com­ mittee was asked to investigate. It was intimated that they might have been included in the books and documents taken over by the archives of the University of West­ ern Ontario at London. GRAND BEND IT’S A DATE with ,, Willis Tipping and his Cascaile Music / EVERY NIGHT STARTING ’1 SATURDAY, JUNE SlSt J * * • Saturday, June 21st—50c each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Free admission before 9 o'clock Nickel Dancing SUNDAY CONCERT JUNE 2®nd 8.45 p.m. Dashwood Brass Band Baokache-Kiiliieys Most people fail to recognize tke seriousness of a bad back. Tho stitches, twitches, and twinges Are bad enough arid cause great Buf­ fering^ bat back of the backache and the Cause of. it all ia the dis­ ordered kidneys crying out a warn­ ing through the back. . A pain in the back is the kidneys* cry for help. Go io their assistanco. Get a box of Doan’s Kidney Dills, A remedy for bad&eh© Mid rick kidneys. - ■ ‘‘Doan’s” W 'put Up •& an. oblong grey box with our trade mark a ‘‘Maple LcafM on the wrapper. Refuse substitutefl. x MWew Uiu AM (K r