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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-06-25, Page 425th, 1942 THE EXETER TIMBS-ADVOCATE Page 4 1®! ..................... Enlist in the R.C.AJ'. at EXETER Men’, Women.! Take advantage of this convenient op- ,pox*tunity to apply to this splendid Service. Young men are needed for both Air Crew and Ground ^Duties. Young women are needed too, fox* special tirades." Interviews Will be welcomed by an R.C.A.F. Recruiting Officer from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. EXETER LIBRARY, Tuesday, June 30th. Proof of age, education, marriage and children’s ages, if applicable, are required. Serve Your Country in the ROYAL /^NADIAN AIR E SOFTBALL locals BIKTHS ROLLINS—At Dr* Fletcher’s Hos pital, on Friday, June 3.9th, to Mr. and Mrs, Charles Rollins, of Ste phen, a daughter. NORRIS—At Mrs* Hospital,. Hensall, June BXst* 1942, to Harry Norris, Saundercock’s on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. a son. GOULD—At Mrs. Godbolt’s Hospi tal on Sunday, June 21st, 194$, to Mi*. and Mrs. Stewart Gould, of Stephen, a son (Ronald La verne ). RADER—At Mrs. Godbolt’s Hospi tal on Wednesday, June 24th, 1942, to Mr. and Mrs, Harry Ra der, of Dashwood, a son. Mrs. Mrs. W. i Last Thursday night the turned back the Thames Road boys 17-10 on the local diamond. A great boost to the Thames Road nine was the addition of Reg. and Gerry Paul at short and 2nd. At Thames Road Sharon measured the Airport 10-6 and at Crediton the home boys trimmed Dashwood 13-6. « * * « THE FEW FANS ON HAND FOR the game at Exetex* on Monday night saw a keenly contested -game be tween Exeter and the Airport. The Airport led the locals 3-0, but one big inning turned the tide in Exe ter’s favor. The light attendance at the games and the brief reports which we have been running are accounted for by the number of lo cal people whose evenings been sugar devoted to beet fields. ❖ ❖ CREDITON Thames Road and Sharon have assisting in the THE GAME BE-AT tween was called in the last half of the seventh with the score tied. . Ac cording to Section 5 of Rule 22, “If the side that went second to bat is at bat when the game is ter minated, and has scored in the in completed inning, the same num ber of runs as the othei’ side, the umpire shall call the game drawn without regard to the score of the last equal innings.” If a tied game has any bearing on the final stand ing "of the teams, it will then have to be replayed, otherwise no points are scored for a tie game. At Dash wood Crediton took the home boys 9-5. -n TONIGHT, THURSDAY, DASH- wood will play Exeter on the local diamond. The Airport plays at Thames Road and Crediton at Sha ron. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Graves and Steven, of London, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Taman. MM Late Mrs. Wellington Kerslake The funeral of the late Mrs. Wel lington Kerslake, which took place from her home in Usborne township on Tuesday afternoon was one of the largest to be seen in the com munity for some time, showing the esteem in which the deceased was held. Mrs, Kerslake died Saturday following a severe stroke suffered a few days previously. She was in her 67th year. Born in Hibbert township her. maiden name was Matilda Simmons,- daughtei’ of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Simmons. Besides her bereaved husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. of London; two Simmons, of Hib- Simmons, of Exe- Mair, of Thames MARRIAGES SANDERS—KERR — At Benmiller parsonage on Wednesday, June 17 th, Lauretta Sylvia, daughter of Mrs. Mary T. and the late Charles Kerr, of Exeter, to Al- joe William James, son of Mr, Sidney and the late Mrs, Sanders, of Exeter, by Rev. R, G, Hazle- wood. CAMPBELL—-RUSSELL — At the home of the bride’s parents, Mr, and Mrs, Ethelbert Russell, of Russeldale, on Saturday, June 20th, Miss Wilhelmina Russell, to Mr, Robt, Campbell, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell, of Fullarton, by Rev. Wm. Mair. LIGHTFOOT—BIEBER — At the Lutheran parsonage, Dash-wood, on Saturday, June 20th, at 2,30 p.m., Miss Verda Bieber, daugh ter of Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Bieber, of Hay towmship, to Mr. Ralph Lightfoot, son of Mr. William and the late Mrs. Lightfoot, of diton, by Rev. T, Luft. KIRKTON John Wiseman, of the R.C.A.F., at Halifax, spent the past week with his father, Mr, T. A. Wiseman Kirkton Public School was clos ed this past week because of the illness of the teacher. Miss Shir ley Moser* Sunday guests with Mr. and A. Copeland were Mr. and J. Thomson, Mr, and Mrs. Thomson, of Centralia and Mr. G, Thomson and Miss A. McFalls, of Exeter, » Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Kelk and daughter, Winnie, of Windsor, who were residents of this village some 20 years ago, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. H. White also called on a number of friends. Mr. Thos. Washburn, who been noted foi4 having one of finest vegetable gardens in the lage for a number of years, is again first, having picked ripe tomatoes on June 16th from his garden. The plants were grown in his own hot beds. This is much earlier than in previous years. The annual Sunday School anni versary was held on June 21st in the United church, Rev. A. Page, of Exeter, was the preacher at the morning tod evening services to large congregations. The church was decorated with cut flowers and the choir of some 75 voices under the direction of Mr. Wein, was very much enjoyed, the WANTED WANTED—A limited number of chunks. Phone 168, Exeter, tie FOR SALE- Building sites, stores and farms. -Two brick cottages. Othei' houses, W. C, Pearce. Cre- and old has the vil- Wein, The collections for day amounted to oyer $200. HARPLEY Mansell Hodgins and Miss WANTED—fCollie pup or dog fit to work preferable, 0. Sweet, R.R.l Centralia. Phone 48r9, Kirkton. ltp BUSINESS BLOCK FOR SALE — Well located, Village of Exeter. Will give ownei4 regular income. C. V. Pickard, phone 105. There is a good demand for hous es or part houses for rent. If you wish to rent we will be pleased to handle the matter for you at a rea sonable fee. C. V. Pickard. APPLICATIONS for the position of organist and choir leader for Main Street United Church will be re ceived by the undersigned up to 8 p.m., July 15th, duties to be gin Sept. 1st. G. S, Howard. 3 FOR SALE OR RENT FOR RE.NT—Furnished rooms. Also several unfurnished houses, C, V. Pickard, phone 155. PERSONAL FOR SALE FOR SALE—A good field of hay. Apply to Robt, Kydd, Usborne, Phone Exeter 172r2. ltc FOR SALE—14 weanling pigs and ten cords of hard maple limbs. Apply to Frank Parsons, Hensall R.R, 1. ltp Look cool and slim through hot summer days, Take Slendor Tab lets. $1.00. Robertson’s Drugs. LLOYD’S CORN AND CALLOUS SALVE CASH FOR FOX HORSES—Dead animals removed. Two-hour ser vice,’ day or night, Phone Credi- ton, 47rl5, collect. Jack Williams. SEE GEO. F. CLARK for all kinds of windmills, pump jacks, pumps and piping, Repairing windmills and pumps. Phone Crediton 23-6 R.R. 3, Dashwood. , NOTICES James Marshall, brothers, William bert and Wesley ter. Rev. Wm. Road church, conducted the fun eral service. Rev, Mr. Anthony, of Exeter, , delivered the funeral ser mon. Mr.* Roy Goulding sang “Go ing Down the Valley One by One”. A duet was sung by Mrs.- A. W. Morgan and Mrs. “Face to Face”. the John Hodgert. Interment was Exeter cemetery. ' Died in Hamilton in Richard Welsh en Sunday received word of the death sister, Mrs. F. A. Brima- of Hamilton, who passed Mrs. evening of hex’ combe, away that day in hex’ 64th year. Born on a farm south of Exeter, her maiden name was Matilda Balk will and foi’ many years she lived in Exeter before going to Hamilton. For a number of years she had been in poor health. The funeral took .place Tuesday afternoon' from the Robinson Funeral Home in Hamilton, where she was surround ed by many beautiful floral tributes expressive of the esteem in which she was held. Surviving, besides her husband, are three sisters, Mis. R. J. Campbell, of California; Mrs. Richard Welsh and Mrs. Frank Del- bridge, of Exeter. Those attend ing the funeral from Exeter were Mr. and Mrs. R. Welsh, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Balkwill and Mrs. W. A. Balkwill. DEATHS WEIGAND—-At the home of daughter, Mrs. Milton Haugh, in Stephen Township, on Wednes day, June 17.th, 1942, wMrs. Hen ry Weigand, in her 69th year. BRIMACOMBE—In' ' Hamilton, on Sunday, June 21st, 1942, Matilda Balkwill, beloved wife of Mr. F. A. Brimacombe, in her 64th year. KERSLAKE—In Usborne township ■on Saturday, June 20 th, Matilda Simmons, beloved wife of Mr. Wellington Kerslake, in her 67th year HODGINS—Suddenly in Lucan on Friday, June 19, 1942, Alfred F. Hodgins, beloved husband of Mar garet Grace McDougall, in his 87th year. RATZ—Suddenly at the home of his son, Roy, in Stephen township, on Sunday, June 21, 1942, Ratz, in his 90th-year. her John Mrs. Sam Lawson, of Crediton, on Friday underwent an operation for appendicitis in Victoria Hospi tal, London. Her many friends will hope for hex' speedy recovery. OUR BEST IN RECENT YEARS AND NONE BETTER IN WESTERN ONTARIO! Toronto’s Own 0 “MODERNAIRES” 12 musicians GIVE ’EM A REAL WELCOME! Starting Saturday, June 27th DANCING EVERY NIGHT TILL LABOR DAY Jfitney Dancing Monday to Friday, except holidays. Free admission before 9 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays (except holidays) Special July 1st Dance & MIDNIGHT JULY 5th • . L - . ....— Sunday Concert July 5th - 9 p.m* Dashwood Brass Band AU Mr. Maude Hodgins visited with friends at Ilderton on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gill, of Grand Bend spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Colin Love. Miss Oi'va Bestard had the mis fortune to sprain her ankle at the picnic on Saturday at Grand Bend. Mrs. Fred McLinchey and” Mrs. Wm. Hayter, of Grand Bend, went to Detroit on Thursday to attend the wedding of Miss Lillian Hay- tei’ at St. Joseph's Episcopal church, Detroit. FOR SALE—1936 Chev. coach, pri vately owned, new tires, new bat tery, heater, good mechanical con dition. $450. George Wright, Exefer. FOR SALE—Beatty Litter Carrier, 130 feet of track, with bucket. Drive shed, 24x40 ft, 16 ft. high, timber frame; kitchen range stove. D. E. Hicks, Centralia, phone Kirkton 32-17. 2tp PROPERTIES FOR SALE “LLOYD’S CORN SALVE” con tains Benzocaine, anaesthetic. Pets immediately. 50c Drug Store. localthe new corns to sleep, at Robertson’s CLEARS THE COM- Summer skin ailments KLEEREX plexion. respond quickly to this quick healing Salve. Keep KLEEREX handy for Sunburn, Poison Ivy, Mosquito Bites, Impetigo, Cuts, Burns, etc. 50c, $1.00', $2.00, /Medium and Strong). Recom mended and sold by Robertson’s Drug Store. TOWNSHIP OF USBORNE Owing to a reduction in the amount of road expenditure eligible for subsidy the Township of Us- borne will not pay for cutting weeds on the roadside in 1942. Rate payers are, however, asked to please clean up weeds on roadside adja cent to their property. A. W. MORGAN, Clerk of Usborne Twp.3tc TO EXETER RATEPAYERS W. C. Pearce will be in the Town Hall to receive taxes June 26, 27, 29 and 30. Hours, 9 to 12 and 1.30 to 5.30. MISCELLANEOUS NOTICE All dog-owners are urged to se cure license tags at once in order to save further action. C. V. Pickard, Clerk CARD OF THANKS L. Kerslake and daughter, Mrs. J. M. Marshall, would like to express their thanks to their many friends and relatives who have" during W. been their and relatives who so kind and helpful recent bereavement. family neigh- CARD OF THANKS Mr. Henry Wiegand and wish to thank all friends and bors for their kindness shown to them in .their sad bereavement; also for all floral tributes, the loan of cars and special thanks to Rev. Becker and Harry Hoffman. CARD OF THANKS Mr. Emanuel Beaver , wishes express his sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors for the kind ness and sympathy extended during his recent bereavement; also for the floral offerings and especially to Rev. Mr. Merriam, Rev. Mr. Stew art and Rev. CARD to Mervin Elston and son. OF THANKS take this opportunity my thanks to all who ig and Without I wish to of extending assisted in the work of hoein; thinning my sugar beets, their assistance I never could have handled the work and the crop would undoubtedly have been lost. Murray Scott. IN MEMORIAM SIMMONS—In loving memory of a dear husband, John Simmons, who passed away seven years ago June 30th, 1935. Oh happy hours we once enjoyed, How sweet their memory still. But death has left a loneliness The world can nevei4 fill. —Evex* remembered by his Turner Father’s gave a wife. Day, very are holdingSociety picnic at Grand Bend June 27th. SHIPKA Last Sunday being Rev* L. H* fine< address. The Y,P* their annual on Saturday, Mr, and Mrs. Walter Fassold and family, of London, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs, Milton Ratz, On Sunday next communion ser vice will be held regular service church, The sympathy is extended tq the family of the late Mr. John Ratz, who passed away very suddenly on Sunday morning. Mr. and 'Mrs, Arthur Hutchinson and family visited on Sunday last at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Harry Clarke. at the close bi the in the United Of the community GRAND BEND Quite a number attended the an niversary services at Blake on Sun day. Work at the Grand Bend airport has been rushed a little faster late-j ly owing to the fair weather. [ The camp grounds are beginning j to fill in quite early and next week | they should be in old-time fashion,, .a light in every cottage. We are glad to report that Mr. Leo Desjardine is progressing nicely and is able'"'to sit up following the recent accident in which he was severely burned. The Oakland house has changed hands, Mrs. Alma Mollard having rented it from Mr. Mousso. Mrs. Mollard will be able to handle a large number of visitors. The Red Cross supper and bazaar was a grand success, also the Dutch auction of the fine cushion. Creech, of Exeter, held ticket on the draw for FOR SALE—Frame house* and two lots, Gilchrist survey, Hensail, the property of the late Mary McKay and Isabella Gordon. For furthei’ particulars apply to Mrs. Margaret Nichols, Grand Bend. Must be sold at once to close es tate. THAMES ROAD FARMERS’ CLUB have their supply of twine on hand and members are asked to secure their requirements possible. It may to secure more supply run out at rnent. AUCTION SALES R. N. lucky quilt. Mrs. the the LATE MRS WILLIAMSTHE A former resident of Exeter in the person of Mi;s. Allen Williams, formerly Miss Della Treble, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, died at her home on March 9th, in her 56th year. Although her death occurred over three months ago, the first intimation received at this office came last week when we received the Pprt Perry Star with an account of her death. Deceased had been ill for some months. She was born in Exeter, a daughtei’ of the late William Treble. The family moved to Winnipeg many years ago. In 1916 she was married to Mr. Wil liams and resided in Winnipeg, Be sides hex’ husband she is survived by two sisters and two brothers, all sin the West. Interment took place at Prince Albert, Ont. CENTRALIA i Mr. E. Beaver is visiting with [ his sister in Detroit. I Miss Esther Andrew, of Ottawa, is holidaying at her home here. Miss Barbara Barr, was a week-end guest George Flynn. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Parkhill) visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Pollard on Thursday. Mrs. Kerr, of London, visited during the .past week with .her niece, Mrs. Fred Penwarden. . Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Simpson, of Ailsa Craig, were Sunday visi tors with Mr, and Mrs. P. Simpson. A number of the men in the vil lage hoed sugar beets for Clarence Smith on Monday evening of this week. Mrs. Geo. Flynn and Marjorie and Miss Barr visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Flynn at Parkhill on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Baynham and Gordon attended the Bestard family reunion at Grand Bend on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hicks, Mrs. I. W. Macaulay and son visited 'with Mr. and Mrs. S. Henry in Harriston on Tuesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. S. Henry and child- were S.unday Mrs. Andrew and children of Exeter, with Mrs. Steeper, of as soon1 as be difficult should our the last mo- P. Passmore, Sec. Lambert Sale Saturday, June head of mixed calves as usual, urday. A. G. McAlpine, Auctioneer. Yards, Strathroy, 27th, 1942. 200 cattle. Hogs tod Sales every Sat- Feed Shur-Gain Feeds The Exeter Agricultural Society are this year sponsoring a competition of five bacon hogs to be shown at the Fall Fair. Prizes range from $12.00 to $6.00. See the secretaiy: of the society for particulars. — See us for a balanced feed to feed those hogs — SHUR-GAIN 19% FLUSHING MASH The recent long spell of wet weather has increased tremendously the hazard from COCCIDIOSIS in chickens. Our firm, has’ long been urged to get a flushing mash to take the place of our Coprasweet (which is no longer obtainable) to combat this disease. We have been fortunate in being able to obtain this product made from xnilk products to over come this peril. As a means of prevention and cure of Coccidiosis use ------Sibur-Gain 19% Flushing Mash------- G. A. CANN & SONS Phone 35w Exeter Ont» 51 LIGHTFOOT—BEIBER A quiet but pretty wedding place at the Lutheran parsonage in Dashwood on Saturday, June 20th at 2.30 p.m., when Rev. T. Luft united in marriage Miss Verda Mae Bieber, youngest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Bieber, of Hay town ship and Mr. Ralph Lightfoot, soil of Mr. Wm. Lightfoot and the late Mrs. Lightfoot, of Crediton. The bride was lovely in a rose street length dress with blue and rose ac cessories and carried a bouquet of roses, sweet peas and orange blos soms. Mrs. Arthur Little was her sister’s bridesmaid, dressed in pow der blue sheei’ With blue and White accessories and carrying peonies, roses and orange blossoms. Harbld Lightfoot, of Centralia, sisted the groom took Mr, as- Mr. < Jolie tte, former’s Woods. Watford marriage of their nephew, Elmer Woods, to Miss Helen McGill. Mar ion and Louise, daughters of Mr, and Mrs. N. J, Woods, acted as flower bearers. and Mrs. A. H. Woods, Quo., are visiting with brother, Rev. N. J. and Mrs. The two families were at Wednesday attending the of the will be in attendance, invited to be out to to our boys on active and School Club ren, of Harriston, visitors with Mr and Hicks. Mrs. Henry remained for a visit. Special Service on Sunday Sponsored by the Red Cross, a special service will be held in the church next Sunday fox4 the unveil ing of the Honoi’ Roll. Flying Of- ficex* Thomas Pryde, of London, will give a short address and F. Taylor, of Exeter, will assist the choir and sing a solo. Members of the Air Force at Centralia and of the Exe ter Legion, Everyone is show honor service. Home The Centralia Home and School Club Will hold its annual picnic on the school grounds on Friday even ing of this week, June 26tll. Sup- pei4 will be served at 6 p.m., fol lowed by a good list of sports with prizes. Come tod bring youi4 lunch basket. Everybody is Welcome. Funeral Of Shirley Schroeder The funeral of the late Shirley Schroedex4 was held from the of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. sell Schroeder, Clandeboye, Thursday aftex'noon of last and was conducted by Rev. Moores, of Lucan. Xntei'ment was in the Exeter Cemetery, The pallbearers were Lyle Simpson, Earl White ford, Orville, Earl, Gerald and toy Schroeder. Girl friends of deceased carried the flowers, sides hei4 Sorrowing parents the ceased is survived by rive sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Clarence Morgan, Clandeboye, Ila and Ber nice, of London, Norma, Wilma, Jack and Billy at home.■ . ZION Laurene Hern spent Monday and Tuesday at her home. Arthur Hern spent the week-end with his aunt in Exeter. Mrs. L. Kyle visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hern. A large crowd attended the sup per held on Tuesday evening last. School closes on Friday. Miss Alma Ratz has been engaged for another season. Miss Peggy Gallop returned home on Saturday after several months with Mrs. Harold Hern. Mrs. P. Hunter spent several days with her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wellington ’ Brock, Last week Ross Hern deer and James Miller saw a red Mr. and Mrs. Marjorie visited Mr. and Mrs. Thames Road. A number of attended the party evening held at Mr. Harry Rodd’s in honoi’ of Madeleine Rodd. As the hawks were bothering Harold Hern's chickens, Harry set a trap on the fence post, disappeared and five weeks later Norman Brock found the hawk with the trap on its foot in Ills chicken shelter. It got out but latex4 became caught in a trap that Norman had set. He killed it. saw two Earl and Everard fox in the field. James Earl and Sunday with Passmore of on P. the Young People on Wednesday home Rus- on week The trap Le the Be de- Sunday School Anniversary ELIMVILLE SUNDAY, JUNE 28th Services at 11 a.m. and 7.30 Rev, C. Leroy, of Burgessville, will speak at. both services* Tlie public are cordially invited Vail WOODHAM Miss Gladys Shier, of Hespeler, was a week-end guest with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Shier. Mr. Wendel Camm and Miss Ethel Copeland, of London, spent the week-end at their homes here. Mr. and Mrs. James Squire and Mrs. Gambrill and Miss Violet Gaw- brill, of London, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Stone, of Kirk ton, last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McNaughton and Mrs. Shier and children spent Friday and Saturday last with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Dykeman, of Galt. Mrs. Howard Anderson and daughter, Shirley, of Washington, ■ are Spending a few days with and Mrs. Jas. Squire and Mr, Mrs, Laverne Stone of Kirkton. Miss Marjory Laing has been gaged to teach at a school near North Bay for the year following the summer holidays and Miss Olive Thacker has also changed schools and will teach at Lambeth. A large crowd attended the Sun day School picnic held on the church grounds last Friday evening, Sup per was served and the remainder of the evening was spent in sports and races' for the children. A good time was enjoyed by AIL Both church and Sunday school services were withdrawn here last Sunday owing to anniversary ser vices being held at Kirkton United Church. A large number from ’here attended and many spent the rest of the day there with friends. Mr, and Mrs.4 Harry Rodd en** tortained their friends and neigh bors to the number of one hundred, to a strawberry supper and dance to the lawn. * The party’ was for the!i4 daughter, Madelene, who ex pects to enter a London hospital tor training goon, Mr* h'nd en-