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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-02-29, Page 3the EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE thuhsday» wwary ao, w USED CAR SPECIALS Now is the time to purchase a good used car while there are many to choose from. With each used car purchased you get Service and Satisfaction as well as Value SNELL BROS. 81 CO. 1939 Chevrolet Coach Standard Model with Trunk 1938 Chevrolet Coach Low Mileage. With Trunk. 1938 Chevrolet Coupe Deluxe Model. Business Coupe. 1937 Chevrolet Sedan Standard Model with trunk. 1937 Chevrolet Sedan Deluxe Model. Low Mileage. 1937 Pontiac Coach Deluxe Coach with Trunk. 1937 Dodge Coach Low Mileage. With Deluxe Equipment. 1936 Chevrolet Coach Master Deluxe in Good Condition. 1935 Chevrolet Co^ch Deluxe Coach with Trunk. 13,000 Miles. 1934 Chevrolet Sedan Deluxe, Six Wire Wheels in Good Condition. 1933 Chevrolet Coach Master Coach. 1929 Ford Roadster 1928 Chevrolet Sedan 1928 Essex Sedan 1939 Maple Leaf Truck 2y2 Ton. Racks and Platform. EXETER, ONTARIO PHONE 1OO | CHILDRENS xcolds l^For relieving dis- comforts of chest colds and night coughs, rub VapoRub on throat, chest, and backatbedtime.VapoRub’spoul- tice-vapor action relieves conges­ tion of upper air passages—eases soreness of chest and back mus­ cles—helps the youngster relax into healing sleep. ^rFor coughing andirritated throat caused by colds, put VapoRub on the child’s tongue to relieve the irritation. Then massage VapoRub on throat and chest. -S For “sniffles” and misery Vof head colds, melt VapoRub in a bowl of boiling water. Have the child breathe in the steaming vapors. This loosens phlegm, clears air passages, makes breath­ ing easier. Also massage yapoRub on throat and chest. Millions of families use these three time- tested treat-A ments. W|CKS I W VapoRub MRS. G. S. PARTRIDGE, THEDFORD, SUCCUMBS THEDFORD, ,F6b. 22 — The' death occurred suddenly on Febru­ ary 22nd at her home on Pearl St. of Jennie Laird, wife of Gilbert S. Paltridge, in her 69 th year. Mrs. Paltridge was born in Bosanquet township nofth of Thedford, daugh ter of the late Sarah and Richard Laird. Thirty-nine years ago she married G. S. Paltridge, of Thed­ ford, and together they resided * Thedford all their lives. Surviving, besides her husband, is a nephew, Dr. Harry C. Laird, of Toronto, who had lived With them .since child­ hood; a sister, Mrs, N. J. Kearney, of Tohrlon and two brothers; George Laird, of Bosanquet and Harry E. Laird, of London. The'funeral was held from the United Church on Sa n>’day, following a private service at Die lanrily residence, R,cv. G, E. Morrow had charge of the service and interment was in Pinehill ceme­ tery " ; General the Lord Byng < f Vimy 19 21 ‘ “They say that last year’s wheat (Right Hon. Viscount Willlngdon I crop has never been beaten.” I 1926. I “No,” replied the Wit, “but it has'Earl of Bessborough 1931, i been threshed." iLord Tweedsmuilr 1936, NO SURFACING OF BLUE WATER HIGHWAY No permanent surfacing will be done on the Blue Water Highway this year, Hon. T. B. McQuesten, minister of highways told a deputa­ tion on Tuesday, June 20th. The deputation composed of reeves and mayors and representatives of the boards of trade in municipalities touched by the highway, waited on the minister. Mr. McQuesten said: “The depu­ tation waited on me as they do an­ nually to ask for consideration in providing for a certain amount of work on the Blue Water Highway. I was sympathetic but pointed out all capital expenditure was prescrib­ ed this year owing to the necessity of conserving all expenditure for war purposes. “It was pointed out that the pros­ pects for a very good active tourist year were good and that highway development should be kept up. "I agreed to give special consid­ eration by way of maintenance in an endeavor to make conditions as comfortable as possible.” For many United States motorists from Michigan, the Blue Water Highway is the avenue to Northeim Ontario. A deputation from Sarnia and intermediate points to Kincardine along the Blue Water Highway wait­ ed on Hon. T. B. McQuesten, min­ ister of highways, to make strong representations to have permanent surface work done on the unpaved portion of the highway. The depu­ tation was headed by Gol, C. 'S. Woodrow, of Sarnia, and included civic leaders of more than a dozen municipalities along the 100-mile route. Governor-Generals of Canada The following is a list of the Governdr-Generals of Canada and the year they assumed office: Viscount Monck 1867. Lord Lisgar (Sir John Young) 1869 Earl of Dufferin IS72. Marquis of Lome 1878. Marquis of Lansdowne 1883. Lord Stanley of Preston 1888. J Earl of Aberdeen 1893. Earl of Minto 1898. [ Earl Gray 1904. Field-Marshal IT. R. 71. the Duke of Connaught 1911. Huke of Devonshire 1916. Did You Know That Everything is good for something. For a long life be moderate in all things — but don’t miss anything. The river Avon is named after several rivers in England, Scotland and France. If you want to make a dangerous man your friend, let him do you a favor. A sign on an office door reads: “Enter without knocking and re­ main in the same condition. In Mexico annually there are 80 Public Holidays. Mohammedans hive 62 in the course of a year. Baking was first mentioned in the Bible, B.C. 1822 by Abraham. See Gen. 18.5; also Gen. 19.3. Aviary is a place for keeping birds. Not so amongst the Romans. The name Aviarium was a place for keeping and fattening birds to be killed for food. Soviet has a Standing Army num­ bered 13,000,6'0'0 of which 25 per cent are reserves, and available force 12,000,000. The French experts think 6,000,000 might be mobilized of which 1,00'0,000 could be sent to face a Western foe. S. J/S. DIED AT PIGEON, MICH. There passed away at her home in Pigeon, Mich., on February 15th, a former well known resident of the Zurich district, in tli$ person of Mrs. Mary Bechler, beloved companion of Mr. Henry Eichler, aged 62 years and one month, Mrs. Eichler was a daughter of the late Mr. Menno and Ml’S. Bechler, who were former residents of the Goshen Line south of Zurich. It is about 26 years ago that Mrs. Eichler went to Rig- eon, Mich., and 21 years ago was united in marriage to Mr. Eichler, who survives, also mother, Mrs. Menno Bechler, Zurich; two sisters, Mrs. Chri" Gingerich of Stanley Township, Mrs, Samuel Ropp of neir TTensall’ one brother, Solomon | B>mhlf»r of the Bronson Line, Hay1 T uvnship. The funeral was held on Saturday from the family resi­ dence to the Pigeon cemetery. i lLuck moans using our own re­ sources. WIN CHELSEA Quite a numberr from this com­ munity attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Skinner, of Elimville on Saturday. Miss Mabel McGregor spent the week-end at her home near Strath- roy. Mr. Mervin Pym and family, of Thedford, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. John Prance. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Delbridge, Bruce and Fred, visited on Wednes­ day 'with Mr. and Mrs. Squire Head­ man of Elimville. Miss Lila McCulloch spent the week-end at her home in Cromarty. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bell, Elim­ ville, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Delbridge. Mr. Norman Ensinger spent the week-end at his home near Granton. Mrs. Harry Ford, of Elimville, spent one day last week with Mrs. Trueman Horne. The W. M. .S. of Elimville met at the home of Mrs. Frank Brock on Wednesday of last week with a good attendance present. GREENWAY (Crowded out last week) The Young People of the United Church will hold a Ham Supper on Tuesday evening, February 27th. A good program is being provided. Mr. Dawson Woodburn, of Tor­ onto spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Woodburn. Mr., and Mrs. Rufus Turnbull, of Grand Bend, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wilson and Mr. J, B. Nichol, of Hamilton, spent, the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. R. Pollock and other friends. Miss Viola Curts, of London, spent the week-end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Curts. Messrs. Harold Pollock and $61- boufne English, of Detroit, spent the week-end With friends hiere. Miss Mary Bullock, of London, visited oh Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. Bullock. Mr. and Mrs. L. Pollock visited on Sunday with Mr. Raymond Pol- lock aud family, of Kentwood. The W. M. S< of the United church held a quilting and fen cent, tea on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr*. Eldon Steeper. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Shephard, of London, visited on Sunday with Mt and Mrs. R. English Labor Doubles are almost invar­ iably instigated by a parasite who never work* inytb’n? hut, his lungs. Query and Reply By Page Turner (All Radio and Reprint Rights Reserved) Query: What was the first Salt Refinery in the U. S. A.? Reply: The first ‘Salt Works’ was established at Jamestown, Virginia in 1620. -Salt was produced from sea water by boiling and evapora­ tion. Query: Is Musk really used in Perfume? Reply: All good perfumes are made from an animal base known as musk. It is obtained from the Musk Deer that grazes on the table lands of Thibet;— also from animals of the Civet family - the American skunk is ta member of this family. Natural perfume in its highest form is found in the scent of flow­ ers but their fragrance would be lost in manufactured perfumes were it not for the ‘fixing’ qualities of musk. Query: Did Mark Twain dedicate any of his books to a mythical per­ son? Reply: Yes, “The celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County and other Sketches” was dedicated to John Smith. Mark Twain explain­ ed the dedication like this: “It is said that a man to whom a book is dedicated always buy a copy. If this is true in this instance, a prince­ ly affluence is about to burst upon the author.” Query: Is the watermelon native to North or South America ? Reply: The watermelon is a na­ tive plant of Africa. Onery; Did Jesus have any bro­ thers and sisters? Reply: Joseph, according to the Scripture became the Husband of the Virgin Mary and foster father of Jesus. The 'Brothers’ of Jesus are usually regarded as half-bro­ thers of Jesus — sons of Joseph by a former wife. There is no record of any half-sisters. According to the Scriptures. Jesus was the one and only son of Mary. She was a sister of Mary who was the wife of Cleophas and a cousin of Eliza betli — mother of John the Baptist. Onery; Tn medical science, what is the difference betwium Homeo­ pathy and Allopathy? Rcn’v: Homeopathy is a system of medicine based on the principle that ‘like cures like*. Allopathy is a qvqfom based on the. principle that treats disease by introducing an onnoslfp or counter action to that of the disease it seeks to cure. NEW BOQKS The Library have received the following list of new books: Fiction “Western Union”Grey “Anchor Back”Jordan “Moment in Peking”Yutang “Shabby Summer”Deeping “Counsellor”Connington “Valley Thunder”Beach “The Stranger Within the Gates” (•Hill “Great Tradition” Keyes “Wind, Sand and Stars” Exupery “Victorian House” Hewlett “The Nazarene” Asch Non-Fiction “The Country Lawyer” Partridge “We Must Be Free” Roberts “Diesel Engines” Deylen “British White Papers” “.British Blue Book” “Nihilism” Rauschning “Out of Africa” Blixon “Along the Indian Road” Jones COUNTY CLERK HONOURED Prior to his departure for Ottawa J. M. Roberts, County Clerk, of Huron was presented with an ad­ dress by the Warden's committee of Huron County Council and as a tangible token of esteem for his faithful services rendered to the f County, Mr. Roberts was also hand- ! ed a purse of $200-. He was assured j that his position would be waiting for him on his return. .Deputy Clerk N. W. Miller has been appointed secretary of the Mother’s Allowance and Old Age Pensions Board, and was also ap­ pointed to the Criminal Audit Board. James St. W. A., Group 2 I Group two of the W. A. held! their meeting Tuesday, Feb. 20th at* the home of Mrs. H. H. CowenI with Mrs. Goulding presiding. The i meeting opened with prayer by! Mrs. L. Kylh. Mrs. Sturgis gave a * very interesting talk on music. This ‘ was followed by a very apreciated duet by Mrs. W. R. Goulding and ! Mrs. Ed. Lindenfield accompanied i by Mrs. H. Sturgis. Miss F. Down : delighted the meeting with a hum-, orous reading. Shirley Moise and Morion Cowen favored with an in- s • ir HI Following the program; and business a dainty lunch was; served by the hostess end Mosdames • EPiot. Ogden, Allison, Wedkes, j Slmvp and Miss May Jones. ; The next beeting will held at; the, homo of Mrs. E. Green, Tuesday, afternoon, March 19th. Your Next Visit to TORONTO T/y Hotel Waverley Located on Wide Spadina Ave. at College St. Easy Parking Facilities Convenient to Highways• J— Single - - $1.51 to $2.58Rates Doufa,e * - $i58 to$s.MFenr to Room, $5.00 to $0.08 Close to the University, Parliament Buildings, Maple Leaf Gardens, Theatres, Hospitals, Wholesale Houses, and the Fashionable Retail Shopping District. A« M< powell, president THE LATE ELLEN SREENAN There passed away at the home of her nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur ■Sreenan, west of Blake, on Tuesday February 20th, Miss Ellen Sreenan, an aged lifelong resident of the community aged 87 years, 11 months and 19 days. Miss Sreenan, who has been a resident of Zurich for some years has not been in good health the past two years, and as a consequence has made hei’ home with her nephew. The funeral was held on Thursday moriiing from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur -Sr ce­ il an, to St. Peter’s chuch and ceme­ tery French Settlement for inter­ ment. Rev. Father O. Martin, PZP. presided. Pimples Kill Many a Romance The lives of many young people are mado miserable by the breaking out of pimples on the face, The trouble is hoi so much physi­ cal pain, but it is the mental suffer­ ing caused by the embarrassing dis­ figurement Of the face which very often makes the sufferer ashamed to go out in Company. The quickest way to get rid of pimples is to improve the general health by & thorough cleansing of the blood of its impurities. Burdock ‘Blood Bitters cleanses and purifies the blood ■— Get rid of your pimpiOS by taking B.B.B. The T. Milburn Bo., L13., Trionid, Onl.