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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-02-29, Page 8THURSDAY, FEBRUARY Q9, 1940 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE ■........................................................ E. Make your Easter a successful one with a wave from V’s Beauty Shoppe TMf o XT SSS JE3 3EC O X* X> A 4 W. J. Smith & Son 4 Doors kortl? Bank of Montreal Main Street, Exeter hl f 0 H Our Appliances are Sold under Approval 306 H.E. P.C, of Ontario USED TRADE IN BARGAINS H Beatty Electric Washer $19.50 ► 0 Kolster Cabinet Radio $17.50 V W DeLaval Cream Separator $27.50 0 ri Kelvinator Refrigerator $65.00 M H Pianos $25.00 to $200.00 (B Exeter Markets Wheat 49-533A (according to grade) Oats 30c. Barley 52 c. Buckwheat 53c. Creamery Butter 31c, Dairy Butter 25c„ 28c Eggs, A large 18c. del. Eggs, medium, 16c. del. Eggs B 14c. Hogs, dressed $11.50. FOR Comfortable CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WANTED—Work by the day by capable woman. Apply at the Times- Advocate. ltp. FOR SALE—Property of the late Mrs. Hy. Rader, Dashwood, prising house, stable and 1-4 of land. Ernest ^W. Rader Louis H. Rader, executors. com- acre and FOR SALE — 75 three months old pullets—Wm. Reid, Exeter, ltp. FOR SALE—50 acre pasture farm about half tillable, lot 12, Con. 4, Hay; barn, electricity, school pavement. W. C. Pearce, 90 acres, brick house, bank 1 mile, Exeter. On AnnHOUSE FOR RENT street, town water. Apply to Mr. Wm. Sims. WANT®D—A capable middle-aged woman desires work either by the week ox* by the day. Apply at the Times-Advocate. ltp. RHEUMATISM, SCIATICA, Back­ ache, Lumbago are attacked at the source by the cleansing and antisep­ tic action of Rumacaps. BROWN­ ING’S DRUGSTORE FOR SALE—Erban Seed Oats, good quality, clean, 65c a bushel. Apply to Mrs. Noah Dietrich, phone 31 r 5, Dashwood. 2-22-3t FOR SALE -— Very comfortable threebedroom house, in good repair, all conveniences, garage. Easy terms Several other homes.—C. V. Pick­ ard, phone 165. WANTED — Household sewing, dressmaking, coats made over, etc. Mrs. Hy. Ford R.R. 3, Exeter, phone Kirkton 44r6. 2-15-2tp FOR SALE — McClary heavy duty electric range, white enamel, 4-burner, high oven, splendid con­ dition. Apply Walker’s Drug Store FARMS FO'R SALE — 100 acres No. 4 Highway, fine buildings, hy­ dro, being farmed by owner. Good .terms. 70 acres, good buildings, close Exeter, at very reasonable price.—C. V. Pickard, phone 165. NOTICE — We have on hand a '.large stock of new Allis-Chalmers tractors foi* youx* inspection; also '.some used tractors and allcrop harvester. If buying a new tractor Allis-Chalmers for lower lower operating cost. Hyde Tractor & Combine Co. 2-8-4tp. Phone 128, Hensail one used remember first cost, FOR RENT—House, modern, all conveniences. Situated on street. Apply, Miss Weekes, Main tfc. Rhone 112 Evenings by Appointment Vera C. Decker, proprietress LOCALS Rev. Douglas C. Hill, B.A., B.D. Minister Mrs. J, G. Cochrane, Organist C. E. ZURBRIGG Optometrist at Exeter Newest approved methods pf Eyesight Testing used. Office o-pen 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, every week day except Wednesday The Ideal Meat Market Phone 38 I I i g|i-I mmi.wwi imr.,0 Mr. Clarence Boyle, of London, spent Sunday at his home here. Mr. Frank Reeder, of Stephen, is confined to his home through ill­ ness. Mr. Percy Lawson, of Orilla, spent the week-end at his home here. Miss Berneice Delbridge, London, spent the week-end at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. James Earl, of Zion, visited with Mrs. A. Gunning on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Gammage, of Lon­ don, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Taman. Miss Beatrice Campbell, teacher at No. 2 Hay, spent the week-end at her home in Goderich. Mr. L. Coates and Miss Margaret Ellerington spent the week-end at the former’s home in Brampton. Mr. Robt. Luker, an aged resident of Exeter, was taken to a London hospital Monday for treatment. Miss Eva Pearce returned on Saturday (from a extended visit to Glen Orchard, Toronto and Oakville. Dr. aud Mrs. George Hinds and daughter, Harlene, of Walkerton, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. J. Hind. Miss Ola Reid, nurse-in-training at Stratford General Hospital, Strat­ ford, visited at her home during the week-end. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. daughter attended the cousin, Mr. H. Horton, Monday. Mr. Newton Clarke, Marion Pooley BEAUTY SHOPPE All Work Guaranteed Exeter Phone 245 BUY NOW BEFORE PRICES ADVANCE Fine Salt in New' Bags 60c cwt. Fine Salt in Used Bags 50c cwt Coarse Salt in New Bags 75c cwt. Coarse Salt in Barrels, 288 lb. Barrel $2.08 Iodized Salt 85c cwt, R. G. Seldon & Son Exeter, Ont. The Lions Club and Women’s Institute are Sponsoring a Health Meeting WED., MAR. 6 Pearce and funeral of a at Fingal on ■F at 8 pan. TOWN HALL, EXETER Speaker Dr. H. Thomson, of Toronto, Representing the Canadian Dental Hygiene Council This speaker comes highly recom­ mended and everyone is invited to hear his address. SALESMEN WANTED a decent living selling 200 every day necessities. Guar­ quality. Low Price. 900 salesmen live with this Company’s success depends Twelve years of <n- Make Familex anteed Familex agency, on salesmen’s. - . creased business prove the possibil­ ities buying in Familex Rian. For free details and catalogue: FAMILEX 570 St Clement Montreal CHATHAM, Feb. 28.—Prairie No. 7 Well completed last Friday at 3285 feet; showed 200,000 cu, feet of gas and 1,200 feet of oil in the hole when closed in for the night. It is being “shot” with 1800 pounds of nitro glycerine today. E. P. Rowe, Toronto geologist is in charge. Baby Cbichs A-l Baby Chicks. Hybrids (White Leghorn-Barred Rock Cross) and White Leghorns 9 c., Barred Rocks and New Hampshires and Brown Leghorns 10c. Black count A. white Rocks and Giants 11c, 5 per cent, dis- for early orders. Phone 38-3. H. SWITZER MATCHERY Granton, Ontario of Usborne, was in Toronto last week attending a convention of the Wawanesa In­ surance Co. Mr. and- Mrs. W. F. Abbott have received word from Alberta, that their grandson, Billie Delve, is ill with scarlet fever. Mr. J. A. Traquair has been con­ fined to his home suffering from the “flu.” He is improving and hopes to be out soon. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Graves, Miss Janette Taman and Mr. Bud Ashton, of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. W- W. Taman. Mrs. Arthur Johnston, who has been visiting with hei* brothers George and Albert Geddes, has re­ turned to her home near London. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. F. Beavers, Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Beavers and Miss Isobel Turnbull were in Preston on Monday visiting with Miss Bowman aud Miss Eacrett. I Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Tomlinson were in Toronto, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week attend­ ing the Hairdressers' Convention at the Royal York Hotel. Miss Betty Dyer-Hurdon, of Phoe­ nix, Arizona, and Mr. George Yerpie, of Buffalo, N.Y., spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Cooper, of Kippen. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Tookey and daughter, Marion and Dorothy Vin­ ing, of London, visited at the home of Mrs. Tookey’s mother, Mrs. A. Gunning on Sunday. Lieut. Donald and Mrs. Gladman and two children, of Stratford, are visiting with the former’s parents. Lieut. Gladman .is enjoying two weeks’ leave from his regimental duties. Reeve B. W. Tuckey, of town; Reeve P. Passmore, of Usborne; and Councillors, Clark Fisher, Hugh Berry and John Hodgert, of Usborne Reeve Geo. Armstrong, of Hay, and several members of the council were in Toronto last week attending the Good Road Convention. Last week reference was made to the 98 th birthday of Mrs. Hannah Marie Sanders, of Stephen Township Hex* husband predeceased her No­ vember 21, 1900. Her three daugh­ ters are Mrs. Geo. Walker, of Ste­ phen; Mrs. Rd. Penhale, of Toron­ to and Mrs. Frank Triebher, of town. A Sdb-Deb Club party was held at the home of Miss Grace Snell on Friday evening February 23. member Invited a friend. The • ing was spent in playing court ; and prizes were given for the t est count; ladies first, Miss Harvey; men, Murray Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Reg, Beavers, of Sarnia, spent the forepart of the week visiting the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. iF. Beavers. Among those from Exeter, who at­ tended the funeral of the late Mrs. L. V. Hogarth in London, Thursday of last week were: Mr. and Mrs. E. Harvey. Mrs. N. J. Dore, Mrs. Glad­ man, Mrs. W. Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. R. Welsh; Mr. and Mrs. B. W. F. Beavers; Rev. Mr. Hunt; Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Christie, Miss Dorothy Traquair and a number of girls from the Exeter High School. i And speaking of inventions — a man in Kansas found a needle in a hay stack. Like all great discov­ eries, the method, when disclosed was perfectly simple. He sat. on it. We confidently expect that event­ ually, Hitler will decree that all infants born in the Reich must be boys. ♦ I Each even­ whist high- Alta Miss Shirley Penhale and Wesley Ryck- man held the lucky tickets for the door prize, Lnncli was then served anti the remainder of the evening spent in dancing. 10 a.m.—-Sunday School 11 a.m—Public Worship .Sermon: The Servant of the Lord 7 p.m.-—Public Worsip Sermon: “Weary in Well Doing” Thursday 7th at 8 P.m. — Regular meeting of y. P. 8. at home of Miss Patricia Russell, MAIN ST. UNITED CHURCH Rev. Robert Copeland B.A. Miss Evelyn Huston • Organist and Choir Leader 11 a.m.—Lenten Scene 3 p.m.—Sunday School 7 p.m.—Youth Service Thursday 7.30 p.m.—Prayer Service JAMES ST. UNITED CHURCH Rev. Arthur Page, Pastor W. R. Goulding, A.T.C.M. Organist and Choir Leader 11 a.m.—Religion: Bad and Good “Is Religion Realistic” 3 p.m.—Church School 7 p.m.—The Minister Monday 8 p.m.'—Y. P. Union Wed. S p.m.—Prayer Service Friday 8 p.m,—Monthly meeting of the Board of Stewards. TRIVITT MEMORIAL CHURCH Rector, Rev. M. A. Hunt Organist, Miss MacFauI Choir. Leader, Mr. Middlemiss 4th Sunday in Lent 10 a.m.-—Holy Communion 10.45 a.m.—Sunday School 7 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon “The Mystery of Godliness” Service each Wednesday at 8 p.m. during Lent. A. Y. P. A. Deanery Rally will be held Monday at 8 p.m. in the Par­ ish Hall. Speaker, The Rev. J. R. Thompson, of Stratford. HOME HEATING . . . You Can Do It Better With D&H ANTHRACITE Have you wondered why some homes are more comfortably heated than others? The answer is in the fuel that’s used. You’ll find D&H An­ thracite is easy-to-regulate and sup­ plies extra warmth to your home for it is pure, accurately sized, clean burning coal. For your supply—just call JAS. P. BOWEY phone 33; Residence 157 Married in Vancouver OUR NEW LADIES’ AND MISSES’ COATS ARE NOW READY FOR YOUR APPROV­ AL. THE SMART FITTED AND BOXED STYLES ARE VERY STYLISH. WE IN­ VITE YOU TO DROP IN AT ANY TIME AND SEE OUR SHOWING. PRICES ARE VERY REASONABLE V New Crepe Dresses In good quality materials. Made by Colonial Dresses. This firm make the better dresses and always have good styles and up-to-date cloths. $4.95 to $9.95. Rack of Cotton House Dresses A rack of better house dresses that sold at $1,25 to $1,95. Some of these are slightly soiled, but the materials are good and will give good service. Sale Price Each 69c. * Buy Linens at Old Prices We strongly advise buying linen when you can get,them at old prices. New lines are about fifty per cent, higher and many are half cotton. See our Special Values at per yard 25c, 30c and 35c. Men’s Made-to-Measure Suits (For the man that is hard to fit try a Sheffer-Hillman Suit this Spring. We guarantee a perfect fit, and our range of hew cloths will give you a fine selection to choose from. Try a Sheffer-Hillman Suit this Spring. We know you will be satisfied. 0 NEW WALLPAPERS A few rolls of our New Wallpapers will make a wonderful difference in the appearance of your home. Ask to see the new patterns. Priced at 10c, 121/2c, 15c to 35c. Room Lots at $1.29, $1.49, $1,79, $1.99. GROCERY SPECIALS BEANS White Cooking 6 lb, • • • • • • 25c TAPIOCA - Five Minute with Glass Tumbler 15c CHATEAU CHEESE 2 lb. wood box 55c SODAS Fresh and Creamy 2 1-lb. pkgs. . 25c • “'limited .OFFER. Lae, Pkq. RINSO 22c PEARL SOAP 6 bars . . • . 25c CHOICE WHITE CORN 3 tins..............25c BLEACH 3 bottles . . . 24c BULK MACARONI 6 lb. . . .f. . . 25c Southcott Bros. TULIP OIL $2.95 The following, taken from a Van­ couver paper refers to the marriage of Raymond Penhale Claydon, a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Penhale, of Exeter, his mother’s maiden name being Stella Penhale. The marriage took place February 16 th. “At a quiet ceremony in St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 11.30 o’clock this morning, Blanche Frances, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Henry Cornwall, of Cornwall Lodge, Kam­ loops, was united in marriage to Mr. Raymond Penhale Claydon, soil of Mr. and Mi's. Frank E. Claydon, 3.861 West Twelfth. Rev. Alan D. Greene was the officiating clergy­ man. The bride is a graduate of the Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, While Mr. Clayton graduated from the University of B. C., where he was affiliated with Phi Kappa, Pi. Given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Henry M. Cornwall of this city, the bride had chosen for her wed­ ding a two-piece ensemble of navy and heaven blue crepe, the short coat in a bell-hop mode with braid­ ed front, the panel skirt featuring back fullness. Her hat was en tone and she wore corsage of orchids and lily of the valley. Miss Christine Custance was the bride’s only attendant, her costume •a French model ensemble in mul­ berry tones with hat and accessories to match. A luncheon at the Grosvenor Ho­ tel at which immediate relatives were guests, followed the ceremony. After their wedding trip south Mr. and Mrs. Claydon will reside at 2995 West Tenth. Exeter,Phone 16 ita n . RECONDITIONING OIL TREATMENTS SERIES OF 6 FOR $3.75 Tomlinson’s Modern BEAUTY AND BARBER SHOP Phone 146 GRAND BEND SUMMER HOME RANSACKED A London resident who .visited his summer cottage at Grand Bend on Sunday found .it had been broken into and all the rooms ransacked but nothing stolen. Dresser and cup­ board drawers had been turned out, dishes -disturbed and candles used as the burglar searched apparently for coins. The prowler had cut a hole in a partition to get into the cottage and a cellar window was also broken. Tracks in the snow indi­ cated the break-in had been recent. The Grand Bend constable was noti­ fied of the raid. MEN!! Now is the Time.. Here is the Place To get the greatest value in your new Spring Clothes Group 3, James St. W. A. Group No. 3 of James St. W. A., under the convenorship of Mrs. T. O. Southcott spent a very pleasant af­ ternoon at the home of Mrs. J, H. Jones on Thursday last. After a brief business period a program including an instrumental by Mrs. J. R. C. Moffatt, a solo by Mrs. H. Sturgis and a reading by Mrs. W. J. Smith was enjoyed. The hostess was as­ sisted in serving lunch by five mem­ bers of the group. The next meet­ ing will be held at the home of Mrs. W. Cutbush on the afternoon of March 21st. Choose Your Suit Now For Easter T 1 W. W. T A M A N PHONE 81 EXETER, ONT.’ A COINCIDENCE During the draw foi* prizes in the . Times-Advocate subscription contest Saturday, Feb. 17th. Mr. Hy. Del- bridge was in the office and was asked to make one of the draws. He suggested that Mr. W. H. Dear­ ing make that particular draw and Mr. Dearing did, drawing out Mr. Delbridge’s coupon. It recalled an incident that occurred some time ago when Mr. Wm. Stone, of Hen- ’ sail, was asked to draw a ticket for a door prize at an Exeter canadiaxt Legion bingo game. Mr. Stone re* marked that'he was going to draw his own. The ticket was drawn, the number announced and when no one claimed it Mr. Stone put his hand in his pocket, drew out the ticket that corresponded with the one ..he had drawn, .Strange*as it may,seem the next week he was again asked to make the draw and this time he told Andy Hasten, who was in charge of ] the draw that he would draw his gV™“ ;in this Ums and sure enough in March. ke did. Musical Programme at James Street Church On Sunday after the evening ser­ vice the James Street choir under the direction of Mi*. W. R. Goulding rendered a short musical program of request numbers. “O That Will Be Glory” was sung by the choir with Albin Fawcett thking the solo parts. Miss Jean Sheere and Mr. Walter Cutbush sang “Only Shadows,” The choir sang “Sweet By and By” with Helen Penhale taking the solo,* a quartette, Misses Pearl Wood and Rota Rowe and Messrs. A. E. Wuerth and Ed. Shapton, sang “I surrender All.” The closing number was “Now God Be With Me” With Pearl Wood taking the-solo. Rev. A. Page re­ peated fhe twenty-third Psalm while the choir hummed softly “Abide With Me.” The next request pro­ James Street Mission Band The regular meeting of the Mis­ sion Band was held on Tuesday, February 19 th at 4:15 with, an at­ tendance of 33. The meeting was opened by the president, Rawson Goulding, by singing the opening hymn. Mary Fletchei* read the min­ utes of the last meeting, followed by the Mission Band Purpose in uni­ son. Don Grant gave the treasur­ er’s report and then everyone was delighted by a trio by the Reeder sisters, Miss Maude A. Horton told the story of Lady Teardley’s Guest, Donald Southcott, Bill Moise, Don Grant, Mac Grant, Teddy Hannigan, and Dawson Goulding sang “Work and Pray”. Margaret Fletcher read the Scripture lesson after which all repeated the Mission Band prayer, Mrs, Tanton told the story of 'Shera* from the Study Book, chapter seven, Donald Grant favoured with a piano instrumental. The meeting was closed with a hymn and prayer. Only affection can make grief poig­ nant. Main Street Y,.P> U. The meeting opened by singing hymn 337 followed by prayer by Rev. Mr, Copeland, The Scripture lesson was read by Miss Lillyan Mc­ Donald. The business part Of the meeting was taken by Florence Mc­ Donald. Hymn 331 was sung. Mr. W. G. Medd gave a very interesting talk on “Truth.” The meeting clos­ ed with a hymn and the Mizpah benediction. James Street Y. P. V. Rhe James Street Y. P. U. held their regular meeting Monday even­ ing with Helen Buswell in charge. A hymn was sung and Ruth Brown led in prayer, Business announced by Laverne Christie was then dis­ cussed, Barbara Dinney read the minutes of the last meeting. A hymn was sung. Gerald McFails read the Scripture lesson .and Jean Ap­ pleton gave “Meditation.” The meet­ ing closed with a hymn and the Mizpah benediction.