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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-03-11, Page 8THE EXETER TJMES-APVOCATE, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 4th, 1943 Cnnadian Women "PASS THE AMMUNITION” A 35c. Stump Buys 12 Bullets BUY A STAMP HERE TODAY VEKA C. DECKER, Prop. Phone 112 Exeter Markets Wheat, $1.97. thwnnery Butter, 29c. Eggs, A Large, 2 Sc. Eggs, Medium, 26c. Eggs, B. 23c. Dressed Hogs, $16.40, Marion Pooley Beauty Shoppe AH Work Guiiruntccd Exeter Leavitt’s Theatre Exeter Opt. Phone 135 THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY SATURDAY MATINEE at 2.30 RAFAEL SABATINI’S ‘The Black Swan’ In technicolor starring TYRONE POW^R and an all star cast including MAUREEN O’HARA, THOMAS MITCHELL and LAIRD CREGAR -------------------------- —n aw,-™. , 1.11 ma I I I LOCALS i 1____________________I Be sure to hear Miss Agnes Mc Phail at Crediton Town Hall, Wed nesday afternoon, March 17, at 2 o’clock. She will speak in the inter ests of the Federation of Agricul ture. LOCALS Phone 245 CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. John Galloway Mrs. J. G. i'ocUraiH’, Organist 10 a.m.- Sunday School 11 a.m.—Public Worship 7 p.m.—Evening Service. Monday, 7.30 p.m.-—Y.P.S, Our Store will be closed every Wednesday afternoon at 12 o’clock. .................. .. .......................... ...........................» New Cotton Seersucker Saturday Shows commence at 7.30 p.m. sharp MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY “Casablanca” with HUMPHREY BOGART & an all star cast including ING RID BERGMAN, PAUL HEN- REID, SIDNEY GREEN STREET, PETER LORRE CONRAD VIEDT and CLAUDE RAINS CLEANING and REPAIRING, Have your upholstered furniture, chesterfields and rugs cleaned now the THOR WAY of cleaning which de-moths and cleans in one opera tion. CLEANING DONE IN YOUR OWN HOME APPLY TO Verne Wright at the Avalon Sandwich-Shoppe St Patricks DANCE at Exeter’s New — DANCELAND — (The old Opera House’! Wednesday, March 17 Ted Pudney’s Band DANCING.... EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT with CLAYTON STEEPER James St. Mission Circle The March meeting of the James Street Mission Circle was held at the home of Miss May Jones on Tuesday evening. The president, Ardys McFalls, was in the chair. The meeting opened by singing hymn 282, after which the Lord’s prayer was repeated in unison. Hymn 180 was sung and the Scripture lessou, St. John, 14, was read in unison. Prayer was offered by Betty Coates. Edna Martene gave the topic on “The Old World and the New”. The meeting closed by singdng hymn 287 and repeating the Mizpah bene diction. Lunch was served by the committee. The April meeting will be held at the home of Ardys Me- Falls. Lieut, Grant Taylor is home on two weeks’ furlough wawa. Mrs, Richard Coates to her home through Mrs. S. Davis in attendance. Mr. Harry Earl, of the R.C.A.F., St. Thomas, spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Earl. Miss Vera Pollen, who has been employed on the staff at the Exe ter post office, has resigned her position and has accepted a position with the Times-Advocate. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Deering and family, of Corunna, visited over the week-end with Mr. and >. Mrs, Frank Taylor. Mrs. Chas. Box is a visitor at the same home this week. Mr. Hilton Laing has been ser iously ill in Scott Memorial Hospital under the care of Dr. D. G. Steer, of Hensail. He is getting along nicely and is expected home shortly. Mrs. Earl Dick, of Dorchester, (nee Evelyn Lawson) underwent an operation Wednesday of last week in Victoria Hospital, London, for appendicitis. She is improving nicely. L.A.C. stationed home the it his father, Mr. H. S. Walter. He has since been stationed at Trenton to take a course. Mrs. John H. Lightowler, of Sea forth, cousin of Mrs. William Fra ser and of Mrs. Harvey Perkins, died Friday of last week in her 84th year. The funeral was held Monday from the Salvation Army barracks with interment in the Mait- landbank cemetery. Mr. Fred Newton, who is employ ed at the Ford Garage, underwent an operation in Victoria Hospital, London, the middle of last week. He has since been suffering from bronchitis, but is now improving. His many friends will hope him around again soon. A slight earthquake was this section shortly after o’clock Monday night. A few people in town realized that something out of the ordinary had happened but the majority knew nothing of it until they heard about it over the radio or saw it in the newspapers. Mr. W. C. Pearce was in London on 'Tuesday evening attending a meeting of real estate brokers. The guest speakers were John Laidlaw, secretary of the new Canadian Es tate Board, formed in Toronto re cently and Charles Jutten, of Ham ilton, president of the new Provin cial Board. Fit. Lieut. Thomas Pryde, of Lon don, spent the week-end at his home here. It looked for a while as though Fit. Lieut. Pryde for the third time was to experience an en forced delay on his return to Lon don owing to the storm but the highway was ploughed out Sunday afternoon. The students from Grade 9 of the Exeter High School enjoyed a skat ing party at the rink Friday eve ning of last week. Following the skating they repaired to the home economics room at the school and enjoyed a lunch. The three lady teachers, Misses Tape, Ellenton and Linklater, were in charge. The C.G.I.T. held their regular meeting in the church basement with Lillian Hunter-Duvar, vice-president, in the chair. The study book was taken by Verlyn Gilmore, and Alice Taylor favored with a piano instru mental. It Was decided that the C.G.I.T, Would become a registered group. Meeting was closed with Taps. from Peta- is confined illness with Miss Grace Snell is confined to her home with a severe cold. Kara STEWART’S TAXI Phone 155w Exeter Day or Night STEWART BROS. GARAGE .....■<-■»»» ■' I.HUIWHM.IIH IIiiwi* Thomas Walter, who is at Vancouver, arrived middle of last week to vis- to see felt in eleven Travels 122 Miles Making Trip Kirkton to St.Marys Travelling by car via Exeter and Elginfield in order to reach St.- Marys from his home in Kirkton Monday evening Dr, H. Jose, reeve of Blanshard, made a round trip of 122 miles instead of 20, because of snow-blocked roads. Dr, Jose was the guest speaker to St, Marys Rota rians. This was the second occasion that Reeve Jose had. planned to speak to St. Marys Rotarians. On t h e former occasions about two weeks ago road conditions had pre vented him from going. He spoke at the meeting on the history Of Perth County, having been warden of that county in 1937 and reeve of Blan- shard for Chairman for Perth 12 years. Ha has been of the finance committed County for 8 years. Hairdressing * * ♦ Tomlinson’s Phone 146 The Exeter Badminton Club presents Johnny Downs at the Exeter Arena on Tues., Alar. 16fh Dancing 9.30 to 1.30 Admission $1.50 a couple Dress Optional Special Welcome to Those in Uniform FISH We are in an excellent position to supply your needs for during the Lenten Season. COD FILLETS HADDOCK FILLETS WHITEFISH (Drawn) Winter Caught FRESH HERRING KIPPER HERRING SMELTS (Salt Water) CISCOES WINNIPEG COD EYES SALMON STEAKS JUMBO ICE BRICKS Pints, 20c each fish Exeter Frozen Food Lockers ROBERTSON’S NYAL SALE Mar. 10,11,12, X 13 Remember your tubes for tooth paste and shaving cream. MAIN ST. UNITED CHURCH Rev, N. J. Woods, 31.4., Minister Mrs. A. Y. Willard, Organist 10.30 a.m.—Public Worship and Church School. The Minister. 7 p.m.—Book Review, Lloyd Doug las novej, “The Robe” Wednesday, March 10—-Union prayer service in Trivitt Memorial Par ish Hall. Thursday, March 11, 3 p.m.—W-M.S, at the home of Mrs. Geo. Jaques. JAMES ST. UNITED CHURCH Rev. A, B. Irwin, B.A. W. R. Goulding, A.T.C.M. Organist and Choir Leader’ a.m.—“Love’s ’ Considerateness”11 3 p.m.—Sunday School and Bible Class 7 p.m,—-“Selling Out” j Monday, 8 p.m.—Y.P.U.—Citizen- I ship. ( Wednesday, 8 pan.—Prayer Ser vice, Trivitt Memorial Parish Hall. I J I tTRIVITT MEMORIAL CHURCH Rector, Rev. M. A. Hunt Organist, Miss MacFaul Choir Leader, Mr. Middlemiss First Sunday in Lent a.m.-—Sunday School •Evensong and Sermon: Effective Appeal" Wednesday, March 17—•Union Lem ten service in Main St. Speaker, Rev. J. 11 7 p.m.- <<• | Church. i .......... United Gallo way. The Ladies’ Guild will meet at the Rectory on Thursday, Maron 11, at 8 p.m. World Day of Prayer in the Parish Hall, Friday, March 12, at 3 p.m. Service of Worship for youth in the Parish Hall at 8 p.m. PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE I Sunday School—2 p.m. Service—3 p.m. I Evening Service—8 p.m. ! Wednesday, 8 p.m.—Prayer meet-1 ing. I All are welcome. I Pastor—E. Clemens ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH j== Crediton , 31. E. Reuben, B.A., B.D., Minister Mrs. F. W. Morlock, Organist Lawrence A. Wein, Choir Leader 10 a.m.—“A House Divided” 11 a.m.—Church School 7.30 p.m.—“Candles in the Wind” Thursday, 8 Friday, 7.15 Friday, 7.4 5 p.m.—Midweek Service p.m.—Junior League p.m.—Senior League. Welcome FOR SPRING In lovely floral and stripe patterns. A material that launders easily and does not have to be ironed. s iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiigii GREY FLANNELETTE SHEETING 72 inches wide. This is regular Ibex quality. Buy five yards and make up your own sheets. Per yard, 75c 2-LB. ALL-WOOL BATS The first wool bats we have had for years. A lovely all-wool, 2-lb. bat suitable for comforters. Each, $2.95 NEW PLAID ALL-WOOL BLANKETS We were surprised when we received this shipment. They are lovely all-wool and come in mauve and yellow checks. Warm and cosy. Only five of each shade, 64x84 in. Each, $7.00 ......... ................----------------- ' -----------------—. ... r;; ' . V 76-INCH UNBLEACHED SHEETING Buy your requirements this month. You can bleach it so easily. A splendid quality, 72 inches wide. Per yard, 55c NEW WALLPAPERS FOR SPRING We offer a fine assortment of new patterns for spring, suitable for any room in your home. Per Roll, 15c, 20c, 25c and 35c FANCY INDIAN BLANKETS ■ 16 pairs only. These are very scarce. They come in a fine range of patterns. Each, $3.00 WE SELL WAR SAVINGS'STAMPS Get the habit of buying them each week. Grocery Specials for Thurs., Friday and Saturday .■.—. ----------------------------------.~ LARD, HOME RENDERED Get your supply........................per lb., 17c RICE, LONG GRAIN Fancy Rice ...................................2 lbs, 25c FRENCH’S PREPARED MUSTARD 6 ounce jar ...............................................10c HONEY, PURE HONEY 1 lb. jar .......................................... LIPTON’S NOODLE SOUP MIX Very nutritious .....................2 packs, 25c —---- ----- --------------------- -----------—— ..29c Phone 16 GERBER’S BABY FOOD 4*72 ounce tin ................ PRUNES Large and meaty ,5c per lb. 15c KELLOGG’S CORN FLAKES Tumbler free with .......................3 for 25c TEA BISK — Ready to use For hot biscuits ...................per pack, 24c •M Exeter in iiiiiiiiiiiiiH m miiiiinimii ininiiiiiiiiigiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii inimiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii fiiiiimiiiiiiiiJiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniinn iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 1 of the Library town units but owing rural units appeal for At the meeting of the directors of the Exeter Agricultural Society on Tuesday afternoon the following associate directors were appointed : B. W. Tuckey, J. W. Hern, John Hodgert, Harold Fahner, Frank Hicks, Carl OestreicheV, Kenneth Johns and George Link. The matter of holding a field crop competition is under consideration. ...MONSTER CARNIVAL... will be held at the Exeter Arena - Friday, March 12th 1943, at 8 o’clock sharp Prizes will be awarded as follows: Best Dressed Couple .........:................ Ladies’ Fancy Costume ..................... Gents’ Fancy Costume ......................... Best Gents’ Comic ............................. Best Ladies’ Comic ............................. Comic, Boy or Girl, urider 16 years Girls’ Fancy, 16 and under................. Boys’ Fancy, 16 and under ............... Open Race, Men ................................. Boys’ Race, 12 years to 15 years..... Boys’ Race, 12 years and under ........... Clowns, performance and dress considered $2.50, $1.50, $1.00 Door Prize: $10.00 War Savings Certificate EXETER BAND WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE $5.00 .. 2.50 .. 2.50 . 2.50 . 2.50 . 1.50 . 1.50 J.50 .. 1.50 .. 1.00 .75 $2.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .75 .50 Judging will start at 8.15 sharp Ice reserved for those in costume until after judging. Skating will follow the judging. Adm. 25 c; Students 15c ■MMMNnninifflniimiiffniinrrffiiffliiiiiMiiii m in as RED CROSS NEWS The Red Cross executive nfet the basement Monday, March 5. The were well represented to road conditions the were unable to attend. The response to the toilet articles for the women of the Active Service overseas was most generous. This appeal also includ ed darning needles, sewing needles, buttons, tape, mending cotton, mend ing wool and elastic foi’ women not . in uniform who are carrying on un Ider difficulties. Donations of these j articles would be appreciated. I Would each unit kindly see that a ! slip bearing the name of the unit Jis attached to every article of the ; quota sent in for shipping. The following articles were pack ed on March 5: Seven hundred and forty-eight articles, including kleenex, Lux toi- •| let and laundry soap, handkerchiefs, I wash cloths, cold cream, combs, 1 safety pins, tooth paste, tooth pow- ! der, tooth brushes, talcum powder, bath salts, face powder, hair nets, ! powder puffs, rouge, lipstick, bob- I by pins, needles, sewing supplies were received in the shower of toi let articles for women on active ser vice overseas. z For Russian relief, 341 articles Were received, including numerous quilts, men’s, women’s ‘ and child ren’s used and new clothing. Knitting-—19 18-inch. socks, 2 6-inch socks, 7 service socks, pairs mitts, 15 pairs gloves, toque, 6 aero caps, 3 alternative jCdps, 22 turtle-neck tuck-ins, 15 Wash cloths, 26 turtle-neck sweaters, 119 V-neck sweaters. I 'Sewing-—31 slips, 11 nightgowns, I11 men’s shirts, 14 boys’ units, 26 I Women’s knickers, 64 sanitary pads, ,69 quilts, 5 crib quilts, 1 mattress I cover, 2 2 2-j?iece, layettes. | Refugee Sewing and Knitting— Two boys’ sweaters, 3 girls’ sweat ers,. 1 boy’s suit, 2 bOnhels, 4 boo- ' ties, 3 cabs, 5 pairs mitts, 2 baby I jackets, 64 diapers, 2 dresses, 5 I skirts, 3 blouse’s, 6 pairs stockings.. < Centralia children liad a Valen- 'tine shower and brought shower , gifts for refugee children, including W. W. TAMAN This is War! Don’t expect one suit to stand the strain of everyday wear forever. By all means buy an extra one while you can do so. It has been found that by wearing your suits alternatively, you permit the fabrics to return to their original sho,pe when not in use. In this way durability is greatly increased and cleaning and pressing bills are reduced. 2 25 1 soap, towels, wash cloths and child ren’s clothes. G. W. Layton, treasurer of the Exeter branch of the Red Cross, has for acknowledgment the following: Crediton Unit .......... Trivitt Ladies’ Guild Dashwood Unit ....... Thames Road Unit .... ....$106.38 .... 18.25 .... 100.00 .... 2.50 Fairfield Farm Forum The Fairfield farm forum met at the homo of Herman Powe on Mon day evening, March 8 With 18 pre sent. ThO subject for discussion was “Problems of tile Home Mar ket?* The action project was tak en in "Manpower ami Machinery”. The evening was then given over to games, after which lunch was serv ed. The next meeting is to be held March 15 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Elliott. All those in school section No, 1, Stephen, who are interested in farm problems should attend. The meetings will be found to be of great Interest and profit. James St. Y. P. U. The Young People’s Union of James Street Church was held in the church basement OU Sunday eve ning at 8 o’clock. The meeting opened With a hynui. Qerald Mc Falls read the scripture, followed by a prayer by Helen Westcott. Helen Rowe gave a very interesting talk on “Forgiving”, after which Rev. Irwin led in prayer. The meet ing closed with a hymn and the Mizpah benediction. James St W. A* The members of the James St. W.A. met In the church schoolroom on Thursday last, with the presi dent, Mrs*. Steiner, in charge. Mrs. Kyle took the devotional part of the program and Mrs, A. 0, Elliot rendered a vocal number that Was greatly appreciated. There Were Several items of business discussed and the ladies worked on a quilt that will be sold at a later date. The meeting closed with the benedic tion. 4