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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-04-08, Page 9THE TJMES’ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRII, 8ft, 1948 Sunday and Evening Service One igarage will be open in Exeter on Sundays and . during the evenings throughout the week Open tliis Sunday and During the Evenings Throughout the Week FORD Garage Get Ready For Spring RUBBER FOOTWEAR FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ALL SIZES OF RIP AND THIGH BOOTS ■® We have plenty of Work Shoes for men and boys. z® Boys’ School Shoes $1.95 Zippers, any length. <® Look over your shoes. If they need r epairing we can give you spot service. Wuerth’s SHOE STORE GHFL Promotes Tourist Trade Continuing its effort to at­ tract a larger number of tour­ ists to Canada, the' Canadian National Railways has issued a series of attractive booklets il­ lustrating the wide variety of vacations possible "in the Domin­ ion. Included in the series, and given a wide distribution in the United States, are ’’Playgrounds in Ontario" and “Picturesque Quebec". HARPLEY Mr. and Mrs. Colin Love at­ tended the funeral of their cousin, Mrs. Ross McMillan (nee Bernice Webb), in Guelph on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Eagleson visited on Sunday with their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Guenther in Exeter. ■Mr, Morley Love left on Thursday for Halifax to resume his training in the Navy. Messrs, Alex Love, Clare and Don Love, of Shipka, visited on; Thursday afternoon with Mr. Ronnie Webb on B Line. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ulens, of London, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Newton Hayter. Misses Helen Hardy, of Lucan Geraldinp and Carolyn Keyes, of Crediton, visited on Tuesday at the home of Mr. Mansell Hodgins. ( ■Mrs. Robt. Disjardine visited on Friday evening with Mrs. John Ridley. Esther and Gordon Whiting, of Centenary, are. visiting with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Love. / Feel a Little Run Down, Doc, Maybe I Need a Tonic Nothing like a stretcher case to stretch your savings to the limit. And doctor’s tonics don’t do bank ac­ counts any good. Our tonic is a health and accident .policy that covers you from head to toe. Be prepar­ ed. Consult with us today. offiTLi W", Herman Hodgson Residence 162JExeter. Ontario The Insurance Man CENTRALIA Mrs. jape Henry, of Listowel, spent the Easter holidays with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hicks. Mrs, Dorothy Murdock, of Clandeboye, visited on Friday of last week with Mrs. Edith Flynn. Evelyn Wright underwent an operation for the removal of her tonsils in Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday of last week, We are pleased to report that Gerald Isaac wag able to return home from St. Joseph’s Hospital London, on Saturday of last wek. We hope to see him out in the near future. Mrs. Clara Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Reg Bishop and Dennis, of London, were Sunday visitors With Mrs. L. Bowden. Mrs. Thompson and Billy, of London, visited last week with Mrs. Parsons and Mrs, Kershaw. Mrs. Brokenshire, of Detroit, visited last week with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Knight. Mrs. Hodgert and Mrs. Willis were in London on Sunday cal­ ling on their sister, Mrs. Wm. Bird, of Strathroy, who is a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Proctor and Doreen visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Cameron Proctor, in Clinton, also with relatives in Belgrave and Wing­ ham. Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Lome Hicks were Mrs. S.< Henry and family, of Listowel, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hicks. / Mrs. E, Colwill with her daughter and son-in-law of Lon­ don, called on Mrs. H. Mills on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. R. Gates are spending a few weeks in Clin­ ton where Mr. Gates is taking a course in librarian work. Mrs. L. Bowden attended the funeral of the late Mr. Gordon Pybus near Zurich on Monday. Sunday visitors with M r s. Edith 'Flynn were Messrs. Tho­ mas, Ivor and Harold Flynn, of London. The Centralia Library Board is sponsoring another showing of films in the school on Fri­ day evening April 16 th. Shower for Bride A very pleasant afternoon was spent in the schoolroom of the church on Friday last when about ninety ladies gathered in honour of Mrs. Alan Richard (nee Greta Webber) and pre­ sented her with, a miscellaneous shower. The room was tastefully decorated to carry out the effect of April showers and Joanne McCurdy sang a solo “April Showers". Other numbers on program included a piano solo by Maxine Parsons, of Eden, a reading by Mrs. Ken Hodgins, a number by a ladies’ quartette and an adress by Mrs. Gerald Godbolt. The bride received many beautiful gifts and ex­ pressed her appreciation of all the lovely gifts in a most ap­ propriate manner. Former POW Tells of Dire Circymstances in Germany This letter was received by Mr, Harold Taylor, of Usborne, from one of the German prison­ ers located at the district camp during the war. The writer worked for Mr. Taylor for a Short time and the Usborne far­ mer now is trying to have him and his family moved to Canada. Already several pair of shoes donated by an Exeter merchant are on their way to the family. —o—. Nordseebad, the Sir: Borkum, 22, 1948 Dear With great your parcel, prayer to God. So lucky was she that she has something to eat for our little girl. thanks to you to be so kind. You can’t imagine what it, when you get some food for the little children if they are hung­ ry. We get in one month alto­ gether two ounces of lard. With this you can’t do the cooking. The time I was in Canada I use for making pancake in one week one pound of lard. But this is by now only a dream to me. I do every day my work and I like work but you can’t do it any longer with dry bread. I lost( in the two years I am now in Germany, over 30 pounds. Only the hope, that it may be in time, the food situation would be better keeps on the daily child, My little girl is to-morrow one year old. By that time they are beginning to walk. But she gets no shoes and without shoes she isn’t learning walking. joy we My wife received sent a I say many is care for my wife and Chatham,' Mr. and returned hospital last wish him a DR. H. H. COWEN L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON Main Street. Exeter Office 3 Gw Telephones Res. 36 j Closed Wednesday Afternoon DR. J. W. CORBETT D.D.S., L.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON Bell Building, Exeter Telephone 273 FRXnK TAYLOR LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY Prices Reasonable and . Satisfaction Guaranteed EXETER P.O. or RING 138 ALVIN WALPER LICENSED AUCTIONEER Specializing ih Fawn and Purebred Livestock Sales PHONE 57r2 R. 1 DASHWOOD WM. H. SMITH LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex Special training assures you of your property’s true value on sale day. Graduate of American Auction College Terms Reasonable and Satisfaction Guaranteed Crediton P.O. or Phone 43-2 E. F. CORBETT LICENSED AUCTIONEER Terms Reasonable ' Satisfaction Guaranteed EXETER, R.R, -1 PMm Zurich 92r7 ELMER D. BELL, K.C. BARRISTER and SOLICITOR Successor to J. W. Morley EXETER. ONTARIO GLADMAN and COCHRANE BARRISTERS - SOLICITORS EXETER, ONTARIO at Hensail, Friday 2 to 5 p.m. JOHN WARD Chiropractor and Optometrist MAIN STREET, EXETER Open Every Week Day Except Wednesday Phone 348 ARTHUR FRASER Income Tax Reports, Bookkeeping Service, etc. Ann St., EXETER, Phono 355w USBORNE and HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office, Exeter, Ontario President ........ Wm. H. COATES Exeter Vice-Pros.........ANGUS SINCLAIR x R.R. 1 Mitchell directors JOHN HACKNEY Kirkton, R. 1 WM, A. HAMILTON .. Cromarty JOHN McGRATH .. Dublin, Ont, MILTON McGURDY Kirkton R. 1 AGENTS ALVIN L. HARRIS Mitchell THOMAS SCOTT ........ Cromarty T. G. BALLANTYNE, Woodham SECRETARY-TREASURER 6. W. Beavers ...... Exeter SOLICITORS GLADMAN & COCHRANE EXetet HENSALL Miss Stella Robinson, of Tor­ onto, is spending a pleasant holiday with her sister, Mrs. Arnold. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Case re­ turned home from a pleasant holiday in Pheonix, Arizona, and Los Angeles and Santa Bar­ bara, California. ■Mrs. Adair, of Lucan, visited recently at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Adair. Mi:, and Mrs. Don Evans and son returned to Waterloo after the holiday at the home of Mrs. Evans’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Y. MacLaren. ■Mr. and Mrs. Mac Greer, of London, visited recently with Mrs. Greer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bonthron. Miss Phylis Dougall returned to Sault Ste. Marie to resume her duties there after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Dougall. Mr. and Mrs. Neeb, of Tavis­ tock, visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown. Little Carol Brown returned home af­ ter spending several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Neeb in Tavistock. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Davidson, of Sarnia, visited on Sunday with the* former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Davidson. Misses Barbara Michie and Juen Brandon returned to res­ ume their duties here following a pleasant holiday at tlieir res­ pective homes. Mrs. O. Twitchell and Merney returned home after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Allen Davidson in Sarnia. Miss Donna Rigby returned to her home in Blenheim after spending the holidays with her grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. Stewart McQueen. Mrs. Robert Simpson returned home from a pleasant visit in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Bell, of London, visited recently .with relatives in and around Hensall. GREENWAY The Harmony Class of the United Church Will hold their meeting on Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hicks, Mrs. A. Ridley returned home last week after spending the winter with her daughter, Mrs: OHnhant, of Burlington. Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Bropli- Pardon, me if I ask you, if you can get a pair of used ones for her. If they must have some little repair, never mind, I can do it myself, sometimes I think it over to come to Canada be­ cause my child shall have a bet­ ter time, If I can come the first time on your house then I will do all the work from morning to night ■only for eat and drink. If you will make the arrange­ ments by the government I am very thankful. I am old, my wife 27 and year old. We are physically testant religion. My speak, write and read English. We are both political free. And as you know I stand seven years (the wartime) in know how to work good citizen. I am happy to from you again and if possible a pair of old shoes for my little girl. With the hearty greetings on your dear ‘wife and children, Yours sincerely, Hugo Marchewka. Hugo Marchewka, Nordseebad, Borkum, Suderstrasse, Ne 85, Germany, British Zone. 3 3 years my child 1 fit and pro­ wife and I Canada and and to be a get a letter $ mt ’”'y ird11,.,;.:......j.......---m i Hensall District Farmer Succumbs John Wood, Hensall district farmer, died at his home in Tuckersmith, two miles east of Hensall on Saturday. He was born and lived his entire life in the district. He was 86 years of age and a member of Carmel Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two sisters, Mary and Eliza, and one brother, Frank, all of the district. The funeral service was conducted at Bonthron’s funeral home in Hensall on Tuesday with Rev. P- A. Fergus-j on officiating. Interment was in Hensall Union Cemetery. Pace 9 ROBERTSON’S Condition Powder 3 lbs-$1.00 9 lbs.42.45 Guaranteed No Ftller 1 Results considered, you wRI find this powder un­ equalled as a tonic for all farm stoek. Your Drugs at ROBERTSON'S Phone 50 Exeter Welcome Relief From Coughs and Colds To get quick, welcome relief from coughs and colds—try Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup. This safe and popular remedy is recommended for the relief of coughs, colds, croupy coughs, sore throats and bronchial troubles. It embodies the medicinal virtues of the pine and cherry barks. The immediate use of Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup may check a cold in its early stages. Dry, obstinate coughs quickly yield to its prompt and soothing action. You'll find this pleasant-tasting, quick-acting remedy on sale at drug counters everywhere. Specify Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup. The T. Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont. .// &I ... /'■ .... ’ Z . .. . McGreg- of Mrs. Bernice Tiday. ey and daughter, of visited last week with Mrs. Arthur Brophey. Mr. Wilbert Young home from the Wednesday. We speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Donald or attended the funeral Ross McMillan Webb) at Guelph last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Manford Belling of Detroit, visited over Easter week-end at the home of his father, Mr. Henry Belling. ~ Master Donald Gillis, " “ Williams, spent with his parents, Wm. Hicks. Several from the funeral of Mrs. Rachel Math­ ers, of Crediton. -which was held at Parkhill on Saturday. We ex­ tend sympathy to the bereaved family. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Lake, of the Mollaret ’''Line, visited on Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Walter McPherson. (nee the Mr. here W'; i of East week-end and Mrs. attended A ■ ■ € SAINTSBURY Miss A. Woods, of London, was a week-end guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Abbott. Mr. G. Essery, of London, visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dobbs on Sunday.^ Mr. and Mrs. H. Hodgins, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carrollti Ronald and Waynne and Mr. and Mrs. C. Abbott and family were Sunday visitors at the* home of Mr. and Mrs. H. A* Mullins, of Strathroy. Mr. and Mrs. H. Hodgins were guests of honor celebrating their 42nd wedding anniversary. May we add our best wishes. Mrs. W. J. Davis and Ivan were week-end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. God­ bolt, of Centralia. Almarie Davis spent the holi­ days visiting with Miss Hazel MeFalls Mr. and Mrs. A. Caldwell and family, of St. Thomas, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. M. McDonald. Joyce and Howard returned home after holidaying in St. T-homas and Aylmer. Don’t forget the play “Grand­ pa’s Twin Sisi ter" in the Parish Hall, St. Patrick’s church on Thursday evening. Everybody welcome. Mr. and Mrs. M. Hamilton, of Ailsa Craig, visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. C. Davis. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. C. Davis and their baby girl. ’ The regular meeting of the W.A. met on Wednesday, March 31 at the home of Mrs. R. Greenlee. The meeting was op­ ened by singing hymn 410 fol­ lowed by prayers. Mrs. E. At­ kinson read the scripture lesson The afternoon was spent in dis­ cussion and making quilt blocks The hostess served a dainty lunch. SHIPKA Mrs. Grover Keyes and family of Detroit, visited with relatives on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. A, Finkbeiner attended the funeral of the lat­ ter’s sister at Guelph last Fri­ day. Mr. and Mrs. E, Keyes visited Thursday with relatives in Sar­ nia. Mrs. E. Duncan and son, Pet­ er, df Stratford, visited for a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mi’S. Ed Lam­ port. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Desjar­ dins visited a few days last week with relatives and friends in London and Melbourne, & I 1 h r TO? The Farm Account Book and Income Tax Guide shows you how! How much can you deduct for depreciation on your tractor? Your automobile? A shed? What expenses can you deduct? There are 75 articles in common farm use plus a wide variety of deductible expenses for which depreciation can be charged—all listed in the new Farm Account Book. These legal deductions from your income are a big question at Income Tax Time and the answers to them and to dozens of other ques­ tions are in this new Farm Account Book. A Record of Your Transactions and a Guide to Your Income Tax Return £ WHAT IT DOES—Keeps a clean record, helps you budget—and shows you whether you have made or lost money on your operations. Shows you, too, what your best lines are and where you may be farming at a loss. Saves you hours of time from book keeping. First ten pages are for your receipts—from sales of crops, seeds, livestock, poultry, dairy products and all other'produce. Then come twelve pages of all farm expenses— you are reminded of items you might otherwise forget. Establish a basic herd, apply for the three-year-average plan, calculate your deprecia­ tion item by item. These are money-savers for ever}' farmer. They’re all in the new Farm Account Book. 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