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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1949-03-10, Page 10the TIMES.M>VOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 10, 1949 By STANLEYU 4 Mfa, KETCH AS KETCH KAN FINANCE! THE OLD HOME TOWN — ANOTHER FIFTY FEET ANt> HE WOULO HAVE BEEN 'N HIS OWN O^WEJA/AY NAIUFP* him /A the NICK O' TIME f JOHN-WAY DlDAJT YqO TELL HE YOU / HAD TQ MAKE1 A * SEPARATE DEAL TO GET THE WHEELS ? Hello, Cubs; how many new members have you fellows round­ ed up? Don't forget we want more new Cubs yet. We had a swell pow-wow last week and formed a new patrol called the Beaver patrol. Kevin Delbridge is oui’ new Sixer and we know that he is going to have a good pack. We also hal four new fellows show up to join the Cubs. Wayne Nose­ worthy, Keith Coates and Jack Taylor were the new ones and we sure welcome them. Now, fellows, it is up to the rest of you to show them what a swell pack we have. Keep it in mind that we are going to work -with the Scouts on Saturday, March 26. That is the day of the paper drive and we want a real turnout. Ou Wednesday, March 16, we CREDITON The Crediton. Women’s Insti­ tute will hold the March meet­ ing in the council chambers on Wednesday evening, March 16. The program will be under the supervision of the Publicity Committee. We -are sorry .to report that Mrs. Mary Wein suffered a pain­ ful accident on Sunday evening. Mrs. Wein was on her way to church when she fell and frac­ tured her leg. She was removed to her home and -a doctor called. Her sister, Miss Louieda Fink- beiner, accompanied her when she was taken to Victoria Hos­ pital -by ambulance. We -wish for a speedy recovery. Mr. John Klumpp's condition is improved following his illness of last week. We wish him con­ tinued improvement. Mr. C. Pratt, bank accountant, spent the week-end in Toronto. Rev. and Mrs. J. V. Dahms and. Mrs. Lloyd Hey spent last Thursday in Kitchener. Mrs. Gerald Zwicker, accom­ panied by her mother, .Mrs. W. Martin of Exeter, left on Tues­ day of this week on a trip to Florida. Mrs. Gertrude Heideman and Misses Norma and Elaine Fahr- ner visited over the week-end * with relatives in Detroit. Mr. H. K. Eilber attended the wedding of a nephew in (Luck­ now on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Fahrner spent the week-end in London. | Mr, and Mrs. Wesley Wolfe of Dashwood visited Sunday with Mrs. Mary Eilber and Mrs. Oscar Wolfe. ‘Day of Prayer Service Held Mrs. (Rev.) J. V. Dahms brought a very practical and in­ spiring message on “The .Signi­ ficance Of Prayer” at the World Day of Prayer service held in the United Church on Friday of last week. A large number was in attendance, including ladies from Shipka United Church and the two local churches. Mrs. Gordon Ratz and Mrs. Garfield Hill were in charge of tlie ser­ vice and the soloist, Mrs. R. Robbins, sang “Dear Lord, Kind Lord”. Mrs. E. R. Johnson pre­ sided at the piano. Intercessory prayers were offered (by several ladies and a very liberal offering was received, The Dorcas Band and *0.1.0. classes of the Evangelical Church School held a social eve­ ning On Friday last at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. D. Flnkbeiner, with an attendance of forty. The meh were in charge of the pro­ gram and favoured with two vocal numbers and two Bible contests. Both classes elected of­ ficers for the coming year, with Rev. J. V. Dahms presiding, af­ ter Which the ladies served lunch and a social time was enjoyed. Elections resulted as follows: Dorcas Band c 1 a s s—President, Mrs. Roy (Flnkbeiner; secretary, Mrs. Gordon Morlock; treasurer, Mrs. Isobel Dlnney. 0X0. class —President, Mr. E. Hendrick; secretary-treasurer, Mr. E. K. Fahrner; assistant secretary­ treasurer, Mr. Lome Morlock; social convenor, Mrs. Wellington Ha 1st; membership convenor, Mr. Albert Gaiser, “Does this lodge have any death benefits?” “Sure, when you die you don’t have to pay any more dues.” EDGEWOOD Mr. and Mrs. Joseph ftubal and Barbara Ann spent Thurs­ day fore noon with Mr. and Mrs. J, Kabut, of Centralia. Mr. Henry Bieber Gordon and Wilfred, ville, spent with Mr, and The junior meeting at ton’s, Friday Mr. C h a r 1 i e Ollinger, pf Sarnia, and Douglas Stratton, of Quebec, called on friends here, over the week-end. Mr, James Moore is on the sick list this week, Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Zubal and Douglas Westman attended the hockey game at Granton, on Tuesday night. Quite a number from the Revere school have been laid up with the cold. Sunday Mrs, R. Farmers Mr, j night, and boys, of Mo ore- afternoon Moore. held their Earl Middle- are going to have copies of “The Cub Book” (price .15), “Tender­ foot Tests Instruction Card" (price .*05) and Signal Reminder cards (.05). Any Cubs wanting copies of these books or cards may bring the money with you to pay for them. One thing to remember is that you are to earn the money to buy these. There are lots of errands to run, sheds, cellars and garages to clean, so go right after those jobs, might be awful glad to pay you five or ten cents for these ferent jobs. Remember the Wolf Cub mise: “I promise to do my best —to do my duty to God and the King, to keep the law of the Wolf Cub Pack, and to do a good turn to somebody every day." Eleventh-year seals — Ross Corbett, Dorothy McNaughton, Charles Fee. Twelffh-year seals — Betty Mickle, Bill Mickle. Seals were presented to Mr. and Mrs, Jack Corbett, Miss Gladys Luker and Miss Violet McClymont. Lantern slides • were shown, relative to missionary work in Canada. Mrs. J. F. Blackwell was HARPLEY A number from this vicinity attended the World Day of Prayer services on Friday after- noon, in the various churches. Mrs. Jack Ridley held a quilting on Thursday afternoon. Mr. Ross Brown had a suc­ cessful wood bee on, Friday afternoon. Mr, and Mrs. John Hpdgins, of Cedar Swamp, and Mr. and Mrs. William Hicks spent Thurs* day evening at the home of Mr. Joseph Carruthers. Mr. Hector Murray, who has been staying in Toronto for a few weeks, has returned home. Mr, and Mrs. Ted Jones, of Exeter, and Mr. and Mrs. New­ton jjayter, Barbara and Linda spent Sunday with friends at Grand Bend, Mr. Jardine and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ridley match in Exeter, evening. Mr. and Mrs, George Hodgins and Paul of Cedar Swamp spent Sunday at Mr. Joseph Carru­ thers. ' Mrs. J. Patton spent a few days parents, Mr. and Bestard. Mrs. Jack Ridley and Mrs. attended Howard Des- the hockey on Thursday of London with h e r Mrs. Isaac visited on fellows. Mom and dad dif- Pro- HENSALL ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Giles of Toron­ to spent the week-end with the former’s sister and brother-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thomp­ son. Mr. and Mrs. George Thomp­ son visited recently with friends at Palmerston. Mr. Wood and Miss Lucy Wood of Bayfield visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Middleton. Mrs. Matheson of Hamilton visited during the past week with her brother and sister-in- law, Rev. P. A. Ferguson and Mrs. Ferguson. Mrs. Lee of London spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. George Thompson. Mrs. William Bell visited re­ cently with her sister, Mrs. Bu­ chanan and father, Mr. John Zuifle in St. Thomas. Mr. Thomas Hudson is ser­ iously ill at his home here. His many friends wish for him a speedy recovery. The monthly meeting of the Evening Auxiliary takes place at the home of Miss Mary Goodwin on Monday night, March 14. Mrs. R. Drysdale will assist the1 hostess. * Celebrates Birthday A very enjoyable time was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bell on Friday eve­ ning, the occasion being the celebration of the former’s birth­ day. Progressive euchre was 1 played with the following prize winners: Ladies’ first, Miss Ber­ nice Dilling; gent’s first, Mr. Harold Dilling; ladies’ consola­ tion prize, Miss Eleanor Hunkin; gent’s consolation p r i ze , Mr. Wilfred Hunkin. Dancing .was enjoyed with music furnished by Mr. Harold Dilling and friend, of "Wyoming. Masons and Wives Banquet The Masonic Order members and their wives were pleasantly entertained in the town hall, Hensall, on Wednesday evening when the ladies of St. Andrew’s Church, Kippen, served a deli­ cious banquet at 6:30. Later progressive euchre was enjoyed. Dr. and Mrs. D. G. Steer and Mr, and Mrs. R. D. Bell of Lon­ don attended the banquet. Hensall S.S. Students Awarded Seals and diplomas for the Hensall United Church Sunday School for 1048 were presented Sunday morning by Rev. R. A. Brook, minister, and Jack Cor­ bett, superintend! of the Sunday School. Winners Were: First year diplomas—Steve Kyle, Billy Shaddick, Bobby Mickle, Judith and Sharon Elder, Bruce Horton, Douglas Shirray, Billy Ingram, Gerald Chapman, Gregory Spen cer, Barbara Hyde, Margaret and Marie Smith, Glenn Kennings. Second year seals—“Patsy and Harry Jones, Peggy Goddard, George Smith, Elsie Smith. Third-years seals —- Norma Passmore, Marjorie Hyde, Jane Horton, Beth Goddard, Gwen Chapman, Evelyn Hyde, Louise Hyde. Four-year seals -—Gwen Spen­ cer, Nita Smith. Fifth-year seals — Charles Mickle, Teddy Normintion. Sixth-year seals * Connie Corbett, Marion Pepper, Judy Shaddick, Shirley and Gerald Flynii. Eighth-year diplomas —- Ruth ahd Jean seidan, Lloyd Bucha­ nan. GRAND BEND Presentation the regular choir Thursday evening, Choir of the United Grand Bend, the Choir Makes Following .practice on March 3, the Churph, Grand Bend, held a social evening in the church basement to honour f/l and Mrs, R. A, B, Ellis, who leave Grand Bend in the near future, to reside in Clinton. During the time they have lived in Grand Bend, “Bob" has been a valued member of the church choir and in presenting him with a billfold, Mervyn Love, on be­ half of the choir, expressed the appreciation of all members for the contribution he had made to the musical part of the church service. In his reply Bob said that his association with the people of the 'ChuYch, and the choir in particular, had been very pleas­ ant, and had meant much to him. F o 11 o w i n g an impromptu musical programme, the ladies of the choir served lunch. spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Love. 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