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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1949-11-24, Page 9THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETEH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 24, 1949 Page 9 Unique Farm Fpriim The Unique Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Geiger with twenty-six members present. Mr. Roland Geiger reviewed the last four meetings and a lively discussion followed. Mrs. Delbert Geiger served a delicious lunch. The next meeting will he held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claire Geiger with Leonard Mer- nei’ as discussion leader on the subject of “Are We Good Farm' ers." Kingpin Chatter THE HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OF ONTARIO •—Continued From Page Five of their old form on the next alleys when they blanjced the Rural Rollers 4-0, Bob Nicol had another good triple of 694 (253) to top the Pinpoppers again, Mike Hawkins, with 602 (293), was best tor the Rollers. The Erks met the new addi- tion to the league, the Not Quites, in the last set of the night on alleys 5 and 6,and took three of the four points, Pat C a r r a g h e r,rolling 625 (216), was the top man tor the Erks. Art Trites had one good game of 256, For the Not Quites Alex Grant with 567 (219)was their best. V if-* Standings—W L A P Repaii' Men ..16 5 6 22 Big Six ..........16 5 6 22 Butchers .......13 8 6 19 Seedsmen 14 10 4 18 Erks ..............13 11 5 18 Grand Bend .13 8 4 17 Pinpoppers ....14 10 3 17 Whizz Bangs .11 10 5 16 Tigers .........13 11 3 16 Spare Parts 10 11 5 15 Snipers ...........11 10 3 14 Keglers .........10 11 3 13 Dukes ...........9 12 3 12 Tanks ............8 13 3 11 Rural Rollers 9 15 2 11 Mighty Mice ..7 14 3 10 Canners .........6 15 1 7 Not Quites ....5 19 1 6 SAINTSBURY Mr, and Mrs. F. Dickins, of Goldwater, Ontario, visited with Mr, and Mrs. Rd. Dickins during the past week and called on other relatives 'and friends in this locality. Mr, and Mrs. A. Elston, Mrs. M. Elston and Alexia Davis at­ tended the bazaar at Kirkton Friday evening. Miss J. Davis and Mr. J. Bar- her spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Hill, of Windsor, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Bridges, and family have moved to their home, concesion 2, Biddulph, We wish them success in theii new work, Mr. Ross McFalls, Centralia, and Mr. Hugh Davis motored to Toronto for „the Detroit-Toronto hockey game, Saturday evening. M' "Jimmy, I wish you’d learn better table man­ ners. You’re a regular little pig at the table." Deep silence on Jim­ my’s part. So father, in order to impress him more, added: "I say Jim, do you know -what a pig is?” v "Yes, dad," replied Jimmy meekly. "It’s a hog’s little boy.” Is your car a hog when oil. It is! Then the thing South End and let us check over the motor and you what the trouble is. ELIMVILLE Mrs. Ed Johns, of Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. Dehner .Skinner spent the week-end with Mrs. Alice Reihm, of Toronto. They also at­ tended the Royal Winter Fair and hockey game and saw the Santa Claus parade to Eaton’s. Mr, and Mrs. Harold Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Philip March visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Nor­ man Jaques, of Zion. , Mr, Harry Murch, of Owen Sound, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Cooper. Mr, and Mrs. Eric Carscadden and family of Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johns and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Miners. it to comes to eating up do is bring it into the the tell South End Service RUSS & CHUCK SNELL Exeter Phone 328 straight to the telephone* Now, a few hours later, the doctor has been around, prescriptions have been filled»• • and Bobby’s temperature is down. In emergencies, it means a lot to have a telephone in the house. Whether you measure it in terms of quick action, convenience or just plain peace Of mind, your telephone is big value. No wonder more people Ore using more telephones—-and that requests for service are at an all-time high. We should likebe able to provide service for all Who Want it, when and where thdy want it. We will continue to do all we can to reach that goal. THE ttU TlELEPHONE COMPANY OF CANADA CREDITON Mr. Charles Matti ce of the R.C.A.F, and Mrs. Mattice and daughter Sharon have taken up residence in the home recently vacated by Mr. Nelson Musgrave. Mrs. Mattice and daughter ar­ rived recently from New Bruns­ wick. We welcome them to the 'community. Miss Dois Schwartz ,’of London, and Mr. Albert Ryall, of St. Thomas visited ovei* the week­ end with Mr. a n d M r s. Roy Schwartz. We are sorry to report that Mrs. F. W, Clark is seriously 111, we wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. George Colter is a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, having undergone a major opera­ tion. We trust she will soon be able to return to her home. Mrs. Harry Dale of Brampton and Mr. and Mrs, Russel Clark of Detroit spent the week-end with tlieir parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Clark. Mrs. Dale remained for a few days. Mrs. Mary Eilber and Mrs. G. Wein spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Gratton at Grand Bend. Mrs. Herb Fahrner is spending, this week in Detroit. Mrs. Annie Haist of Zurich called on friends in town on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Faist, of St. Thomas, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Faist. Mrs. Lloyd England and Mr. and Mrs. G, Leslie spent the week-end in Montreal. Rev. Smyth, of Parkhill, de­ livered an address in aid of Missions in the United Church on Sunday. Slides on China were shown during the Church school session. Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Schenk, Jeannette and 'Mr. Lindsay visit­ ed in Hamilton on Sunday. Mr, Edward Lawson, Clande- boye, a former resident of this community, is seriously ill in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London. We hope to soon learn of his re­ turn to health. Honored on' Birthday Mrs. Joseph Finkbeiner was very pleasantly surprised on Tuesday evening when thirty-six of her relatives and friends gathered at her home in honor of her birthday. A social time was enjoyed and during the eve­ ning Mr. Howard Holtzman read an address and Miss Maleeda Schenk presented an electric toaster. Mrs. Finkbeiner, in her own gracious manner, expressed her appreciation. A bounteous lunch brought a very enjoyable evening to a close. Following is the address: Dear Hilda— We have gathered here this evening on >a special occasion. We your relatives and friends are here to join in wishing you a very happy birthday and we hope you will be spared to celebrate many more. We take this op- I portunity of presenting you with a little gift, which we hope will give you great pleasure and prove useful. -—Signed on behalf of your rela­ tives and friends. Crcditon Women Meet The Women’s Institute held their regular meeting in the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening, with ‘President, Mrs. H. Schenk, presiding. Over thirty members answered the roll call, which was answered by naming a flower beginning With one’s initial. Correspondence read by the Secretary included an appeal from the Children’s Hospital to Which, a donation of $10 was granted. Several ex­ pressions Of appreciation were received. .It was unanimous that the society assist the newly formed Library Board in having cupboards built for books. The December meeting will be held on December 1-3, when there Will be an exchange of gifts. Mrs. Weber occupied the chair for the program, when a talk was given *by Miss Cunningham on the activities Of the County Public Health unit. A very fine report on the W.I. Convention held recently in London was given by Mrs. William Gaiser. Mrs. Ed. Finkbeiner favoured With a piabo solo and Miss Win* Pitted Mack gave a vocal solo. Elaborate refreshments . were served by the committee in charge, comprising—» Mrs. "W. Mack, Mrs. E. Lawson, Mrs. Finkbeiner, Mrs. Weber and Mrs. Ayotte. Appreciation to the host* esses, those assisting with the program and to Mrs. Gaiset, was expressed by Mrs. S. King and Mrs. E. M. Fahrrier. An invitation has been extend­ ed to the members of the Credi­ toil Women’s Institute to attend a meeting in the Zurich Town Hall, Friday night When a special speaker from Toronto will speak on behalf of the Children’s Aid Society, Lunch Will be served. Junior Auxiliary P$c|<s Two Boxes Of Clothing Mrs. C. McNaughton was host­ ess Monday evening to the Junior Auxiliary of James St. Church-. A Christmas hymn was followed by the scripture by Edna Farrow and the Prayer in unison, Marion ders gave the Devotional on “prayer”. The president, Catherine Southcott was in charge of the business part of the meeting, The nominating committee, Eve­ lyn Whilsmlth, Marlon Pyette, and Gladys McDonald will bring in the slate pf officers fpr 1950 at the next meeting. Hazel Snider is to be hostess on December 15 for the Christ­ mas party, There will of gifts packed for a institution in London, exchange of Christmas the group members. The remainder of the evening was spent in packing two large boxes of layettes and children’s articles, one ‘box to be sent to Korea and one to Toronto for distribution. A social half hour followed with Ida McBride’s group in charge. week-end and took in the Santa Claus parade. Mrs. George spending a few daughter and day last, making the trip xby chartered bus. Many from here attended the Frolic in the new arena at Hen* sail on Friday last . I Chatham Robin Hood Oatmeal CAMPBELL’SCOOK’S NABISCOStrawberry Jam large jar 39c be a box children’s also an gifts for sung, lesson Lord's Saun- large cake of Palmolive Soap FREE Special Blend Coffee ground while IL you wait VeJL IO* and Mrs. Fred Parsons in Don*' dom Many members of the Kippen Hast Institute took in the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto on Thurs­ hanMininnMant KIPPEN Mrs. Ed. McBride and Sharon, Mrs. Winston Workman and Billie were in Toronto over the THE BEET SUGAR INDUSTRY During the decade 1931-40 On­ tario beet growing farmers de­ livered more than three million tons of beets to Chatham and Wallaceburg' factories. Although sugar and by-product values were at depressed levels, farm­ ers received some twenty million dollars for their beets. The sugar beet had become the most stable of all crops in the area where grown and the mainstay for payment of farm costs, taxes and mortgage interest. Seed for growing sugar beets had, from immemorial, been im­ ported by 'both U.S. and Ontario sugar companies from European scientific seed-breeding firms. However, for years before World War II, C. and D. Company had sought new seed sources to (a) become independent of Europe and (b) to develop seed strains resistant to cercospora or “leaf blight”. ,By 1 9 3 9, Dr. G. -H. Coons and his associates of the Department of Agriculture had developed a blight-resistant vari­ ety, a hybrid, U.S. 200x215. Next week—Conquest of Leaf- Blight Disease, CANADA AND DOMINION SUGAR LIMITED Wallaceburg E. Thompson is, weeks with her son-in-law, Stock Reduction Sale Prices in Effect from November 23 to December 3 Tomato Soup 2 Sns 19c LONDON HOUSE 2 boxes 23C GOOD LUCK Granulated Sugar Margarine GOOD VALUE - Heinz Tomato Catsup 23c bottle ONTARIO 9 PHONE