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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1950-12-14, Page 8THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 14, 1950 the is Cald- by to miles) and hope it open all winter, living in expectation The oil drillers are be down over the Ontario, has been a Huron County bur- bursaries for U.W.O. Kyle, Mrs. McGregor, v Letters to the editor published hereunder represent the views of individual persons. We invite our readers to luuke use of this column. Christmas list. Electric Clocks For the Man on Your List will Tree Decorations FURNITURE STOREPhone 99 Another practical gift suggestion. Various designs in these accurate^ attractive time pieces. will Hebe delighted with will use it daily. Takes the place of all the heavy blankets and can be set at tem­ perature desired. Luggage A smart gladstone or overnight please any man. With the McBrine tops. bag label it’s We have some very smart electric decora­ tions for the tree and home. Featherweight Irons So light it takes the d r u d g e r y out of the ■weekly chore. Fabric dial, pilot light. Electric Kettles Boil water in a jiffy, lend beauty to any kit­ chen. Use so little cur­ rent.' Razors Sunbeam or Schick models. The man on your list this. The Reader Comments rut a Thousand 3,000 MADE HOMELESS IN CALGARY BY ICY FLOODS — Up to five feet of ice-filled water flooded Calgary homes and taxed city facilities to the utmost to care for refugees from the overflowing Bow River. Three thousand persons were forced from their homes as a huge ice dam diverted water from the normal river channel into the city streets. Here an elderly couple is taken from their flooded house to the safety of a higher build- Ijjg. —Central Press Canadian Saintsbury Group Holds First Meeting The home of Rev. and Mrs. Mervin H. Elston was open on Friday afternoon to the mem­ bers and children of the “Little Helpers” Branch of"W’. A. of St. Patrick’s church Saintsbury which has been newly organized and is in charge of Mrs. Elston “Parochial” secretary. The house was beautifully de­ corated with Christmas emblems and the service ‘which opened their annual meeting was woven around the theme of Chrismas. It was in .charge of Mrs. R. WT. James who gave an inspiring and educational address to the Mothers and There were » The “Little their offering then the children. 27 present. Helpers” presented _ boxes and reported their Missionary prayers and sang the Doxology. • The closing prayer and bene­ diction was given, by Canon James which was followed by a delightful lunch donated and served by the mothers. A bale of useful clothing was packed which is to be sent to ‘‘Huron Church House,” London, for dis­ tribution. ort For H uron County Farming has gotten down to complete winter routine. Poultry flocks are now coming to top production. Feed spplies look to be adequ­ ate for the coming year. Some corn is still not picked. Heavy rains during the week will hin­ der early wood cutting consider­ ably. a “We than a told the judge, “and then the baby came.” “Boy or girl?” asked his hon­ or. “Girl—a blonde; she moved in next door.” were happy for more year,” the tearfull wife Neuhauser Chicks Hatching Weekly Setting All Breeds Order December and January Chicks Now Neuhauser Hatcheries 81 King Street LONDON, ONTARIO TeL Met. 7482 BS< You Can Save Money By Buying: USED PARTS TIRES BATTERIES ETC* at Auto Wreckers Phone 418-M Exeter Leisure Hours Under HER Tree Vacuum Cleaners Electrical Gifts are the practical answers for your KIPPEN Sells Home And Trucking Business Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Mac­ Gregor have left our village to take up residence in Goderich. Mr. Keith McLean of Hensail has purchased Mr. MacGregor’s ■ large truck while Mr. AV. R. Cooper has purchased the fine new .building. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Mac­ Gregor success and happiness in their new home. Mr. Donald Bell of the O.A.C., Guelph, visited recently at his home here. A number from here attended the funerals of the late Mrs. Passmore and Mrs. McKaig in Hensall' last week. Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Gack­ stetter and family of Exeter and Mr. Edward Gackstetter of Zur­ ich spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Gackstetter. Mr. W. Ivison of the village left last week to spend the win­ ter months Peterborough Mrs. R. M. confined to London, with turned to her home here last week and at date of writing progressing favourably. W.M.S. Hold ImpressiveCandle - - - ’ The of the United Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Winston - Work­ man. The meeting opened with | quiet music played by Mrs. J. I Sinclair. The Christmas program I followed by the president, Mrs. Workman. The worship was in charge of Mrs. A. Parsons. Mrs. reading i lighting i die No. Mrs. H. for Woodham Youth Wins Huron County Bursary J. Grant Mills, of Woodham, a student at the University of Western awarded sar j. Other were awarded to Alica A. Laid­ law’, Wingham; Margaret Colqu- houn, Clinton; Ronald G. Sills, Seaforth; John Graham Wallace, Seaforth. These scholarships are award­ ed annually to Huron County students on the record of previous year. The committee appointed the Huron County Council make these awards is Warden Cecil Johnston, Miss Helen Alli­ son, Registrar, U.W.O. and J. H. Kinkead, inspector of schools. with relatives in and Toronto. Peck, who has been Victoria Hospital, a fractured hip, re- Lighting Service annual Christinas meeting W.M.S. of St. Andrew’s Church was held on Workman gave a short after which the candle service took place. Can- 1 for “Joy” was lit by Caldwell, Candle No. 2 “Love” by Mrs. J. Sinclair, Candle No. 3 for “Christ, the Light of the World” by Mrs. R. Elgie; Candle No. 4 for “Peace” by Mrs. T. Kay; and Candle No. 5 for “Hope" by Mrs. W. well. Thank-you letters were from Mrs. W, Cooper, Workman, Mrs. M. Cooper; treas­ urer, Mrs. E. McBride; secretary, Mrs. Allan Johnson; Finance Committee, Mrs. E. J. McLellan, Mrs. R. Mrs. Peck. »!< ** The teacher and pupils of S.S. No. 2 Tuckersmith are holding their Christmas Concert- in the school house on Saturday eve­ ning, December 16, at 8 p.m. The Sunday School are hold­ ing their Christinas Concert on Monday evening, December 18, at 8 p.m. Congratulates Exeter On Becoming Town Tuxford, Sask., December 6, 1950. Times-Advocate, Exeter, Ontario. We wish to convey our con­ gratulations to our old home town on the event of its becom­ ing a town at the turn of the year. We also pray that it may also become of full age in spirit­ ual growth by the same date. Under present world conditions no time should be lost. A few western items: The thermometer dropped to about 25° below early last night, but is on the upward movement to­ day. Our new curling and skat­ ing rink is nearing completion and if the weather remains cold maybe skating and curling on Tuxford’s new Memorial Rink in a few days. The people of this district are enjoying a new black top "road to Moose Jaw (a dis­ tance of 15 can be kept Birsay is these days, reported to 3,000 feet in its test hole. The town of Birsay and. community should keep their fingers crossed. The city, of Regina and other centers are crying for our lead­ ers not to use the atomic bomb, and well we may all be inclined to do the same thing. But what about the atomic power of a re­ jected Saviour when it breaks over this poor scene? when men will seek death but it will flee away. The atomic bomb seems to be having its effect on many peo­ ple. Billy Graham and other evangelists are having great suc­ cess in U.S.A, by all reports. Jack Shuler at Greater Fort Wayne in a three-week campaign has reported over 1,000 converts. Would to God it would spread over our own fail- land. Oil is making itself felt in Alberta. The auditors report receipts of $64,- 5'26,138 or $17,659,705 over re­ ports of the same period one year ago. Much of the wonderful riches that the Lord has placed in this wonderful earth is just coming in view. What a grand place this will be when the Lord shall be King over all the earth and will not be subjected to the greed of men. Once more wishing Exeter Godspeed in all its promotions. Yours sincerely, J. T. Bagshaw. HOOVER — G-E Two leading models in either tank or upright. A dandy suggestion for the lady of the home. NECCHI Sewing Machines You’ll appreciate the out­ standing features of these machines — recog­ nized with tjh e Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. Undis put- e d leader for over forty years. © FLOOR POLISHERS © POP-UP TOASTERS © COFFEE MAKERS Electric Blankets read . . Mrs. (Rev.) Richardson, Mrs. E. Sproat and the Broadfoot family. Mrs. John Anderson expressed her thanks for cards received during her recent illness. Mrs. R. Elgie gave a short financial report for the closing year. ? Mrs. E. McBride reported for 'the visiting committee. Mrs. R. MacGregor and Mrs. J. McLellan jwere appointed as visiting coni- «mittee for next year. The flower i committee for the church I Mrs. W. Bell and Mrs. D. per. It was decided to add members to the Circle No. Two members from Circle No. 1 —namely Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Peck—and from Circle No. 3 Mrs. J. McLellan MacGregor. A lovely vocal Are Ringing”, was George Hess and Mrs. accompanied by Mrs. ritt, all of Hensall. A Christmas Story by Mrs. J. Anderson .... __ told of how the Christmas was celebrated in the different coun­ tries. Mrs. Workman closed the meeting and lunch was served by Circle No. 2. The slate of officers was pre­ sented by the nominating com­ mittee for 1351 for the W.M.S. as follows: Honorary president, R. D. Elgie; president, Mrs. Workman; vice-presidents J. Sinclair. Mrs. J. McLel Mrs. E. Kyle; secretary IL Caldwell; Missionary j I K four *> and Mrs. duet, ’’Bells sung by Mrs, T. Coates T. Sher- was given when she Mrs. w. Mrs. Ian, Mrs. , ______v Monthly secretary, Mrs. W. Alex­ ander; Baby Band superintend­ ent, Mrs. R. Broadfoot; Mission Band superintendent, Mrs. T. Kaig; Christian Stewardship sec­ retary, Mrs. IT. Jones; Supply Committee, Mrs. J. McLean, Mrs A. Parsons, Mrs. N. Long, Mrs A. Gackstetter; press secretary Mrs. A. Gackstetter: pianists Mrs. IL Jones, Mrs. J. Sinclair; Sunshine, Mrs. EL Kyle, Mrs. E Jarrott. Officers of W.A.: Honourary presidents, Mrs. A. Johnson, Mrs “ ~ — EJ. Chip Mrs. J Mrs. W R. Feck; president, Mrs. -chase; vice-presidents, Sinclair, Mrs. IL Jones, Springs - /Haffresses A family gift that will give many years of service. We can offer you mattresses rang­ ing in price to the famous Simmons’ ‘Beauty­ rest’.$24.95 to $89.50 Rufhide Luggage A very attractive quality line that will resist hard wear and weather. Colours are permanent. 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