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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-07-05, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 IOC. 1; Jones & May Phone 32Phone 32 1 LOCAL NEWS SOFTENER ADVANTAGES Kellogg’s Bran Flakes...........2 pkgs. 19c. Strawberry Jam ............... 20 oz. jar 27c. Manyflowers Toilet Soap .. . per cake 5c. Royal York Tea............ . 1-2 lb. pkg. 28c. Comfort Soap..........................4 cakes 15c. Pure Lard 1 lb. pkg Hillcrest Shortening.............1 lb. pkg. 11c. Lux or Oxy do!....................large/pkg. 19c. Good Biilk Tea black or mixed per lb. 42c. Fine Old Cheese........................per lb. 19c. EXETER, ONT,, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 5th, 1934 SIXTIETH YEAR NO. 2813 SECOND ATTEMPT TO ROB Store closes every Wednesday at 12 o’clock noon from Mfty 30th to Sept- 12th inclusive. WEARING APPAREL FOR HOT WEATHER SUMMER WASH DRESSES We have a large stock of Summer Wash Dresses for ladies, Misses and Children at very reasonable prices.. Ask to see our Jean Gordon Dresses for $1.00. Summer Dress Fabrics For the second time this year an attempt has been made to rob the residence of Mr. T. S, Woods, m(an- ageir of the Bank of Montreal. Some time during the early hours of Sun­ day morning someone entered the back kitchen of Mr. 'Woods and finding -the door into the second kit­ chen locked-, a Hole large enough to admit a hand was bored in a panel of the door with a hr,ace and bit. A double bolt arrangement however prevented the robbers from gaining admittance out Norry wlas morning .and is now working on the case. This is the second attempt at robbery as early on a Sunday morn­ ing in entered' quietly Woods was sleeping succeeded in rifling his pockets, securing a small amount of change. Occupants of the house were awakened and the in­ truder was frightened away leaving behind an empty sack. EXETER SCHOOL REPORTS The report of the Junior 4th will apear next week as Mr. Howard is busy this week with Entrance Exams. We still have a large range of Summer Dress Fabrics, including Voiles, Crepes, Piq­ ues, etc, at very attractive prices. Bathing Suits for Ladies, Men and Children We carry an exceptionally large stock of Bathing Suits in Penman’s, Klingtite & Monarch brands. Ladies’ and Misses’ all wool Suits as low as $1.50. Children’s all wool Suits at $1.00 each. Special Values In Ladies’ Hosiery Super-Silk and Puritan Maid fine Silk Crepe hosiery, newest summer shades at $1. pair Fine Silk Rayon Hosiery, good shades at 35c. per pair or 3 pairs for $1.00. Ladies’ Lisle Hose at 25c. per pair Ladies’ Cotton Hose at 19c. pair. Men’s Ties on Sale 5 dozen Men’s Ties, good patterns, our regular 49c. line on sale this week at 35c. or 3 for $1.00. 4 dozen Ladies White Chamoisette Gloves regular price 75c. to clear at 49c. pair. See our Grass Verandah Rugs. Popular sizes and colors and reaonable prices. Men’s Fine Socks and Work Socks, Special at TBc. pair or 3 pair for 50c. SUPERIOR CHAIN STORE GROCERY SPECIALS FOR THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. WATER -The highest quality of material. 2— (Fully protected by patents. 3— Pure Armco Rust-Resisting Iron. 4— Heavily galvanized inside & out. 5— (Fully guaranteed by Duro world’s largest makers, world',s largest sellers. 6— More softened water -per pound of s,alt. Unusually high flow rates. More .softened water between re­ generations. Requires less time to regenerate. No packing or channeling of mineral. 11— 'Requires loss water to regener­ ate. 12— More economical and efficient in. operation. & LINDENFIELD Mr. Donald Gladman, B.A., has been appointed a charge of the United1,'Church at Hilton Beach on St. Joseph's Island near the Soo, lejtt last week for his mew field and com­ menced his duties .on Sunday last. Don will have the best wishes many friends Mr. George spent Sunday parents, Mr. Beavers, George was vice-president ot the Liberal Association in one of the Toronto ridings which returned a Liberal candidate in the recent ■election. He is at present connected with the advertising department of (the Canadian Chewing Gnm. Co. and expects to leave shortly to spend some time In New York, Chicago and other cities in connection with his firm. of for his future success. Beavers, of Toronto, and Monday With his and '!Mre. B. W. E. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. McClellan, of Stratford, spent the Week-end With Mrs. McClellan’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Aidworth. Mrs. McClellan re­ maining for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Williams, of Rochester N. Y„ aiiie visiting tor a week with the .-latter’s father, Min. Chas. Harvey and her sisters Mrs. L. Grieve land Mrs. T. Coates. Mrs. George Hunter, of town and Mrs. Ed. Johns, of Usborne, left on Friday last for the west. The form­ er will visit with Mr. Hunter’s sis­ ter Mrs. J. G. Inglis, at Kitscoty, Alberta. She is going as far as Ed­ monton and will also visit with her sister Mrs. Sask., and toon. Mrs. parents at Wilbur Hunter, Salvador, With relatives at Saska- johns will Visit with lier Saskatoon. Miss Dorothy Tnaquaiir is confined to her home through illness. Mr. W. E. Winer hiais rented the •residence of the late John Pedlar and will move in shortly. The school teachers of both the high and public school have all been re-engaged with the exception of Miss Ruble Creech, who has resigned* Mir. G. M. Grant was successful in obtaining ‘first class honours in the mid-summer theory examinations of the Toronto Conservatory .of Music. 'Capt. Ennie, of Forest, has been transferred! to Exeter, in charge of the Salvation Army here. Captain Pope has moved to/ Clinton and Lieut. Prior, to Forest. Mrs. R. ‘G. Seldon, who last week underwent an operation 'at Victoria Hospital, London, is getting aitong nicely, Miss Ina Jaqu’eis, R.N., and Miss Margaret Johns, R, N. have been in attendance Miss Hettie Sweet had the misfor­ tune to step on a stick twisting her right ankle and breaking a small bone at iStrathroy on Monday. The foot is in a. cast and she will have to go on crutches for a couple of nicely. Miss Ina Jaques, R.N., and nie Handford. ■Mayor J. A. Gregory, of North Battleford, an Exeter Old Boy was elected a member of the .Saskatche­ wan legislature in the recent elec­ tion. The North Battleford News puts forward the claim that Mayor Gregory might well be selected for a cabinet, position. The school gardens by the pupils of Mr. G. S. Howard’s room were judged last week by Messrs. William Ward and Geo. Mawson. The prizes were awarded as follows: 1st, $2.00 Donald Winer; second $1.50, Merna Vahey; 3rd, $1.0i0i, Marion Walper. The prizes are provided bjr the. Bd. of Education. .Union services by the Main Street and Janies .Street United- Churches begin- next Sunday. The services dur­ ing the month of August will be in charge of Rev. J. H, Gtaint-on while Rev. Mr. Elliott Will be on vacation Service next Sunday morning will be in the Main Street'United Church and in the evening in, James Street United Church. The James Street choir under the leadership of Mt. W. R. Goulding will have charge of the services. and they left with- taking any ‘loot. Contasble notified' eamly Sunday February a masked robber thei home and stealing into the room where Mr. TO UNDERGO OPERATION \ Miss Grace Hunter, R.N., of Sal­ vador Sask., fe visiting her g>r.and- pairents, Mr, and Mrs. Rd’. Hunter. Mr. Hunter expects to undergo an operation in the Goderich Hospital this week (and his granddaughter will oaaie for him. ROOM V Promoted to Sr. IV, Pass—(Carl Stire 73; Richard. Gor­ don 72; Hazel Jones 71; Murray Moore 70(; Irene Brocks 69; Irene Kydd 67; June Bartow 67; Thelma Hockey 67; Gerray Lawson 66; El­ mer MfcDonald 6'5; Clifford Quance 64; Billy Jones 62; Wesley Ryck- man 62; Gerald Lawson 60. Recommended—Eric Morse, Olive Caldwell. Below Pass—Kathleen Kestle Alva Elliott 57; Eldrid Simmons Lloyd Hunter 5 4. Promoted to Jr. IV. Honours—'Florence Southcott Lorraine Atkinson 80; Harry Par­ sons 78. Pass—Bessie Brooks 74; Alta Harvey 73; Audrey Sims 71; Jean Cann 70; Doris Mobre 70; Maxwell Harness 69; Bruce Cann 68; Phyllis Cooper 67; Bar tie Motz 66; Mfarion Elliot 65; Phillippa “ Jean Grieve 61. Recommended—Ross Hewitt. Below pass—Anita Tom Walter 57; Doris Cutting 56. Number on roll 40; average at­ tendance 38.3 6. Maude A. Horton, teacher 5 8; 54; 81; Harness 64; Moore, Lloyd Brintnell 58; RIBS FRACTURED Mr. Herb Block met with an ac­ cident at the Canning Factory Tues* day which resulted in a fractured rib. He was drawing a load of empty cans when one of the wheels of the truck struck a rut (and1 some of the boxes toppled over om top of Mr. Block. HIGH GUN FOR LADIES was the Mrs, Fred1 Kerr, of Creditor, high gun for lady shooters at Grand International Trapshooting tournament, the 29th annual event of the Canadian Indians at St* Thomas on July 2nd.. Mr. Kerr was also among the prize winners, being •second in the .second event of the afternoon besides winning prizes. ORANGEMAN SO YEARS othei’ Mr. C. W. Heaslip, of Hamilton, a P,aist Maston of L.O.L. 924 Exeter has completed; his fiftieth year in the Onange Order. At present he is chaplin of Enniskillen L.O.IL. No. 2897, Hamilton. Fifty years an Or­ angeman is a long time and M>r. Heaslip is to be congratulated. He has served as Master of three Orange Ledges and .also' served' (as District Master of Verulam Lodge. REMOVED. TO HOSPITAL iser-Mr. J. F. Strange, who was iously injured when thrown from a buggy was removed :to Sit. Joseph's Hospital, London, on Friday of last week. ' Mr. Strange suffered a frac­ tured jiaw, a number of cuts and bruises and it was feared 'the skull was fractured. An operation was performed removing, a clot of blood from behind the ear and Mr. Strange is now making .splendid progress. Mrs. Jameis Flynn, whose -collarbone .was broken in the same accident has also been removed to the same hiOiS-i pit al. is ser- SERIES OF SERMONS The attention of the. public called to the following series of mons to be preached at the evening services of the Main St. and! James St.-United church congregations dur­ ing the month of July: July 8th “Is There a Life Beyond the Grave”; July 15th. “Is There a Hell, if so- Where is It and What is It?”; July 22n-d, “Is There a Heaven; if so Where is It and', What is It,”; July 29.tih, “Is There a Second Chance?” This series of sermans will be based on Prof. Baillie’s great book entitled “The Life Everlasting” SINKING SECOND WELL 'The second test well which is ing dug at the rear of the Town Hall by Mr. Wm. Hopper, of Seaforth, is now 'down over 80 feet and the con­ tractor expects to retch the rock shortly. A good supply of water was struck at a depth of about 55 feet but whether or not the supply would1 meet the demands o’f the en­ gineer is questionable and can only be ascertained after a thorough test has bden made. It is hoped to find! a further supply before the rock is reached. An S-inch hole is being drilled. The first test well was sunk near the river but no water was found. A number of citizens are be­ ing attracted daily to see the drillers in operation. be- Eugene Howey, B.A., a. position on the Mt, School staff teaching has se- ■'Forest .English Mr. cured High, and History. Rev. Canon D. W. Collins, rector of St, George Anglican church, Sar­ nia, and a former rector of Trivitt Memorial church, .superanuated at the close of June. As a mark of the esteem in which he has been held during the ministry to the congre­ gation he was presented with a sub­ stantial purse of gold, Rev. F. G. Hardy, of Aylmer, will succeed Can­ on Collins. ROOM IV (Sr. in to Jr. IV—Pass — Stewart Cann 64; Doris Payne 63; Catherine Armstrong 60. Below—Donald Siverns, 3)3. Jr. Ill to Sr. Ill—Honours—'Bri­ tain Sanders 85; Dorothy Kydd 79; Marion Smith 78; Margaret Fitzger­ ald 76; Neil Jones 75; David Gordon 75. Pass—iSliirley Penhale 74; Murry Stanlake. 73; Annie Mason 73; Nor­ man Hannigan 72; Doris Hay 71; Norina Wilson 70; Labelle Lutnuan 69; Ila Willis 69; Coquoline Sum­ mons 68; Bert Pilon 67; Frances Ellis 64; mons 68; Bert Pilon 67; King 67; Marjorie May 66; Pearce 66; Dorothy Jennings Doreen Sims 63; Iva Willis 62; Ray Snell 61; Robert Cutting 60; Norma Stonehouse 60; Anne Gordon (an- sent but promoted on trial on year’s work.) Below pass—-Norma Parsons Frieda Stire 52; Lila Elliot'51; Neil McDonald! 49; Jean McDonald Jean .Snell 47; Jack Billy Whlper 24. Note—One per cent, marks. Number on roll 37; tendance 3 5.9. W. A. Frain, teacher Cutting ROOM III 54; 48; 34; equals seven a verage TRIEBNER—CORBETT Eva, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Corbett, of Brinsley on Wednesday of last week ‘became the bride of Douglas Triebner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank THebner, of Stephen. The ceremony was per­ formed by Rev. J, A. Blackwell, of Ailsa Craig at the home of the bride’s parents. Marjorie Flynn, cousin of the bride carried the ring and Dor­ een, sister of the groom was flower girl. The bride was becomingly gowned in blue with hat to match and grey accessories. After the cere­ mony about 30 guests attended the reception. Later the young couple left on a motor trip. On Friday even­ ing a reception was held at the home of the groom’s parents when ■over 100 persons were present to spend a most enjoyable evening. SKINNER—HARDING A very pretty June wedding was celebrated at the home of the bride’s mother, Main Street, Exeter, on Sat­ urday at high noon when Ina Mae, youngest daughter of Mrs. J. Hard­ ing and the late Joslin Harding was united in marriage to Mr. Franklin Phillip Skinner, son of Mrs. Skinner and the late William Skinner, of Usborne. To the strains of the wed­ ding march played by the bride’s sister, Mrs. Arthur Ford, the bride and groom took their place in front of a beautiful bank of roses, cut flowers and ferns draped with a can­ opy in pink and white, ceremony was performed- by Rev. J. H. Stainton. The bride looked lovely in a white crepe dress with appljqued silk net and wore a silk net bridal veil caught up with a. wreath of or­ ange blossoms and carried a bouquet of roses, bridal wreath and fern. Little Miss Margaret Rundle, niece of the bride made a charming little flower girl dressed in yellow organ­ die. Following the ceremony a wed­ ding dinner was served, the tables being tastefuly decorated in pink and white centred with the wedding cake over which was suspended a large white bell. MHsses Florence West and Loreen Dunn, girl friends of the bride actedi as waitresses. 'The groom’s gift to the bride was a silver tea service; to the pianist a piece of silver and to .the flower girl a white gold bracelet. The bride and groom left on an extended motor trip, the bride travelling in a lagoon blue crepe ensemble with white ac­ cessories. On their return they will reside on the groom’s fine farm in Usborne. Best wishes of many friends are extended to the happy couple. >at- Promoted to Jr. Ill—Honours— Biruce Gordon 82; Doris Webber 81 Ray Weido 79; Jack Harness 79; Donald Traquair 78; Betty Elliott 76; Lillian Kestle 77; Galvin Hey­ wood 76; Marjorie Flynn 76; Hazel Williams 75; Ross Ward 75. Pass—'Roy Kirk 73; Gloria Mouse 73; J. Triebner 71; E. Hunter 71; M. McDonald 68; J. Cann 68; Ted1. McDonald 67; Bobbie Burns 67; Orval Hunter 67; Ethel Stine 67; Harold Hockey 65; Douglas Piriyde 613.; Douglas Hairttiess 63; Jean El­ liot 63; Harold Elliott 63; Walter Sims 62; Barbara White 61; ommended Hazel Dodge. Below Pass—■ Ruby Welsh 58; Lillian Hewitt'55; Betty Harness 54 Mary Kirk 53; Lois Clarke 33;'Lo-is Hunter 54; Is-obel Snell, 51; Rich­ ard Pijlon 45. No. on roll 3 7; average attendance 36. cut where the I —-——------------ ---------------------------------- - Exeter on the Air ... rec- M. M. Rowe, Teacher. PROMPTED TO ROOM III First to Junior II, honours — Billie Weekes, 85.4; Virla Jones 85 Shirley Motz 84; June Smith 83; Mildred Hannigan 82.6; Mary Cald­ well 82; Mae Snell 79.5; Archie Webber 79.4; Shirley Mason 79; Mary Easton 78.7; Madeline White 78.3; Douglas Gordon Brock King Marie 7(5. Pass— Irvne Armstrong 74.6; Robert Moore 74; Douglas Brint­ nell 73; Helen Pfaff 72.8; Eric Hey­ wood 72; Alex Ellis. 71; Keith Gor­ don 69; Jean Snell 68.4; Pearl Cann 68. Pass — Irvine Armstrong 74.6. M E. Pridham, teacher 78; Helen 77; Eric Jennings 76.8; May 76.3; Dorene Parsons 76; Melville 75.1. Jean Stanlake promoted TO ROOM) II Feasible number of marks 600— Gwehneth Ron- 521; Pay- Bert ; Ar- Shirley Appleton 540; Jones 53G; Bobby Davis 15'35; old Stainton 533; Jean Kirk Donald preszcator 319; Betty ne 518; Dawson Goulding 506; Moore. 505; Melvin Kestle 490 hold Lindenfield 482; Evelyn Ware- iug 471; Ross McDonald 461; Toto, Penhale 448 Donald Burns 443; 435; Earl Sims. 427 house 423; Allan Stonehouse Leonard Wells 365; Clayton ders 350; Billie Elliott 348. Bromoted on year’s work: Moir, Bobbie Pryde, Marjorie sli, Bobby Kydd. Rubio Creech, teacher, Donald White 447; Joan Redfern Beverly Stone- 403; Sah- Ola WeL THURSDAY 6 to 6.30 p.m. C F P L, LONDON Hear Cyril Strange, soloist, as­ sisted by George Grant violinist & Mrs. H. C. Carey accompainst Sponored by a group of Exeter Merchants See Cyril Strange fol* terms GRAND BEND “Where the Better Bands Play” DANCING NIGHTLY Brian Fairnon. and his 10-piece orchestra of Toronto The music that is. different BARGAIN NIGHTS TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS Free Dancing till 9.30—<22 tickets for $1.00 ANNUAL FIDDLERS’ CONTEST Also Step-Dancing and Mouth-Organ Playing MONDAY NIGHT—JULY Oth We invite you to compete for the beautiful trophies and prizes Ladies 25 dancing free Gents '50 (Competitors admitted; free) Bring your Picnics tO' the Beach Buy Ed’s famous Hot Dogs, Ham­ burgers, Pies, Ice Cold Drinks and. all Refreshments Free Tables and Hot Water* Musical program on the Beach on Sunday afternoons and Sunday ev­ enings in the Casino A Three-Act Comedy Drama ‘Civil Service’ Will be presented in ABERDEEN HALL, KIRKTON FRIDAY, JULY 6th By the Young People of James St. Church, Exeter, in aid of ton Agricultural Society. Those who have seen are loud in their praises, of pathos and ‘humor that interest every minute. ADMISSION: 25 and Play starts at 8.15 AMOS t)OUPE> Sec’y the Kirk- this play It is full holds the iSc.