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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-07-04, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 4th, 1935 SIXTY-SECOND YEAR Bathing Suit Summer Wash Dress Goods 10 bars 33c. lb. tin 17c. Phone 32 I New ties, braces, belts, fancy socks, sxyfeaESrs, u See our special Men’s Ties at 25c. and 50£. each. This store will be closed Wednesdays at 12 o’clock noon, May 29th to Sept. IT u LADIES ATTENTION , ., SUMMER SPECIALS Hot Weather Vatu INDUCTION FRIDAY An induction service will be held in James st. United church on Fri­ day evening wihen Rev. Arthur Page, of Thamesville, will be inducted into his new charge. The service will be in charge of Rev. R. N. Stewart, who will addlress the congregation and Rev. Mr. Chandler, Kippen, will address the minister. At the close of the service a social gathering will be held in the basement to meet Mr. and Mrs. Page. The ladies of tihe congregation are asked to provide light refreshments. AWARDED FELLO Mr. Hugh Cireech M.A, (Chemis­ try, University of Western Ontario) has been awarded a Research Fel­ lowship in the Department of Medical Research of the Banting Institute at Toronto. In addition to 'research op the control of cancer, Mr. Creech will begin work in Biochemistry leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of ronto. To- FIRST JITNEY TOURNEY A jitney tourney was held on the local greens Friday eveming of last week with six -rinks taking part. The winning rink was composed of Jas. Bowey, Hugh Creech and G, Ander­ son, skip, with two wins plus twelve, the runners up were J. Batson, A. Traquair with two and Dr. McTaggart, skip, wins plus two. OUR Specials this week-end Silverwood’s Ice Cream Bricks— All Flavors 20c — at —* Grieve’s Sandwich UNION We have a large stock of bathing suits for ladies,men and chijdr onable prices. Boys’ All Wool Bathing Suits 6-14/years at $1.00. at very|reas- Special Crepe Dressed at $3.95 each We have just received another lot of smart styles in Silk Crepe Dresses in white and pastel shades in both Misses and Ladies’ sizes, very special value at $3.95 each. We have a large stock of Summer Wash Dress Goods to select from, many lines at greatly reduced prices. (Jy________________________________________________________________________V n i * “Big B” Brand Work Shirts We believe Big B brand Work Shirts to be the best value we know of in this line. Extra roomy in sizes. Good material, triple stitched seams. Good materials at from 79c. to $1.00 each. Special Values this Month Plain Green Paper Window Blinds at 15c. each. Plain Green and Cream Cloth Blinds, seconds at 69c. each. Men’s Work Socks at 15c. a pair. Men’s Fine Socks, 18c. a pair or 3 pair 50c. Extra Heavy All Linen Tea Towelling, regular 35c. quality<aF 29c. a^yard. Ladies’ Cotton Hosiery, good colors at 19c. a pair. Men’s Fine Shirts, collars attached at $1.00 each*^ Axminster and Wilton Rugs on sale at grea Ladies’ House Dresses at 69c. to $1.00 t Men’s Wear Superior Chain Store Specials for Thursday; Friday, Saturday P. & G. Soap .......... Maple Leaf Salmon Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Lily Brand Chicken Haddi Handy Ammonia Miracle Whip Salad Dressing ... per jar 19c. Certo, making jarps^& jellies per bot. 29c. Assort Jones & Aluminum Preserving Kettles, large size . . priced at 79c. ea. “Wearever” Preserving Kettles, large size . . $1.65 to -$2.25 Granite Preserving Kettles........................from 50c. to $2.75 (See these kettles) t SPECIAL IN ONE COAT GRANITE-WEAR Deep Pie Plates Tea Steepers . . No. 1 & Pud. . . No. 2 Pud.......... No. 3, Pud. .. . Bowls ............... Small Roasters 10c. 17c- 12c. 15c. 15c. 9c. 49c- Basins......... Pans ........... Pails........... Roasters . . . your Dish Pans Wash Sauce Water Large Tea Pots........................ home for “Old Boys” with 29c. 15c. 15c. 49c. 49c. 49c. Paint and Decorate LOWE BROS. “High Standard” Paints & Varnishes Arsinate of Lead Climax Bug Killer Arsinate of Lime Paris Green FOR THE HOT DAYS Coleman Gasoline Ranges Kamp Kook Stoves Oilstoves and Ovens Electric R'angettes Come in and talk over your wants with us. Traquair’s Hardware Biscuits per lb. 15c. nd ......... per lb. 39c. ground ... per lb. 29c. All ladies interested in lawn bowl­ ing are invited to< be present at the local bowling green at 3.30 p.m., on Saturday. Bowls will be provided; instructions will be given. It is es­ sential that low-heeled shoes be worn on the greens. Postponement in case of bad weather, will be until the following Monday. OLD BOYS’ NOTES That Good-Will Parade to Hensall Reunion was a hum-dinger. It was impromptu, but it was and whole-hearted and ipeople sure extended a come. spontaneous the Hensall .hearty wel- Everyone who has vited to wear a sticker aft. a car is in- fore Boost Old Boys’ Week. Get your supply of flags now be sure to get plenty. The beautiful bronze badges souvenirs of Exeter’s 1st Old Boys and Girls Reunion in 103 years are now on sale in all the stores. Wear one. and and as With fify-five paid up entries for Race Day, July 31st and some of the fastest horses in Ontario enter­ ed, Exeter can look forward to a wonderful day of sport. Two large extensions to the grandstand being built as well as bleacher commodation, are ac- Mr. and Mrs. Ulric Snell are spend­ ing July at their summer cottage at Grand Bend. Mrs. E. G. Lowry and daughter Miss Thelma left last week for the Rocky Mountains in British Co­ lumbia where they will spend the summer .months. Mr. John McTavisih, of the Royal Bank staff, Port Hope, called on friends in town the forepart of the week while on vacation^ John and Kenneth Hockey, Misses Jeanette Taman and Patsy Martin were in Detroit Tuesday taking in a ball game. toMrs. Beavers would be glad know of anyone having old photos or antiques for the display being ar­ ranged for Old Home week. Mr. Janies Handford will observe his 96th birthday oh Saturday of this week and will be "At Homo” to his friendig from 6 to 10 p.m. TESTING WELL gThe Public Utilities Commission are at present making a test of the water supply on the property of Mr. Nelson Kestle just south of the vil­ lage. Mr. Kestle has a 37 ft. well and from the tests that have been made during the past week it is. es­ timated that tihe well will produce about fifty gallons per minute. Two steam engines are being used to fierce the water out of the well and these have been in operation, during the daytime for the past week. Fur­ ther tests will be made. MORE TALL WHEAT Last week we reported some wheat that was 5 ft. 1 inch tall, latter part of the week we had jon exhibition some wheat grown on the farm of Mir. Jas. Glavin, of Crediton, that measured 5 ft. 8 ins. We have also some wheat gown by Mr. Ralph Willis, of Credition, that measures 5 ft. Si ins. We are now hoping to hear of someone that has wheat six feet tall. SERIOUSLY ILL STRAWBERRY SUPPER the on The Strawberry Supper at James Street United Church Thursday of last week under the aus­ pices of the W. A. was a decided success. Supper was served in the basement to a record crowd. The Sunday School orchestra were in at­ tendance. A miscellaneous program was held in tlje auditorium with Rev. Mr. Stainton acting as clhair- man. Solos were sung by Mr. Stain­ ton, Mrs. Mctrlock, Dr. Smillie and Harry Hoffman; readings by Hazel Smith and Majorie Lawson; an organ solo by W. R- Goulding and a trom­ bone solo by Theo. Walper. The net proceeds amounted to over $120. FRED KERR HIGH GUN AT ST. THOMAS At the annual trapshooting tour­ nament of the Canadian Indians at St. Thomas on Dominion ,J)ay with some 25 entries participating, Fred Kerr, of Crediton, was high gun for the day. Mr. Kerr broke SPG on his second hundred targets. In tihe Canadian Indian 2iinan team Mr. Kerr and L. C. Elliott, of Toronto, won second place being one point be­ hind the winners. Mr. Kerr and Mr. Clark, of Preston, were a close second in the Indian doubles cham­ pionship with only one point belhind. MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER Miss Loreen Dunn was the guest ■of honour at a charmingly arranged shower when about twenty families in the immediate vicinity of her home gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Reynolds on Fri­ day evening. A very amusing mock wedding was staged with Mrs. M. Bechler acting as the groom, Miss Kathleen Strang as the bride; Mrs. Rufus Kestle as the brde’s father; Norma Moir as flower girl and Mr. Clarence Down cleverly playing the part of the minister. Following this a prettily decorated wagon and basket piled with gifts was drawn ip by Norma Moir and 'Calvert Bech­ ler. The bride-to-be, who, was the re­ cipient of many lovely presents ex­ pressed her thanks and was showered with confetti white bell suspended chair. Music for the provided by Miss Reta Tom Woodward and Mr. Jeffery and Bobby. Dainty meats were served at the the evening. then from a large above evening Oke her was and Mr. William refresh­ close of NEW LIGHTING SYSTEM Exeter has transformed the light­ ing system through the business see­ dion of the Main street, standards 13 feet high mental frosted globes at with 300 candle power furnish the light. The •however, have been erected only part of the distance on one side of tihe street. These furnish tihe light hav­ ing been turned on Monday evening for the first time. New standards will be erected and turned on as they are received flronl tihe makers in Toronto as the preparatory work has all been completed. The old poles have all been removed from' tihe street. In the course of a few days the lights will be placed on botih sides of the street and Exeter will have a new white way that should be most attractive and a credit to the municipality. New iron with orna- tihe toip and bulbs now standards, LITTLE BABE ILL Melba, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin King, of the third con­ cession Oif Stephen, was takeni to the Children’s Memorial London on Friday of on Sunday was given fusion. The babe is ill but hopes are held for its feco' ery. Hospital in last week and a blood trans quite seriously fall The The many friends of Mr. Rowcliffe will regret to knpw is seriously ill at his home suffered a paralytic stroke while vis­ iting at Grand Bend on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Rowcliffe in company witih their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. N. G'raham and family, of Windsor, had motored to the Bend and were driving through the Beacih- O’-,Pnes when Mr. Rowcliffe alighted from the car and stooped over to pick a flower when he suffered a stroke. He was brought to his home here and is being attended by Dr. Dunlop. He will have the best wishes o>f many friends for his speedy recov­ ery. CAMPBELL—HODGINS David that he having took •p.m. A quiet but pretty wedding place Saturday afternoon at 4 at the Main St. United parsonage when Miss Isabelle Hodgins, daugh­ ter of Mrs. Hodgins and the late Ralph Hodgins, of Lucan, was unit­ ed in marriage with Mr. Robert Eric Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. An­ drew Campbell, of town. The cer­ emony was performed by Rev. A. E. Elliott. The bride was. supported by her sister, Miss Reta Hodgins, and MT. Edmund Ward the groom. Following tihe ceremony the bridal .party were through the town on om Tuckey Transport tnidus/ of wihich Mr. Campbell is drjVer. /They after wards left for Lacan where a wed­ ding supper was ■served at tihe home of the bride's mother to tihe bridal party and several friends. In the evening they left „.0n a short honey­ moon trip returning Tuesday morn­ ing. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell will make tiheir future home in Exeter. The best wishes of many friends will be extended to the happy cou.ple. PAISLEY—DUNN supported paraded oif the at at SERVICES The first of tihe union services be­ tween Main Street and James Street United Churches were held on Sun­ day with Rev. Mr. Elliott and the Main Street choir under the lead­ ership of Miss Huston in charge. The morning service was held in Main Street and the evening service in James Street. Splendid congregations were present. A pretty wedding took place the home of the bride’s parents, Hurondale on Wednesday at high noon, when Loreen Iola, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Dunn, became tihe bride of John Terry Paisley, son of M<rs. Paisley and the late David Paisley, of Orillia Rev. J. H. Stainton former pastor of James St. United church, Exeter, performed the wedding ceremony which was held in tihe living room of the home, under an arch of ever­ green and orange blossom, banked with a profusion of flowers. The bride who entered on the arm of her father, was gowned in a white crepe trimmed with silk lace, wearing a bridal veil of embroidered net caught with orange blossoms and canned a bouquet of Jonahan roses and Baby Breath. She was attended by her sister Miss Vera. Dunn, gowned in maize ensemble crepe suit with white accessories and carrying a bouquet of Larkspur, Babies Breath and Garden cut flowers. The groom was supported by his brother Elmore Paisley of Orillia. Miss Gladys Passmore, cousin of the bride played Lohengrin wedding march. During the signing of tihe register Mrs. H. ■Stainton sang very sweetly "Until.” Following the ceremony the bride led the way to the dining room. The table was daintily decorated, the color scheme being pink and white, centred with the bride’s cake and silver candle holders in which were pink tapers. The wedding dinner was served by Misses Dorothy Manning, of Clinton; and Edna Martene, of Dashwood, girl friends Of the bride with Mrs. Frank Down assisting. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Paisley left on a mo­ tor trip to the Thousand Islands and other points. The bride travelled in buttercup yellow crepe, with high cowl neckline with a plaid jacket and a large picture hat with white accessories. On tiheir return they will reside in Exeter. Dominion Day passed off quietly in Exeter. Quite a number attend­ ed tihe Old Boys Reunion at Hensall; others spent the day at Grand Bend while some took in the races at Strathroy and Goderich. PRESENTATION On Friday last the teachers of the public school and the .caretaker pre­ sented Miss Frain, who- is leaving the staff after six years, with a beau­ tiful silver bread tray. The same af­ ternoon the girls of her room pre- ented her with a box which they aked her to open and which con­ tained a large black elephant for good luck and a handkerchief. Miss Frain expressed her appreciation. She has accepted a position as. teach­ er of Sharon School in Stephen Tp. NEARING COMPLETION The work of improving the Main St. of Exeter is nearing completion. The small strip between the cement pavement and the sidewalks has been filled in with tarvia. The gas tanks which have stood out a couple of feet fr-cm the sidewalks are be­ ing brought back to the edge of the sidewalks. The hydro workmen have completed theiir job of removing the hydro, lines off the street through th business section and new electric light standards are being put up. PRESENTED WITH CLOCK Rev. Arthur and Mrs. Page, off Thamesville, were presented with a clock by the congregation. of the United Church prior to moving to Exeter. Splendid tribute was paid Mr. and Mrs. Page for the excellent service rendered during tiheir pas­ torate at Thamesville. On Thursday evening last an open session was held in the church when members of the congregation and community bid good-bye to Mr. and Mrs. Page. Mr. and Mrs. Page arrived Jn Exeter on Wednesday evening ancl will be in­ ducted into tiheir new * 'charge in James Street Church Friday evening. ------------------------ 0 FORMER EXETER WOMAN LEAVES $22,000 ESTATE Mrs. Agnes Smith, of Ailsa Craig, formerly of Exeter, who died on June 14th, left an estate valued a.t $22,000 consisting entirely of per­ sonal property. The entire goes t|o heir husband, Henry Mrs. Smith had inherited erable property from her Janet .Smith Stewart, of Ailsa Craig. ■estate Smith, consid- sister, FORMER EXETER MAN DIES IN WINNIPEG WINNIPEG, Jul 3—Thiomas Ching, 70, who came here from Exeter, Ont., in 1892, died here tjoday. He was prominent in labor circles and for three yeans was presdient of the •Trades and Labor, Congress here. $His wife and four children survive •among whom is Tim Ching, Winni­ peg newspaperman. “The Place of Better Food” — Smokers’ Supplies — NOTICE We wish to notify all Rural Hy- dr,o users feeding from the Exeter Station that the power will be off on .Sunday, July 7th, 1935 'from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 1.30 p.m', to 5 p.m. LOCAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Eill'ott spent the week-end in Detroit. Mrs. Ellen Coultis, of spent the week-end with here. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Davis children of St. Marys, spent days with relatives here. Mrs. Frank Taylor received word on Tuesday of the death of her uncle, Mr. Arthur Box, of Holland, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Treble and three children, of Toronto, spent the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Treble. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Merkley, Jack and Velma, of Toronto, are holiday­ ing with Mrs. Merkley’s parents Mr. and Mrs. John Cann. Mir. Oliver Davis, of Fort Erie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Davis, of town, is ill in the hospital suffer­ ing from pneumonia. Rev. J.’s. Henderson D.D., and Avife, of Vancouver, who are attend­ ing the Hensall Old Boys spent Wednesday with Dr. and Mrs. Weekes. Dr. and Mrs. Fletcher and daugh­ ter Mary are holidaying this week at Washago Beach. Dr. M. Upton, of London is in charge of Dr. Fletcher’s practice here. The new service station at the south end of Main completion. The .pushed rapidly week. Rev. J. H. and •Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Goulding attend­ ed tihe Old Boys Reunion at St. Thomas on Sunday and also the Ox­ ford Group meeting at Alma College. Mrs. Smith, Doreen and Douglas, of London with the former’s mother Mrs. P. Frayne. Doreen, who was seriously injured in an automobile accident has made a splendid re­ covery. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Cornish, of Thames Road; Mr. and Mrs. Archie Cornish and Mr. Oscar Cornish and son Alfred, cf London, visited re- sently with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cornish. .The regular meeting of the W. I. was held in RivervieAV Park, Tues­ day, June 25th. The opening ode was sung and the Lord’is prayer re­ peated in unison*. After consider­ able business was transacted a ipicnic lunch was enjoyed by all. Detroit, relatives L St. work during is nearing has been the past Mrs. Stainton and Grand Bend Casino DANCING NIGHTLY to GENE FRITZLEY Canada’s Foremost Dance Band (10 .pieces) Featuring "Miss Enid Lee” Soloist Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Schroeder, of Clyde, N. D., and Mr and Mrs. W. A. Milhausen, of Whitman, N.D., while on a motor trip called on old friends in this community. Mrs; Schroeder was a daughter of the late George Baisden* and at one time lived ion the 2nd of Usborne and left tihis part in 1888 for North Dakota. Many of heir friends of those days have scattered Fiddlers, Step- Dancers and Mouth or have passed away. | Organ Players FIDDLER’S CONTEST MONDAY, JULY 8th Prizes for