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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-08-05, Page 1i a. k DflTXBLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 5th 1937 Sixty-Third Year LINEN TOWELLING SPECIAL Men’s Blue Denim Work-Pants $1 pair. Men’s Good Farm Boots at ... $2.25 pr. Men’s White Oxfords at $2.50 to $2.95 at $20.00 Each This store will be closed each Wednesday at noon—June 2nd to Sept. 15th The above are regular Worsted suits in fancy Navy, Browns Greys, Etc. All sizes from 36 to 46. Student Sizes Check Pattern Suits at $17.00 to $18.00 These Suits in sizes 33 to 37, fancy back, 2 pant suits for Young Men, are selling fast. Come in and look them over. More Mid-Summer Specials —......................—- — ' ' - ■■■■■" ■ WOMEN’S WHITE SHOES at $1.75, $2.00 AND $2.95 Oxfords, -Sandals and Straps Special Linen Sale Linen Cloths, Luncheon Sets, Linen Towels, Pillow Cases and many other odd pieces of Linen at special prices for the balance of the sale. Hand Towelling reg. 25c. yd. at 5 yds $1 Tea Towelling reg. 29c. & 32c. yd. for 4 yards for $1.00 SUMMER DRESSES Clearing at cost and less, good quality Print Dresses sizes 14 to 18 AT $1.50 EACH SPECIAL PRICE ON ALL BATHING SUITS IN STOCK Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Aylmer Soups, Tomato and Vegetable 2 tins for ............................................. 15c Sunlight Soap, 5 cakes for ............... 27c Maple Leaf Canned Peas, New Pack, Per tin ..................................................10c Libby’s Pork & Beans, Large tins 2 for 19c Kellogg’s Bran Flakes, 2 pkgs................ Cascade Salmon, large 2 for ......... Small, 3 for ....................................... Heinz Catsup, per bottle ...................... Emfo Tomato Juice, large tins, 3 for ■ H a 23c 23 c 25c 19c 25c Phone 32 1 received, this t’he Waterloo Band, direction of Pro£, T'hiele, of their splendid musical This was the third ap- and his RAIN INTERRUPTS BAND TATTOO The Exeter band tattoo Wednes day evening of last week drew a large crowd of people to Exeter but all of them did not find their way to the agricultural grounds where the tattoo was held. Seven bands lined up about, 8 p.m. at the corner of Huron and Main Streets and paraded through town to t'he fair grounds where a band stand had been erected, electric lights in stalled and an amplifier system provided. There was plenty ot music as the various bands in uni form marched up the street and- par aded to th? stand. Reeve W. D. Sanders acted as chairman and wel comed the bands to Exeter. Unfoir- tunately the program had just nice ly got under way in the open air when rain began to fall and a farc ed adjournment was made to the Exeter Arena, situate cn the same grounds. It was about ten p.m. when the program was resumed. Each band played two selections and their numbers were well- Following under the gave one -programs, pearance of Prof. Thiele band in Exeter. In the midst of the Pressy’s Transport Banjl, of Sarnia, a boy’s band in smart uniform, en tered the arena late and received a great ovation. They paraded around the arena playing a march. The other bands taking part in the pro gram were the Grand Bend band under the direction of Mr. J. Wai- per, the Parkhill mixed band in smart uniforms of red and blue un der the direction of Mr. Henry; the Zurich Band under the direction of Mr. lEickmeir; the Hensail Band, undeir the direction of Mr. G. Grant and playing one of the leader’s own compositions which was well receiv ed; the Henrich Memorial Band, of Dashwood, smart in uniforms of blue and white, under the direc tion of Mr. Harry Hoffman, and the Exeter Concert Band under the dir ection of Mr. Ted Walper. The band concert was held in the arena while in the gymnasium nearing the close of- the program old and new time dancing started up with Jack Evans and 'his orchestra from London, providing tlie music. The dance was well patronized. The Exeter Band went to consid erable expense to provide this musi cal treat and the financial returns, while fairly large, were not suffic ient to meet the expenses and con sequently the band went about fifty dollars in the (red. program Jones & May Pl",ne3\|her son-in- of Usborne Rev. A. E. Wm. Mair. Sudden Death Bug Killer BOY SCOUT DROWNS IN AUX SABLE Assures you of an immediate kill, no burning of the plant— absolute blight preventive—Dust on in dry hot weather or , when the dew is coming on Put up in 10, 20 or 50 lb. bags or 5c. a pound in bulk Allan Mitchell, 14, of Sarnia Loses Life given in marriage the strains of iLo- March and wore a and tulle frock FRANCIS-JAQUES NUPTIALS The Main St, United church was the setting for a pretty afternoon wedding, Saturday, July 31st, when Ina Merle Jaques, Reg, N-, only daughter of Mr. and' Mrs, George Jaques, bepame the bride of Mr. James Hamilton Francis, of Tavis tock son of Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Fran cis, of Bright. Rev. E. A. Elliott officiated and Miss Helen Dignan presided at the organ. The bride was by her father to hengrin Wedding white suede lace over taffeta, made with fitted bodice long sleeves and Elizabethean col lar.. The finger-tip veil arranged in a pleated halo, was caught at the side with orange blossoms. 'She carried a shower bouquet of Talis man roses. The groom’s sister, Miss Beth Francis, was maid-o£-honor, wearing aqua marine blue sneer, cut on princess lines and caught at the neck line with pink rose buds. She wore a pleated cape of the same material and 'large picture hat. Miss Betty Peart, of Rockwood, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid and chose for her frock a soft pink sheer made on regal lines and wore a turban of the same shade. Both attendants -calrried old-fashioned nose gays of mixed summer Flowers. The winsome little cousin of the bride, Rowcliffe, of Detroit, lovely in poudre blue broidered with pink rose buds. She also carried a nose gay. Mitten, and the Siebert, Eugene R.C.A.M.C., signing of Hoffman, of Dashwood cause.” After receiving gratulations and good their friends the weddin; guests motored to Glen Allen Villa where a served, smart in cessories wore a . _ black and- white sheer with jacket and wore white accessories. On the wedding trip to the Thousand Islands t'he bride wore a navy blue gaberdene frock with Eton jacket trimmed with blue and white and a smart navy taffeta ,hat with accessories to match. The young couple will make theii fut ure home in Tavistock. Both bride and groom were popular witih^the younger set in Exeter and many friends will join with Times-Advocate in extending gratulations and best wishes. flower girl, was Darlene and looked silk net em- Dr. K. S. of Chatham, was best man ushers were Tavistock, Tiernan, of Halifax, the register of E. Rev. J. W. and Caipt. M.D.„ of the During the Harry “Be- con- of Mr. sang the wishes g party and lovely wedding dinner was The bride's mother looked a wine sheer with navy ac- and tire- groom’s mother very becoming frock ot their the con- FURTHER REDUCTIONS IN 1 AUTO ACCIDENT When something went wrong with the steering gear of a car belonging to Mr. F, L. Grieve, of -Grand Bend, and driven by his daughter Helen op the Lake Road near the iSodom school the car took a nose dive in to the ditch, and made la complete somersault and landed again on its wheels and -the driver of the car ac companied by her sister Jean crawl ed -from the wreckage shocked and frightened but little the worse for their experience. The two girls were on their way to Exeter just be fore the noon hour on Wednesday, when the accident occurred. Follow ing the ac-eident they had to walk l’or over a mile to summon assist ance by telephone. The car badly damaged. T'he steel was roof lust -over the driver’s seat was dent ed in badly and part of the steer ing wheel was forced through the shabterless glass windshield, How anyone sitting in that seat escaped with 'only a few bruises is difficult to explain. The left front door was twisted and the glass broken the front part of the body was Iv twisted but little damage done to- the back part 'Of the The car was brought to the garage of Mr. T. Coates. Helen was taken to a doctor for examination and treatment but fortunately she es caped serious injury. Her sister was unhurt. and bad- was car. 1 I BOWLING TOURNAMENT The Exeter Bowling Club on Wed nesday held its first men’s tourna ment since its reorganization two years ago. It is nine years since the last open .tournament was held on the local greens. This year sev eral new greens were seeded out and the lighting system improved. Twenty rinks can now be accommo dated. Nine outside rinks and six local rinks to'ok part Wednesday af ternoon. Four games of 12 ends each were played. The visiting bowlers were welcom ed to Exeter by the president, Mr. H. C. Rivers. The first prize, elec tric table lamps, were won by R. Norfhgraves’ rink from St., Marys; second prize, end tables, by W. Binkley’s rink, of Stratford and for third prize N. 'Adams’ rink, of Ailsa Craig was tied with. R. N. Rowe’s rink, of Exeter. In a five-end play off Mr. Adam’s rink won, .receiving silvei’ cake plates. The rinks and scores were as follows: London Rowing J. Collison W. J. Ashplant J. Banks J. Griffith, skip 2 wins plus 3 Forest Sc'ott • iSeigmiller A. Walters Jas. Hoggarth 2 wins minus 11 L. o. F. DANCE AT SPRUCEGROVE Friday, August 6th Music by McNicJiol’s Orchestra Old and New Time Dancing ADMISSION 25c PLAN TO ATTEND The Gospel Service •— at — Farquhar Hall Sunday, Aug. 8th at 3 o’clock Mr, William Green, of London, will Speak on the Subject “THERE THEY CRUCIFIED HIM” EVERYBODY WELCOME GRAND BEND.. DANCING NIGHTLY JIMMIE NAMARO and his ten Esquires • MASQUERADE Monday Night, Aug. 9th PRIZES FOR COMIC, CHARACTER AND FANCY COSTUMES Grand Prizes—-See Namaro and his boys in original costumes—(Fun Galore The Come best masquerade in years, in costume and be in the spirit of fun. LEAVITT’S THEATRE 1HURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY August loth, 6tli and 7th with. Paris green Arsenate of Lime ’ Arsenate of Lead 650 ft. Twine.............$10.50 “ 600 ft. Twine............$9.50 Pitch Forks Pitch For Handles Carborundum Stones Household Wax ..... 29c. lb. Hawes Wax ....... 43c. a lb. Scarfe’s Wax ......... 45c. lb. Johnson’s Wax ..... 59c. lb. Old English Wax 59c. llx Old English Wax 1-2 lb. 30 c Old English No-Rub 69c pt. Johnson Gio Coat 69c. pt. COLEMAN 3-BURNER STOVE AND OVEN $35.00 24 beautiful shades of Nepto-Iac Enamel to choose from A porcelain finish for walls, woodwork and furniture. SPECIAL Kozak Auto Dry Wash Cloth the original $1.00 1-2 lb. Chan Wax and 1 bottle Polish ALL FOR 47c. -Allan Sarnia Boy the Aux miles from to word reaching Mitch- Scout, Sauble Grand SARNIA, August 3 ell, 14-year-old was drowned in River, about 10 Bend, according here tonight. The boy, a member of the Second Kinsmen Troop, left his home two days ago to camp at The Pinery, in the northern part -of Lambton County. Today his troop of 22, under Troop Leader Nelson Allen, set out for a hike and ering three-quarters of halt was called and the in swimming. It was only after all Scouts had dressed clothing was noticed untouched on the bank that able to locate sent word t© cial Constable ened to the spot, five hours after he -had drowned, the body was recovered in 20 feet of water. Dr. Robert Mack-inlay, -Sarnia, Lambton -chief coroner, and Dr. Ro-binson, Arkona Coroner, decided ho inquest was necessary. The boy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mitchell, South Vidal street. after cov- a mile, a boys went the other and Allan’s he was missed. Un- the -body, the troop Sarnia and P.rovin- R. J. Whiting hast- Late today, some TRE LATE MRS. W. WALKER The remains of the late Mrs. Wil liam Walker were laid to rest in the Exeter cemetery on Friday after noon of last week. The funeral took place from the home of law Mr. Wm. J. Ford, and was conducted by Elliott assisted by Rev. Mrs. Walker, whose maiden name was Margaret Thompson,, aged 88 years, 1 month and 15 days, was a life-long resident of this community. She was born on the highway No. 4, about two miles north of Hensail, a daughter of the late George Thomp son. She was united in marriage with the late William Walker who predeceased her in 1914. .Following their marriage in 18(67 Mr. and Mrs. Wal'ker took up a bush farm on the 2nd concession, of Stephen which they cleared. The deceased was a member of the James Street United church. She is survived by two sons and one daughter, William George Walker and Albert Walker, of Saskatchewan and Mrs. Wm. J. 'Ford; also one granddaughter Mrs. Morley' Wilson, of Thamesville and one grandson Cecil who resided with her for a number of years. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Wesley Kerr, of Dorchester; Mr. and Mts. William Prodger, Alvin and Marion, of London and Mr. and Mrs. Morley Wilson, of Thamesville. Traquair’s Hardware and trip HYDRO RATES The Public Utilities Commission have received word from 'the Ontario Power Commission of a further re duction in rates. The cost of pow er to the local commission has been reduced from $3 6.50 per h.p. to $34.50 and this saving is being pas sed on in cheaper rates for the con sumer. second rate has been reduced from 1.1 cents per k.w.h. to 1 cent per k.w.h. In commercial the rate has been reduced from 2.4 cents per -k^ w.h. to 2.3 cents. The second rate’ remains the same. For power -con tracts the first rate has been reduc ed from 2.1 per k.w.h. to 1.8 cents, the second rate from 1.4 to 1.1 cts. the third rate remains the same. These rates compare very favorably with rates in several of the cities. As power is supplied to the water works department and for street lighting at cost there will be a re fund of $118.00 to the waterworks department and $371 to the Village of Exeter. There is also a reduc tion of rates in the villages of Dash wood and Zurich. For rural con sumers there has been a reduction in hamlet users. same as ductions 1st. Ailsa Craig Ed. Noble Bob Cameron Rev. Skinner Dr. Kennedy, skipW. Binkley, skip 1 win minus 20 3 wins plus 25 London Tliistles Stratford C. Moore R. Binkley H. Delion Forest For the domestic rates the the service charge affecting The new rate is the for farm service. These re in rate took effect August Mr. Eckert W. F'orbes C. iSnellgrove G. Cowie, skip 1 win Harry Otto C. W. Lewis Jos. Davis R. Northgraves, 4 wins plus 2S Alisa Craig Dr. Banting Mr. Reid M. iLove N. Adams, skip 3 wins plus 8 H. B. -Stoddard. G. Vanvalkenburg I. Crawford R. Flemming, skip 2 wins minus 3 Hensail C. McDonell J. Shepherd F. Bonthron Dr. McTaggart, 2 wins minus 3 Exeter G. E. H. Layton R. Hopper C. Carey Gordon May, skip 2 wins minus 6 2 wins plus 1 Exeter Exeter H. G. Rivers, skip B. Rivers W. E. Middleton F. A. May J. Pryde C. Tanton Exeter Exeter H. S. Rivers, Skip W. H. Moise, skip 1 win minus 16 SONJA HENIE “Champion Skater of the World” Supported by an all star cast Hersholt, Ritz Brothers, Don eche, Ned. Sparks. A 20th Century Fox (Bpeeial) duction Jean Arn Pro- MONDAY, TUESDAY, .WEDNESDAY August », 10 and 11 l SONG OF THE CITY’ with Nat Pendleton and Margaret Lindsay A M. G. M. Picture COMING '‘Seventh Heaven” “Slave Ship” GARDEN PARTY Crediton Community Park Friday, August 13th from 7 to 10 p.m. Under the auspices of W.A. of the United Church Musical program by HENRICH MEMORIAL BAND of Dashwood Refreshment Booths, Fish Ponds and Home Baking Sale Admission to Grounds Free ——-------------------------’r-rrnirrn-ioin i ilimiiw jaiiiiwiioMii Entertained at Bridge On July 22nd Mrs. E. R. Hopper entertained at a bridge party to a number of girl friends in honor o£ Miss Ina Jaques, bride-elect of 31st. The prize was won by Harvey Pollen. Miss Jaques presented with a silver relish [Refreshments were served by* hostess. July Mrs. was dish. t'he Illustrated Address Mr. Frank Johns, of Toronto, who has been holidaying in Exeter, gave an illustrated address on the Beauti- tudes at the James Street Sunday School on Sunday morning last, Mr. Johns also sang a very impres sive solo at the morning service of worship in Main Street United church. PARK1IILL LAD’S LEGS CBUSHED t’NDFAi BINDER Three-year-old Bernard Larkin, o<f Pankihill district, was taken to -St. Joseph’s Hospital with both legs severely crushed. He had fallen into a moving farm. He treatment, pital. binder at his father’s was given emergency and Ordered to the hos- ON TRIP TO COAST Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Howard daughter Evelyn are away on a to the Pacific Coast. Word has been received by some of their -friends from Banff where they were spend ing a few -days with Mr. Howard’s sister. From there they were to leave for Vancouver, hoping to re turn the third week in August. Up to the time of writing they had travelled 2,500 miles without a single mishap and all were enjoying their trip greatly. At Banff they were at an altitude of 4,50-0 l'eet and the scenery was beautiful be yond description. Will Weismiller -formerly, of Hensail wits station agent near Banff. They found the highway Al in every particular. From Saskatoon west for 200 mlies the crops wore dried up, but in oth er parts, fair to good. Taking it all in all, they eonsldeved this the finest trip they ever took. A Dearing picnic was Isaac’s Wove Centralia Holiday. Mr. Ernest Cooper is and remodelling Simcoe Street. Civic Holiday witnessed the largest crowds to be Grand Bend in a number of held at on Civic enlarging his residence on one seen years. ot at Juven- Exeter gave a The Seaforth and Exeter iles played a four-all tie in Tuesday evening. The lads fail’ exhibition of ball and there is some promising material on both teams for future players. Seaforth scored all their runs in the third in nings while Exeter scored one in the first and 3 in the fifth. The local players showed up fairly weH ki the field but were weak at the Borden Sanders W. W. Taman R. N. Creech R. G. Seldon, skip 3 wins plus 3 Pollen J. Wethey Snell W. Tetter, skip H. E. U. M. 1 Win minus 6 MISS HEYWOOD RECOVERING FROM ACCIDENT Exeter W. E. Sanders H. Lewis G. Anderson. R. N. Rowe, skip 3 wins plus 8 Miss Williams, who has been car ing for Mrs. Frank Gill for the past few months, loft Saturday evening for Goderich where she will visit for a time. Mrs. Payne is with Mrs. Gill for the present and we are pleased to report an improvement in Mrs. Gill’s condition. Miss Helen Heywood, aged 23, w.ho on July 14th, suffered a frac tured back and internal injuries when she was run over by a car at Kincardine, and who has since been in Victoria Hospital, London, is re ported to be making a remarkable recovery Following an operation the wounds have healed and she ’S getting along nicely. Unfortunate ly she is paralized from the waist down. Mr. and Mrs, Roland Brintneli and two daughters Marjorie and Dorothy, left for their home in North Dattlefnrd, -Sask., 'Thursday after a few weeks’ visit at the home of the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. James BrintnelL I