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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-12-02, Page 1HST1BLISHED 1873 6 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 2nd, 1937 , . -- -• . — - 4 ■ ■■■■■■, Sixty-Fourth Year r Complete Showing of Christmas Merchandise I <I I EXETER LADY’S HEROIC ACTION ROUTS TWO BOLD BURGLARS LION’S CLUB ORGANIZED Returning Freni * Work Saturday Miss Jean Sheere Finds Two Rob­ bers in the Home Our stock of Christmas merchandise is now complete. We feel sure we can help you solve your Christmas gift problems. Come early and often and look over our stock. Men’s Lined Kid Gloves at 98c On sale this week, Men’s Lined Capeskin Gloves, brown only. All sizes. A real bargain this month at 98c. a pair. Men’s Ties 35c each, 3 for $1.00 5 dozen Men's Ties, good quality, on sale for Early December at 35c., 3 for $1.00. Blankets and Bed Covers for Christmas Gifts We have a large stock of All Wool Blankets and Bed-Covers for the Christmas trade. Our prices are very reasonable. LACE TABLE CLOTHS—Linen Sets, Table Cloths and Napkins to match in boxes. All sizes. Fancy Linen Runners, End Pieces, Etc., at very attractive prices. JMen’s Shirts With Fused Collars $1.59 Special Men’s Shirts Beil! make, good patterns, fused collars attached; also with two separate collars. A real value for Christmas at $1.59 each. the supper Miss Jean routed with two sneak the Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Coats at Bargain Prices These coats must go regardless of cost and would make handsome Christmas Gifts. Higher priced coats at the price of very cheap ones. Get Ready for Skating—See our Skating Outfits GOOD HOCKEY BOOTS—GOOD SKATES ALL SIZES—MEN’S, WOMEN’S, GIRLS’ AND BOYS’ Great Values in Overcoats and Suits RAGLANS FORM-FITTING AND FANCY MODELS Our Coats and Suits sell, because they have the style and are moderately priced. Come in and see for yourself. 1 Warm Footwear for Wintery Weather Velvet Overshoes for Women—Zipper Overshoes for Men—Velvet & Rubber ones for' Children Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Returning home at hour Saturday evening Sheere surprised and extraordinary bravery thieves that were ransacking home. Entering the house by the back door which to her surprise was unlocked, Miss Sheere, discovered a t’hief in the act of rifling a drawer in a den just off the kitchen. The thief made a hurried exit .through the front door which had been pre­ viously unlocked. Miss Sheere fol­ lowed and chased the intruder who disappeared among some shrubbery in a neighbor’s garden. Returning to the ’house she head a noise upstairs and on going to investigate found a second intruder hiding 'behind a bedroom door. He held aloft in a threatening manner a flashlight and was challenged by Miss Sheere with the words “Don’t you dare.” The thief made a hurried exit, rushing madly down the stairs. He jumped the last few steps lighting on a rug which slipped on the polished floor. Miss Sheere followed the intruder out into' the ^street, the second man taking first. Sheere Nelson Jones & May, and who was still at the store. A check-up revealed two rings and a necklace belonging to the late Mrs. Sheere bad been stole en. A police investigation could find no trace of the thieves. Since the incident Miss Sheere has been her She is employed in the the same direction as the ■Going to- a neighbor’s Miss telephoned her father, Mr. Sheere, who is employed at commended many times for bravery. office of Mr. H. T. Rowe. Four other Homes Entered Between Exeter and Clinton At a banquet in the Central Hotel Thursday evening of last week a Lions Club for Exeter was organiz­ ed with Dr. W. E. Weekes as the first charter president. The banquet was the result of some active work by Messrs. Earl Nichols and Roy Robinson, of the London Lions, in securing over twenty charter mem­ bers for an Exeter Club. Among the speakers present from outside clubs were Messrs, Wm. Wright, of Strathroy, deputy district governor of zone 2; Ken Waters, of Clinton, representing zone 3; Ed. Redfern, President of London Lions; Bruce Malcolm, special representative of Lions International, Niagara Falls. The chairman for the evening was Earl Nichols. A sing song preceed- ed and interspersed the banquet, The first speaker was Wm. Wright, of Strathroy, who gave a history ot Licnism, its aims and objects. Fol­ lowing the other speakers C. W. Wells, of London, was called on to introduce Mr. Malcolm and the lat­ ter cutined the local organization and proceeded to the election of of­ ficers, which resulted as follows; President, Dr. W. E. Weekes; First Vice-President, Sandy. Elliott; Sec­ ond Vice-President, J. M. Southcott; Third Vice-President, Leslie Coates; tail twister, Geo. Wright; lion tam­ er, Geo. Evans; directors, B. W- 'Tuckey, W. J. Beer, J. H. Jones, Dr. ■G. F. Roulston; secretary, Joseph B. ■Creech. Albout 40 persons sat down to the tables. A splendid banquet was served by Mine Hostess, Mrs. Harper. Arrangements will be made for holding-dn. the near future what is known as Charter Night when the new club will receive its charter and possibly 200 Lions from Exeter and the neighboring clubs will hold a Clinton, have make large banquet. 'Goderich, ■Seaforth and Mitchell all tive clubs and Exeter will fifth in this district. ac- the EXETER BOY PRESENTED TO KING AND QUEEN The following was taken from English newspaper and refers a to Mr. Wilfred G. Turnbull, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Turnbull, of town; “This week has been an auspicious one for the villagers of .St. Paul’s Walden, Whitewell and district, for Queen Elizabeth, accompanied by the King spent the week-end at her birth-place, St. Paul's Waldenburg, now the home of her brother, the Hon. David Bowes-Lyon. Amongst others presented to their Majesties was Mr. W. Q. Turnbull, Canadian school teacher, who. is at the school for a year in connection with an ex­ change scheme with Colonial schools Mr, iTurnbull was an invited guest at the little parish church which the King and Queen attended and was then invited by the Queen’s brother, the <Hon. David Bowes-Lyon, who is a manager of one of his schools, to attend a ceremony of planting a coronation tree on -his cricket pitch at which the King and Queen offic­ iated. The King and Queen having heard that there was a 'Canadian attending church in the morning, they intimated that they would like very much to have him present and be presented to Their Majesties.” Mr. Turnbull writes that it was very thrilling, that he talked with the Queen for about five minutes and that she is most gracious charming. A light delivery truck belonging to Mr, a. E. Ravelie, of Grand Bend skidded from the slippenyi road near Crediton and in taking to t-he ditch struck a tree. The side of the truck and the chassis were badly damag­ ed. 'The truck was brought to the Ford Garage Monday morning, Mr. lArnbld’^Ravelle, the driver, fractur­ ed a couple of ribs. Christmas Issue Next Week Next week the Times-Advocate will present its Christmas -edition. The Christmas edition in past years has been well patronized by the local merchants. Advertisers who intend using the paper this year are requested to get their copy in early. In past district pect to years a full coverage of the has been made and we ex- do the same again, Presentation Mr, Bryn Cousins, who next week is leaving to visit his mother near Carduff, Wales, was on Sunday morning presented with a pair of gloves and house slippers by the members of Caven Presbyterian choir. Mr. Cousins, who is a mem­ ber of the Trivitt Memorial choir, has assisted the Caven choir on var­ ious occasions. Mr. Alex Strang in making the presentation expessed their appreciation of his assistance. » and Eight Stitches to Close Wound Mr. Harold Whyte, of the Hydro staff, suffered a cut in tihe face on Friday last which required eight stitches to close. Mr. Whyte was working with a Delco plant in the hydro workshop and was in tihe act of cranking an engine when t-he icrank slipped and struck him in the face, breaking one of the lens of his glasses and inflicting a nasty cut. He was attended by Dr. Flet­ cher. POT-LUCK SUPPER AT CAVEN Friday evening, November 26t'h, Caven congregation and friends en­ joyed a delicious pot-luck supper arranged for by the Congregational Circle. Later on in the evening the ladies presented a program, for which they had previously been di­ vided into groups, each group be­ ing responsible .for several numbers. Solos were given by Miss Marguer­ ite Hogarth, Miss K. (Strang, Mr. B. Cousens and Mr. Jim Taylor; a couple of costume songs “My Bennie Lies ^Over the Ocean” and “The Aster Song” wore presented by one group. Another group chose as its selection a skit on a popular radio program “Meet the Mrs.” and a “Fashion Review” depicting ladies’ fashion from 18i5'0 to the present day. Community singing led by Miss Brown with Mrs. Hogarth at the piano interspersed the program. Miss Finkbeiner gave two 'humorous readings and Mrs. Willard a piano solo. At the conclusion of the pro­ gram Mr. T. Pryde moved a hearty vote of thanks to the ladies for the supper and entertainment. Mr. H. Strang seconded the motion. Mrs. W. iSmith president, of the Circle, in speaking to the motion, suggested that the men get together and pur on 'the next congregational social ev­ ening. All present agreed. Main Street Y. P. U. Entertain Jantes Street Y. P. U. The Y. P. U. of Janies Street Un­ ited church were pleasantly enter­ tained >by t'he Y. P. U. of the Main Street United Church on Tuesday evening with a goodly representa­ tive from each society present. Mr. W. G. Medd welcomed the visitors and as the latter had charge of tihe program the meeting was turned ■over to Miss Helen Finkbeiner who was in charge. Devotional exercis­ es were followed with guitar selec­ tions by Earl Heywood, readings by Miss Finkbeiner and an address by J. M. .Southcott. 'Group games were played under tihe direction ot Ray Waghorn following which re­ freshments were served by the Main St. young people, Working along the highway be­ tween Exeter and Clinton the same evening four additional homes were entered and robbed. Despite the fact that they were nearly apprehended in Exeter the two 'burglars contin­ ued tiheir work until again routed by a farmer near -Clinton. Money, jewellery and silverware seemed to be the object of their search. They motored north to the home of Alton Johnston, near Burcefield, where they stole two. wrist matches, one a man’s the other a woman's. ■From there they went to the farmhouse of Herbert McKay where they secured a woman’s wrist watch two necklaces, two finger rings, diamond earrings and a gold locket. They also visited the home ot .James Aitkenhead where silver and a flashlight was taken. Next the pair selected the resi­ dence of Byron Rowcliffe, about two miles south of Clinton, for a raid. They were in the house when Row­ cliffe walked in the back door. (He noticed one of the pair downstairs and grappled with him. The second man, who had been upstairs ran to his confederate’s aid and the two succeeded in getting outside and leaping into their automobile. Row- icliffe ran after them and succeeded in securing the license number ot the machine. This he communicated to police along with a description of the pair. Both were described as young. One was a short, thick-set individual, the other was described as small sized. Despite an extensive search of the district the pair have eluded capture Constables McCoy and Ferguson are in charge of the investigations and it is the theory of the investigating officers that the men were hunting for jewellery. This view was up­ held by the fact every house en­ tered was thoroughly ransacked. Drawers were pulled out and upset. The police believe the pair selected homes in which they thought the occupants were in town for their Saturday night shopping but did ex­ press surprise the men would con- j tinue working even after they had i been sighted at the one place.• ! First raid was about 6 o’clock 33 artists will contribute to»j night, the last about 1 o’clock " . * ..-1 t j morning, Pearl White Soap 6 bars, box Ammonia 26c Lifebuoy Soap, 3 bars, box Rinso for 24c. Canned White Corn .....,............. 3 tins 25c. Huron Toilet Paper ............... 10 rolls 25c. Raspberry or Strawberry Jam 32 oz. 24c. Maple Leaf Salmon, 1-2 lb. tin ........... 16c. Prunes, large and meaty ........... 2 lbs 23c. Ivory Soap, large size, reg. 10c. 2 for 11c. New Fruits, Nuts, Peels, Etc., now ready for your Christmas Baking. May we serve you? KNOCKED FROM WHEEL LEG IS FRACTURED ■On Saturday evening at the sup­ per li'C'Ur Mr. Hilliary Horton, 6|2- year-old Exeter blacksmith was knocked from his bicycle in front ot the Bank of Commerce and had his left leg fractured just below the hip. Mr. Jack Pryde was motoring north and Mr. Horton had crossed the main street on his bicycle when he was struck and knocked to the pave­ ment. The pavement was wet and visibility was poor and fortunately Mr, Pryde was travelling at a low rate of speed when the accident happened. Mr. Pryde stated that he did not see the rider of the bicycle until after he had been struck. Mr. Horton was removed to the office of Dr. Fletcher and was later taken London, in E. R. Hopper’s ambul­ ance. to Victoria Hospital, Phone 32 Your Superior Store I WITH THE SICK C.C.M. Skates and Hockey Sticks CHAMPIONS EVERYWHERE We have a large stock of C. C. M. Skate and Shoe Outfits on hand; also C. C. M. Hockey Sticks In professional hockey 231 players out of 256 used C.C.M. Skates. Stay with the best. REDUCED PRICES ON ALL OUR STOVES McClary’s Enamel Front Stove, six lids, reservoir and Warming Closet, worth $75.00: to clear at $62.50 PURINA FATENA CHECKERS To give those birds a milk-fed effect without any milk, No crate required. No extra cost. Ask us. PURINA TETSULES FOR POULTRY Nothing kngeks worms as these capsules do PURINA ROOST PAINT Kills lice while the hens sleep Traquair’s Hardware •To Elect Additional Elders The congregation of Caven church has been asked by the Session to elect two additional elders. Com­ municant members will vote by' handing in the names they prefer at any of the services on December 12th and 19th, and it is expected that the elders elect will be ordain­ ed to their office on the second Sun­ day. in the new year. Mr. Preston Dearing made a splen­ did showing with his Dorset Horn­ ed Sheep at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. He is this week ex­ hibiting his sheep at the Guelph Fail* Mr, borne Mrs. Edith Snell leaving next week for Daytona Beach Florida, where they will spend the winter, . * and Mrs. John Bolton, of Us- Mr. and Mrs. N. Ogden and of town, intend 4 BINGO!! THURSDAY, DECEMBER at 8.30 p.m. in the Legion Club Rooms 15 Good Prizes Chicken and Ham Admission 25c. FLOWERS 2nd FOR ALL OCCASIONS PHONE YOUR ORDERS TO MARION BISSETT Residence William Street, Exeter Phone 150w Plan to attend the Grand Concert I under the auspices of the Exeter ' W. I. in the Town Hall, Friday at j 8.1'5. 5 the program, instrumental, vocal, readings and dance numbers. Hur- onia Male Chorus. Adm. 25c., chil­ dren 15c. Proceeds for Christmas ■Cheer. SKULL FRACTURED Lois Hunter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Hunter, who was in­ jured in-- a bicycle accident two weeks ago, was taken to London for an X-ray last week and we regret to report that the little girl has a fractured skull and will be confined to li Or getting pected. bed for some time, along as well as can at in j GETS PICTURE OF DEER Stories cf deer in the vicinity Exeter was verified when Miss Leila Mollard brought to the Times-Ad­ vocate a snapshot of a deer taken on their farm, 3rd 'Concession of Stephen, Thursday of last week. Shooting, a deer with a camera prov- ot MIRACULOUS ESCAPE What looked at first like a fatai accident happened Wednesday even­ ing of last week when a car driven by Mr. John Murphy, commercial traveller, of Belleville, took to the ditch and struck a hydro .pole about a mile north of Exeter. Mr. Murphy was at the wheel when the left front of the car struck the post. T'he top was rammed down and the glass in the windshield broken. Mr. Murphy’s head was pinned between the steer­ ing wheel and the top. He was rendered unconscious and at iirst it was thought that the man had been killed. After showing signs of life the was extracted from behind the wheel with difficulty. SHe was re­ moved to the office of Dr. Dunlop and was found to be suffering from- and injured eye and a wound in the forehead which required eight stibches to close. Mr. company with Mr. and Wright, tiheir cousin, Wright, and Mr. Lloyd returning to Exeter from the when they came suddenly upon a truck. Applying the brakes the ear swerved to the opposite ditch striking and breaking off a hydro pole. The remaining occupants ot the car escaped with minor bruises and lacerations and were attended by Dr. Fletciher. Mr. Murphy was laid up for a day and then left fol’ Toronto. 'The car had been in his possession only, about three weeks. It was brought to the Ford garage An icy pavement contributed to tihe accident. Traffic officer Wm. inson investigated. required Murphy in Mrs. Miss Wray SUFFERED STROKE She is be ex- a rest-James Scott, who has been dent of t-he Granton community for tihe past hi) years, has moved to his new homo at Russoldalo. I led to be quite entrancing for Miss Mollard. The deer appeared cn t-he [ farm on Wednesday 'but was scared i away-, by a dog. The following day it appeared again. Mr. Mollard with a team was at one end of a field attracting the attention of the animal and Miss Mollard coming up stealthly from the opposite direc­ tion was able to got close enough for a picture. Mr. and Mrs. G. Layton intend leaving next wook to spend the win­ ter in Florida. Geo Jean were north Rob­ Mr. Wm. J. Brock, who recentlj moved to Exeter from Usborne, suf­ fered a paralytic stroke Wednesday morning, of emptying some ashes when fell to the ground, ed to the house and in a critical condition second having suffered one months Wesley Ryckman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ryckman, returned on Tuesday from Victoria Hospital, London, where cn Saturday last he underwent ail operation for the re­ moval of a bone in his nose. Miss Ruby Miners cn Friday of last week underwent an operation for thyroid trouble at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London. Her friends will be pleased to know that she is im­ proving as well as can be expected. Mrs. Wm. Allison, who has been confined to her bed for a couple ot weeks was on Sunday taken to Vic­ toria Hospital in London and on Wednesday underwent an operation for thyroid trouble. Her many friends will hope for her speedy re­ covery. Mrs. Albert W. Etherington, who recently underwent an operation in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, for mastoid trouble following which complications set in and she was in a critical condition; is, we are pleas­ ed to' state, showing some improve­ ment, Badminton The Badminton club enjoyed a tournament and social evening at the Arena Monday evening. Mixed doubles were played with twenty members taking part. Following the games refreshments were serv­ ed. Sliiuffleboard iShuffleboard, which was started at the Arena Tuesday evening ol last week, was played again Tues­ day evening with almost double the number taking part. Three courts were in play. By next Tuesday it is expected that five courts will be ready. Anyone interested is invit­ ed to participate. Basketball The first basketball game to be played in the Exeter Arena took place Wednesday evening of last week when ‘the newly organized. Exeter basketball team defeated the Exeter High School team by the score of 4*2-27. A S. staff handled ’Thursday evening Exeter team will from St. Marys, first time that a Exeter will meet an outside team. Faucett of the H. the game. On of this week the meet a fast team This will be the men’s team from IF TOMORROW COMESREADY FOR ICE MAKING 'Skating enthusiasts will remem­ ber the difficulty that was exper­ ienced last winter in t-he making of ice at the Exeter Arena owing to the continued mild spells that made the making of ice impossible until near the end of the winter. This year the rink management is prepared for the making of ice as soon as t'he cold weather arrives. TThe surface of the rink lias been levelled and covered with sawdust. New freeze doors have been installed. It is tne intention this year to allow public school children free skating certain evenings after school. An appeal is being made for skates for the children. Anyone having old skates and boots to spare the committee will be glad to receive them. The above is the title of a new novel of love, shackled by terror of the unseen, from the pen of Agee Hays, with illustrations by Henri­ etta McCraig Starrett, the first in­ stalment of which appears in the T’imes-Advocate this week. The au­ thor knows and lives t’he life of mo­ dern youth. She is an outstanding writer of stories that are as tangy as the salt This novel Don’t fail merit. Mrs. J. careing for her sister, Mrs. Morley tor the past five months, has re­ turned to her home. Mrs. Morley is much improved in health and able to attend to Her household duties. Mild weather Visited this district the latter part of last week and the snow all disappeared. The weather was mild Sunday morning with rain I but it turned colder at night with a Mght snow. Monday was quite cold. sea air of the Pacific, is just as live as today, to read the first instal- Harding, who has beenMr, Brock was in the act he Me was remov- at present is This is the . Brock about stroke for Mr ago, he nine are*Watch your speed. Brakes of little use on a slippery pavement and fifty miles an hour is much tod fast, Mr. Albert E. Barker, Mrs. Bark­ er and two sons, Edgar and Harold moved from Goderich last week in­ to the residence of Mr. R. D. Hunter on Albert St, Mr. Barker has tak- enn a position at Traquair’s Hard­ ware. We welcome the family to our midst, .