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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-12-09, Page 3ESTABLISHED 1?73 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 9th, 1937 Sixty-Fourth Year HARRY JENNINGS DIES *==’■ ORGANIZE FOR HOCKEY A meeting of hookey enthusiasts was held Monday evening and an organization was set up. Officers were elected as follows; Pres,, H, 0 Carey; Vice-President, Geo. Evans; Secretary-Treasurer, Jas. Bowey, manager J. R, Moffatt, asisstarit Frank Creech, coach Len O’Brien- There is some talk of entering a junior team in the 0. H. A. but de­ finite arrangements have not been made. DIED IN THE WEST Miss M. Hunter received word last week of the death of her brotlv ■er, Alfred Hunter, a farmer resid­ ing near Edmonton. The deceased, who was 62 years of age, died sud­ denly from a heart attack. He was a son of the late Leonard Hunter, of Usborne. His early life was spent in that township and as a young man he left for the West. He was unmarried. Miss Hunter, who has been residing in Exeter, is leav­ ing to make her home in Hensall. DEARING—CHAPPEL A very pretty wedding was sol- emnizej at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David’ Chappel, of Hibbert Township When their daughter Janet 'Viola, was united in marriage to Mr. Ed­ ward Dearing, of Exeter. The mar­ riage was performed by Rev. Arthur Sinclair at 12 o’clock noon Satur­ day, December* 4th. The groomsman was Mr. Fitzgerald, of Exeter and the bridesmaidzwas Miss Lola Tref- fry. 'the wedding march was played by Mrs. Ed, Chappel. Aftei' con­ gratulations the wedding guests sat down to the wedding dinner. The young people will reside in Exeter where the groom is an employee of Canadian Canners Ltd. FARM PURCHASED Mr. iGlenn Broadfoot, of Tucker­ smith, has purchased the 100 acre farm of Mr. Geo. Henderson, 2nd Concession of Stanley. He will get possession on April 1st, OFF FOR FLORIDA Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Layton left Wednesday for Florida where they intend spending the winter. On .Tuesday evening at the Arena while playing shuffleboard an expression i of appreciation was made to Mr. Layton for his efforts in laying out the courts and in getting the game started in Exeter. Five courts were I in play during the evening. B I N GO I! 3 THURSDAY NIGHT in the Legion Club Rooms 15 Good Prizes Chicken and Ham Special Dojor, Prize at 8.30 p.m. Admission 25c. Following the regular Bingo there, will be Bingo for geese..,. 10c. a round SANTA CLAUS FUND An appeal is again being made for a tanta Claus Fund for the children of Exeter. The citizens in past years have responded nobly to an appeal at this season of the year. No empty stocking among .the child­ ren of Exeter at Christmas time will again be the slogan. The Santa Claus Fund is being sponsored by the Lions Cub who will work in conjunction with the Women’s In­ stitute. The Club has made a do­ nation of $15.00. Contributions will be received at either bank or at the T'imes-Advocate and all con­ tributions will .be acknowledged. Make your contributions early. Thames Road United Church — on — Friday, December 10th at 8.15 p.m. Rev. J. B. Moore will give his lecture on the Holy Land illustrated by 150 beautiful slides Admission 25c. and 15c. UNDER ARREST After a thirty-six hour chase over hundreds of miles of Western On­ tario 3 young men were apprehended wanted in five .counties on more than thirty charges of breaking, en­ tering and theft. Two of them have been lodged in Huron County jail at Goderich charged with five robberies of homes on highway nu­ mber 4 between Exeter and Clin­ ton .One of the robberies was com­ mitted at the home of Mr. Nelson Sheere when Miss Jean .Sheere rout­ ed them from the house. LIONS CLUB The Lions Club held a supper meeting at the Central Hotel Mon­ day evening to complete the organ­ ization. T'he. president, Dr. Weekes occupied the’’ chair. W. H. Moise was appointed treasurer. Several committee convenors were appoint­ ed. ,It was decided to hold the meetings the first and third Mon­ days of the month. The Lions Club in conjunction _wibh the Women’s Institute will sponsor a Christmas Tree and Cheer fund. THE LATE WM. BROCK The death took place in Exeter on Thursday, Decembex’ 2nd, of Mr. William ,Brock, a former resident of Usborne, who six weeks ago retired from a farm and moved to Exeter to reside. Mr. .Brock suffered a para­ lytic stroke on Wednesday and pas­ sed away the following day. He was in his 78 th year. On January 25 th of this year Mr. Brock suffered a stroke and while he was not in the ■best of health he was able to be around. The deceased was a son of the late John Brock and lived all his life on the 9 th Concession of Usborne before coming to Exeter. He was a man of sterling character and highly esteemed in the com­ munity. Forty-three years ago he was united in marriage with his now bereaved widow whose maiden name was Miss Grace Horne. Tihree broth­ ers and one sister survive; Mrs. John Johns, of Usborne; John, of Centralia; George, of Usborne and Frank of Winchelsea. One sister and two brothers predeceased him 'viz: Mrs. Margaret Trotham, Bert and Thomas. The funeral was held on Saturday with interment in Zion cemetery, Mr. Brock being a mem­ ber of Zion church all his life. The service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Penrose, of Elimville, assisted by Rev. Mr. Elliott, of Main Street. Mr. Hector Taylor sang a solo. The bearers were Messrs." James Earl, Ephriam Hern, Melville Hern, Allen Jaques, Thomas Morley and George Jaques. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Dr. and Mrs. Trotham and Mr. John Tiotham, of Detroit; Mrs. Gordon Erskine, of London; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brock and Mr. Fred Brock, of Hensall; Mr. and Mrs, John Horne, of Toronto; Mr. Edward Avery, of |St. Thomas; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence . Brock and Mr. Walter Brock, of Thorndale; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Skinner, of London. Basketball Exeter in First Exhibition Game Plays Bang-Up Games Against the Fast St, Marys Team On Thursday of last week sport fans were treated to a real game of basketball at the Exeter Arena. Most of the Exeter fans had never had an opportunity to witness the game and those who attended the above game came away praising its merits. This St. Marys-Exeter game was very fast and cleanly played and was really a fine example of how the game should be played. The game from the first toss up was speedy. The Exeter team attack­ ed strongly, pressing their mor© ex­ perienced rivals. After a few min­ utes of brilliant combination play Coates scored for Exeter on a close- in shot. This was followed by two more scores of»two points. The gt. Marys team surprised at the Exeter passing, attack and scoring strength called for a (time out. When play was resumed the St. Marys team steadied down and played a strong basketball. The game s*ee-sawed back and forth and the score at the, end of the first half was 12 to 11 in' favor of .St. Marys. The second half opened up just as speedy as the first and the Exe­ ter team began another offensive drive. However superior condition showed up and the Exeter team weakened toward the latter part of the half. It ended, however, with the Exeter team attacking strongly but unfortunately missing several real scoring opportunities. The fin­ al score was 32-19 in favor of the visitors. The Exeter team made a very creditable showing against a much more experienced and larger team. These same St. Marys boys have been playing in a Stratford league and have also been playing the game for a number of years. Ray and Joe Creech on the Exeter defense com­ prised a real brother combination playing a fine game. Ray Waghorn was a real scoring threat and along with Les. Coates and Bob Dinney performed a fast breaking • and smooth passing. forward line. Every other member of the Exeter team played heads-up- ball particularly so as it was really the first important game j/lxat Murray Moore, Max Har­ ness and Ted Buswell had played in. Mr. A, Fawcett, of the High School staff is to be highly commended for his work in ^instructing the high school boys in the game. Christmas Suggestions $& A?* CALLED TO THE WEST Mrs. C. V. Pickard received word on Saturday of the serious illness of her father, Mr. J. S. Riddell, of Fro­ bisher, Sask., and she left .the same evening for the West. IThe follow­ ing day word was received that Mr. Riddell had passed away. The de­ ceased was a pioneer merchant of Frobisher, aged 77 years. Both Mr. and Mrs. Riddell have visited in Ex­ eter. Besides ihis bereaved widow he is survived by one son and two daughters. Mrs. Pickard would ar­ rive in Frobisher in time fox' the funeral. iShe will have the sym­ pathy of many friends. CENTRALIA COUPLES OBSERVE ANNIVERSARIES Mr. and Mrs, George Baynham, Mark 58th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. George Baynham Sr., on Thursday, December 2nd celebrat­ ed the 518th anniversary of their marriage. Solemnized in December 1879 by Rev. J. G. Kerr, then the minister of the Grand Bend circuit of the Methodist Church, officiated. Mr. Baynham is now 84 and Mrs. Baynham is 75. For six years af­ ter their marriage they made their home in McGillivray Township, mov­ ing for a short time to the Village of Mt. Carmel and then to the Village of Centralia where they have resided, for the past 49 years. During his resi­ dence in the village Mr. Baynham was employed in the grain and feed business from which he retired five years ago. iSince first coming to Centralia both Mr. and Mrs. Bayn­ ham have taken a keen interest in the church, Mr. Baynham acted as librarian of the Sunday School for 47 years and fox’ several years: has been an elder. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Bayn­ ham: Mrs Fred Lane, of Stoughton, Sask.; Walter, of Winnipeg; Mrs. W. R. Thompson, of Kelowna, B.C. Mrs. Milton Mitchell who passed away two years ago; Maxwell, who served overseas and died a year and a half ago and Lloyd, of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Jolui Essery Observe 50th Anniversary In December 1881, Rev. A. B. De- Mille, of Darlington, officiated at the wedding of John Essery, of Usborne Township, and Mary Christina Har­ ris, of Darlington, in Durham Town­ ship. Following the ceremony the young couple came to make their home on the groom’s farm on the third concession of Usborne (Town­ ship, where Mr. Essery was born and reared. For 37 years they farmed successfully and at the same time Mr. Essery became active in the Us­ borne and Hibbert Mutual Fire In­ surance Company, serving as a dir- ectoi’ and agent. In 19118 they mov­ ed to' Centralia where they have since resided and though past 80 years of age, Mr. Essery still maintains an ac­ tive life and may be seen on the roads driving -his faithful horse “Cleopatra” looking after the inter­ ests of his many policy-holders. Mrs. ' Essery also is active in her home and maintains a deep interest in the affairs of the village. Mr, Essery has always revealed a deep interest in the church. He acted as recording steward of the Centralia charge for 50 years, and was the treasurer of the building fund when the new church was built a few years ago. For several years he has been one of the elders of the congregation. In politics, Mr. Essery has always been a staunch Liberal, and is a past president of the South Huron Lib­ eral Association and the present hon­ orary president of the organization. Mi*, and Mrs. Essery have two chil­ dren, Mrs. Bryon Hicks, of Stephen Township, and William, on the homestead in Usborne Township. Mr. Harry Jennings after an ill­ ness of four years, passed away at his home in Exeter on Wednesday in his 54th year. Active in church and lodge work previous to his illness, Mr. Jennings was well known and highly esteemed in the community. He was born.in Lapworth, Hopway Heath, England, and came to Can­ ada 32 years ago. Foi’ four years he was employed in London with Dyment & Baker Lumbei' Co, Twenty-eight years ago he came to Exeter and was employed with the Ross-Taylox’ Co, and latei* the Exet- ex' Lumber Co. Fox' 24 years he was a member of the choir of Trivitt Memorial church and for 16 years was superintendent of the Sunday School. He was a membex’ of the Exeter I.O.O.F. and for 11 years was financial-secretary. A yeax* after coming to Exeter he was united in marriage with Honor Moyle, his ber- eavex- widow, who with a family of three sons and four daughters are left to mourn .his loss, viz: Rev. Harry Jennings, of Ft. Norman; Jack and Eric at home; Mrs. Paul Hill and Miss Connie, of Goderich, Mrs. Maurice Tiedermann, -of Grand Bend, and Dorothy at home. He is also survived by one sister and three brothers, Mrs. Harry Taplin, of Bir­ mingham, Eng., and jack Herbert and Frank. The funeral, private will be held Friday afternoon at two o’clock under the auspices of the I.O.O.F. Rev. Walter Jones, of St. Mark's church, London, formerly of Exeter, will officiate. FLOWERS FOR CHRISTMAS PHONE YOUR ORDER® TO MARION BISSETT Residence William Street, Exeter Phone 150w BAND CONCERT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 th LEAVITT’S THEATRE Proceeds in Aid of Christina? Fund Electric Toasters ... Electric Irons ......... Mixing Bowl Sets... Boys’ Snow Shovels Pocket Knives ..... $1.25 up ..... $2.00 up .................75c. . 15c. and up 15c. to $1.50 Christmas Tree Sets ............ 69c. to $2.75 Christmas Tree Decorations ....... 50c. doz. C. C. M. Skate Outfits ................. $3.50 up Hockey Sticks ......................... 25c. to $1.00 Mitts and Gloves 15c. to $1.75 SKATES AND SHOES MATCHED SETS GAUNTLETS LEG GUARDS HOCKEY STICKS ■Carving Sets ................. $1*75 to $4.50 Tea Pots .......................... 55c. to $1.75 Table Mirrors .......................... 95c. up Roast Pans ...................... 50c. and up Dust Mops ....................50c. And up Tea Kettles ...................... 65c. to $3.25 .22 Rifle? ........................ $5.00* and up Food Choppers ................. ............ 98C. Step On Cans .............................. $1.00 Waste Paper Ba?kets ................... 25c. Aluminum Coffee Percolators ... 75c. Flashlights ......................85c. to $1.75 Bread Knives..................50c. to $1.25 Bread Boxes $1.00 to $1.85 Grocery Sets .. , $1.00 to $1.25 Cooky Cutters .. .............35c. set Cake Decorator ........ 50c* each Gillette Razors $1.00 Mop and Polish ...:........................ $1.00 Child’s Cup and Plate ......................70c. Child’s Knife, Fork and Spoon ... 50c. Casseroles ....................... $1.75 and up Razor Strops ................................ $1.00 Hand Saws ...........................50c* and up Stable Brooms.....................85c* and up ENTERTAINMENT A splendid entertainment was given in the Town Hall, Friday ev­ ening of last week under the aus­ pices of the Exeter Women’s Insti­ tute. There was a splendid atten­ dance. Reeve W. D. Sanders occu­ pied the chair. The Huronia Male ■Chorus under the leadership of W. R. Goulding sang several selections. Piano numbers were .given by Cal­ vert Beckler, .Shirley Motz, Mitzi Moffatt, Marjorie May, Pauline Fol­ lick Leila Mollard; vocal numbers by Keith Gordon, Dawson Goulding and T'. H. Hoffman; dance numbers by J'oan Hopper, Marguerite Ho­ garth., Alta Harvey and Shirley Motz; readings by .Betty Hogarth and Reta Rowe; violin selection by Catherine Armstrong; violin duet by Catherine Armstrong and G. M. Grant. The proceeds are for Christ­ mas cheer. A gift that will be appreciated 52 weeks in the year is a subscription to the Times-Advocate. Numerous persons take this means of remem­ bering theii’ friends at a distance. We will start the paper at once and will send an attractive gift-an­ nouncement card bearing your per­ sonal greetings to reach you friend ■by Christmas Day* BUY PURINA AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR YOUR STOCK TRAQU AIR’S HARDWAE VIS' »«£•' ’♦♦IX SPARKS OF WISDOM Ingratitude We can be thankful^to a. friend for a few acres, or a little money} and yet for the freedom and com­ mand of! the whole earth, add for the great benefits of out being, out life, heatlh, and reason, we look up­ on ourselves as tiiider no obligation. CHICKEN THIEVES ■Chickn thieves visited the farm of Mr. Daniel Dew, of Hurondale on Friday of last week and stole twen­ ty hens that were being prepare^ for market in a fattening pen. UNDERWENT OPERATION (Lloyd Reynolds, son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Reynolds, of Usborne, underwent an operation in Victoria Hospital, London, for the removal of his tonsils and also for the re­ moval of some bone from his nose. He returned home Sunday and is at present recuperating at the home of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dearing. SUDDEN DEATH OF ANDREW TURNBULL Th death took place suddenly in Dashwood on Tuesday of Andrew Turnbull of the Blue Water High­ way, in lxis 65th year. Mr. Turn­ bull had gone to Dashwood with a load of chop and from the chopping mill he had gone to the blacksmith shop when he collapsed and expir­ ed suddenly. iThe deceased is sur­ vived by his bereaved'’ wife, form­ erly Christina Love and five daugh­ ters. (Agnes) Mrs. Garnet Paterson of the Blue Water Highway; (Ma­ bel) Mrs. Ed. Gill, Grand Bend; Mrs. Ruth Gill, olive and Janet at home, aslo one sistei’ Mrs. E. Camp­ bell, of Ontario, California. The fun­ eral will be held Thursday from, his lath residence at 2 o’clock fol­ lowed by h service ill Grand Bend United Church., interment in Grand Bend cemetery. The services will be in charge of Rev* Mr. Moore. 14 MORE SHOPPING DAYS TO HATTER—SIMS A quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Sims of town, on Saturday last when Dorothy Marietta, became the bride of Albert Frederick Hatter, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Hatter of Ailsa Craig, Rev. D. J. Gladman, of Crediton, officiating. The bride en­ tering the room on the arm of her father, looked lovely iix a floor length gown of delphinum blue taf­ feta with pink corsage and match­ ing wreath adorned her hair. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Melvin Sims. The bridesmaid Miss Merna Sims wore a floor length gown of royal blue crepe with white corsage. The groom was assisted by the bride’s brot'hex’ Melvin of Wind­ sor. The ceremony was performed undex- an arch of pink and white and in the presence of immediate relatives. Her sistex’ Hilda was so­ loist. fox’ the occasion. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the ..bride’s parents, the table being centred with the wedding cake. The groom on behalf of himself and bride expressed his appreciation in a very pleasing manner. The happy couple left on a short honeymoon, the bride travelling in uavy crepe and satin trimming. They will make their future home in Exeter. Mercury Drops to 4 Degrees Below Zero ‘Skating enthusiasts and hockey players are not disappointed at the drop in temperature. The mercury touched the zero mark early (this) Thursday morning. Ice making is progressing favorably at the Arena. Visit of H. S. Inspector Mr. J. H. Hoag, High School In­ spector, paid his annual visit to the school this week. He stated that the boys and girls in the school were an excellent group of young people and there seemed to be an excellent spirit in the school. — LOOK — OLD TIME DANCE Will be held in the EXETER ARENA WEDNES., DEC. 15th Dancing 9 until 2 KEN McNICOL ORCHESTRA Everybody Welcome Admission 25c. Wm. Hodgert, Manager Prizes given for best Old Time Waltz and Spot Dance Firgure it out for Yourself Into the court they marched the man. The magistrate looked down at th© surly} prisoner. “Well,” he said, “guilty or not guilty?” The prisonex’ scowled. “Figure it out yerself,” he snarl­ ed. “That’s what you’re getting paid for!” Special Bus Service Leaves Exeter DECEMBER 24th, 1937 Northbound—2.00 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Southbound—9.25 a.m. 4.45 p.m. DECEMBER 25, 1937 AND JANUARY 1st, 1938 Northbound—2.00 p.m. " 9.45 p.m. Southbound—9.25 a.m. 6.25 p.m. London - Wingham Motorways CENTRAL HOTEL, EXETER Phone 140 LEAVITT’S THEATRE THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY Decenibei' 9th, 10th, 11th “WAR ON THE RANGE” Featuring Torn Tylei* ADDED FEATURE “TURN OFF THE MOON” with Charles Ruggles, Eleanor Whitney Ben Blue an all stai* cast MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY December 13th, 14th, 15th Jane Withers in “ANGEL’S HOLIDAY” Supported by Joan Davis, popular Comedian and an all star cast COMING — Edmund Low© in “UNDER COVER OF NIGHT” “CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS” with Freddie Barthalemew “RIDING ON AIR” with Joe E. Brown. Th? DANCE sof,he im Season in the mimiW 0X1 *>i ■■■«■*! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10th FEATURING (by popular request) BENNY PALMER AND HIS 8-PIECE ORCHESTRA The Outstanding “HIT* of the recent High School Dance ADMISSION 50c* EACH EVERYBODY WFXCOME