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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-03-10, Page 1• ••• STRIPES Smart Shoes For Women and Girls Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Jones & MayPhone 32 Feed Purina Chick Starter New Sun worthy Wallpapers at 10c. — 12Y2C. AND UP TO 50c. ROLL BLUE BOY COFFEE IL Fi’Ysh Ground to Your Older ...... COOKING APPLES 11 A finNo. 1 Baldwins *1 “vV Clarke’s Tomato Ketchup 9 Fnr 12 oz. Bottles .....................................IV* ZrUC Kellogg’s Corn Flakes O 9C- With Cereal Bowl Free .................1U1 FLORAL DESIGNS AT IOC TO 5OC A ROLL A few rolls of new Wallpaper, for that room that is looking a bit shabby, will almost give one 3 new outlook on life. Now that Wallpapers are not expensive, it is sur­ prising what an improvement you can make for very little money. We have a good selection in plain or floral patterns for living rooms. All colors in plain and stripes in bedrooms. Also new bright patterns for kitehens. We invite you to see our new Wallpapers. LEAVING FOR ENGLAND PLAIN I Kills New Gaberdine Shoes for women and growing girls, in fancy styles and Oxfords. Gaberdines are very popular for Spring, and they are selling well. . Why not come in while we have a good selection, and while we have all sizes and widths, as sizes are sure to be broken latter on.. Colors, Black, Brown, Blue and Green. Women’s and Girls’ Overshoes at Cost—One Dollar $1.00 for Women’s All Rubber Overshoes, just the thing for wet Spring weather; black or brown, high or low heels. $2.15 a pair for best grade Velvet Overshoes. Are your Velvet Overshoes getting shabby? Better replace them at this price, Men’s and Young Men’s Suits The new Suits are arriving and we are carrying a big range to select from. Also new Suits for boys have also arrived. You get a larger selection and lower prices here, than in many city stores. Special For This Week 10 dozen Big* B Overalls, blue 8 oz. on sale $1.50 pr.; or Overalls and Smock $2.75. 10 dozen Snag Proof, 9 oz. blue Pants regular. $1.75 afc $1.50 per pair. Men’s Horsehide Leather Coats regular $13.50 to clear at $10.00 each. Men’s Winter Overcoats, a few to clear at $13.00 and $15.00 each. A few rolls of Wallpapers will fix up that room which you think is getting a bit shabby. Wallpapers are not expensive and it is surprising what a change you can make to your rooms, with a very small outlay. Bee Hive Cotn Syr 2 lb. 1 fiP 5 lb. Q Maple Leaf Sahnon l-2lb. 1 fir lb. Red Sockeye ............ 1UL, JUt Maple Leaf Canned Corn O iiiie No. 2 'Size Tin ....................................11115 fcivv MACARONI ..........................O IL 11« Roose Ready-Cut ,....................... **L Fortify With Pur-a-tene AND WATCH THE AMAZING RESULTS 60 and 40 WATT ELECTRIC LIGHT BULBS 10c. EACH Cooper’s Dri Kill ...25c. lb. Toilet Paper.......3 for 25c. See our stock of Brooder Stoves, Feeders and Founts WHEN THE PRICE OF BUTTER FAT IS WAY UP BUY COW CHOW FOR MORE MILK SPECIAL PRICE ON MADE TO ORDER SAP PANS GOING TO DO ANY PAINTING? See Lowe. Bros, Color Card. You will be surprised (o see the covering capacity of these paints. Ask for the high quality by the name of NEP-TO-LAC. Made in twenty-four lovely colors GARDEN SEEDS—7 PACKAGES FOR 25c. Traqu air’s Hardware PHONE 27 WE DELIVER Iniproving Mrs, Jos. Senior, who has been seriously ill for several weeks, somewhat improved. Her Mrs. FUke, who has been from Chicago has returned home, is sister, visiting to her laid upMr, Clifford Hunter was for a few days having fractured a couple of ribs when he fell into a pit at the OheWolet garage. He has resumed his duties at the ideal Meat Market, Miss Ruth C. Hendrick, Dashwood, was one of ten ____ to enter the training class of the Stafford General Hospital on Mon­ day. The I. O. 0. F. will hold a social evening in the lodge rooms Wednes­ day evening, March 23rd. Members and their wives or lady friends and the widows of Oddfellows are invit­ ed. B,M. Ladies please provide lundi.__ . Francis, N?G.‘ -/—.---:—.— ’. Heber Snell, who was in St. R.R. 1, students on Mon. Mr Joseph’s hospital suffering from a hardly mangled atm when it was drawn into a buzz saw, has returned home. It is expected that he will have the use of his hand with the possible exception oi the little fin­ ger. Your Superior Store 1 BINGO!! THURSDAY NIGHT, at 8.30 p.m. in the Legion Club Rooms 15 Good Prizes Door Prize Admission 25c. THE W. A. OF CENTRALIA UNITED CHURCH are holding a HAM SUPPER on Thursday, Match 17th Followed by a play “Good Gracious Grandma’* by the Saintsbury Y. P. Admission 35c. and 25c. - EVERYBODY WELCOME - ST. PATRICKS’ DINNER Under the auspices of the Women’s Association of Main St. ■Church will be held in the basement of the church on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16th From 5.30 to 8 p.m. Admission 35c. and 25c. FORMER RESIDENT DIES Word was received in Exeter last week that Jim Wong, former pro­ prietor of the Wong Cafe in Exeter, had died at his home in China, Mr. Wong for a number’ of years con­ ducted the cafe he-re and was held In high esteem by all with whom he had any dealings. A year ago last August he sold his business to t-he present proprietors and returned to his ntive country where he owned a fruit farm. m discharged AND WIFE KILLED Bullet From’ Husband’s Gun Mrs. Erwin Holt, Of Grand Bend Mrs, Erwin Holt, aged 19, form­ erly Hazel Mariri-otte, was accident­ ly killed Friday of last week at her home on the Mollard Line, near Grand Bend, when a revolver in the hands of her husband, was accident­ ally discharged. Coir oner Dr. W. E. Weekes, of town, was immediately summoned to the scene and later Provincial Constable McCoy and County Constable Ferguson, of -Go­ derich, together with Constable W. B. ’ Oliver, -of Grand Bend, investi gated and ruled that it was a case of accidental death, Coroner Weekes decided that an inquest was not necessary. It was found that Mrs. Holt was preparing to go t-o Grand Bend. -She was sitting in a cliair with her -hat, coat and gl-oves on and seated on her lap was her two-year-old baby. She had asked her husband to get a sample -o-f yarn firom a drawer from which she had been knitting some so-cikees fox* the baby with the intention of se­ curing some additional yarn at the village. Noticing an old revolver in the drawer the husband began to examine it. He emptied the maga­ zine and cartridges on the sideboard but forgot about the shell in the barrel. The bullett entered the brain of his wife and she died in­ stantly. Jack Holt, brother of the husband way lying on a couch close at hand reading and he narrowly missed being hit by the bullett. Sur-, viving Mrs. Holt are her husband, the two-year-old daughter Alma, and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Aitken Marriotte. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. B. Mooire with interment in the Grand Bend cemetery. WINS SILVER CUP With keen competition last at the annual College Royal at the 0. A. C., Guelph, Harold Fahrner, son of Mr, and Mrs. Albert Fahrner cf Crediton won the Grand Cham­ pionship Trophy in Agronomy (iSeed) Division. He also won three prizes in the Agricultural Bpgineer- ing Division. He won the cup for the highest number of prizes in the Seed Division. This cup becomes his own property and does not have to be competed for annually. We congratulate Harold on his splendid success. .• week GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. F. William Baker, of Main .St., on Monday -celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Fisher, .of Usborne. The color scheme for the decorations was of gold with golden mums. A presen­ tation in remembrance -of the occas­ ion was made to the honored couple. Joining in the festivities were their son Alvin with Mrs. Baker and daughter Doreen and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rowe. Before her marriage Mirs. Baker was formerly Elizabeth Ann Heaman and the marriage cere­ mony was performed at the home -of her father, Mr. Jeremiah Heaman, “Devon’’ by Rev. Mr. Kerschel, pas­ tor of the Metnodist church. The first 25 years of their married life was spent on their firm, fourth con­ cession of Stephen and the remain­ ing 25 years in Exeter. Besides thier daughter Mrs. Fisher and son Alvin they have six grandchildren. Mrs. Rowe, Pearl, and Iva Fisher and Doreen Baker were the wait- ire- both BOARD OF EDUCATION The monthly meeting of the Board of Education was held in the Public Library on Monday evening, February 7th. Absent W. May, The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. In regard to the request for the use or the sound system for P, T. classes, C. V. Pickard reported that the Arena Committee would require to iknow the amount of time this would take. The Board felt at the present time they had scarcely enough information to place a regular request and this could 'be done later if necessary, R. N. Creec-h- reported that Board had visited the school on the after­ noon of February 3rd, Four clocks had’ been purchased as needed and the matter of lighting discussed. The P. U. C. to have a demonstration of four frosted lights in one roo-m, that Board could ascertain whether sat­ isfactory or not. High School Principal reported for February: Number on roll 176, ac­ tual aggregate 3351. School had been open every lawful day with complete staff, Fire drill had been held and school cleared in 55 sec­ onds. A new series of examinatiins of from 80 to 90 minute tests would start in another week. There would be two tests to the week. Meantime a number of one period tests had been held as teachers had seen fit. School athletic teams had been contesting with other schools and had been invited to send a relay team to Hamilton for the last Sat­ urday in Easter holidays. Public -School reported number on roll 20 8; average attendance 192.47. School had been open each lawful day with complete staff. Pu­ pils were preparing for the musical festival to be held on May 7th. Fire drill had been held and school clear­ ed in 55 seconds. Per W. H. Dearing and A. O. El­ liott: That the two reports be adopt­ ed and supplies as needed procured. Carried. Per J. M. Sout'hcott and Pickard: That piano be Martin to be notified of ried. .Per Mrs. Beavers and bridge: That the following accounts be paid: Times-Advc-cate supplies $2 6.75; James Lawson clocks $16.50; Grigg Stationery, supplies stamps etc $6.- 87; H. T. Rowe coal $383.00; S. B. Taylor, clocks, $16.50; T. C. Coates, welding 65c.; D. Triebner, labour $2.25; Huron Lumber Co., supplies $2.40. A ' lengthy discussion re­ garding plans fo-r -Grade 9. Accom­ modation and equipment, was held. ■Per F. J. Delbridge and Mrs. Beavers: That R.N. Creech, W. H. Dearing, A. O. Elliot, J. M. South- cott and C. V. Pickard be a commit­ tee with any others of the Board to visit some of the other schools as soon, as possible for he purpose of studying the situation. Carried. Adjournment—J. N. W'illis K. MacFaul, Secretary Mr. Alex. Strang, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strang, of town, leaves this week for London, Eng., where he has secured a position with the British Marconi Broadcasting Co. on ’Satur- of British Marconi He will sail from Halifax day, The best wishes friends will .go with him. IN HOSPITAL Mr. Earl Parsons, who many Mr. Earl Parsons, who has been ill for some time, was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, Thurs­ day of last week where it is expect­ ed he will undergo an operation for goitre. His many friends hope for his speedy recovery.will RECEIVES A. T. C. M. (Stanley J. (Smith of town is to be congratulated on having been suc­ cessful in his musical examination last week in Heintzman Hall, Lon­ don, -Ont., having secured his A. T. C, M. iStan., who years of age ye^i' is one of in the Exeter teaching a large class in piano. He will take further supplemental ex­ aminations in June endeavouring to complete his studies of the pipe organ. was just eighteen in February of this our popular cornetists Concert Band and is c. tuned, same. F. J. MAYBE THE PIGS LIKED TO SQUEAL Constable Tells of 48 Pigs in of Truck V. Mr. Car- Del- DEATH OF JAS. WANLESS * Word has been received in Exeter of the death of Mr. Duluth, a native munity. Mr. and and daughter, Miss ter of New York, have been in Flor­ ida since the beginning of the year, having gone there in the interests of Mr. Wanless’ health. They were planning to return home when on Sunday, February 27th Mr. Wan­ less was taken seriously ill and he passed away the following day. Mrs. Wanless’ maiden name was Miss Lillian Hardy, also a native of Exeter. They have .resided in Du­ luth. for many years where Mr. Wanless was a successful lawyer. Besides his widow two daughters survive, Mrs. Lightfoot, of Connecti­ cut, and Miss A-gnes, of New York, also three grandsons. Word of his death was received by Mrs. Beavers. James Wanless, of this com- Mrs. Wanless Agnes, the lat- HOCKEY Exeter Wins From EOrest -In the booster game played here Monday night before a good crowd. Exeter defeated Forest by the score of 4 to 2. The game was fast and well contested throughout. In the first period Forest .had the better of the play and opened the scoring when Tayloi’ beat Goetz after a nice pass from Russell. A few minutes later. Taylor again scored with Brand getting the assist, The per­ iod ended 2 to 0 for Forest. In the second period F. Creech opened the scoring for Exeter when be outgues­ sed the Forest goalie after a lone rush. iCoraish then tied the score when he found the net with a long shot. A few minutes later Cornish shot and the Forest defenseman de­ flected the puck into the net with his hand, putting Exeter in the lead. The third period was scoreless until with only a few minutes to go Klumpp scored from a pass -by R, Snell. One of the Forest players •received a nasty cut over the eye when he was hit by the stick of one of the members of his own team just as the bell ended the second period. The final score being Exeter 4, For­est 2. Line-ups: lings; centre, Brand; subs., Alpough, Wilson, Bos- senberry, B/randon, Exeter—Goal, Goetz; defence, F. Creech, Cornishf centre, R, Creech; wings, Lawson, Beaver; subs., MacDonald, Klumpp, Snell, Wein, Coates, Williard. Exeter II, S. 4, Egmondv’iile 3 The Exeter H. S. team, strength­ ened by the addition of three mem­ bers of the town team, defeated the Egmondville town team second game of a double played here Monday night, first period MdLean scored mondville cn a pass from Forest — Goal Raw­ defense, Russell, Rendle; McCahill; wings, Taylor, Part DAY OF PRAYER A largely attended, meeting of the women -of the Anglican, United and Presbyterian churches met for the World’s Day of Prayer in the Pres­ byterian church on Friday afternoon last. The service was led by Miss L. M. Jeckell and Mrs. Cochrane presided at the piano. The theme of the meeting was 'The Churich, a World Fellowship.”’' A splendid ad­ dress was given by Mrs. D. C. Hill on “Peace Through Fellowship.” Impressive prayers were offered by Miss F. Down, Mrs. Chas. Johns, Miss Eva Pearce, Mrs. O. Winer and Mrs. J. T. Miners, A much apprec­ iated vocal solo was contributed by Mrs. N. J. Dore. Mrs; O. Winer was appointed key woman for next year. and Doreen Baker were the resses. Congratulations were ceived from numerous friends by phone and card. DIED IN MONTREAL M-r. B. W. Grigg, aged 78, tive of Exeter and sister of Miss Mary Grigg, of town, died in Mon­ treal Monday. The deceased -had been a resident of that city for 45 years and was formerly director and secretary-treasurer of Jas. Coris- tine & Co., Limited. For * many years he was mayor of Montreal West. The deceased was born and educated in Exeter. As a young man he learned the mercantile busi­ ness with Samwell & Pickard and for a number of years was a com­ mercial traveller before going to Montreal. For a -couple of years while in Exeter he was organist of the Trivitt Memorial chutcli, a posi­ tion now held by his neice, Miss MadFauL His wife, nee Susannah McIntyre, died in 1922. Besides -his sister he is survived -by one brother Rev. Ernest Grigg, engag­ ed in missionary work, in Burma; one daughter Mrs. Hubert Wheatley and one son, Alex Grigg, a lawyer in Montreal. The remains are .m- ing brought to Exeter and will ar­ rive in London Thursday morning and from there will be brought here. The body will rest at the funeral from 1 service The body will rest at the chapel of Mr, E. R- Hopper to 2.30 p.m., followed by a at the cemetery. a na- OPERATION Mrs. Stanley Peter, of Atwood, (nee EilOen. Andrew) is ill in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, having undergone an operation oil her face on Monday. The operation was suc­ cessful aiid she Will be in the hos­ pital fo-r about two Weeks. Mr. Pet­ ers called on friends in town Tues­ day on his way to London in the header In the for Eg- , Flaneryand this was tihe only scoring of the period. In the second period Mc­ Lean scored two more goals and the period ended 3 to 0 fo-r Egmondville. In^the last period Exeter playing four, men up, finally scored when Heywood netted the puck after a scramble in front of tihe net. A few minutes later -Klumpp scored on a nice shot from the side. A. Fahrner then tied it up when he banged the puck in after a mix-up in front of the net. With two minutes to go R, Creech put Exeter in tihe lead when his shot from the boards -beat tihe Egmondville goal keeper. The bell so-unded ending the game with the final score Exeter 4, Egmond- ville 2 The Jine-wp: Exeter H. S.—’Goal, Goetz; defence, Heywood, Ryckman, forwards, A. Fahrner, Dinney, and Klump.p; subs., R. Creech, R. Mc­ Donald, W. Fahrner, M. Moore. Exeter 3, Clinton Jr. 2 In the first game of a double­ header at the Exeter Arena Thurs­ day evening of last week the Ex­ eter. team won from the Clinton Juniors by the score of 3 to 2. It was a good exhibition of hockey with the teams evenly divided. In the first period there was no score with two penalties, .Johnston and Carroll, of Clinton. In the second period Exeter scored the first two goals, McDonald with from Snell and F. Creech rush. Clinton tied the fore the period ended, scoring with an assist by and Lever scoring with an assist by Stephenson. Mac-Lean of Clinton, drew a penalty. In the final period Cornish scored the winning goal. Johnston, of Clinton, decorated the penalty box. The line-up: -Clinton — Goal, Hawkins; defence, Johnston, Ran­ toul; forwards, Krauskoff, Carroll, Stapleton; alters., Maclean, Lock­ wood, Lever, 'Stephenson. Exeter— Goal, Goetz; defence, F. Creech, Cornish; forwards, Lawson, O. Law- son, R. Creech. E. Beaver; alters., Wein, Coates, Williard, MacDonald. Referee—-L. O’Brien. Exeter 7, St. Marys 3 In the second game cf a double header pl&yed -here Thursday night, Exeter H. S. defeated St. Marys in a fast and well contested game. Klumpp opened the scoring early when he sunk A. Fahrner’s pass with a hard shot. Tevlin scored for (St. Marys and then St. Marys went into the lead on Stewart’s goal. Near the end of the period Exeter tied it up When Moise scored from Ryckman’s pass. Moise and Ryckman received the only two penalties of the period. In the second period W. Fahrner scored, for Exeter one a nice solo play. That was the only scoring of tihe period. Heywood and Richardson received, penalties in this period. In the third period Thompson scored for St. Mrys, once more tieing the score. St. Marys were awarded a penalty shot, Tevlin took the shot but failed to score and Heywood served the penalty. Klumpp, who was the star of the game then prov­ ed why he was the star by scoring three goals in two minutes. The first was on a nice pass from Dinney and the other two were solo efforts. W. Falirner then got his second goal of the game to end tihe period with the score 7 to 3 for Exeter, The Exeter boys served lunch at the clcse of the game, Line-up: (St. Marys—Goal, Lord defence, Richardson, Switzer; for­ wards, Marshall, McKay, Stapleton^ Subs., Stewart, Dixon, Tevlin, Thompson, Osgerby. Exeter^*-Goal# F, Baynham; defence, Ryckman, Buswell: forwards, Dinney, A, Fdh- rner, Klumpp: subs., W. Fahrner, Heywood, Moise, Moore, Wnertb. an assist on a lone score be- Stapleton Car-roll Girl’s Day of Prayer The service for the Girl’s Day of Prayer was held in Caven Presby­ terian Church on Friday evening. Miss Alma Brown was in charge. Miss Barbara Atkinson gave the ad­ dress of the evening, “Our Witness as Church Members.” Duets were sung by the Misses Marie Melville and Shirley Appleton and by Misses Labelle and Audrey Sims. Prayers were offered by the Misses phillippa Harnss, Ethel Kydd, Frances King, Thelma Hockey and Irene Van Camp A fair number attended. (London Free Press) how .badly he makes, in a truck H. .Steph- were mak- Magistrate You can’t always tell pig feels .by the noise Officials said the 48 pigs being driven by Charles ens, of R. R. 3, Exeter, ing a terrible racket, but Menzies decided there was not suf- fi-cint evidence to register convic­ tions on two cruelty charges. Stephens was court with pigs in such unnecessary Woods,. also owner of the animals, was with permitting his pigs to ried so as to -cause unnecessary suf­ fering, Both men were acquited. They were defended by James Mor­ ley, of Exeter. Constable I. Robertson told if seeing the truck at the corner of York and Wellington streets on Saturday, He said he could hear the, pigs • squealing tor considerable distance. He inspected the truck, in a space 95 feet by 7 feet found 4'8 pigs between two and three months old. In another sec­ tion of the truck were three year­ ling calves occupying a space 25 feet -by 7 feet, He thought the mals were overcrowded. Inspector George Tustin, of Humane Society, inspected the mals and said both pigs and calves were suffering. Dr, A. IS. Stoner, veterinary, thought the pigs and one calf were “Uncomfortable,” However, after inspecting the truck and deciding the animals were overcrowded, officials allowed Stephens and Woods to continue to Exetei’ with the load, Magistrate Menzies decided that this was some indication the animals had hot been suffering greatly. a charged in city “carrying calves and a manner as to cause suffering.” of R. R. 3, Jackson Exeter, charged be car- he ani* the ani- LEG FRACTURED Miss Hettie Sweet is in St. Jo­ seph's Hospital, Londoh, having fractured both bones of her leg when she slipped on an icy street in the city on Monday. CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY On Monday evening March friends numbering between and fifty met at Pine Croft Farm, the home of Mr, and Mrs. William Sillery to- celebrate the birthday of Mrs. Francis R. Hamilton who was eighty-three years old Sunday, Mar. 6th. All were pleased to find Mrs. Hamilton better and younger look­ ing than in 1937. A few games of progressive euchre were enjoyed for awhile with Miss Mary Agnes Ham­ ilton, of Cromarty winning the lad­ ies’ high, and Mr. Edgar Monteith, the gents’ high. Those who received low got just what they were Wishing for. Tlhen Mrs. Hamilton and the older friends were placed at a large table at which a sister of Mrs. Ham­ ilton poured coffee and others Were served at small tables to a sumptuous repast, with the birthday cake taking second place to none. Community singing was enjoyed by all with Mrs. A. Morgan and Mrs. W. Sillery taking turns playing the piano. Mr. Frank Hamilton, Crom­ arty delighted all with violin selec­ tions his sister Wilma chording for him. Miss Agnes Prebble, Ilderton read a splendid poem “Eighty Three A Birthday Wish’’ written W Miss Ethel Dobson, of Ilderton for the occasion, Mrs. Hamilton several presents one bing kimona. All joined in 7 th, forty iShortly after received a warm „ ... ... „ singing “Blest BO the Tio 'that Binds*’ and wished Mrs, Hamilton good health until 1939 when we hope all to meet again and enjoy another happy time together. The play “Adventures of Grand* pa” put. on by James St. Y. P. win be presented in - Hotmail on March 15th and Staff a on March 13th.