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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-03-24, Page 1WTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 24th, 1938 Sixty-Fourth Year PROPERTY TRANSFER Orient Hosiery on Sale 69c pr. This is one of the best bargains we have ever offered in hosiery* 10 dozen Orient|brand silk crepe hosiery, new summer shades, also staple colors, sizes 8 1-2 to 10 1-2, very slightly imperfect but no flaws, the regular $1.00 line, on sale while they last at 69c pair } New Spring Coats, Suits & Dresses in stock } FRACTURED HIP On Wednesday evening of last week Mrs, Newton Baker had* the misfortune to fracture her right hip when she fell down some steps at the James Street church. Owing to a threatened thunder storm Mrs. Baker had gone to the church early in order to attend, prayer service, at bh0 bottom step leading to the basement she missed her footing and fell to till© floor. Dr. Dunlop was called and Mrs, Baker was removed to the home of her daughter Mrs. Milo .Snell where she is getting a- long as well as can be expected, SMALL SAP FLOW There is some maple syrup that has made its appearance upon the local market but. the quantity is not large. It looks now as if this will not be a good season for syrup. Some of the farmers think they have missed t'he flow of sap it having gone up into the trees. ST. PATRICK'S SUPPER The Women's Association of Main St. United church served a most de­ lightful St. Patrick’s supper in the basement of the church on Wednes­ day evening of last week. The tables were nicely decorated with the green Shamrock predominating. The menu was of a very high, order. Mr, ;Samu,ei Pym, of Usborne, baa purchased the residence of the late Mrs. Heideman on North Street and will get possession the middle of next month. Men’s Suits and Top Coats A large assortment to choose from—NEW CHECKS PLAIDS STRIPES, ETC. The New Suits and Top Coats are here. You get a regular city selection at this - store, and our prices are right. We invite you to see our New Suits and Beautiful Raglan or fitted Spring Coats Hats to Match -- $2.00 to 2.95 Light or Medium Greys — Blue — Brown Green or Fawn, Smart Wool Felts at $2.00 Genuine Fur Felts at $2.95 Juvenile and Boys New Suits A wonderful selection in the newest colors. Bring in your boys and see how smart they look in a New Spring Suit. ST. PATRICK’S DANCE The Exeter Bowling Club Sold it smart St, Patrick’s dance in the Ex­ eter Arena Friday evening. The decorations were of green and white and were very attractive, Th0 danc­ ers were provided with green paper ■hats, balloons and noise makers ga­ lore. Numerous prizes were given. The prize for the party coming the longest distance went-to a couple from Detroit. Several persons en­ joyed the evening at bridge, the prize going to Mrs. C. H. Sanders. Benny Palmer’s orchestra provided the music. Two hundred and sixty persons were present. LEAVING FOR FOREST Mr. Wm. D. Smith, who has been employed witlhi the Canadian Canners in Exeter, has been appointed man­ ager of the Forest Branch. Mr. Chas. A. Smith, manager of the Forest Branch, is being transferred to tlhe Simcoe Branch. While the names are the same there is no relation be­ tween the two men. Tlhe former will assvm0 ihis new duties in the near future. New Gaberdine Shoes-Women’s and Girls’ Gaberdine Shoes are the newest in footwear this Spring. Blue, Black, Brown or Green in the newest styles and in widths. We. carry the same lines as many large city stores and at lower prices. Come in and try a pair on. YOUNG MEN’S $5.00 OXFORDS It pays to buy better grade Oxfords. We have a good range of Scott - McHales genuine calf, solid leather Oxfords at $5 a pair. Also cheaper lines at $2.25, $3.95. Spring Furnishings for the Home Oilcloths — CurtainsNew patterns in Rugs —— Linoleums — Congoleums — Curtains, Nets, Etc. Spring Curtains 54 inches wide per yard $1.50 NEW SEC’Y.-TREAS. Mr. Hugh Berry, of Usborne', has been appointed secretary-treasurer of the Kirkton Agricultural Society, to fill the vacancy caused by the res­ ignation of Mr, Amos Doupe. The Kirkton Fair has been in existance for sixty years and during that time it has had only two secretaries. For the past 34 years Mr. Doupe has fil­ led the position in a very able and efficient manner. Previous to that Mr. Robt. Beatty was secretary. Mr. Doupe made many friends and the best wishes of all will be extended for his future welfare. Mr. Do ape is retiring shortly from the farm and will move to St. Marys to make his future home. SPRING WEATHER Spring has been ushered in with a beautiful brand of weather. It is more like May than tlhe middle of March. Monday was said to be the warmest day for the first day of spring in the past ninety years. Thermometers registered 85 degrees in the sun and one thermometer at the Canadian Canners registered one hundred degrees ciut in the sun and away from the wind. One of our citizens paraded with a crocus pick­ ed from his garden that day. The tulips are beginning to’ peep thronglhf the ground. The maple trees are in bud, FARM PICTURES Leavitt’s Theatre was packed Sat­ urday afternooa to Be& the farm moving pictures under the auspices of the South Huron Plowmen’s As­ sociation and the Thames Road Farmers’ Club. Moving pictures of the 1937 plowing match at Fergus, shewing the advancement mad© in plowing in recent years were shown on the screen. The pictures show­ ed oxen plowing with wooden plows. These were followed by horses and the modern tractor with plows turn­ ing two and three furrows. An­ other thrilling .picture was of the 500 mile Indianapolis speed race. An address of great interest to farm­ ers was given by Prof. Ruknke, of the O.A.C., Guelph, on soils, soil testing and fertilizing. With the facilities now at their disposal farmers need no longer guess as to what their land needs for the pro­ duction of crops. SOCIAL EVENING The Junior C.G.I.T. of James St. church held a St. Patrick’s supper Friday last in the church parlors under the leadership of Mrs. A» Page. The girls were divided Into two Irish families, Murphys and O’Gradys. Many delightful Irish games were .played after which a dainty St. Patrick’s supper .was served. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday SULTANA RAISINS ... Australian, in bulk ....... Golden Bantam CORN .......O f.Cnc 1 Qr Aylmer Choice Quality ........« 1.1115 lvv Hillcrest SHORTENING O £nr 1 Pound Prints ........................« 1UI COMFORT SOAP ..........C Free Towel with 5 cakes ** Vdlkvo wjt 2 lb. 21c phone 32 Jones & May OXYDOL DEAL 1 large and 1 small pkg. COOKING APPLES ..........11 rti. 9E- Several varieties ...................* * ****** BULK TEA nfir IL QQC A real buy ................T.............P“< *>*FV RASPBERRY JAM OO M 77P Or Strawberry J <11 "•** .for 23c I Your Superior Store I i TALK ON HEATING The Lion’s* Club held their regul­ ar supper meeting bi tlhe Central Hotel on Monday evening. Lion Dr. H. H. Cowen gave a short out­ line of the constitution, Lion Jack Paisley, of London, .president of the Ontario Heating Engineers outlined the various methods for the heat­ ing of buildings and gave a detailed account of just how heating require­ ments are arrived at. His address was much appreciated. The follow­ ing Lions were made key members and presented with keys on account of having added several new mem­ bers to the club: Dr. W. E. Weejkes, Sandy Elliot, W. H. Moise, Thus. Pryde and J. M. Souithcott. Tues­ day evening of next week a number of tlhe Lions from town will attend a district meeting to be held at Strathroy. MUSICAL FESTIVAL An-interesting event of Friday ev­ ening will be the Elocution and Musical Festival. Due to the lairge numlber of entries from the public school in the various classes the committee have found it necessary to cancel the high school entries. However a similiar contest will be held for the high school pupils at a later date. Due to the large number of entries the committee also felt that the Town Hall would not ac­ commodate those takinlg part to­ gether with their friends. The man­ agers of Main St. United Chlurdhi have graciously given the church auditorium for the festival. STOP AND SHOP FOR YOUR Harness Requirements Snaps, Clips, Ventiplex Tapatco and Deer Hair Sweatpads LAWN GRASS & GARDEN SEEDS AT SAVING PRICES (Get yours while stock is complete) CERESAN FOR PREVENTION OF SMUT IN GRAIN (Increases your crop yield 10 per cent.) PIONEER CHICK STARTER AND LAYING MASH NEW SHIPMENT OF ALUMINUM WARE Will be here this week. (See our display) KITCHEN UTENSILS AT REASONABLE PRICES Warm Weather is here. See our COAL OIL AND COLEMAN GASOLINE STOVES — NOW Let Us supply your requirements of LOWE BROS. ENAMELS, VARNISHES, ETC. For that interior decorating Traquair’s Hardware AGENTS FOR PIONEER FEEDS BINGO!! THURSDAY NIGHT at 8.30 p.m. in the Legion Club Rooms 15 Good Prizes Door Prize Admission 25c. The regular meeting of the Can­ adian Legion will be held on Friday at 8 p.m. OPERATION Richard Etherington, son of Mr. and Mrs, A. W. Etherinlgton under­ went on operation at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, on Monday. TO OCCUPY NEW HOME The new residence of Dr. Cowen on Victoria St., opposite the Main St. parsonage is nearing completion and Dr. Cowen expects to move in this week. The dwelling is of red brick of modern construction with garage in connection and is one of tlhe finest homes in town. The painters during the past week have been putting the finishing touches to the interior. Mr, and Mrs. C. J. Ste­ wart will move into the house to foe vacated by Dr. Cowen. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Barker will move into Mr. Stewart’s apartment. Mr. and Mrs. W. Allison will occupy the residence now occupied by Mr. Barker and Mr. and Mrs. N. Mitchell and family are moving to town from a farm near Centralia and will occupy the home to be vacated by Mr. Allison. Y. P. U. ENTERTAINED On Tuesday evening the Y. P. of James Street were entertained by Centralia Y. P. The program was •put on foy Exeter Y. P. An opening hymn was sung after which Rev. Mr. (Stewart led in prayer. Mss Annie ’Cox then read the Scripture. The topic on “Christian Service” was given by Helen Finkbeiner. A read­ ing entitled “Are you- a member of your Y. P. S. or do you just belong” was given by Vera Decker. Marie and Earl Heywood then favored with a duet after which a reading was given by Elgin Luxton entitled “For­ ward Duster.” The Harmony Trio favoured with a selection after which a reading entitled “An Irish Love Letter” was given by Harvey Hillian. The social committee Of Centralia Y. P. then took charge conducting games and contests which were enjoyed by all. A Very dainty lunch was served. Mr. Earl Parsons, Who recently underwent an operation in St. Jo­ seph's Hospital, London, is recover­ ing nicely and is expected home the latter phrt of the week. Attends Funeral tn Toronto 'Mr. J. H. Hookey Sr., of Exeter, ■was in Toronto on Monday to attend, the funeral of Lieut, Col. G, G. Mit­ chell, former officer of the 88th Battalion C.E.F., Who lived at 892 oriole Parkway, Toronto. Moving to Exeter Mr. Arthur Francis, of Stephen, recently held a successful auction sale of his farm stock and imple­ ments. Mr, and Mrs, Francis will move‘to Exdter into the> residence of Mrs. Ellen J. Coultis this week'. Mr. Arthur Robinson and family have moved to Exeter from a farm two and a half miles south of town and have taken up their residence in Mr. W. Blayxiey’s house, Main St, A TRACTOR SCHOOL A one day tractor school with free moving pictures for farmers and their families was held in the Exeter Town Hall on Friday of last week by the International Harvester Co., of which Mr. F. W. Huxtable is the argent. In the afternoon lectures and pictures of special interest to tractor Owners were given. In the evening thQ program consisted of ed­ ucational moving and talking pic­ tures and comedies. The hall was crowded and about 200 perSons Were hot able to get into the hall. A drawing for prizes was made by Reeve W. D. Sanders, the winners being as follows: First prise, Mrs. Ernest Pym, set of spark plugs; plow points were won by Ed. West­ cott. Chas. Kerslake and Ray Frayns; oil cans were Won by Wm, Triebner, Stanley Frayn0 and How­ ard Preszcator. BURIED IN EXETER The funeral took place to the Exeter cemetery on Saturday after­ noon of a former resident in the person of Mrs. Douglas, who died at Victoria Hospital, London, on the previous Thursday following a par­ alytic stroke. Mrs. Douglas was a sister-in-law of Mr, T. H. McCallum, of London, and lived with the fam­ ily in Exeter for many years. She had splendid ability as an artist and for years was a judge at the Exeter Fair. Her maiden name was Elsie Aetzel, widow of tike late John Douglas. Among those who attend­ ed the funeral were: Mr, T. H. Mc­ Callum, of London; Dr. Clinton McCallum, of Buffalo; Mr. and Mrs, Ged. tvillis, Miss Elsie McCallum, of London; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Kings­ bury and two sons, of Toronto. The bearers were Messrs, B, W. F. Bea­ vers, H. Jones, Dr, C.. McCallum, E. Kingsbury, add son and Douglas and G. Willis. The service at the cemetery was conducted by Rev, Mt, Elliott. HYDE—MALCOLM Rev. George Gilmore, of -Staffa, officiated at a lovely early spring wedding at the home of Mrs. Nor­ man Malcolm, Huron Road at high noon, on Wednesday, March 16th, when her only daughter, Florence, was united in tlhe holy (bonds of mat­ rimony to Harvey .Hyde, son of Wil­ liam Hyde, of Hensail. The wed­ ding music was played by Mrs. E. J. Hingst, Mitchell, while Miss Ethel Hodge, coiusin of the bride, sang “I Love Tou Truly” during the signing of the register. PinJki and white decorations were used about bhe living room where an arch of the same colors intermingled With spring flowers formed the setting for tlhe ceremony. The bride was lovely in a floor-length gown of burgundy velvet, with silver bolero and sil­ ver slippers, with a silver bandeau holding in place her shoulder veil fashioned of net trimmed with sil­ ver. Talisman roses tied with silver ribbon and ipink tulle for­ med her bouquet. Miss Violet Hyde, sister, of the groom, was an attractive (bridesmaid wearing a floor-length frock Of pale blue satin fashioned with bolero, blue slippers and pink bandeau in iher liair. She carried pink carnations. Jack Mal­ colm, brother of tile bride, attended the groom. The forty guests par­ took of a sumptuous wedding lunch­ eon, the tables being effectively dec­ orated in pink and white and the four-storey wedding cake centring bhe bride’s table. For a ■wedding' trip to eastern points the (bride don­ ned a smart frock Of navy crepe, grey coat with Wolf collar and navy accessories. Upon their return they will reside nt Hensall* FORTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ■On Wednesday evening, March 16 over seventy relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Whitney iCoates, Usborne, to celebrate the fortieth wedding anni­ versary of Mr. and Mrs. William Hodgert. Although it was a dreary rainy night it did not dampen the spirits of those present. ’Cards were played until about 10.30 when Messrs. McNicihoI and McKeller ar­ rived. This was a signal for danc­ ing and it was certainly indulged in to the fullest extent. At midnight a very appetizing lunch was served after which Mr. and Mrs. Hodgert were called into the parlor where Mr. Jas. Hodgert read an address and June Coward and Shirley Coates presented tihem with a reversible blanket and a table mirror. Mr. Hodgert in his .reply thanked all for the kindness shown to him and Mrs. Hodgert during the evening and also to Whitney and Mrs. Coates for the loan of their home for this aus­ picious event. Mr. Hodgert relat­ ed some (humorous anecdotes con­ nected with their married life. At four a.m. all left for their respec­ tive homes after wishing the bride and igroom of forty years ago many ihappy returns >of then- wedding an­ niversary. Guests were present from London, Centralia, Exeter, Far­ quhar and Hensall. .Several tele­ phone calls and congratulatory cards were received. Mr. William Hodgert and Mary Louisa Hodgins were married at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hodgins in Cen­ tralia, on March 16th, 1898. The minister was Rev. Mr. Salton. Thomas Willis was groomsman and Ella May Hodgins, the bridesmaid, afterwards Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Willis. Mr. and Mrs. Hodgert liv­ ed on Simcoe street, Exeter, for one year after their marriage following which they moved to Centralia and later to bhe 14th con. of Hibbert. Twenty-two years ago they moved to Exeter where they are now es­ teemed residents. During their forty years of married life they have enjoyed the best of health and are today /hale and hearty. Two child­ ren blessed this union, May, now Mrs. George Coward and Viola, now Mrs. Whitney Coates. The follow­ ing was the address: Mr. and Mrs. William Hodgert: Dear Uncle and Aunt:- We, as your relatives and friends have assembled here tonight that we may in some measure at least, convey to you our very sincere good wishes on this the occasion of your Fortieth wedding anniversary. This gathering brings back happy mem­ ories of forty years ago, when two beloved young people started out In life. Life is like unto trail. It leads into a great distance; it passes through shades and sunshine; through pleasant meadows and Stony fields but always leading to a happy home. May you continue to find sweet fellowship along your way. As this is another great milestone in your lives we feel we cannot let this opportunity pass without pre­ senting yOtt with these gifts, May this mirror and the Warmth Of this blanket, remind you of your friends who wish you continued health, prosperity and happiness. Signed on behalf of your relatives and friends. ZURICH DOCTOR DIES Dr. Allan James MacKinnon, for 30 years a practising physician at Zurich died at his home Friday of last week following several months’ illness. .He was in his 64t)b year. Dr. McKinnon was foorn in Caledon. He received his degree from the University of Toronto in 1908 and has since lived in Zurich. Surviving are his wife, who was farmerly Miss Matilda Johnston, and two sons, Hugh, of Queen's University, Kings­ ton and Archie, at home. A Masonic funeral was held at the home Sun­ day morning and the remains were taken to Ihis old home at Caledon. About 25 of the Masonic brethren, from Hensall and Exeter attended the funeral and made the trip with the funeral cortege assisting with bhe service at the grave. DIED IN STRATFORD The death took place in Stratford Monday afternoon of a former resi­ dent of Exeter in the person of Mrs. David Neil Bellwood, who passed away aged 56 years, following ing an illness of a year and a half. ’ Mrs. Bellwood was taken to the hos­ pital two weeks ago and taken home on Sunday where she died. Her maid­ en name was Mary Maretta Staalla- combe, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Smallacombe. She was iborn in Exeter and received hex’ early education here and was mar­ ried to Mr. Bellwood, wiho survives her. Mr. Bellwood is in the station­ ery department at the Preston-Noel­ ting plant and was a former em­ ployee of the Exeter Times - Advo­ cate, Mrs. Bellwood was a member of Parkview United church. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Claude Thomas, Windsor; one brother, Geo. iSmallacomibe, of (Stratford; three' daughters and one son, Waldo, of Stratford; Mrs. J. J. Anselmo, of Buffalo; Mrs. A. Scrammel, and Miss Ruth Bellwood, both at home. There are three grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at the ihome on Queen street at 2.30 on Thursday, interment to foe made in Avondale cemetery. Mr, and Mi’s. Bavid KilpatHck, Of Kippen, 'have moved into the Pick­ ard house on John Street, DASHWOOD WOMAN MARKS 95TH ANNIVERSARY Mrs. John Becker, formerly Miss Margaret Keller, celebrated her 95th birthday Saturday at the home of hei’ daughter, Mrs. Peter Martene, in Dashwood. (She was born’ n Kreis Lauder- bacih, Hessen-Darmstadt, ’Germany, and came across ■ the Atlantic in a sailing boat when she was 21 years old. On her arrival she was married to John Beckex* who had come across several years earliex* and aftei* a time of visiting around among the German families who* had settled around what is now cal­ led the City of Kitchener, they lived tot a few years neai' Elmira. Later they settled in Hay Township, Hur­ on County. Besides farming they operated a loom, making woolen blankets and (homespun cloth. The old loom, al­ though not in use is still in the old ■house on the farm now owned by her son Henry. Mrs. Becker is enjoying fair health and is able to be around the Ihouse. In Germany she recalled her family lived in a small village 'Call­ ed Schlitz and farmed a few acres, their main crop being potatoes. They kept two goats. Each morn­ ing these goats, along with those of heir neighbors were herded out into the country to ipasture. She attended school until 14 years of age and still fans th'e German Catechism she used then. Mr. and Mrs. Becker raised a family of ten children, all but one of whom are still living* Mr* Beck­ er died in 1914 and since that time she has made her home with her daughters, Mrs* E. Stire, of the 14th concession} Mrs* William Bieber, Exeter and now with Mrs* P. Martene, at Dashwood* Het de­ scendants also include 40 grand­ children, 40 great grandchildren and 1 great-groat-grandchild.