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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-06-30, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 Sixty-Fourth YearEXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 30th 1938 .............—- ................... •'••• , - :: ~~ Friday, July 1st, Dominion Day—Store will be open Thursday Night BE READY FOR THE HOLIDAY W armweather is here, school holidays have arrived^ Here is a list of warm weather and holiday apparel you may require. ■ I 1 Boy’s Wash Long Pants Boy’s Wash Shorts Running Shoes, Sisman’s Scampers Boy’s White Oxfords, &c. Men’s Flannel Trousers in Cream, Grey or Fawn Men’s Wash Trousers Men’s White Oxfords, Camp .Shoes, Duck Trousers, Etc. MEN’S HARVESTING BOOTS Panco or Leather Soles per pair $2.25 NEW STRAW HATS New Styles for Men $1.00 AND $2.00 Keep cool with a new straw hat SPECIAL 5 dozen pairs Snag Proof Blue 8-ounce Denim Rivet Pants at $1.39 pair Also Lighter Weight Pants at $1.00, $1.25 YOUNG MEN’S SUMMER SUITS Pleated backs and pleated trousers, smart styles $15 to $18 Ladies’ and Misses Summer Dresses NEW STYES NEW MATERIALS — LOW PRICES / Monarch Bathing Suits We have a large stock of bathing suits for ladies, men and children at very reas onable prices.1 Supersilk Crepe Hosiery on Sale at 69c a Pair We have just received another shipment of Supersilk Crepe Hosiery, new summer shades, regular $1.00 quality, but very slightly imperfect on sale at 69c. a pair. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday CORN FLAKES nAW, nU 7r Sugar Crisp, Fresh ...........pCI Jlng. IV Hillcrest SHORTENING 9 90- 1 pound package ............................“ 1U1 MAPLE LEAF SALMON 1 7r 1-2 pound tins ..................................CaUll 1 I V AYLMER TOMATOES No. 2 tins, medium size ........ BRAN FLAKES Kellogg’s with other parts of wheat Aylmer PORK & BEANS Large 21 oz. tin ................. Sweet Mixed PICKLES Large 27oz. jar, Crunchie Brand 4 for 25c 2 for 23c 3 for 25c each 25c 1 phmaz Jones & May Your Superior Store If You Let Your Pullets Rough it Now, They Will Rough You in the Fall When Egg Prices are High Those «P'Ullets of yoiurs will be worth their weight in gold this fall—IF THEY ARE PROPERLY PED FROM NOW TO LAYING Our newly found export market for eggs in the British Isles indicates that we are likely to have a scarcity of eggs and high prices during the next fall and winter. There is a good chance that we are going into the most profitable poultry year since the War! You know how important it is that pullets be fed iproperly dur ing the growing period if they are to do a real job of laying for you. We believe you will also agree that Purina Growena is about the best feed you can possibly give them. Your total feed cost from hatching to laying on the Purina plan will run somewhere in the neighborhood of 5>0c to 55c per bird. This is just about as cheap as you can raise them no matter what you feed. Come in and talk over the feeding of your pullets with us. We will be glad to show you how you can have the best pullets you have ever raised until you house them in the fall. Traquair’s Hardware TINSMITHING PLUMBING Commence Pea Pack T.lie Exeter branch of the Cana dian Canners commenced their pea pack on Wednesday. The ipack was not large as only a few loads of peas were ready for harvest. Purchased Residence Mr. Gerald Ford has purchased the residence of Mrs. Metdinger, Huron St., at present occupied by Mr. Coleman. Mr, Ford gets pos- session the beginning of next month. Death of Benjamin Alakins Mr. Benjamin Makins who has been ill for some time and who on Friday last was brought home from Victoria Hospital, London, died Wednesday morning at his home 3rd Concession of Stepheil. Deceas ed was in .his 67th year. The fun eral, under.the auspices of Exeter Lodge NO. 67 I.O.O.F. Will be held Friday, July let. Service at two o’clock p.m. with interment In Ex eter cemetery. EXETER COUNCIL June 27, 1938 A regular meeting of the municip al council was held in the Town Hall, with all members present. The minutes of the meeting held June 13th, were read anad adopted on motion of Councillors May and Southcott, Carried. Mr. B. M. Francis addressed the council in regards the annual re newal of the Public Liability Insur ance and Property Damage. After discussion it was moved by Council lors Tuckey and Southcott that the present company policy be renewed. Carried. Per Dignan and Tuckey that the Clerk notify Mr. Arthur Jones re garding the frequent injuries to citi zens caused by the water dropping from the toip of the cornice on the south side of the dome at the top of his building and have the same rem edied. Carried. May and Dignan that the Clerk serve a notice on all persons appear ing on the last assessment roll own ers and harberers of dogs that they must secure the dog tag license as provided on or before August 1st, 1938. If not action will be taken and costs added to conviction. Car ried. The following list of accounts were read and ordered paid: L. Day & Son, flowers $6.55; E. Linden field, street broom $1.50; Twp. of Usborne, rent of tractor $43.7:5; Tuckey Transport, trucking Calcium Chloride $7!1.8>8'; County of Huron, hospital fees $11.3 5; B. M. Francis, Liability Ins. $128.70; Clyde Hey wood, labor R. & B. $15.95; Peter Coleman, ditto $<20.08; John Stire, ditto $10.25; Ed. J. Coombes, ditto $17.50; Wm. Laverty, ditto $9.13; Mervyn Sims, ditto $6.75; Wm. An drew, ditto $’23.40; Co. of Huron, County Rate $2,8>21.14. Passed on motion of Dignan and Southcott and carried. . Joseph Senior, Clerk BOARD OF EDUCATION A special meeting of the Board of Education was called to meet in the Library Tuesday evening. The re signation of Miss A. Brown, of the H. S. staff and the resignation of Miss I. Kirk, of the Public School staff were accepted. The application of Miss Margaret Tape, of Highgate, for a position on the High School staff was accepted, at a salary of $1200. Also the application of Miss Hazel Woodall, of Crediton, for a position on the P. S. staff, was accepted at a salary of $700. Mr. Waghorn has moved up to Mies I. Kirk’s room and Miss Woodall will take Mr. Waghorn’s room. The sal ary of Miss J. Mark, of the H. S. staff was increased from $1450 to $1550; and the salary of Miss Abrey from $1400 to $11500. A rebuilt type writer, which has been in use at the school for the past few months was purchased at a price of $65.00. Word was received from the Depatrment of Education, Toronto, that the plans as submitted by the architect for the proposed new building has been ac cepted. In communication with Miss Tape and Miss Woodall follow ing the meeting both have accepted the offer of engagement. CONCLUDES PASTORATE On Sunday morning last Rev. A E. Elliott concluded a six years’ pas torate of the Main Street United church and on Wednesday with Mrs Elliott, Betty, Barbara, Alan and the baby left for their new charge at Thamesville. Mr. Elliott concluded his pastorate with a communion ser vice at which their little daughter Margaret Rose was baptised, Rev. J. W. Down conducting the baptismal service. Mr. Elliott expressed his personal appreciation to the officers of the church, the members and ad herents for the co-operation and sup port given him during the six years of his ministry in Exeter. He ex pressed the gratitude of himself and Mrs, Elliott for the many kindnesses that had been shown them. He be spoke for his successor, Rev. R. C, Copeland, the sapie loyalty and con sideration that had been shown him. He also spoke in appreciation of the services of the choir which add so materially to the service of worship. Mr. Elliott gave a brief communion address taking for his text "He Crossed the Brook.” He dealt with the experiences of Christ in the up per room when in fellowship with his disciples and of the peace and joy that prevailed. Leaving the upper room and leading his disciples thro’ the narrow street he crossed the brook "Kedron” into the garden of Gethsamene with its painful exper iences. Likewise we have our fel lowships of joy and gladness and we pass on to those other experiences of sorrow, trials and tribulations, the difference being that Christ did it oh our behalf. The service in the ev ening was withdrawn, To-night (Thursday) Rev. Mr. Copeland will be inducted into his new charge, .the Service being in Charge of Rev. Mr. Mair, assisted by Rev. Mr. Gladman. Mr. and Mrs., Copeland and their two sons George and Donald arrived in Exeter from Thamesville on Wednesday. Have you renewed your sub* scription?' BOWLING NOTES A number of Exeter bowlers are taking in the tournaments at Park hill and Mitchell today (Wednesday) Miss Stella Southcott, Mesdames W. H. Pollen, H. C. Garey, and M. W. Telfer attended the ladies’ bowling tournament at Wingham on Tuesday afternoon winning two games and losing two. ■On Tuesday evening of next week the members of the Exeter Bowling Club will visit the St. - Marys Club and participate in an interclub tour ney. Members of last year’s bowl ing club will remember with pleasure the enjoyable evenings spent when these clubs visited each other. ' No doubt there will be q large turnout Tuesday next. ' Eight rinks took part in the bow ling jitney on the local greens Fri day evening of last week. Three ten end games were played. First prize was won by Stella Southcott, Borden Sanders, H. C. Rivers and M. W. Telfer with 3 wins plus 26. G. Cochrane, E. J. Wethey, H. Pol len and T. Elliott tied with Mrs. Smith, Gordon Appleton, Bert Rivers and Dr. McTaggart for second place with 2 wins plus 8. HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS Forms I and II The following pupils are promoted from Grade IX (Form I) to Grade X (Form II) Ballantyne, Glen; Brint- nell, Anita; Fisher, Iva; Fitzgerald, Margaret; Glenn, Margaret; Hanni gan, Norman; Hay, Doris; Heywood, Vernon; Jones, Neil; Jory, Clifford; Kydd, Dorothy; Lutman, Labelle; McCurdy, Robert; McFalls, Beryl; McFalls, Birdine; McTavish, Glenn; Mason, Annie; Miners, Margaret; Pearce, Ellis; Penhale, Shirley; Pil on, Bert; Prouty, Ivan; Reynolds, William; Richards, Alma; ’Sanders, Britain; Smith, Marion; Stanlake, Murry; Stewart, Jack; Wein, Marie; Willis, Jia; Willis, Iva; Wilson, Nor ma. The following pupils will also be registered in 'Grade X (Form II) but must repeat the Grade IX (Form I) subjects indicated: Essery, William, British History and English; Gordon Anne, General Science; McDougall, Jean, Geography and Mathematics; Moffatt, James, English and French; Squire, Shirley, General Science'. From Form1 II to Form in The following pupils are promot ed from Form II to Form III: Allis on, Margaret; Brock, Jean; Buswell, Marie; Duncan, Shirley; Held, Jean; Hern, Hazel; Jolly, Norman; Keyes, Robert; Morlock, Burma; Moore, Murray; Morgan, Anne; Parsons, Harry; .Southcott, Florence; Webber Greta; Wein, Margaret The following pupils will also .be registered in Form III but must re peat the Form II subjects indicated: Atkinson, Lorraine, Mathematics, General Science; Borland, Alma, Mathematics, General Science and Latin; Campbell, Marilyn, Mathema tics and General Science; Elliot, Marion, Mathematics and General Science; Gaiser, iLois, Mathematics, Latin; Hagerman, Marjorie, General Science; Harness, Philippa, English Grammar and Mathematics; Jones, Jean, General Science and Latin; Lawson, Gerray, English Literature, English Grammar and Latin; .Sim- ’ mons, Eldrid, English and French; Wuerth, Reginald, Mathematics and French. Form III The following Form III pupils have completed Form II subjects as indicated: Abbott, ElhahOf’, Physio graphy and ILatin; Appleton, Jean, Physiography; Buswell, Helen, Phy siography; Clarke, Margaret, Phy siography and Latin; England, Ger ald, French; Fahrner, Austin, Latin; Hicks, Francis, English and French; Hicks, Stanley, English, Physiogra phy and Latin; Hockey, Thelma, Physiography and Geometry; Kydd, Irene, Latin; Mair, Stuart, Latin and French; Morgan, Helen, Latin; iSims Labelle, Physiography; White Win- nifred, English, Latin, French and British History (Form I); Arm strong, Catherine, Geography, Bri tish History; Baynham, Fred, Mathe matics; Elliot, Marion, General Science; Hagerman, Marjorie, Busi ness Practice; Harness, Philippa, F'rench; Kestle, William, English; Lawson, Gerray, General Science; Sims, Audrey, Mathematics. Froirf Form lH to Form IV Latin Dixon, Janet; Ford, Clarence; Beckler, Grace; Atcheson, Charles; Russell, Patricia; Luxton, Fred; Kestle, - John; Traquair, Dorothy; Herdman, Clayton; Restemeyer, Don ald; Southcott, Robert; Melville Margaret; Turnbull, Robert. On ap proval Delbridge, Ralph; Moise, John Prouty, Stewart; Hicks, Clifford; Appleton, Jean; Young, Shirley. French Appleton, Jean; Atcheson, Chas.; Beckler, Grace; Clarke, Margaret; Dixon, Janet; Delbride, Ralph; Ford Clarence; Kestle, John; .Luxton. Fred; Morgan, Helen; Moise, John; Oestricher, Eunice; Powe, Audrey; Russell, Patricia; Turnbull, Robert; Sims, Labelle; Southcott, Robert; On approval, Buswell, Helen; Dou- gall, Dorothy^ Hicks, Clifford; Hicks Stanley. k DECORATION DAY I.O.O.F, Honor Departed Brethren Decoration Day at the Exeter Cem etery on Sunday afternoon drew a large crowd of people. Decoration Day has become to be one of the out standing days of the year and visitors come for many miles for this annual event. The Exeter Cemetery is one of the beauty spots of this section of Western Ontario and it never looked more beautiful than it did on Sun day. Grave after grave was decor ated with spring blooms and the beautiful evergreen trees and the well- kept appearance of the plots drew a great deal of praise and .admiration from many that were present. The Exeter Band was present and played at intervals during the afternoon. At three o’clock the members of the I.O.O.F. lined up at the centre gates and dividing into two sections headed by Bros. E. A. Howald and E. R. Hopper paraded through the cemetery placing a flowering plant on the graves of the departed brethren. This was followed by a short impress ive service presided over by Bro. How ald. The band played several select ions. Singing was led by W, R. Goulding. Rev. W. Mair led in pray er. A quartette was sung by Messrs. W. Cutbuslh, A. E. Wuerth, M. Cud- more and E. Lindenfield. The address of the afternoon was delivered by Rev. Mr. Hill, who took for his text "The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.” Mr. Hill said that standing in the cemetery where the beauty of the surroundings soften our emotions, it is hard to realize that death is an enemy. Here there is nothing of harshness, but everything speaks of peace and symolizes the eternal rest of those whose warfare is accomplished. Nevertheless not all the beauty of the best appointed cemetery can change the fact that death is an enemy. EVery stone erected in this place as a memorial to some departed loved one is the symbol of broken and anguished hearts. Every grave con tains hopes and dreams rudely* Shatt ered and sadly laid aside. I take it that when we speak of death being destroyed we have in mind When people shall live forever. If we are to live forever and not be touched by death then there would have to be many changes beyond any thing that at present we can per ceive. The symbol of this transform- (Continued on Page Four) LARGE CROWD AT CENTRALIA The largest crowd that has gath ered in the village since “The Old Boys’ Re-Union” attended the an nual Strawberry Festival held at Centralia United church on the ev ening of June 24th. The ladies of the congregation served a generous appetizing supper. This was fol lowed by a- musical drama "The Desert Song” presented by Kirkton and Woodham talent. The charact ers had been carefully chosen and they performed their respective parts with the skill of long experienced players. The evening came to a fit ting conclusion when the play cast led in singing the National Anthem. The net proceeds for the evening amounted to a little better than $90. Honored Before Leaving Before leaving for his new charge at Thamesville several members of the congregation of the Main St. Un ited chui’eh met at the parsonage Monday evening and presented Rev. Mr. Elliott with a purse of money with best wishes for every success in his new field of labor. Mrs. Elliott has been remembered by the various women’s organizations. On Wed nesday of last week the pupils of room six of the public school held a social ecening at the school and in the course of the program Betty Elliott was presented with a Kodak. A very jolly evening was spent, Betty and Barbara were both pre sented with autograph albums from their S. -School classes and Allan with a scrap book. Baby Margaret Rose was presented with a life mem bership in the Baby Band by Mrs W. J. Beer. Friday, July 1st, is Dominion Buy and a .public holiday. Mr. Truman Elliott oh Monday moved his wife and family together with his household effects to Exeter from London. They will occupy the Tuckey homo on Carling street. COMRADES REMEMBERED Lay Wreath, at Cenotaph and Decorate Soldiers’ Graves Decoration Day was observed by the members of the Exeter Branch of the Canadian Legion, who gathered in front of the Central Hotel at one o’clock Sunday afternoon and head ed by the Exeter Band paraded to the Soldier’s Memorial where a wreath was laid. The parade was in charge of Thomas Pryde who acted, as chairman. Rev. Mr. Mair, of the Thames Road United church addres sed the gathering stating that as we stand here we think of three things, the Past, the Present and the Future. .He said it was a fine ard fitting', thing to have a day kno*wn as Decoration Day. There is a tend ency in many places to disregard the cemetery and some of them are a disgrace. Today as we look upon the Soldier’s Memorial we think of those who made the supreme sacri fice. There is a tendency to forget the past and those who have served their country pass out of memory as a dream. Today it is fitting that we remember not only oui' fallen com rades but the pioneers; men and women who sacrificed all and left to us a wonderful heritage. Those who made the supreme sacrifice died in the hope that yoiu and I might en joy a happier life. There is a temp tation sometimes to say that they died in vain; that the war was a waste of time, money and life. But it was not they who died in vain but we who live in vain. A great responsibility rests upon our shoul ders. Many remedies have been tried for the bringing in of a better day. That day has not yet arrived. We are faced, perhaps, with dangers greater than in 1914. Dangers from abroad and dangers from with in. There are those who are trying to destroy our democracy and the freedom which we prize so muich. If some of the forces contending for supremacy should gain the day, the liberties we enjoy would be threat ened. What about the future? He would be a wise prophet who could tell what lies ahead, Great changes are in store. There are too many per sons today who are dependent upon charity or on the government for their livelihood. The speaker pre dicted that men and women who love fair play would band themselves together anxious for justice toward all men. The speaker believed that there will be some way out. Those who are trying to undermine our de mocracy have some grievenees and consideration must be given to those grievances. Even Premier Aberhart is trying a new way out of the diffi culties in order to give the people the necessities of life. Something practicable is needed. Sane busi ness men, returned men, the church, might unite to do things with more satisfaction than in the past. In spite of the obstacles we are facing ('Continued on page four.) “MISS EXETER” TO BE DECIDED BY POPULAR VOTE Will Represent Exeter at Great Pageant at "Old Home Week” in London Ballots will be Available in Business Places Commencing on Saturday Commencing on Saturday a con test is being sponsored by the Town Council, The Lions Club, Merchants and Business Men of Exeter, to sel ect a young woman, who as "Miss Exeter” will represent the town and immediate district in the great pa geant which will be one of the fea tures of “Old Home Week” at Lon don early in August. The matter was recently brought to- the attention of the town council in a letter to Reeve Sanders from Mayor Kingsmill, of London. The letter pointed out that the great pageant spectacle "Lon don Marches On” would be one of the outstanding features of the cele bration. It is a theatrical produc tion with a cast of 1,000 persons, portraying the history of London and district. London is electing a Queen of the Peageant, to be entitled “Miss London” and in order to link up the history of London with the var ious municipalities surrounding it, ten municipipalities have been asked to- select a young woman to- act as a princess to the Queen and attend her at the "'Court of Honor” wearing a banner with the name of the muni cipality of which she represents. The members of the council ex pressed the opinion that it would not only be a friendly gesture to a neigh boring municipality but that it would be good advertising for the town. The council were at a loss as to how Exeter’s representative should be selected and finally decided to turn the problem over to the Exeter Lions Club. .Selection by Popular Vote It was decided that the best way would be to make the selection of Miss Exeter by popular vote and to this end the co-operation of -mer chants and business men was sought and cheerfully given. Starting on Saturday ballots will be available in the various business places of those who are co-operating in the selection of "Miss Exeter.” There will be one vote for each 25c. spent. Some twenty-five young women have been nominated by the business men and merchants. In some cases a business man nominated more than one while in other cases they pre ferred not to name anyone. In most instances the young woman men tion was nominated by several persons. It will not only be an honor for the young woman selected as Miss 'Exeter but there will be an award of $25.00 to defray her expenses to the pageant. Tomlinson’s are awarding a permanent to the lucky lady or will look after her hair during the pageant. In addition to the honoi’ "Miss Exeter” will be doing Exeter a real public service. Those Nominated The young women who have been nominated to- represent the town are: Amelia Aicheson, Laurene Beavers, Mrs. Harold Bell, Delia Christie, Eileen Cornish, Dorothy Davis, Helen Dignan, Helen .Fink- beiner, Helen Flynn, Evelyn Sumkin Ethel Kydd, Olive Lawson, Lulu Lindenfield, Labelle Lutman, Ardys McFalls, Mary McKaig, Marjorie Medd, Ola Reed, Jean Sheere, Ethel Smith, Hazel Snell, Eileen Snell, Dorothy Traquair, Pearl Wood, Lily Hunter. The following merchants are spon soring the "ontest: B. W. F. Beavers. W. J. Beer, H. Bierling, Jas. P. Bow- ey, Browning's Drug Store, S. J. V. Cann, Coates’ Garage, Coates’ Groc ery. Cole’s Drugstore, Cook’s Rock Bottom Cash Giocery, Chainway Stores, Limited; Sandy Elliot, Exe ter Ladies’ Wear, Exeter Public Util ities, Exeter Times-Advocate, Ideal Meat Market, C. Tanton; bwin Ford. Supertest; Grieve’s Sandwich Shoppe E. R. Hop-per, Jones & May, Martin’s Music Store, McColl Frontenac, G. Arthur; Middleton’s Bakery, Len O’Brien, River’s Meat Market, Rol- lie’s Grocery. G. M. Simpson, Beauty Shoppe; Snell Bros. & Co.; South cott Bros.; Stewart Br.os., S. B. Tay lor, Tomlinson’s Hairdressing, Tra quair’s Hardware, Tuckey Transport, V’s Beauty Shoppe, Walker’s Drug Store, White’s Bakery, F. G. Wright & Co. MASONIC SERVICE AT THAMES ROAD CHURCH Large Turn-Out Hear Splendid Sermon by Rev. W. Mair Members of Lebanon Forest Lodge A.F. & A.M. together with a number of visiting brethren from Hensall motored to the Thames Road United church Sunday morning and attend ed the service in a body. The mem bers assembled in front of the manse and paraded to the church marshall ed by Past D.D.G.M. Bro. T. Pryde. Rev. W Mair, a member of the order, preached a very fine sermon taking for his text the words of David "It was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the Lord my God” and also those of St. Paiul "Ye are the temple of the Holy Ghost.” The one was material, the other spiritual. It has been a desire of the human heart in some sense to feel the pres ence of God. The so-called heathen make gods of wood, silver and gold: gods they can see and touch. Many (Continued on Page Four)