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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-07-21, Page 1NEW ROAD SUPERVISOR 25 Per Cent. Oft i Ladies’, Misses’ & Girls’ Summer Dresses We wish to clear out our stock of Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Spring and Summer dresses in a hurry, so we are offering the balance of our stock for the next two weeks at a discount of 25 per cent We have still a large range to choose from. This includes all house dresses as well as our better dresses for street wear. Men’s Fine Shirts with Zippers at $1.59 Plain pastel materials with Zippers are the very latest in men’s shirts. We have them in the newest colors also white to retail at $1.59 each. Missee’ and Girls’ Shorts on Sale at 59c We have a few pair of ladies’ shorts in navy and brown colors, sizes 8 to 18 years. Our regular 90c. line on sale at 59c. each. Monarch Special Yarn on Sale at 8c or 2 Balls tor 15c Monarch Special Knitting Wool, for Sweaters, Pullovers, etc. A large range of colors to clear in a hurry at 8c. ball or 2 for 15c. BATHING SUITS FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY AT LOW PRICES. SPECIAL—Men’s All Wood Sleeveless Pullover Sweaters, the very latest — 95c each. Continuing Our July Sale < of Linens Many have taken advantage of our July sale of linens. We have already had to re­ place some of the lines. This sale includes Table Cloths, Madeira Pillow Cases, Cush­ ion Tops, Handkerchiefs, Serviettes, Tow­ els and Towelling, Etc. Don’t miss these bargains. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday St. Williams Strawberry Jam_o_L Now Pack, 32 oz. jar ................CdLLll Aylmer Pork and Beans 9 £ftr 91 /» .Large 21 oz. tins ........................*•* 1U1 ult Sweet Mixed Pickles Large Bottles, 27 ozs...................CttUll uvt Ginger Snap Biscuits 9 Ik 1OnAn old-time favorite ................« 1U» 1<JL LUX TOILET SOAP A truly fine soap ................ Aylmer Tomato Juice 25 J oz. tins, large size.... KELLOGG’S PEP Royal Blue Glass Cream Pitcher New Comb HONEY pkg., of six individual servings. 3 cakes 19c ...2 tins 17c 2 for 25c ...for 25c I 1 Phone 32 JOnCS & May Your Superior Store 1 SPECIALS 5 ozs. JOHNSON WAX, FREE with every pound..........59 c. 5 ozs. JOHNSON GLO-COAT, FREE, with pint...........59c. ’ 5 gal. SIDE REST OIL CANS reg. $2.00 NOW $1.35 An applier free with every can HAWE’S FLOOR GLOSS Ill Witlh Pneumonia Mr. George Andrew, who has been seriously ill with pleuro pneumonia is somewhat improved. Tinsmithing and Plumbing neatly done by an experienced Workman Returning From England Mr. Win. Cook, who has been en­ joying a vacation at his native home in England is expected home on Sunday. He expects to arrive in Montreal on Saturdaay. See the lovely new streamlined Stoves and Ranges at our Store. Ton new Stoves to choose from. Priced to suit every customer. We will take your old stove as part payment PURINA CATTLE SPRAY in bulk...........160 ozs. to gallon Use Nik-Tonik for conditioning and treatment for Chickens and Turkeys also recommended for growing and laying flocks * Buried at Exeter The remains of the late Mrs. H. E. Tomlinson, of London, were brought to Exeter Wednesday afternoon for interment in the Exeter cemetery. Mrs. Tomlinson’s maiden name wa's Emily Frayne. She was a former resi­ dent of Exeter and one of a family of eight, three boys and five girls. Deceased is survived 'by her husband anyone son also one sister Miss Lizzie Frayne who has resided with her. Traquair’s Hardware TINSMITHING PLUMBING Local Grdwtn Tomato In the Money The first ripe local tomato to be reported was brought into the office •ot the Times-Advocate Wednesday moftnng by Mr. Frank Coates and is ■on. exhibition in the windotw. The tomato is a good Size measuring close to ten inches in circumference, Mr. Coates stated that he bad Several others about the same size. Sandy Elliot's jxacer Teddy Daven­ port, driven by W. Haley placed 4th, 6th and 3rd in the Tillsonburg races Wednesday afternoon of last week in the 2.22 pace. In the free-for-all trot Helena McKillop owned by Berry of Blanshard, wOn 3rd, ,4th and 2nd. Tony G owned by W. Harvey, Kip­ pen, driven by Essery, iwoh three thirds th the 2.28 pace. At Silver Wedding Mr. and Mrs. David Gordon, Con­ nie and Keith, were at Wallaceburg on Sunday 'Where the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. Franklin Gordon, of Windsor, was celebrated at the home of Mr. Gor­ don’s mother. There were about thirty dinner guests with Miss Con­ nie Gordon assisting with the serv­ ing. Close to a hundred guests call­ ed during the Afternoon to extend felicitations to the honored couple. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon were presented With a beautiful sterling silver tea service carried by Master Keith Gor­ don while the presentation was made by Mr. Gordon’s older brother William, of Toronto. MISS JEAN SHEERE WINS IN POPULARITY CONTEST Will Represent “Miss Exeter” in Pageant to be Presented in London During Old Home Week In a popularity contest for the selection of a “Miss Exeter” to represent Exetei’ in the London Old Boys mighty pageant spectacle' ‘Lon­ don Marches On’ sMiss Jean Sheere was the winner, ' The contest ex-' tended over two , weeks and was sponsored by forty merchants in co­ operation with the, Town Council and the Exeter Lion’s Club, In addition to the honor of being selected as “Miss Exeter” Miss Sheere wins twenty-five dollars to help defray her expenses while in London and Tomlinson’s have “donated a perma­ nent wave or the care of her hair during the pageant. The runner-up was Miss Hazel Snell and the two ladies were run­ ning neck and neck right up until the final count of the ballots. Seven­ teen young ladies were entered in the contest and the most of them made a splendid run. thousands of votes were used during the contest and on Saturday night there was a steady stream of ballots pouring in at the Times-Advocate. Fortunately a great many of the ballots came in in bunches which made the alloca­ tion of them much more easy, The final count was made Monday morning and Reeve W. D, Sanders inspected the ballots and declared the winner. London is selecting a Queen of the pageant which will be one of the out­ standing features of ‘‘Old Home Week.” The pageant will have a cast of 1,00 0 persons portraying the history of London and district. The queen of the pageant is to be entitl­ ed ‘‘Miss London” and ten municip­ alities are selecting a young lady to act as a princess to the queen and attend her at the ‘‘Court of Honor,” wearing a banner with the name of the municipality of which she repre­ sents. BOYS AT CAMP ‘‘This a fine piece of work the Exeter Lions Clu'b is doing” said Chief Anderson at the Boys’ Camp near Goderich on Monday, when ten lads from Exeter were taken to this popular camp for a five day outing. Several of the boys are on their own while some of the boys are being sponsored by the Exeter Lions Club, Tlie camp is for boys from the age of 9 to 12 years, Among the boys from here who are attending the camp are ’ Murray Moore, Robert Southcott, Dawson Goulding, Donald Jeffery, Billy Smith, Ross Tuckey, Donald Burns, Kenneth Cudmore, Gladwin Watson and Bobby Cole­ man. Robert Southcott and Murray Moore are acting as group leaders. The Lions Club sponsored several boys for the older boys camp held two weeks ago. Mr. Percy Hewitt has beep appoint­ ed road supervisor to look after the new Provincial Highway from Rus- seldale to the Blue WAtex' Highway. Mr. Hewitt -has been employed With the Exeter Rural Hydro Commission. He commenced his new duties on Wednesday. WESTLAKE—STEVENSON A lovely summer wedding took place in London on Saturday after­ noon at the Church of Christ Dis­ ciples, where Rev. B. C. Eckardt united in marj’lage, Marian Steven­ son, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. E. L. Stevenson, York street, London, to George Henry Westlake, son of Mr. Westlake, and the late Henry West­ lake, Exeter, The bride and groom will reside in London. TRANSFERRED TO FOREST Mr. Ray Creech, recently engaged with the Canadian Canners has been transferred from Exeter to Forest. He left Wednesday for nis new posi­ tion. LEAVING FOR ENGLAND Rev, A, Page and Mr. Wm. Frayne are leaving the latter part of this week on a trip to England. They expect to sail from Montreal on Sun­ day, Mr. Page will visit with his mothex* at Loftus in Yorkshire and will take in the Glasgow Exhibition. Mr, Frayne will also take in the Ex­ hibition and visit in Ireland. Mr. Page and Mr. Frayne made the trip together two years ago. DIED IN THE WEST ACCIDENTS Mrs. Norman Jaques (nee Ber- niece Murch) of Usborne, while • cranking on automobile Monday had hex* right arm fractured at the wrist when the car backfired. Mr. Albert Morlock, of Crediton, while planing a piece of timber for replacement in a binder, had three fingers of his left hand lacerated on Monday when his hand came in con­ tact with a band saw. Roy Moore, son of Leslie Moore, of Mooresville, received a nasty gash when he cut his hand between the thumb and first finger. He was as­ sisting in cutting wneat when the -binder twine became entangled in the knotter. Taking out his jack­ knife to cut the twine the knife slip­ ped jabbing the hand. Another accident caused by the breaking of a trip-rope happened on Saturday afternoon last when Mr. Hilt. Ford, of Stephen, fell from a load of hay. Mr. Ford was draw­ ing the hay fork back while unload­ ing hay in the barn when the trip­ rope broke. He fell from the load and received the force of the fall on his right hand. The ligaments were torn at the wrist. LARGE WEEK-END CROWDS AT GRAND BEND mecca motor Grand Bend has been the fox' 'week-end visitors who from long distances to visit this summer resox’t. Grand Bend is in­ creasing its summer population each year and seems to be growing in popularity. A number of new cot­ tages, some of them very elaborate have been erected since last season. Cottages along the lake front have extended a couple of miles north of the Bend. The trailer camps are being well patronized especially over the week-ends. On a Sunday thou­ sands of persons gathex* along the beach and enjoy the cool, refreshing waters. The parking space fox’ cars along the lake front has been in­ creased and a new siring of electric lights has been placed along the drive. The parking space and the traffic problem each year becomes more, acute and three and foui’ traf­ fic officers are on duty each Sunday. Several new places have been added at the Oakwood golf course. Word has been received of the death of Mrs. John Thompson, of Carnduff, Sask., following a lengthy illness. Formerly Miss Eva Harris, she was raised in this community being a daughtex’ of the late Wm. Harris, who lived for many years on the Lake Road. Following her marriage to Mr. Thompson, they re­ sided in Exeter North for several years before moving to Saskatche­ wan. Besides her husband she is survived by eight sons and two daughters, also two sisters and two brothers, all living in the West. The six eldest sons were pall bearers at the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Thomp­ son visited here during Exetei’ Old Boys. ST. MARYS BOWLERS VISIT EXETER GREENS Forty-members’" from the Parks Bowling Club, St. Marys, comprising both men and 'women paid a friendly visit to the Exeter Bowling Club on Friday evening of last week. The visitors mixed with the Exeter play­ ers and draws were made for posi­ tions. Three eight-end games were played. The weather was ideal and everyone seemed to enjoy them­ selves. Following the games the ladies of the Exeter Club served lunch. St. Marys players expressed their appreciation of the entertain­ ment afforded them by the Exeter Club and a rousing three cheers was given. Exeter also expressed appre­ ciation of the splendid turnout and returned the cheering. The prize winners were as follo’ws: Mrs. M. W. Telfer, 3 wins plus 20; Roy Atkin­ son, St. Marys, 3 wins plus 20; Mrs. W. J. Smith, 3 wins plus 17; Mrs. Laidlaw, St. Marys, 3 wins plus 15; Scokt Whaley, St. Marys, 3 wins plus 15; Mrs. H. C. Carey, 3 wins plus 15; Dr. Roiulston, 3 wins plus 15; Miss McMurray, St. Marys, 3 wins plus 13; Mrs. Neiwell, St. Marys, 3 wins plus 13; Earl Russell, 3 wins plus 12. Two rinks of bowlers took in the twilight tournament at Strathroy on Monday evening. Two rinks of mix­ ed bowlers took in the tournament at Mitchell the same evening. THANKSGIVING DAY A proclamation fixing Thankskiv­ ing Day foi’ October 10, the second Monday in October, has been pub­ lished in the Canada Gazette. the Daniel SPLENDID RECEPTION FOR DEPUTATION Few Municipalities in Better Financial Position than Exeter, Deputation is Told Mr. C. V. Pickard, representing the Board of Education and Mr. H. O. Southcott, representing the Exeter Council, waited on The Ontario Mun­ icipal Board in Toronto Thursday of last week and presented a plea for the early acceptance of the By-law permitting the municipality to raise by debentures the sum of fifteen thousand dollars for the erection of a new school building to provide for the new courses in manual training and home economics. In addition to the fifteen thousand dollars to be raised by the municipality the de­ partment of Education, Toronto, will assist with a proportion of the cost of the new building, The deputation received A very sympathetic hearing and the statement was m‘ade by one of the members of the Municipal Board that there were few, if any, municipalities in the province the size of Exeter that were in a better or ad good' a financial condition &.s Exeter is at the present time. The Municipal Board have promised an early reply to the deputation’s re­ quest. DASHWOOD SPORTS DAY Dashwood Sports’ Day held last Wednesday was a decided • success and a large crowd turned out to wit­ ness the excellent program of sports and other entertainment including the parade, ball games, band tattoo and dancing. The afternoon program commenced K with a Calithumpian parade headed by the Dashwood band.o This was indeed, the high light of the day. Prizes were award­ ed as follows: 1st, Koehler’s Bakery; 2nd Zurich Creamery; 3rd, Dr. Taylor & Co., 4th Stitch axfd Chatter Club; 5th, Ed. Nadiger, G. Elliott & Glen Walper; 6th Old stage coach; 7th V. L. Becker; chil­ dren, 1st Raymond Wein and Chas. Tieman, 2nd W. Truemner; 3rd Gloria Kraft and Patsy Ireland. Following this a soft ball tourna­ ment took place. In the evening a band tattoo was held with Dr. Tay­ lor as master of ceremonies. Partici­ pating bands were: Parkhill, Exeter, Hensail, Grand Bend, Zurich, Sarnia, Garrison Band and Clinton. Each band on taking the stand played two pieces aftex* which a group of selections was played by the Clinton band. On the conclusion of the Band Tattoo a street dance was held <9 DIED IN 106TH YEAR One of the oldest residents of Western Canada, Mrs. Eliza Motz, of Napinka, Man., died Sunday at the age of 105 years and 9 months. In reasonably good health until last Friday Mrs. Motz slipped and frac­ tured her hip. She was rushed to the Hospital at Deloraine, Man., but the shock proved too much. Mrs. Motz was born in klsace, France, of Ger­ man parents, October 9th, 1832. Her parents, when she was five yeai’e old, migrated to Canada settling near Crediton, Ont. (She was married In 1852 at Galt to George Motz, who died in 1927. She had 12 children ot whom ten survive. They are Mrs. C. Halls, Pai’inka; Mrs. F. Sandiman Souris, Man.; Mrs. E. Erwin, Mc­ Auley, Man.; Mrs. F. Mulvey, of Mc­ Auley, Man.; Mrs. J. Ford, of Wea­ ver, N.D.; Heni*y Motz, Crediton, Ont.; George, John, Wesley and Wil­ liam of Napinka, Man. Up to the the time of her accident Mrs. Matz took ah Active part in local and pub­ lic affairs and never failed, to poll hex’ vote at all elections. Thirfuneral will be held Tuesday Afternoon. THE LATE D. HODGSON A senior member of one of district’s pioneer families, Hodgson, passed away at his Ste­ phen Towmship home on July 14th. Born in Biddulph Township, March 9, 1865, the late Mr. Hodgson was the second son in a family of eleven, eight sons and three daughters, sev­ en of whom survive. His father, the late William Hodgson, was one of the early settlers near the village of Whalen and the homestead is still in the possession of the family. In 11819 2 the deceased was married to Margaret Andrew, daughtex’ of Mr. and Mrs. John. Andrew, Usborne Township, by Rev. John Russell. Their first home, in Blanshard Township, was on the farm directly across from the original Hodgson homestead. Here their family of four sons were born. In 1910, the late Mr. Hogson and his family moved to Granton where he joined partner­ ship in a general stere with his brother-in-law, the late David Row- cliffe, recently of Exeter. Four years later, he purchased the farm in Ste­ phen Township where Mrs. Hodg­ son and one son, Herman, continue to reside. Throughout his lifetime, the late Mr. Hodgson was an active membei’ of the Methodist and later the United church. He was instru­ mental in the establishment of the present Whalen United church and for many years acted as superintend­ ent of the Sunday School* During his twenty-four years in the Cen­ tralia community, he served contin­ uously in the United -cn-urch, as Sun­ day School teacher, assistant super­ intendent and as a membei’ of the Board of Stewards. Until his death he was also Clerk of Session Since the beginning of the year, the late Mr. Hodgson had been in poor health and his death was hastened by an at­ tack of pneumonia contracted two weeks previous, place from his July 16 th, with cemetery. The ed by Rev. J. Centralia United church, assisted by Rev. R. N. Stewart, of Teeswater, a former pastor. Two of the pall bearers, Mr. D. Johnston and Mr. T. Gunning, of Whalen, were life-long friends of the deceased; two, Mr. W. Isaac and Mr. T. Boyes, were fellow members of the Centralia Session; OBITUARY The death of the late George Mi­ chael Finkbeiner, took place in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Thursday morning last. The deceased was in his 5 8th year. He was the son of the late Jacob Finkbeiner and his wife, Anna. He was born on a farm north of Shipka in the year 1880. In 1910 he was united in marriage to- Mary Isabella Amy. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, one son Russell, three daughters, Helen, Lillian and Bernice at home. One daughter Amy predeceased him 20 years ago. He leaves also one brother Edward, six sisters, Mrs. John Wein, Misses Su­ san, Salome, Louida Finkbeiner, of neai’ Crediton; Mrs. Wm. Parsons, of Cromarty and Mrs. Herb Jones, of Kippen. Mr. 'Finkbeiner was a membei’ of the Crediton United Church and a member of the session fox’ a great many years. The funeral took place from his late residence on Saturday afternoon, interment tak­ ing place in the Crediton Evangel­ ical cemetery. Rev. Mr. Gladman, Rev. R. Hicks, Rev. A. E. Pletch had charge of the services. Mrs. A. Baker and Mrs. L. Swartz sang a duet ‘Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown.” The pall bearers were Messrs. Harry, Irvin and Roy Finkbeiner, Harry Swartz, Jacob Ratz, Emmery Gaiser, Honorary pallbearers were, Messrs. Thomas Trevethick, Thomas Cham­ bers, George Mawhinney and Jos. Woodall. The funeral took Stephen home on interment at Exeter service was conduct- A. Falconbridge, of THE LATE MRS. MILLSON News of the death of Mrs. Ella Millson was received by Mrs. M. Mc­ Avoy and Miss Annie L. Sanders, sis- tey-in-laws, on Saturday, July 16th in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, after an illness of three weeks. De­ ceased, who was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Gilbert, of McGillivray, was born 72 years ago In USi87 she was united in marriage to Mr. William Sanders, editox* of the Exeter Advocate and to this union a'son, Victor, was born, who, in July 1918, while serving as a dispenser oil the Canadian' Hospital ship “Landovery Castle”'lost his life, the ship being sunk by a German sub­ marine. The boat was plying be­ tween Halifax and Liverpool and Victoi’ had been on board for several months. In 190-1 hex* husband pas­ sed away and -some years later she was united in marriage to Mr. Jabez Millson, of Whalen Corners, where she resided foi* some time. Mr. and Mrs. Millson also resided in Hensall and then moved to Lambeth, where Mr. Millson passed away in 19'28. Three years ago deceased moved to London and resided at Ardaven Place Fox’ several months she has xiot en­ joyed good health and three weeksthe other two, Mr. N. BaRei* and Mr. j prior to her death* was taken to St. H. Powe, were neighbors. Numer- j Joseph’s Hospital, , where she passed ous florhl tributes were sent by re- away on the above date. Mrs. Mill- latives and friends who came in large numbers to pay their respects. Sur­ viving are Mrs. Hodgson and four sons, Lloyd and Herman, of Centralia Earl, of Chatham, and Cecil, of To­ ronto. In addition six brothers and one Sister; Mrs, R. Skinner, Exetetf; Mr. John Hodgson, Whalen; Mr. James Hodgson, Granton; Mr, Ches­ ter Hodgson, Toronto .Hodgson, Saskatoon; ^Hodgson, Earlie, Alta. son Hodgson, Decker, Dr. R. O. Mr, Thomas And Mt, Nel- Man. son always took an active pai’t in church circles and was a faithful member of Wortley Road Baptist church, where she will bp much mis­ sed. 'She is survived by two broth­ ers Oscar, of Pond Mills and True- man, of Victoria, B.C, The funeral took place from the W. A. Hunt funeral home, Rev. Mr, Tucker offt* elating. Pall bearers were W. G. Stanley and Calvert Millson, Howard Albert and Earl Gilbert, interihent was made in woodland cemetery.