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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-08-04, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 4th 1938 Sixty-Fourth Year ...Women’s White Shoes on Sale • •• Oxfords at $2*00 a pair Pumps Sandals - Ties Your opportunity of getting -a new pair of white shoes at a low price. Widths A to EE Men's White Oxfords on Sale 0 I ALSO REDUCED PRICES ON CHILDREN’S WHITE SHOES MEN’S WASH TROUSERS Sizes 28 to 42 ON SALE (no alterations) AT $1.69 pr. MEN’S CREAM FLANNEL TROUSERS Regular $5.00 pr. ON SALE (no alterations) AT $3.75 pr. 25 per cent, off All Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Dresses THIS INCLUDES HOUSE-DRESSES AND ALL DRESSES FOR STREET WEAR Summer Sale of Linens Many are taking advantage of our Summer Sale of Linens. New lines are being added each week. t ............ • • ......... Men’s Work Shirts on Sale at 79c Odd lines and sizes of Men’s Work Shirts values up to $1.25 on sale to clear at 79c. each. EXETER COUNCIL The Municipal Council met in re» gulaa- session with all members pres­ ent. The minutes of the meeting held July 11th were read, together with that July 18 th. Mr, Wm. May and Mrs, Beavers, members of the Board of Education on recommendation of the Board, asked the council to submit the ques­ tion of the erection of a new build­ ing for extra subjects as proposed by The Provincial Depatrment of Edu­ cation to a vote by the electors. Per Tuckey and May: That the requests the Board be granted and the By-law as prepared be submitted for a vote by the electors qualified to vote on a money By-law, at as early a date as possible. Carried. Discussion regarding rest room: That brick be secured from Mr. Kerr as per samples submitted. 1 black mortar be used in the struction all set sunk in joint, tion per Southcott and May and ried. Councillor Dignan reported Mr. Blanchard would like some vel placed on the street at the end of Mill street. The Reeve declared Monday, Au­ gust 1st, as Civic Holiday for the Village. . The following list of accounts were read and ordered paid: County of Huron, hospital fees. $14.00; H. O. Southcott, expense to Toronto re interview of the Muni­ cipal Board, $9,20; Jones & May, acct. Town Hall 50c.; W. C. Pearce, relief officer $7.00; P. U. C., June account $236.22; P. U. C. hydrant rental, $35'2.00; Ed. J. cutting weeds, $ll.zs; John ditto $10.00; Wm. Laverty, $10.00; Wm. Andrew, labor $22.50; Provincial Treasurer, in $1.07. Relief accounts, of a special meeting of The same being adopted. .... FIRE DESTROYS BARN Fire of unknown origin broke out in the barn of Mr. W. J. Veal, Win- chelsea, on Saturday evening during threshing operations and complete­ ly destroyed the building, together with his entire hay crop and wheat which had just been threshed dur­ ing the afternoon. The stock were all removed except three pigs. A large gang of neighbors gathered on Monday afternoon and cleared away the debris left by the fire. * .... ...... WITH THE SICK Mr, Chas. Isaac, who recently un­ derwent an operation in St. Joseph's Hospital, Lodon, is improving nicely. Donald, sou of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Kernick, of Usborne, underwent an operation for tonsils at Dr. Wednesday. Mr. Richard underwent an Hospital, London, is expected home shortly, Mr. Wm. Northcoti, of Hay Twp., St. ap- the removal of his Fletcher’s Hospital, Coates, who recently operation in Victoria MONARCH SPECIAL. YARN -POPULAR COLORS ON SALE AT 8c. BALL OR 2 FOR 15c. Men’s Fancy Socks, 15c pair; 2 pair 25c Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Carnation Evaporated Milk ,2 tins 17c Maple Leaf Salmon Large Tins, 1 ,1b. Size each 30c 83 her PALMOLIVE SOAP New Giant Size ......3 bars 25c Del Maiz Niblets Corn Fresh Corn off the Cob 2 tins 25c CORNED BEEF Helmet ^Brand ........ FANCY BISCUITS “Wonder” Mixture 2 tins 25c 2 lb. 29c AYLMER PEACHES Choice Quality, regular size 2 tins 29c Heintz Tomato Ketchup Large size Bottle ..........each 19c That con- Mo- . car­ Coombes, Stire, ditto, R&B, insul- Franjk Coates $10.00; Wm. Hatter, $1.75; H. C .Rivers $1.50. Passed on motion of Dignan and Tuckey and carried. Adjournment by Tuckey. RETURN FROM HOLIDAY Mr. J. R. C. Moffatt, manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, with Mrs. Moffatt, James, Mitzi and Alan, have returned home after holi­ daying for a month. They motored north through the State of Michi­ gan crossing at the Strait of Mack­ inaw and going on to Superior and Duluth, at the former place visiting with a sister of Mrs. Moffatt. From there they motored to Ft.» Francis and for a time occupied a summer cottage on Rainy Lake, they visited at Madison, Wis., Chicago. During the long trip never saw a. motor accident. Returning and they I Pl","e 32 Jones & May Your Superior Store USE LOWE BROS. ’.'.High Standard Paints and Varnishes Used on Ships. Best for your Home. A Paint for Every Purpose • e Garden Party Community Park, Crediton Friday Evening, August 12th at 7:30 o’clock VISITORS HONORED A picnic was held on the lawns of Mrs. E. ©oultis and Mrs. T. Harvey when Mrs. John Snell and Mrs. D. Rowcliffe now of Windsor, who are visiting friends here were guests of about fifteen of their old friends and neighbors on Thursday afternoon of last week. It was a most affair. After contests, etc., they were entertained of good things to eat and ed happy memories and reminis­ cences of former days. Mrs. ;Snell on behalf of herself and Mrs. Row­ cliffe thanked the ladies for so kindly remembering them, will always be home to them their friends never forgotten. enjoyable speeches, to a feast all enjoy- 1 f Now is the time to have your Furnace looked over See us for Tinsmithing and Plumbing .. ____«______________ Under the Auspices of United Church IW omen s Association. for Exeter and Clipper Lace Aligator Lace Leather Lace Drive Belts Pitch Forks THRESHERS SUPPLIES Pump Oil Cans Belt Dressing Pine Tar Rubber Belting, all sizes Oils and Greases MUSIC WILLE FURNISHED BY EXETER CONCERT BAND Besides customary Refreshment Booths there will be a sale of Home Baking an apron and handkerchief booth and fish pond Admission 10c All Children Free We have on hand one Clare Bros., Second Hand Coal Stove, deep fire box, with water front, 18 in. oven reservoir and warming closet. If interested come in and see it. ■-----------------------------------------------------------5----------------------------------------------------------------------- COLEMAN GASOLINE STOVES FOR THE WARM WEATHER; ALSO NEW PERFECTION STOVES AND OVENS Joins Her Parents Traquair’s Hardware PLUMBING Miss Dorothy Green, who for the past five weeks has been visiting with her teacher in elocution at Brantford, has joined her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Green who re­ cently moved to Exeter from Delhi. Mr. Green is connected with the local branch of the Canadian Can- ners. TINSMITHING Mr. J. G. Dow shipped a load of horses to the Montreal market last week. The market is favorable. Mrs, W. C. Pearce, who has been confined to her bed for several weeks with inflammatory rheumatism is somewhat improved. Mr. Leo Hennessey left' Saturday to visit for two weeks at Lindsay. Mrs. Hennessey and children left a week earlier. ‘Mr, and Mrs. Jack Coyle and daughter Marjorie, of Detroit, who have been holidaying at Grand Bend called On relatives in town Thurs­ day last. Archie Davis, Bill Davie, G. Coch­ rane, Chas. Triebner, J, Tookey and Dick Cornish, JSllxhville, were amo.ng those who attended the Canadian Corps Reunion in Toronto' over the week-end, Reynolds Reunion The annual Reynolds Reunion was held at Springbank Park on Monday, August 1st. Members of the family were present from New­ berry, Mich,, Detroit, 1 don, Wingham, Exeter boro. 'Sports were held noon with prizes for events and enjoyed by delightful supper election of Officers took place with the Horatio Reynolds in was decided to hold union at Grand Bend. Toronto, Holl­ and Londes* l in the after- the various all. After a president, Mr. lite chair. It the 1939 re- FORMER EXETER . RESIDENT DIES Mrs. Wilhelmina Shoemaker, died Monday at the home of niece, Mrs. Nelson H. Cunningham, Kitchener, after a lengthy illness. The departed woman was bom in Zurich, July 5, 1855 and had lived until after the death of her husband. Charles Shoemaker, who passed away 16 years ago. She resided at Exeter before moving to Kitchener, in 193 5. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. M. Edighoffer, of Fullarton, Mrs. N. Dietrich of Floradale, Mrs. Cather­ ine Frey, of Kitchenex’ and Mrs. A. Ahrens, of Waterloo and six grand­ children. underwent an operation in Joseph’s Hospital, London for pendicitis Wednesday of last week. He is getting along favorably. Mr. Sam’l Wein, of Stephen, un­ derwent an operation m St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, Thursday of last week and is doing as expected. well as can be of Mr. H. S. Monday while He was Tom Walter, son Walter, was taken ill camping at Grand Bend, taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, Lon­ don Tuesday with symptoms of ap­ pendicitis. “MISS EXETER” HAS WONDERFUL TIME AT LONDON OLD BOYS Miss Jean Sheere, as “Miss Exeter” had a wonderful time at the London Old Boys Reunion where she was one of ten who acted at Prin­ cesses to the Queen in the pageant “London Marches On.” On Saturday last the party were entertained to a noon luncheon at the Hotel London. In the evening the Queen and her Princesses were drawn horses in old carriages, the Detroit Band to the for the crowning of the lowed by a ball. Tuesday the Queen and her Princesses attended the pet parade and a ball game They were again entertained to luncheon. Mayor Kingsmill presented each with a gift and the Old Boys’ Association pre­ sented each with a plaque with their name inscribed. The pageant was a very remarkable spectacle portray­ ing the growth of London from its early pioneer days. It were largely attended each evening. During hex’ stay in London Miss Sheere was the guest of Mr and Mrs. Wm. Rollins. by grey headed by Armouries Queen fol- SAMPLE OF WESTERN GRAIN FROM DROUGHT AREA Mr. Wm. J. Kernick, who recently returned from a trip to the West brought into the Times-Advoctxte a sample of mixed grain grown on a farm in Saskatchewan that had not produced a crop for three or four years. The grain has been on ex­ hibition in our window _and the tal­ lest stalks measure four feet five inches. This § raj n was pulled from one of the / prettiest fields of mixed grain that Mr. Kernick had ever seen. It was grown on the farm of Landon Heise, of Kindersley, Sask., a son-in-law of Mr. Robert Down, a former resident of this community. Mr. Heise had 20 acres of mixed grain and about 500 acres of wheat and the crop when Mr. Kernick left there was looking fine. Last year Mr. and Mrs. Heise visited in this community, Mr. Hoise had brought East a number of horses Owing to crop failures in Mr. Heise at the time here was negotiating for the he fox* sale. West was the purchase of a farm near Toronto. Receiving wofd that their son had been taken ill with infantile paralys­ is Mr, axS/Mrs. Heise hastened home. Tlfe boy fully recovered from his illness and Mr. and Mrs. Heise continued to operate their farm and this year have been rewarded with a sp|endid crop. HORNEY—HARRIS PICNIC The tenth annual Horney-Harris Family Reunion was held at Turn­ bull’s Grove on Civic Holiday. Members were present rrom Cargill, Hensall, Sarnia, Kippen and Exeter. Mr. Wm. Westlake* was elected as president and Mr. Enos Herdman as secretary-treasurer. Sports commit­ tee, Irma Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Pym: Lunch committee, Mrs. Wm. Wilson, Mrs. hottie Caldwell, Mrs. Spencer. The reunion is to be held at Grand Bend on Civic Holi­ day in 1939. The oldest lady pres­ ent was Mrs. C. Pym and the oldest gentleman, Mr. Win. Horney, Car­ gill; the youngest boy, Ross Hunter and the youngest girl, Shirley Ben­ son. The races resulted as follows: Girls 7 and under, Lois Pym, Shir­ ley Benson; boys 10 and under Nor­ man Benson, Earl Hunter; girls 10 and under, Nola Pym, Lois Pym; yo.umg ladies race, Earla Ferguson, Rutli Caldwell, Mavis Spencer; young men’s race, Wm. Westlake, Arnold Gackstetter; married ladies race, Mrs. Norman Benson, Mrs. W. Wilson; fat ladies over 40, Mrs. L. Caldwell, Mrs. Wilson; kick the slipper, Irma Ferguson, Lla Pym; stepping 60 ft., Mavis Spencer, Mr. John Cochrane, Earnest Pym; time race, Mrs. Pym; bean er; most Herdman, beans in jar, Donald Benson Arnold Gackstetter, tie. Mr. H. Strang Jr., of Usborne who has been in St. Joseph’s Hospital London, with a fractured leg", will be laid up for some time. He ex­ pects to undergo an operation on the leg one day this week. Mr. R. G. Seldon's many friends are pleased to know that he has made a splendid recovery following his critical illness in* Victoria Hos­ pital, London, where he was suffer­ ing from a ruptured appendix. He is expected to return home in the course of a few days. Mrs. Seldon has been with him in London and the family who were called here have retured to their respective homes. A New Store Front Chainway Store is putting in new vitrolite front. The old plate glass windows have been removed. The front will be remodelled double-section doors. with Civic Holiday Monday was Civic Holiday, don Old Boys and the Goderich were the attractions for a number of our residents. Lon- races Lottie Caldwell, Mr. C. race, Mrs. Hubert Hunt­ graceful walker, Enos Mrs. Wilson; guessing and l JAMES ST. S. S. PICNIC The James St. Sunday School held a successful picnic at Grand Bend Wednesday of last week. The wea­ ther was ideal and tnere was a good attendance. Sports were held in the afternoon and were keenly con­ tested. Fox' the first event the members of the cradle roll and the beginners gathered round two car­ tons and catching hold of a string drew from the box some oandy and a prize. Then followed a scramble for candy and peanuts. The next event fox' the primary was winding string on small stick, the winner be­ ing, (girls,) Marguerite Pickard, Elaine Coates, Francis Armstrong; (boys) Billy Kress, Mack Grant, .Bobby Ryckman; races were hpld for the classes: Mrs. Jones’ class, Betty Payne, Phyllis Kerslake, Lois Ford; Chas. Cox’s -class, Ross Knight Evan Sims, Elmer Rowe; Miss Mc- Falls’ class, Marjorie Richards, Ha­ zel Kerslake, Marion Kernick; Gar­ net Hicks’ class, Dawson Goulding, Calvert Beckler, Kenneth Preszcatox- Ray Creech’s class, Douglas Brlnt- nell, Irvine Armstrong er; Miss Hunter’s Preszcator, Helexx' Welsh; Jos. Creech’s class, Donald Whiting, Rd. Pilon, <5111 Parsons; Mrs. Page’s class, Alma Richards, Grace Beckler, Jva Fisher; young ladies winding string, Catherine Armstrong, Almira Brlntnell with Helen Buswell and Jean Appleton, tie; young men’s race, Donald Whit­ ing, Ray Jones, Norval Jones. A number of novelty races were held Such as the women feeding the men cornflakes; and also feeding them a bottle of milk through a nipple. C. V. Pickard won the race of threading a needle while sitting oxi a pint sealer with W. Shapton sec­ ond. The primary races were in charge of the primdry teachers and the rest of the events in charge of Dr. Cowan, A. E. Buswell and Mrs. Walker. Seated on the grass in the shade of the trees hear the camp grounds a picnic supper was served and there were ample provisions for all. PICNIC MUCH ENJOYED BY STAFFA INSTITUTE The Staffa Senior Institute held their annual picnic on Wednesday, July 27th, at Grand Bend. The af­ ternoon was spent in swimming and other sports, followed by a picnic supper Which was prepared for their families and friends. Winners in the various events follow: Children under 5 years, R. Helen Colquhoun, Douglas McKellar girls 5 to 9, years, Shirley Treffry, Marjorie Kerslake; boys, 5 to 9, H. Skirton, Freddie Colquhoun; boys 9 to 12, Bobby Sadler, Ross Sararas; girls, 12 quhoun; nack tie kick the kick the ladies’ throwin; old Coleman; men throwing the ball Bill Drake; men’s paper bag race, Tom Laing; needle and thread race, Mrs. Harold Coleman, young ladies’ race, Kathleen Colquhoun; married ladies’ young men and ladies Drake and Shirley Treffry; men’s race, Bill Drake; men’s race, Harold Coleman; peanut scramble for boys, Jack .Lawson; girls’ peanut race, Doris Smale; lady from a distance, Mrs. Andrew Oliver of Los Anigeles. .g, Lloyd Walk­ class Shirley Rowe, Ruby to 15, years, Kathleen Col- boys, 12 to 15, Earl Drown race, Harold Davis; men, slipper, Oscar Reed; ladies slipper, Mrs. Alvin Barbour g the nail, Mrs. Har- race, Mrs. Ernest Allen; race, Bill ; young married London Old Boys Old Boys’ Week in London has been attracting many of our citizens. London has about doubled its pop­ ulation for the week. There are numerous attractions for entertain­ ment.Hilarity runs riot at night. Spill at Goderich Teddy Davenport had a spill at the Goderich Races on Civic Holi­ day He threw his driver in the first race and cracked up the cart. Neither driver nor norse was injur­ ed and were able to compete in the second and third heats. Fractures Ann Jim Cann, son of Mr. and Mrs. ST J. V. Cann had the misfortune to fall from the cement -wall at the dam on Monday fracturing a in the right arm between the and elbow. Jim got his eye mudturtle and started after it the accident happened. bone wrist on a when Defeats Goderich Nine turned the tables on Go- the Huron-Perth jlaypffs Hensall Hensall derich in at Goderich Monday night, winning 6-4. The score was the same as in the first game at Hensall Goderich was the victor, game will be played at next Monday night. in which Deciding Goderich Will Have Charge During Awgust Rev. D. C. and Mrs. Hill and fam­ ily have returned home after holi­ daying at Grand Bend for the month of July. For the month of August Mr. Hill will have charge of the service in Caven church each Sun­ day evening and of the service in Carmel Church Hensall each Sunday morning. During July Rev. W. A. Young, of Hensall, was in charge of the FAMILY HONORS HENSALL WOMAN Mrs. John Jackson, of Hensall, celebrated her 82nd birthday on Fri­ day, July 29th. A party was given in her honor by all children and grandchildren who were able to be present. Mrs. Jackson is still ac­ tive for her age and does most of her own housework. She still milks cows occasionally. 'She was born in County Wicklow, Ireland, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac McBride and in 187 3 was united in marriage to John Jackson, also of County Wicklow. They came to this country 52 years ago on a steam­ boat called the Patricia, bringing with them seven children. Four more children were born in this country. Mrs. Jackson remembers their first years here and of many hardships they encountered. Her husband predeceased her in 1915, bringing to a close 42 years ot happy married life. Of their 11 children eight are still living, Isaac and John, of High River, Alta., Mrs. Frank Brierley, I ich Saturday and Sunday for the of Victoria; Mrs. Wilivxm Smith and J opening of the Sky Harbour Airport, Mrs. Ross McLean, Detroit; Mrs. W. j the first of its kind in the county. Coleman, Exeter; George, Hensall, ; Nearly 40 aircraft, representing the and Robert at home. Mrs. Jackson: latest in development ot flying ma- is a friend to all who know, her and. chines visited the airport, her many friends and relatives ex- j manoeuvres and contests tended wishes for many happy re-j the spectators. JThere turns of the day. services. Union Services During the month of July the Janies St. choir under the leadership W. R. Goulding, have had charge the music for tht» union services the Main St. and James St. Unit­ churches.For vne next four Main St. choir under of Miss E. Huston will of the music. During musical numbers have ot of of ed Sundays the the direction have charge July special been provided in place of the usual anthem at each service. Large Crowd at Sky Harbor Airport One of the largest crowds ever to visit the County Town was in Goder- Stunts, thrilled » was a large I crowd present Saturday but on Sun* J day the crowd Was dhe of the largest I ever seen in the county. Roads and streets were lined with cars andTuesday and Wednesday wore _____ ___ ___ __ among the hottest days of the sea-I spectators^ Hotels and restaurants son. One person reports that the ’ catering to the public rah out of thermometer registered 96 degrees i provisions and were forced to lock in the shade, (their doors.