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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-11-03, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 3rd, 1938 s'Sixty-Fourth Year I FURNISHINGS for the HOME > We have a large stock of Linoleums, Congoleums, Rugs, Window Blinds, Curtain Rods, > Etc., at very attractive prices. J Congoleum Rugs on Sale < We are offering this week a large stock of Congoleums, Linoleums, Rugs, Window Blinds, Curtain Rods at very attractive prices. Hundreds of yards of Curtain Nets on Sale at 29c and 39c a yard In order to reduce our stock of Curtain Materials we are placing on sale this week hund­ reds of yards of silk and cotton nets at prices greatly reduced to 29c and 39c a yard. SPECIAL—Window Blinds 37 ins. x 6 feet on sale at 69c each—Real Quality. Ladies’, Misses’ & Girls’ Winter Coats - New Styles, New Materials, Low Prices Ladies’ and Misses’ Silk Crepe Dresses We have an exceptionally large stock of dresses for the coming season. Prices are very Reasonable. Many at Real Bargain Prices. Men’s and Students’ Overcoats Raglans, Belted; Coats, Ulsters etc., Priced at $15 to $20 New Styles and Colors, also Student sizes up to 37 at $13.00. Genuine Mountain Fleece Overcoats, cloth that will not wear off, sold in the cities at $29.50.—Our Price $27.00. And a full stock of Juvenile and larger boys Overcoats at very medium prices. Young Men’s Fancy Back Suits New shades of Blue in check pattern, double-breasted models, each with 2 pair pants at $20.00 to $22.50 NEW FUR-FELT HATS AT $2.95 Blue, Green, Brown, Etc. Also Wool-Felt Hats at $2.00 each. WINDBREAKERS — WOOL OR SUEDE Pleated Backs, New Plaid Patterns, Zipper Front, Extra Good Weight. Wabasso Products New Prints, Blankets, Pillow Cases, Sheetings, Etc., now on Display at Attractive Prices. Hemstitched Sheets and Pillow Cases, Slightly Imperfect at Real Bargain Prices. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday IVORY SOAP O 1 E _ New large size cakes ........w 1UI 1JL Kellogg’s Corn Flakes *> Lnv«c with free cereal bowl DUX to CLARK’S SOUPS ? 1 'Tomato or Vegetable ........m 101 1DC Asparagus Cuttings Large tins n 9 Rosedale Brand, choice quality « 101 £uC AYLMER CATSUP 9 fA4. OCz. < 12 oz. Bottles ......................& 101 &DC AYLMER PEACHES ? £_„ < Regular 2’s, squat tins .... w 101 faiwC £ New Crop Grapefruit Texas r £ nr w grown, pink or yellow flesh .... 101 wyC AYLMER PUMPKIN 9 fnw IQr > Large cans, size 2J’s ..................“ 1U* Phone 32 Jones & May Your Superior Store “Layena” Eggs Wanted 5c a Dozen Premium For Layena Eggs Grade A Large, Medium or Pullets we are paying f.o.b. Toronto a premium of 5 cents per dozen over Globe & Mail ungraded quotations. ASK US FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION COME IN AND SEE OUR PAINT SPECIAL See the New McCLaRY wood HEATER1 Takes wood 24 inches long Use PURENA TETSULES for Worming your Poultry and know the job is done Now is the Time to Install a Blower on Your Furnace TINSMITHING AND PLUMBING NEATLY DONE For Finishing Your Turkeys ask for Fatena Checkers Traquair’s Hardware TINSMITHING PLUMBING — BINGO CANADIAN LEGION ROOMS Let’s Go! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd at 8.30 p.m. 15 Prizes—ALL FOWL Admission 25c. Miss Nona Chambers, of Algonac, Mich., spent a few days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Chambers Mies Janie .Hogarth, of London, spent the week-end with her parents Mr. and Mrs, Fred Hogarth. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Moorhouse and babe, also Miss Ruth Moorhouse of Toronto, called on Mr, and Mrs. J. Ryolcman on Sunday, At Cromarty Anniversary Rev. D. 0. Hill conducted anniver­ sary services at Cromarty Presbyter­ ian church on Sunday, it being the 73rd anniversary of the church. Rev, Mr. Roidie, of Cromarty, con­ ducted the services at Caven church Sunday morning the evening service being withdrawn in favor of Main St. Anniversary. LEAVITT’S THEATRE WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY November 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5tli “‘HAPPY LANDING” with Sonja Henio & Don Amcchle Added Feature — Charlie McCarthy SPECIAIj STAGE ATTRACTION SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY Edith Hill Adams Hawaiian troupe, Hula Dancers and Singers MIONHAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY November 7th, Sth, 9th Special Double Feature “SING YOU SINNERS” o with Bing Crosby & Fred McMurray The tops in Crosby Pictures “KID COMES BACK” with Wayne Morris & Barton MacLanc BOARD OF EDUCATION A special meeting of the Board of Education was held in the Public Library on Monday evening, October 31st, at 8 o’clock. Absent, F. J. Delbridge and Mrs. Beaver. Per G, Lawson and J. M. South- cott: That the chairman be author­ ized by the Board to sign contracts Carried. The chairman reported on several matters regarding work in connec­ tion with the new building and it was moved by A. O. Elliott and sec­ onded by W. H. Dearing and car­ ried that this report be received and entered with other minutes. Per C. V. Pickard and J. N. Willis that the chairman or vice-chairman and sec’y-treasurer be empowered to issue cheques on OK of members in charge of any ordinary work and on Architect’s warrants where contracts are concerned, after contractor’s bonds have been received. Carried. Matter of sidewalk was discussed and chairman to see council in re­ gard to same. Mr. Middleton was present tp in­ terview. Board re wreath for Armis­ tice Day. Per G. Lawson and W. May that this Board secure wreath through Mr. Middleton for Armis­ tice Day, November 11th. Carried. Mr. G. Lawson reported on the following accounts, same to be paid at once. G. Cornish, labor $12.13; E. Walker, labor $13.38; G. Blanch­ ard $9.38; M. Ryckman, labor $5.13 H. Broderick, iabor $4.00; E. An­ derson, labor $3.00; H. Flynn, labor $3.75; E. Christie, labor $4.00; G. Triebner, labor $5.00. Adjournment, J. M. Southcott.. K. MacFaul, Secretary FIRE DESTROYS BARN ON THAMES ROAD The fine iL-shapecl bank barn of Orville Beaver, of the Thames Road, about four miles east of Exeter, was totally destroyed by fire Friday ev­ ening of l^st week. Mr. Beaver was in the mow forking some hay shortly after seven o’clock when the lantern which was on a beam, was accidentally knocked over and im­ mediately the mow became a roar­ ing mass of flames.'-The alarm was sent out over the telephone and the neighbors quickly gathered at the scene. The stock and farm imple­ ments in the buildings were remov­ ed and nearby buildings were saved. Fortunately there was no wind blowing at the time. The flames from the fire were so bright that it could be seen for over ten miles away, and a large number of people gathered at the scene.The barn was one of the finest in the neighborhood with splendid stabling, and in the mow was a large quantity of hay and straw. Very little was left when the fire burnt itself out. We understand there was $2,000 insur­ ance on the building and $800 on the produce. THEATRE PACKED FOR STYLE SHOW Leavitt’s Theatre was packed Fri­ day afternoon for the style show put on by Mrs. M. C. Ballingall, style ex- per representing Wabasso Cottons ■under the auspices of the Exeter Wo­ men’s Institute. Mrs. Ballingall has been demonstrating cotton materials from coast to coast and the model­ ling of sport apparel, beach wear, house dresses, etc., was very inter­ esting and much enjoyed by the 471 persons who presented tickets for admission to the theatre. Others were turned away when the accom­ modation was taxed to capacity. Be­ sides the display of wearing apparel attractive bed coverings and uphol­ stered furniture were demonstrated. Several prizes were given away, a door prize being won by Mrs. Percy Hewitt and other prizes being award­ ed to Mrs. N. J. Dore, Mrs. Alvin Essery and Mrs. Simon Greb. The girls doing the modelling were Patsy Russell, Audrey Powe, Ola Reid, Gertrude Turkheim, Greta Haberer, Margaret Melville, Helen Pfaff, Shir­ ley Motz, Marie Melville, Elaine Coates, Gloria Appleton, Etta Mae Brintnell, Trudy Pickard and Doug­ las Rivers. Each girl was award­ ed a dress length of cotton goods. Miss Luella Stanlake was pianist during the afternoon. TRUCK CRASHES CAR When the closed delivery truck of Cornish Bros., of Elimville, crashed a car driven by Oscar Reed, of Staffa on an intersection 4 miles east of Exeter Monday morning. Ewart Cor­ nish, driver of the truck received a broken finger on the left hand, cuts to the leg, lacerations to the fore­ head and a cut on the eyeball. Oscar Reed was rendered unconscious and received a severe shaking up, Ewart Cornish was brought to'the office of Dr, Dunlop for treatment. The Cor­ nish machine struck the Reed car fairly in the centre and the latter car took to the ditch and came to rest against a tree, The front of the Cornish truck was badly damaged. The Reed car was brought to the Ford garage while the Cornish truck was brought to the garage -of Thos. Coates. House Sold Mr. K- J. Lampman has purchased through Mr. C, V, Pickard the fine red brick residence on Andrew St. of Mrs. Poyner, of Stratford. Mr. Lampman gets immediate possession. Moving to Exeter Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Higgins and family moved to Exeter Monday from Hensall and are occupying the resi­ dence of Mr. Garnet McFalls, Andrew Street, recently yacated by Mr. Oran Winer. Miss Jean Fitton and Mr. Gordon Little, of Trenton, visited on Sunday with Mrs. S. Fittcn. New Office Opened Mr. R, G. Seldon’s many friends are pleased to see him out again after his long and serious illness. He is looking well but Still has to take it easy, Mr, Seldon lias rented the south half of Mr. Senior’s stere and the building is now being divided. Mr. Seldon will use this new office for the issuing of motor licenses and in connection with his coal business. Mr. Wallace Seldon will continue to lopcrate the office at the station. KYDD—STURDY A lovely autumn wedding took place on Saturday. October 29 th at St. David’s Church, Toronto by the Rev. H. A. Brechen, when Betty, only daughter of Mr. Wm, Sturdy and the late Mrs. Sturdy, of Toronto, was united in marriage to William B. Kydd, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kydd, of Toronto, and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Kydd, of Ex­ eter. The bride looked charming in her tielie blue gown and hat with brown accessories and carried a nose­ gay of* roses and mums. They were -.attended by- Mies Vivian Kydd, sister of the groom and Mr. Jack Sturdy, brother of the bride. A reception was held at the home of the groom’s parents, the groom’s mother receiv­ ing with the bride and groom wear­ ing a gewn of olive green. The rooms were beautifully 'decorated with blue and pink streamers, white and yel­ low mums and blue cornflowers. A buffet lunch was served to about 20 guests, a large wedding cake adorn­ ing the table. The young couple were the recipients of many beauti­ ful and useful gifts. Following their return from a honeymoon they will reside on 15S Fulton Ave., Toronto. First Dance of Season - The first dance of the season in the Exeter Arena was put on Fri­ day evening by the Badminton club. There was a good attendance and a fine time was enjoyed by those pres­ ent. -Financially the club broke about even. Opening New Shop Mrs. Hyndman, who has conduct­ ed a gift shop at Grand Bend during the summer months, has rented a store in the Frayne Block on Main Street, recently vacated by Exeter Ladies’ Wear and is bringing her stock to Exeter. In Failing Health Mrs. M. Sheere, who is in her 84th year, has been declining rapidly the past few weeks and is at present in frail health. She was visited on Sunday by her son Garfield and Jack and Marion Sheere and Leslie Scott, of Brantford. Mr. Aquilla Sheere, of Lansing, Mich., is visiting here at present. RUNDLE—SCOTT A pretty weddng took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Scott, on Saurday, October 29 th at high noon when Miss Verna Pearl, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Scott, of Kirkton, was united in holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. William James Rundle, only son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Rundle, of Woodham. The cere­ mony yas performed by Rev. A. Laing of Woodham United Church. To the strains of the wedding march played by Mrs. John Smith, sister of the groom, the bride, given in marriage by the father, entered the living­ room and took her place under an arch of evergreens banked with ferns and decorated with silver bells and sweet peas. She looked charming in a dress of violet shade transparent silk velvet with brilliant trimmings, silver slippers and carried a bouquet of roses and carnations. Miss Al- dene Rundle, sister of the groom as bridesmaid, wore a brown transpar­ ent silk velvet dress with gold trim­ mings and gold slippers. Her bou­ quet was carnations and snapdragons Mr. Clifford Scott, brother of the bride, acted as groomsman. During the signing of the register Miss Lois Rundle, cousin of the groom, sang very sweetly “I Love You Truly.” Following the ceremony the bride led the way to the dining-room which was tastefully decorated with white and pink streamers. Dinner was serv­ ed to. immediate relatives. The din- ng-room table was centred with a 3- storey wedding cake. Later in the afternoon the happy couple left amid showers of confetti for Detroit and other points in the United States. The bride chose for travelling a black dress with wine coat, hat, shoes and accessories to match. On their return they will reside on the groom’s farm near Woodham. TO REBUILD BARN Mr. Orval Beaver who had his barns burned on Friday evening last is making preparations to re-build on the same site. On Tuesday and Wed- day neighbors and friends held a bee and tore down the old stone walls, drew away all the old material, ash­ es, burnt grain and roots. The build­ ing of the cement walls will begin immediately. Mr. Beaver has pur­ chased a good size barn from a farm on the 4th concession of Stephen to be torn down and moved to his farm. Mr. A. J. Sweitzer of Grand Bend has the contract for the new barn and hopes to have it completed in a few weeks. Hundreds of neigh­ bors and friends have offered their services and will work in relays. It certainly show a splendid community spirit, Hallowe’en Parade Hallowe’en saw the usual crowd of youngsters dressed in all manner of costumes parading 'the streets Monday evening. Little or no dam­ age to property has been reported. Soaring of windows in the business section and the usual back yard pranks were resorted to. The ring­ ing of door bells and an appeal for candy or sweets were made at many homes. A number of Hallowe’en parties were held. Serenaded Mr. William Kydd and bride, of Toronto, visited with the former’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jona­ than Kydd over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Kydd, Sylvia and Vivian and Mr. Bert Toddy, Toron­ to, also spent the week-end here. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Clark and family, Mrs. Mary Bloomfield, 'Mrs. L. Chamberlain and daughter, of Lon­ don, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Kydd Saturday evening. The newly mar­ ried couple were serenaded Saturday evening and afterwards were pre­ sented with an occasional chair. DEATH OF SISTER-IN-LAW Mrs. M. White and Mrs. F. J. Wickwire received word recently of the death of their sister-in-law, Mrs. Will J. White, who passed away at Lockwood, Sask., on October 21st after being confined to her bed for some time suffering with a frac­ tured hip and arm caused by a fall. The deceased was married to Will J. White, at that time a resident of Exeter, at Kincardine 63 years ago, and the day before, her death they quietly celebrated the anniversary of their wedding at their home near Lockwood. Besides her husband, who has reached^the ripe age of 88 years, the deceased is survived by seven sons and daughters: E. H. White, of Battleford; A. H. White, Regina; C. T. White, of Cincinnati; W. J., Jr., of Lockwood; Mrs. R. Sibbitt, of Ottawa; Mrs. C. L. Jol- liffe, of Carnduff and Mrs. H. E. Ford, Saskatoon. Interment was in the Regina cemetery. Miss IL. M. Jeckell is visiting with relatives in Ann Arbor, Mich. Mr. R. N. Rowe, Mieses Vera and Reta, and Bob Dinney motored to Sarnia on Monday and crossing the new Blue Water Bridge continued to Brown City, Mich., where they visit­ ed with the former’s sister Mrs. Windsor. In the report of the Exeter Women’s Institute last week it was stated that Mrs, Beavers had won the prize for being the oldest grand­ mother in Exeter present at the meeting. It should have read the old grandmother born in Exeter. It has been reported to us that a dead dog has been lying beside the road on the Highway near Centralia for over a week. Evidently no one has been considerate enough to bury the animal. The question is asked, whoso duty is it to see that such an animal is removed? MAIN ST, ANNIVERSARY The annversary services of the Main Street United Church were held on Sunday. The guest speak­ er for the day was Rev, Andrew Lane, of Clinton. Special music was furnished by the choir. The pastor, Rev. R. C, Copeland, was present for the morning service and introduced the speaker -as an dd college chum and warm friend. Mr. .Lane took for his theme “Th© Law of Increase” basing his remarks on the passage' “Except a grain of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone; but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.” The ar­ resting thing about this -statement is that death and increase go* to­ gether, said the speaker. In the seed of grain is the mystery of life. It must be buried in the ground be­ fore life is manifest. There can be no- fields of waving grain, no harvest, unless the seed is sown. Devoting one’s life for the common good of mankind may appear to be throwing life away, but life is de­ veloped when we get away from sel­ fishness and try to meet the call of human needs, If we are to- be in­ strumental in the quickening of the life of our fellow-men we must die of selfishness and be born anew to that life which God has ordained and purposed; a life of fellowship with Him. 'Our life cry seems to be to get and to enjoy but the Jesus way is to give away and to scatter; to give of ourselves in service. Christ’s death did not terminate his task but was just the beginning of his work. It was through his death that he became the light of the world. His death was the begin­ ning of his glorified life. We, too, can rise to a life of expansive joy and glory by investing, our life ameng the children of men for the common good. There is that scat­ tered and yet increaseth. What are we going .to do with the seed of life that God has given us, asked the speaker. In the evening Mr. Lane emphas­ ized the church as a great fellow­ ship, taking for his text “On the .east three gates; on the north three gates, on the south three gates and on the west three gates.” The east gate he compared to the sunshine and light of the new day when chil­ dren, while young come under the protecting influence of the church. The cold blasts of disappointment and sorrow brought some in through the north gates; the warmth of de­ voted lives and religious experiences was represented by the south gates and for those who had neglected the way of salvation there was still the west gate when in the evening and sunset of life there was stilly a way of entrance to the great city of God. The choir furnished special music throughout the day. In addition to an anthem at the morning service. Messrs Harold and 'Gerald Skinner and Frank Wildfong' sang a trio In the evening the choir sang an an­ them and a mixed quartette was sung by Dorothy Davis, Helen Dig- nan, Gerald Skinn'er and Frank Wildfong and Mrs. N. Hockey. The contributions for the day amounted close to $700.00, The other three churches of town withdrew their ev­ ening services in honor of Main St. GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Henry Motz, of Cre- diton celebrated their Golden Wed­ ding on Monday, October 24th at their home. In the afternoon about thirty friends and neighbors called to offer congratulations. The dining-room where tea was served was beautifully decorated with yel­ low and white mums also the table was decorated with yellow roses, tall gold candles and gold paper and a large three-storey wedding cake. Mrs. Motz received her guests in a black crepe dress with a large gold brooch at her neck and a shoulder- ette of carnations. In the evening about thirty-five invited guests were there and played progressive euchre followed by a sing-song of old tunes. Mr. T. Yuli, of London, gave a toast and others responded. Mrs. Motz made a reply after which everybody sang “For They Are Jolly Good Fel­ lows”. Guests were present from Exeter, Dashwood, Brantford and London. Five of the guests present were at the wedding fifty years ago. Mr. Motz, who is 77 years old and Mrs. Motz 70, are hale and hearty and received many lovely and useful gifts. Mrs. Motz was formally Miss Katherine Messner, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Messner, of Dashwood and have lived in this community all their lives, They have four children living one daughter passed away in 1918 two sons Roland of Exeter and William of Credlton and two daughters Mrs. Wm. Heath- erley and Mrs. Frank Sclwiding, of London and four grandchildren. The hosts of friends join in wishing them many more happy years of married life.