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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-05-08, Page 3wvwMt num am, mt LETTERS FROM OVERSEAS 70 Years pf Security fp Po/icyownw « 1941 Coward: one-man concern CROMARTY WINCHELSEA I a» o Night FORD -hotels itlEMM friends back home, any letters anyone and lat- tramping tramping I never rain and It gets so MODERN FIREPROOF ► HOTELS the evening The address To many of us, it seems that every time we get down to brass tacks, the darned things are pointing upward. grandmother will be is old country Eng- a. fellow should be it’s an honor to be If she only knew And On the Other hand, many true word is spoken in anger. EXETER LANCE CORPORAL IN CHARGE OF SAPPERS AS ENGINEERS ERECT BRIDGE our heartiest and sincerest for the remainder of your bliss. token of our friendship and few Somewhere in England April 6, 1941 HARRY HOWARD OF HENSALL BURIED AT BAYFIELD distances to pay tribute. A. Brook conducted the Following the service the proceeded to Bayfield .WAR SERVICES CAMPAIGN* IN HURON IS OVER TOP BRAY CHICK HATCHERY Phone 246, Exeter 58 Canada packers, Exeter; Elam W. Sliantz, R.R. No. 2, Hensall, Alvin W, Kerslake, Hensall, Agents A truck hi-jacked near the In diana Sfate "Line carried a ldad of cigarettes—but the sign on the sides redd: “Grandma’s Breakfast Food”. Why, Grandma! moving his family to Seaforth, where ■he has secured a job. We will miss them from our midst. Cwoc®el RAW The Prime Minister of Canada. By Ross Muiu'O SOMEWHERE IN ENGLAND, May .2—(CP)-—’In 1'houi- 2nd Divi sion Engineers threw a large bridge ovei’ a river during the last Canad ian Corps manoeuvre, saving the mimic attack from stalling and en abling the motorized columns to press through to the invasion coast. Bridging ahead of the fast-mov ing Canadians calls for skill and speed, and these sappers met the test in big-league style as they car ried out this operation for the first time during a corps counter-inva sion rehearsal. The bridge was strong enough to carry heavy ve hicles. Twenty-two'thousand troops were moving rapidly along two roads to the sea, when army umpires, whose Job is’ to try to confuse the corps with obstacles, ruled that a bridge on one of the roads had been blown uip, Orders -to bridge the river were flashed to the engineers and in half "an hour three six-wheeled trucks ■carrying girders and all the standard equipment for bridging rolled up. This was a Field Park company un der Capt. F. J, Payne, of Sarnia, Ont., With Lieut. Jack Clunie, of Sarnia, as second-in-command. Anti-aircraft guns for defence during the operation were set up, with live ammunition in the clips, ready for any German day raiders, and the company, began work. In Charge of Sappers The foifowing letter was received by Mrs, K. J. Sims from Signalman Chester Cornish: iSomewhere in England, Mar. 28 th, 4941 Dear Mrs, Sims; X received your most welcome let ter and I was sure glad to hear from you as it cheers a fellow up to get a letter from his I will answer , ................... wishes "to send and I will try to tell them what as you know from Canada, churches in it. them later in Well, Mrs, here is 'certainly different than in Canada, When you are through snow, we are through mud and water, saw such a country for you should see the fog. thick you could cut it with a knife. We have had very nice weather up until now, but it is busy raining again. When it rains it really rains. We have had no snow over here this winter. Well, England isn’t very big but she sure is mighty. You can’t go anywhere without seeing soldiers. The roads are very narrow With hedges, no, fences, alongside. They drive on the left hand side of the road at a speed limit of 35 miles an hour, Most of the cars are small Austins. The forests are mostly fir trees and heather, the land being very hilly with roads twisting and turning so that you can’t go more than one mile -on a straight run. Some people like it but give me dear old Canada any day. England has very old buildings and Cathedrals. I have never seen a wood-shingled 'roof yet, mostly slate and even a lot of thatched roofs. I was in Windsor Castle and saw the King and Queen and the two princesses nice. ■ I -also Chapel where go to church. this country is like it is a lot different It has some very old I will tell you about this letter. Sims, the weather L. Cpl. Andy Easton, -of Exeter, Ontario, and Cpl. Tommy Fox, of Sarnia, gave orders as ,2-5 western Ontario sappers, including W. C. Gough and Johnny Talbot, both of Windsor, Ontario, prepared equip ment for the job. Behind the Field Park company came a field company ready to con struct the bridge. Girders were laid in line by sweat ing sappers and steel arms with heavy wheels on the ends were fix ed to them. Skidding the girders along rol lers on the bank, the- engineers shot them over the water until the wheel on the leading arm caught the other side. With a boisterous “heave-ho” the girders were shot into place! Girders were placed over the river side by, side, and planks placed on * top, providing a roadway over the water for the heaviest vehicles in the corps. It was completed just as advance columns of the corps moved up and more than half the division passed over the bridge. .Meanwhile the travelling crane ■of the Field Park Company, mount- -ed bn another six-wheel truck', stood by to help the bridging -sappers. When it wasn’t needed it was used* to haul a two-ton chunk of con crete and brick, knocked off ^the •Abridge abutment, out of ^he, w\By a block -and tackle 'systemT'^e \cryw—'two Windsor On,t.v<.brAthers, -Sprs. Ray and Art Marloiy; Wilfred Collins, of Windsor ana Spr. Jim GambTOsof Guelpm, Ont.,— heaved it out ©f^h -waAin h ft minutes. CStA AIRMAN PROMOl^O^ Three days afteiCSehl’g prei^frted with his R.C.A.F. wings with -£he rank of sergeant pilot, Leslie Nh^- tel, of 'Goderich, received word of his promotion to the rank of pilot officer. He is at present on leave visiting his parents in Goderich. Terribly wearing on the system Is the cough that comes on at night and prevents sleep. Sometimes it is the constant cough, cough that will not be quieted. Sometimes it is a choked-up, stuffed* up feeling that makotl breathing difficult. Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup is the remedy you need io give you relief, for the reason that this prep* aration contains the healing virtues of the Norway pine tree with which is combined Wild cherry bark, and the soothing, healing and expectorant properties of other excellent balsams, barks and herbs. Tlio T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. THE EXETER TIMESrAPVMATB German planes overhead now but they will go away soon. Well, I have run out of news for now, so I will close. From yornr old friend. Yours sincerely, Chester Cornish A40.87 Signalman C, C. Cornish, No. 1 Signal Holding Unit (RCCS) Base Tost Office, Canada. P.S. I haven't seen any qf the Exeter boys for a long time and I don’t know where they are. I saw Ed. Learn about a month ago bat they move -about so much I lose track of them. * * * The following letter was received by Chief John Norry from one of the boys, who was befriended, by Mr. Norry while “on the road”. CELEBRATE WEDDING ANNIVERSARY • A pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Roy Cow ard, of Usborne, on April 28th, it being their twentieth wedding an niversary. About 80 relatives and neighbors met together and the evening was spent in ^laying cards and dancing. The winners were: Gents’ high, Mac Hodgert; ladies’ high, Mrs. John Bray; ladies’ low, Mrs. Clarence Knight; gents’ low, John Hodgert. Following lunch Mr. and Mrs. Coward were present ed with an occasional chair and table. Mr, Milton Hodgert, pf Lon don, read the address and Mr, John Hoggarth and Mr. ‘Percy Duncan presented the gifts. Roy thanked the friends in a capable manner, af ter which they all joined in singing “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows". The remainder of spent in dancing, as follows: Dear Mr, an’d Mrs, This company of your friends neighbors have assembled here to night to -do honor to you on the occasion of the twentieth anniver sary of your wedding. As we look back in the last two decades, we fully realize that you have proven yourselves as devoted friends and kind neighbors. We not only take this opportunity to con gratulate you on the success and happiness of the past, but to extend to you wishes wedded As a expression of our feelings on this occasion we desire to present you with these gifts and as years glide by may they remind you of your many by a spirit was was i and they are all very visited St. George’s ■the King and Queen I saw where he sat; where all the kings were buried. I was in the tomb of King George V. and walked over Henry VIII’s bury ing place. It gave me the creeps, but I soon got -over that. So far Hitler 'has bombed England pretty hard, mostly the big cities, like' London, Birmingham, Ports mouth, Liverpool and Southampton. He gave us quite a bombing last August, but no one was hurt. We see German planes every day and hike for our air raid shelters until they go away. Well, Mrs. Sims, I could tell you a lot more but I’m afraid it w.ould never reach you as they are cen sored before they leave, but I will give the hint that we are not on a Sunday School picnic. Well, Mrs. Sims, you said in your letter if I wanted anything to say so. If you care to send something, cigarettes and socks are the main things as we can’t afford them ’over here. It costs abo.ut 48 cents for 20 cigarettes and they don't use fine cut. It is always dark and to night it is raining. I can hear the Dear Jack: Hope this finds you in the best of health and the world treating you right. There had been "no mail from you lately and I was wondering if you received my last letter. They seem to be having trouble with con voys lately and it may not have got across. There has been no mail from my folks either, so some boat must have been torpedoed. The weather has been a lot bet ter lately and the days much long er. It’s light until about 8 o’clock now, altliough to-day was chilly. We have just had a church par ade and we darn nearly froze, it is so damp over here. There has been a let-up on the night raiding on London this last while. Jerry must have something up his sleeve. We had the King and Queen to see our -Second Divi sion a few days ago and they walk ed amongst the men while-they car ried on with different drill. Believe it or not, but the Queen stopped and spoke to me. I was so surprised I nearly toppled over. I was in charge, of my section and had them -put ting up a Bren gun on a mounting for defence against aircraft. She asked me a few questions. Boy! She is a swell woman. A fellow be hind me in my company took a snap of her talking to me so if it comes out alright I’ll send you one. I guess any old tickled. She lish, believes patriotic and in the Army. what I think about the whole......... thing, she wouldn’t think so much ■of her grandson. She thinks the army is a great thing and all the •hoys are gentlemen. T let’her think it’s all pie, and spit and polish. How are the rest of your family, Jack? Fine, I hope. Say, what’s this I hear about you printing one of my letters. Well, anyway, the paper will come in handy to light the fire with in the morning, if noth ing else. Write soon, Jack, as I am always glad to hear from you. “Thumbs up and good luck.” Your friend, Edmund and friends who are united to you simple faith and a common of love and good-will. Signed on behalf of your friends and neighbors gath ered in your presence. The funeral of Harry Howard, who passed away suddenly at his liome in -Hensall April 28th, was held Wednesday afternoon from Hensall United Church, many com ing long Rev. R'. service, cortege cemetery, where burial took place The pallbearers were W. A. Mac- ■Laren, John Sheppard, John For rest, George Hess, Mervyn Brown, George Follick. The casket and grave were banked high with floral tributes. Members of the family attending from a distance were bro thers, George, of -Exeter; James, of Goderich, and a sister, Mrs. Ra velie, of Grand Bend. is YEARS AS© Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Clark and June, of Windsor, are visiting re latives in Exeter. Preszcator—AVinegarden—-at the Main St. parsonage en Monday, May 10th, M^ss Mabel Winegarden to Mr. Basil Wesley Presjzcator, of Stephen, by Rev. F, E. Clysdale. Mr. and Mrs. William May and son Gordon spent Sunday In Mit chell. The brick-work of the old Verity foundry has been torn down and the bricks are being used for the erection of .an additional 125 feet to the .storeroom of the Exeter ning factory. Miss Helen Dignan spent week-end with Miss Lucille Namee, pf Lucan, Mr, Huron vacant R. N. building will be a two-storey one with a showroom on the ground floor and a dwelling above, Caii- 0. 0. 'Pilon is enlarging the Garage and Is building up the lot between the garage and Rowe’s furniture store. The 25 YEARS AGO Mr, W. E, Sanders, who’ recently took possession of the farm he pur chased from Cedric Stanlake, was pleasantly surprised by a large number of neighbors who gathered to welcome him. Enlistments at Exeter this week were L. V,* Hogarth, Wililam J. Veal and Walter C. Cutbush. The new lighting system was turn ed on on Thursday afternoon, the Main Street lights only being on. The lights were installed on the back streets the following day. When hydro was being turned ■on last Thursday the crossing of some wires at the home of Mr. Frank Woods caused him comfortable shock. Major Heaman, Privates and Kellett and Messrs. Wm. Rivers, W. D. Clarke and R. Nr Creech were in London Friday night to see the military manoeuvres at Queen’s ■Park. an un- Rivers Slips That Pass jn the Night— “The funeral was held last Wed nesday afternoon and entertain ment was in the family plot in Fairview Cemetery.” —Rhet Oric T)ROFESSIONAL men, and men 1 whose personal skill and knowledge are the mainspring of their business have s problem in common. When such men die, their incomes die. Their goodwill asset can rarely be ■ sold. The probability is, that their Life Insurance is the most valuable asset in their estate. In planning their insure ance requirements they face theproblem of providing an immediate and adequate income for their dependents. Our representatives are trained to help you solve your particular problems; Before You Insure Consult F. J. DELBRIDGE, Representative EXETER W.M.S. Meeting The Cromarty Auxiliary of W.M.S. met on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Quance with a very good attendance. ' The president, Mrs. Hamilton, was in the chair. Mrs. \feith MacLaren read a pas- Sase-^oK Scripture, The program under the supervision of Mrs. Ed. Allen, who also read an excel lent paper. Mrs. Tom Laing read from the study book on the life of Rev. Jonathan Goforth. A piano duet was given by Mrs. Quance and Mrs. Jilrnie Allen which was enjoy ed. /Mrs. Houghton gave a paper on current events. The hostess, with theMielp of Mrs. Ernest Allen, serv- edAa very dainty and -delicious lunch. * . Mrs. Rqbt. Dalrymple returned to her home in; Kippen aftjer a few days with\tMrs. William ’Houghton and family. . X , - . Mr. and Mi’X Neil Gillespie and Mr. and MrStVohn Laing, of Sea forth visited with Mr.‘and Mrs. Jas. Scott. Mrs. John Kemp has returned to Mitchell after a\visit at her old home here. Mrs. Dwight 'Fischer, of Guelph, is at present with her mother, Mrs. Butler, who is quite ill. A farewell party was held at the home of Mr. hind Mrs. Andrew Mc- LellanV prior Vto their /leaving for their h^jne im’Mitchell. > The 3y.M.iS. Weetin feWas held at the home of’M'A.^QuaSee. Mrs. Roy McCulloch is under medical care at present*. Mrs. Macintosh has returned home after spending the winter with friends in Toronto and Acton. Mr. Otto Walker has commenced building operations on his new home. Building operations in our village have been at a standstill for some time but now it is starting to get on the move. Mr. Walker has One of the nicest locations in the village, it is rumored there will be another residence in the near future. One was erected last year. Miss Currie, who spent a few months in Toronto, returned home on Monday, Mr. Andrew McLellan intends Mr. and Mrs. Jack Delbridge Kerin .spent Sunday with the ter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter, of Exeter, the occasion be ing Mr. Hunter’s birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Brock, of Zion, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bailey. Mr. Ivan visited on Mrs. W. IF. Mr. and Grace, Querengesser, of Dublin, -Sunday with Mr, and Batten. Mrs. Alf. Collier and _____ of Kirkton, spent Sunday ■with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bailey. i Mr. and Mrs. George Brock, of Zion -spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brock. Mr. and Mrs. Warner McRoberts, of Lucan, visited on Sunday even ing with Mr. and Mrs. George Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Brock spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Goldwin Glenn, of Brinsley. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Long and baby, of Atwood, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Johns. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Delbridge and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Cooper of Elim- ville. Objective of $20,000 Fax’ Exceeded, Though Returns not Yet Complete It was announced in Goderich on Thursday of last week that the $20,000 objective in the Canadian War Services Campaign had been reached. Returns are still incom plete but the indications are that the objective will be over-subscrib ed by a substantial amount. Can vassers are being urged to con tinue their efforts so that the drive may be completely cleaned up this week. Splendid support has been given to the campaign by the various municipalities of Huron. Some of the returns, still incomplete, are as follows: Ho wick, $2,000; Clin ton, $1,30'0; McKillop, $725; Goder ich Township, over $800; Hullett, $1,2.50; .Seaforth, $1,400; Exeter, $1,70'0; Tuckersmith, $1,03 0; Us- borne, $700; Stanley, $-750. West Wawanosh raised $9 00 in a drive lasting only a week. Richard McWhinney, Goderich, held the winning ticket on the Guernsey calf donated by Hugh Hill, Colborne Township, to the Huron County War Services campaign. The draw was made on Saturday night at the" Capital Theatre by ex-Warden George Feagan. The sum of $7'3.75 Was realized from the tickets sold. Every duty, well and honestly done, is a contribution to victory. IT’S CONNECTED SSiSSi&S:® NOW, MRS. JONES When bur installer finishes his job of putting in your telephone, he says in effect ^50 LOCATED ► KA SY EMJUTIES Monlreai-loronti James Street Mission Band The regular meeting of the Mis sion Band was held on Monday af ternoon, April 28th, at 4.15, with an attendance -Of 36, Following the Opening hymn and the repeating of the Mission Band -Purpose and Mis* sion Band Prayer, the treasurer read the report. Frances Armstrong read the Scripture lesson; Maxine Reed er led in prayer; Charles Parsons recited a lovely ipoem; Janet Kestle favored with a piano instrumental; George Tanton, Charles Cowan, Al lan Yapp, and Keith Brintnell re cited a poem entitled, “The Snow drop”. In the absence of Mrs. Tan ton, Miss Maud Horton told the story of “Dare to be a Daniel” and read a temperance poem. With Donald Soutlicott and George Tan* ton as captains, sides were chosen for a penny contest. Following hymn 4'14, the meeting was -closed by repeating the Lord’s Prayer. “Now you can talk with almost anyone, anywhere! The fact is that in normal times you may reach any telephone anywhere — up to more than 90 per cent of the total telephones in the world. Each year we have tried to make your telephone service of greater value to you than ever before. Calls are completed more quickly, more accurately. Your voice is clearer, more recognizable at any distance. Interruptions to your service — never frequent more infrequent than ever. Few things you buy are of greater value *— day in, day out — than your telephone service. Dependable, courteous service, at reason- , able cost—that is our constant goal, iii peace and war. «- GEO. W. LAWSON, Manager. w-www MH