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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-07-31, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1878 fety«&gbtb Year Hensail Veteran Municipal Riyals Meet sit County Council Picnic Ida i 4 • PROCLAMATION will be observed on Funeral of Late W. J. Oke of effort the Red hundred and at- , warm-hearted unselfishness always be remembered by all knew her. the night repairing the The storm was fierce while A large tree on the kWalk- south of town, was split So far no serious damage born near the daugh- Mrs. dames Exeter With 1898, the the of in- badly Tasko The ditch. eye; several more of the cheek and was close to the neck. In ------ ---- ----2 or less Since he has been at West- he has received various We have a few second hand oil stoves on hand. Priced from $4.00 to $12.00 Children’s Joy Cycles and Wagons from $1.95 to 10.50 Men’s Split Work Boots x/2 leather and % panco sole, a good strong work boot for harvesting.' Sizes 6 to 11 ; „ at $2.25 a pair ) EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 31st 1941 White Shoe Sale " '' ■ -— I ' OUR BEST COMBINATION FITTERS—widths AA—A—B i $3.75 & »3.»5 on sale at $2.98 pr The above lines include our best Pump? and Ties. Women’s White Shoes at $1.50 to $1.98 Oxfords, Straps, etc., on sale at $1.50 to $1.98. Women’s white sandals, cuban heels at $1.00 a pair. Martha Washington House Dresses on Sale regular $1.50 for $1.19 each Child’s Khaki Playsuits 49c I •** J Age 4 to 12 yrs., some with short sleeves and some with long sleeves, on sale at 49c LADIES’ and MISSES’ Summer Wash Dresses AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES We are placing on sale this week- at greatly reduced prices/ the balance of our ladies’ and misses’ summer wash dresses. We would advise guick action* as they will go in a hurry at these low prices. siiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Aylmer Boneless Chicken nM. Ijm 9Cp Very tasty for sandwiches, 7-oz. Aeroxon Fly Coils The very best kind ... Hellmann’s Salad Dressing 1 £ Home style-.....- » oz... 18c Cream Sandwich Biscuits 1 IL, 1 Assorted, Fi>esh ....................lOo laJL vu/nL^small 10c; large 23c Aylmer Tomatoes Choice Quality, large tins .... • 0 ffljljmwwww-iifflnmrwtowct rniriiMiro.mimMiinmiiiMM.iii.iiMMiii!nilimimuniiim—rniBwiriwini EGGS—We are buyers of Eggs - for cash - or trade in this store. Prompt service while you wait. 3 for 5c DEATH OF MRS* GLADMAN Mrs. Margaret G, Gladman, the wife of Mr. F. W* Gladmau/ passed away at her home Wednesday even­ ing, July 23rd* Mrs. Gladman was Peterborough, Ontario, ter of the late Mr. and B. Fowler, She came to Mr. Gladmau in January, shortly after their marriage, and lived Jiere since that time, with the exception of nine years, during which they resided in London. A daughter, Margaret, Mrs. W. A. C. Shepherd, predeceased Mrs. Gladman in 1938, In addition to her husband Mrs, Gladman is sur­ vived by a daughter (Marion), Mrs. Warren Sanders, and three sons, Melville, Charles and Dohald. The three sons and ison-in-law (Mr. Sanders) are on actiye service in the Canadian Army. . Two sons, Vernon and-Gerald, died in infancy. Mrs. Gladman is also survived by her two sisters, Mrs. W. R. Gerrie and Mrs, A. F. Passmore. , The funeral was held from the family home on Friday afternoon, July 25th. The service was con­ ducted by Rev. D* C. Hill of Caven Church, assisted by Rev, Stuart Mc­ Leod, of First St. Andrew’s Church, London; the pallbearers being the three sons, two sons-in-law and a nephew, ,Mr, Ray Gerrie. Others attending the funera.1 from out of town were Mrs. Melville Glad­ man and then* three children, Ro­ bert, Elizabeth and Diane, Mrs. Charles Gladman, Mrs. Donald Glad-, man and -their two children, Mar­ garet and Donald, Mrs. Gladman’s brother-in-law, Mih W. R. Gerrie, and her nteces, Miss Dorothy Gerrie and Miss Helen Gerrie, Mrs. Brydon Roberts, Mr. Gladman’s sister, Mrs, Arthur- Morrow, Mr. Morrow, his niece, Mrs. Russell Howland, Mr. Russell Howland, Mrs. Charles Gladman’-s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Brien, Judge J. G. Stanbury, Mr, Kenneth Stanbury, Mr$. Goodwin, Rev. and Mrs. George Gilmore, Mr. J. K. McDermid, Miss Elsie McDermid, Mrs. Ivan Smith, Miss Mary ' McBeth,. Mr. and Mrs. John MacDonald, Mr. Frank Mc­ Hardy-Smith, Mrs. J. O. Brown. Mrs; Gladmalt^ was -- always very- active in church work, first as a teacher in St. Andrew’s Sunday School, Peterborough'. -She was also a member of the choir of that •church. Later she held many of­ fices in the Women’s Organizations of the church in Exeter and Lon­ don, being president “of the Wo­ men’s Missionary Society of Caven Church at the time of her death. Her will •who The Huron County Council picnic at Goderich was one of the events of the past week, The above picture by a. Stratford Beacon-Herald photographer, shows Ex-Warden George Betty shaking hands with his political rival of days gone by, Ex-Warden Owen Geiger, both of Hen- sall. The Beacon-Herald says the two veterans of the municipal poli­ tics arena still love to argue politics. There are still gleams of political fire in their eyes and it wouldn’t be such a hard job to pro­ mote another battle for ballots even now in Hensall. ‘ X Plwne32 Jones & May Your Superior Store SEVERE STORM -Hydro Line Struck on Tuesday . Evening—Heavy Bain Affords Very Little Relief from Heat The lightning flashed, the thun­ der cracked and the rain came down in torrents during a short thunder­ storm that passed over Exeter Tuesday evening and afforded a temporary respite in the heat-wave that has climbed close to the 100 mark. With the rain pouring down the peal of the fire alarm sounded and the first thought was that some place in town had been struck, Flames could be seen- shooting into the air at the corner of North and Andrew Streets. (Lightning ihad ' struck the hydro wires and the •aiicing of -the wires had caused 'the' flames to leap into the air..' Mem­ bers of the Middlesex-Hurons were training at the town hall at the time and saw the flames. Jack Pryde and Aljoe Sanders sounded the alarm and stood in the heavy rain to ring the bell. Later the fire truck was rushed to tli^ scene. The hydro wires were struck in several places. The street lights with the exception of the standards through the -busi­ ness section, went out. The rur­ al lines were put_ out of commis­ sion. Hydro workmen worked all ■through damage, it lasted, er farm, in two. has been reported. Traquairs Hardware Dealers In Kelvinator Refrigerators Easy Washing Machines Beach, Findlay and McClary Stoyes and Ranges* . Purina, Pioneer and Dr. Roes Feeds New Idea Furnaces Low Bros. Paint Nik-Tonik—iai tonic and roundworm treatment for chickens' and turkeys, for growing and laying flocks. f Stock Spray Fly Spray Linseed Soap $1.35 a gal."25c a can 18c a lb. Now is the time to start your pullets on a good laying con­ centrate* See us, for prices* Dr. Roe’s developing concentrate for chicks.-r-Mix 4 or 5 to 1 with your own chop—$3.55 a cwt. TINSMITHING and PLUMBING NEATLY DONE ■ • -■■■ > ....,<i ........ ; -. ....: . . . - ; -.A Reg. Wuerth, who has been train­ ing at Manning Fool, Toronto, spent Sunday, with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. A. H. Wuerth. Beg, has boon moved to the St. Thomas Techni­ cal , Training School, Reynold, has • resigned his position at Cook’s gm* Cory and leaves on August 4th to train at the Galt Aircraft School, This day has been proclaimed Civic Holiday for the Village of Exeter and all citizens^ are re­ quested to observe it as such. B. W* TUCKEY, Reevej TO UNDERGO OPERATIONS Mr. Archie Davis, who has been a 'patient at the Westminster Hos­ pital, London, for several months, on Friday last underwent an opera­ tion dn his leg for a war wound received in the last Great War. At that time Mr. Davis lost most of the muscle and tendons of his leg and ’ while he has been in hospitals on different occasions, the wound has always given him more trouble. minster, _ ___ .. kinds of treatment and the wound has all but healed up only to break out afresh. The latest move it to remove eleven inches Of flesh, from the thigh and graft it to the wound­ ed part of the leg. This will ne­ cessitate three operations over a period of as many months, during which time the patient will, of ne­ cessity, suffer a.great deal of pain, it is hoped that by grafting the new flesh the wound will heal. It was thought .at one time he might have to lose his leg. He will be glad to see any of his old friends at any time as the hours.pass slowly while Confined to his bed. ■ THE LATE J..W. JOHNSTON The death took place Monday in Exeter at the home of his daugh­ ter, Mrs. (Dr.) H. K. Hyndman, of Mr.' James William Johnston, In his 80th year. Mr, and Mrs. John­ ston* moved ,to Exeter last fall from Vancouver to reside with their daughter. Mr. Johnston was taken ill while on his way here and while he has been able to be around he has not enjbyed good health. He was of Scotch descent, being a na­ tive o.f the Shetland Islands. For many years the family lived in London/ where Mr. Johnston was a merchant tailor. For twenty- three years they lived in Toronto and for the. four years previous to coming, to Exeter, they resided "in Vancouver... The deceased was for 50” years an elder in the Presbyter­ ian Church and after church union i in the-Unite'S Church. He’ was a veteran of the last ‘war, having served two years in France as a Royal Engineer of the inland wa­ ters’ transport. He. was also a veteran walker of the Ontario Walkers’, Association. At the age of 69 he* was winner in his class of a 31-mile race. Besides his bereav­ ed widow, Florence C. Johnston, he is survived by six children, Mrs. Hyndman, of town; Mrs. H. A, Dean, of Portland, Oregon; Bruce H. Johnston, of Montreal; Stewart Johnston, of Exeter; Ivor, of To­ ronto and Miss Catharine Johnston, of San Francisco. The funeral took place from the residence of Mrs. Hyndman on Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. N. J. Wopds. In­ terment took place in West Ceme­ tery, near Ailsa Craig.. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Johnston, of Montreal, and Mr. Ivor' Johnston, of Toronto, attended the funeral. PROGRAM AT LAKEVIEW CASINO ADDS $200 TO RED CROSS' FUND Lakeview Casina, Grand Bend* presented its second concert this summer in aid of the. Red Cross on Sunday night* realising two hund­ red dollars for the British Bomb Victims’ Fund, The orchestra un­ der Willis Tipping, Mr, Roy Gould* ing, a.t.C,m„ Mr, Harry Hoffman, baritone, and Miss Agnes Butcher, concert pianist, were the artists who made up the very entertaining program. A great deal was expended to boost Cross Funds, and a two d-ollar objective was set tained. A window was decorated for the occasion and two Red Cross flags floated on the top of the Casino, Two young ladies, Misses Marjorie Rutherford and Mary Wil­ son, dressed in Red Cross uniforms, accepted the donations at the head of the stairs. The orchestra opened the even­ ing’s entertainment playing “March Medley” and “Shadow Waltz”, Mr. Harry Hoffman sang “To the Stars’* and came ba'ck ter an encore with “I Walked To-day Where Jesus Walked.” Two more selections, “By Bye Blues”, featuring Ollie English and his triple-tongueing" brass section and a hymn, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”, were played by the orchestra before the piano duet? by Roy Goulding and Bill Simms, “Qui Vive” and “Bri­ tish Empire”, Ray O’Neill, of the orchestra, sang two solos, “Inter­ mezzo” and “I Love You”. “Gems From Show Boat" were played by the orchestra followed by Bill Simms’ piano solo, “When Day is Done”. A novelty Selection by the orchestra, “Barnacle Bill the Sai­ lor” brought the audience down in laughter as Nick Gregorash and Ace Henry staged a hilarious singing act. Three selections were (played by Miss Agnes Butcher on. the piano . and she sang the Hungarian Na­ tional Anthem-in the native tongue. The orchestra wound up the even­ ing’s entertainment% With an old Italian folk song, “Hurry Back to Sorrento”, a inarch, S.I.B.A., a hymn,' “Unto the Hills Around.’’, in which the audience joined in sing­ ing, under the leadership of Roy Goulding and Harry Hoffman and concluded with God Save the King, Before the singing of the hymn Mr,, Jenkins, of Detroit, moved a vote of thanks to the artists and to the* audience for their support. GILL-LOVE Master Gary Kestle, son of Mr. and Mrs, “Dutch” Keatfi, of Strat­ ford, formerly of Exeter, is criti­ cally ill lit thd Children’s War Mem­ orial Hospital, in London, He un­ derwent an operation for appendi­ citis on Friday last and has been a very sick child. His condition is on the mend, SOUGHT RELIEF FROM HEAT With the temperature in the ’high nineties for several days last week, residents of this communi­ ty •'sweltered beneath a heat wave that was the equal of anything ex* perienced either this.year or last. In spite of the gas*’ restrictions, Sunday saw one of’ the largest crowds ever to visit Grand Bend where the visitors sought relief from the boat by visiting .the lake shore, or dipping in the cool waters. Many a bare back was blistered by ■the sun’s rays, ice cream and cold drinks were in* constant demand. Local thunder-storms’ Visited the district relief. but tailed to bring* much Mrs* hot bed JohU. Hind 19 Confined, through illiiess. to The marriage was quietly solem­ nized In the Grand 'Behd United Church When Edith H. LoVe, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs Thomas Love, became the bride of Douglas R.” Gill, youngei* Son of Mr. and Mrs, .Tohn Gill, o£ Grand Bend, Rev. C. E. fieacom performed the cere­ mony. The bride was charming in a floor-length gown of white sheer, With a white picture hat and white kid shoes and carried a bouquet of roses and baby breath. Her only ornament was her grandmother Taylor’s gold locket. The couple Were unattended. Following the ceremony the bridal couple left litt- mediately on a motor trip to Nor­ thern Ontario, the bride travelling in a blue crepe dress with white ac­ cessories. On their return Mr* and Mrs. Gill will reside in Grand Bond, Where Mr, Gill will resume his duties as music instructor of schools in September* %■ FROLIC IN AID OF THE RED CROSS AT CREDITON WAS DECIDED SUCCESS Thp Red Gross frolic at Crediton was appreciated by the public gen­ erally, who filled the community park last Friday evening. The fro­ lic. was an outstanding success and the society are naturally gratified in the extreme, Everything was done to cater to the desire* of a public anxious for amusement, A ball game was, staged at seven p.m. between Sharon and Exeter. Some older games were in evidence in­ cluding the time-honored bingo, of which the Canadian Legion of Exe­ ter took charge, A fish pond, which was in charge/ of the Evangelical Mission Circle, was well patronized by the kiddies, and a game where balls were thrown the length of a court, crowded, booths. Crediton •Carmel, were in charge. A fine pro­ gram was given by the Dashwood I rubbed their eyes to make certain All of the games were as 'werb the refreshment The . Ladies’ Aid of both Churches, Shipka and ML Ij0- EXETER BOAT DAMAGED WHEN PHENOMENON HITS LAKE HURON A phenomenon that is seldom seen on the Great Lakes took place .Sat­ urday and as a result an Exeter gentleman arrived at Grand Bend on Sunday to find his sail boat part­ ly on its side, filled with Water and a large hole in the bottom of the boat. A despatch from Sarnia states that the Lake Huron water level dropped considerably. Members of parties aboard two cruisers from the Sarnia Yacht Club* attest to the decreased level. The cruisers were anchored in the bay with their noses in shore and their sterns well out in the water. When the occu­ pants arose in the morning they AUTO ACCIDENT Gars Collide During Heavy Rain During the thunder-storm Wed­ nesday evening about 9.30 an auto accident took place on the highway about two miles south of Exeter. A eoupe driven by Bob Whitmore, o£ Olandeboye, had stopped on the highway and Whitmore was in the abt of cranking it when he noticed the lights of a car approaching. He tried to flag it but the car crashed into the rear of the standing car. The second car was driven by R, E. Cooper of town and with him as a passenger was Albert S'ims, al­ so of Exeter. Mr, Sims was badly cut about the face, and head. He was brought to the office of Dr. Dunlop in a military van. Several sutures were required to close a wound over the ter a laceration another wound jugular vein in Whitmore car was Steve Tasco; Centralia. The car was driven to the east, ditch and was damaged but fortunately Mr. escaped with a few bruises. Cooper car took to the west The accident was investigated by County Constable John Ferguson. Band, under • the direction of Mr. Harry Hoffman.' The proceeds of the evening amounted to about $200.00 At least Six hundred people were within the gates and creditor never welcomed a more orderly* appreciative crowed. There was a carnival spirit Im evidence every* where, and during the entire even­ ing, smiles, laughter, and good cheer radiated everywhere, it was in* fectiOtts, and its clean, wholesome futi inspired the Creditor society to give expression to the old toast, “Happy to meet, sorry to part, hap­ py to meet again!0 . The Creditor Red Cross Society are grateful indeed to the public for their support, both financially and otherwise, and particularly do they thank , those who, while not connected with the local society, so willingly assisted in the stands, that they Were’nt seeing things. The water had gone down, leav­ ing the cruisers high and dry. It is reported that the water in Lake Huron dropped two and a half feet in a few minutes in spite of the ^fact that there was no wind blowing. wne source said that the change in water level is causd by certain changes in barometric pressure, it was not long before this Water re­ sumed its normal level, In the meantime' tlte sailboat of Dr. Cowon which Was anchored in the river at Grand Bond, turned partly on its side in the shallow water and a. stone crushed in one of the boards on the bottom of the boat, which then filled with water, some time before repairs be made. It was could *The niidsummer vacation over.is half The funeral of the late Walter John Oke took place from his late residence, lot 24, concession 2, Vs* borne, where the deceased has been •a lifelong resident of the township* He was in his 88th year. Although he had not enjoyed the best of health he was able to be up and around until two weeks previous to his death. Besides his bereav­ ed widow, whose maiden name was Harriet Squire, he is survived by two sons, Lome, Exeter; James, of the boundary; also two daughters* Mrs. Alvin Cottle, Thames Road; Beta, at home; and one sister, Mrs* Charles Dayman,,Exeter. The fun* oral was conducted by the Rev, N* J. Woods and was largely attend- ‘ ed. Mrs. Thos, Coates sang an Im* pressivo solo. The pallbearers were Messrs. Luther and Gordon Oke, Garnet Frayne, Marvin and Crescent Dayman and William Westlake. Friends wore present from Sea-t forth, Honsali, Woodham and Tuck*1 eramltk. interment was in the fcxo- ter Cemcteryt *4 ?