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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-10-09, Page 1ShmmS* *■ t Sweaters for Fall and Winter * on sale at $5.00 each ESTABLISHED 1873 * Siftty-Ei^htb Year PaGg the all mother was dress- er- Died in Creditor! victory blue tailored •V-Dr. BOARD OF EDUCATION -V- UNDERWENT OPERATION is House Cleaning Needs BURIED IN EXETER was five biege street­ in Tedingote at the reception The reception was and Mr. Hensail, reside in the best the late Mr. and Mrs. A, of London. performed ROBERTSON—BEAVERS years Caven of (Field Day, ribbons to Carried. Creech reported for Number on roll in the message was occasion. It for Mr. Graf- new superin- Mr. Hill left of Dashwood, was " ‘ ‘ , Mr, Din-and logs to be in on their arrival in England the Third Division. Among is Jack Sweet, formerly of ter.---------.V—------ IN THE PICTURES Stephen Farmer Has Left Hand Amputated Christopher Dinney, 65, of R.R. Dashwood, had his left hand am- The cere- by Rev. L. * EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MOR^NG( OCTOBER 9th, 1941 ALL WOOL BLANKETS We are placing .on sale for early October about 50 all wool standard size blankets. These are exceptional quality in plain white also white with pastel colored borders. These are a real bargain so act quickly. On sale at only $5.00 each. On display in window this week. Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Winter Coats We would advise early buying of your winter coats. Cloths are hard to .replace. We have a very large stock to choose from at very moderate prices. We have a few good style ladies’ coats, not this season’s, but good serviceable » coats — to clear at $9.85 each Ladies’ and Misses’ Dresses for Fall New Styles — a large range of Crepe and Wools — at very attractive prices Clearing of Ladies’ & Misses’ Knitted Wool Suits We have a number of ladies’, misses’ all wool suits and two 1 piece dresses—to clear in a hurry. Reg. price $9.85. On sale at.....6HCH The new fall and winter sweaters for ladies’, men and children are now in stock. Prices are no higher than last year Men’s and Boy’s fleece lined underwear, shirts, drawers or combinations all at last season’s prices while present stock lasts. Buy early as the prices will be higher. x /* f Big B brand work shirts for fall and winter —the best work shirts we know of for the money—full sizes—heavy materials. Get your supply now. The Print Situation No more prints are available frdm the manufacturers for the balance of the year. We will still have a good stock while it lasts—36 inches wide— at 22c, 25c. and 29c. a yard. Ladies’ , and Mises’ talored blouses, sizes 14 to 20 — a real buy at $1.00 each. 27c each Sc Fry’s Cocoa Pure Breakfast Cocoa,lb. tin 19c Van Camp’s Tomato Juice 1 .Fancy Quality, 2O-oz.< Tins ......« Ivl JLtfL Clark’s Tomato Soup *8 Also Vegetable or ........ “ 11115 A«JC Master Dog Biscuits 9 Mixed O-B’s ......................).........8OS* Happyvale Mincemeat Large 2-lb. Tins ...... ..... Libby’s Fork & Beans Large SO-oz. Tins ......... Niblets Com . lip New Pack, Com off the Cob 14-oz. Tins * * *» Aylmer Tomato Ketchup Always a (Favorite, 12-oz. bottles ... & May Your Superior Store LIONS CLUB FROLIC DRAWS LARGE CROWDS The ^Lions Club Frolic at the Exeter '‘Arena on Thursday and Friday evenings -of last week went over in a big way. There was a good crowd Thursday evening but the Friday evening crowd was much larger. A lot of energy and en­ thusiasm was put into the whole affair by the Lions, the Exeter-Hen- sall branch of the Canadian Legion, who were in charge of the bingo, and by numerous others who as­ sisted at the various booths. The Exeter Band paraded to the arena and assisted with the program. Lome Mueller’s ’’Moonlight Seren­ ades” from Bornholm, provided music for the dances and also as­ sisted in the program. Joyce Brod­ erick, of Hensall, gave several songs and, dance numbers. Lion President H. C, Rivers expressed his apprec­ iation of the large crowd and splendid cooperation received, The feature of both evenings the draw for prizes. The . T, fifty-dollar War Savings Certificates were won by E. L, Murphy, 320 King St., London; Leonard Harris, Farquhar; Gertrude Amos, Grand Bend; Leonard L* Wagner, Zurich; Wm. J- McSF’alls, Lucan. Five ten- dollar certificates were won by Helen Gill, Grand Bend; Wally Weber, Kitchener; Mrs. J, More, R.R. 1 St. Marys; ’■Billie Klumpp,. Dash­ wood and Oliver Amos, Parkhill, The first,five draws were made by Dr. Taylor, Laird Mickle, M. W. Telfer, P. Eisenbach and W. Nich­ ols gnd the last five draws were1 made by L.A.C. J. G. Pemberton, Clinton. The free draw fox* pony, bicycle or •$50 Wai* Savings Certificate, was won Thursday evening by Ernest Willard <_and he chose a bicycle. On Friday Evening Harry Hern, of- Zion, was the winner and he also chose a bicycle. Ten one-dollar bills were drawn for Thursday ev­ ening and the winners were Marion Glanville, Robt.. Luxton, Norma Veal, Wilma Borland, Wilbert Gil­ lespie, Frank Hicks, Leo Flannigau, Barbara Harness, Peggy Gallop and Mrs. Delmar Skinner. The winners Friday. evening were Vllma Veal, Mrs. E. O. Harness, Grace Collier, •Patsy Hopper, Bill Luxton, Carl El­ liott, Ted Hannigaxi, Kathryn Hun­ ter, Jack Hennessey and Paul Webb. Jitney dancing to the music of the “Moonlight SerenUders” and ' Bingo were the big attractions, A refreshment- bodtlt/edid a thriving business, their gross- repeipts being around $>300. Booths for fowl, gro­ ceries, blankets, milk bottles, horse races and other games all had their following. The admission at ■the door amounted to $348.50. The net receipts from the dance were $10-4.00. While it is impossible to state, the net returns as all the ex­ penses are not in, Lion Secretary Jas. P. Bowey estimates that the net returns will be in the neigh­ borhood of $2,000. Out of the $2,- 0'00 the amount raised-in selling the coupons for the big draw, viz.: $972, has been distributed to the various Red Cross and War Service units which assisted in the sale of the coupons. .—.----V—-------.. HARVEST-HOME SERVICES STRANGE—SWAN A quiet, but pretty wedding took place at the Brucefleld United Church manse on Saturday, Octo- ber 4th, at two o’clock, p.m„ when Miss Dorothy Minion Swan, young­ er daughter of Ml and Mrs. George Swan, of Brucefield, was united in marriage with Mr. Prank G, Strange, of chathgipr eldest son of Mr, and Mrs. F‘. G.4Strange, of Exeter, The ceremony was -performed by Bev. Mr. Atkinson, The bride, given in mar­ riage by her father, wore a gray suit with dubonnet. trim and her hat, gloves and purse were of du­ bonnet. She wore a corsage bou­ quet of .Talisman roses. Her sis­ ter, Mrs. E. Schilbe, of Zurich, was 'bridesmaid, dressed in soldier blue with black accessories, and wear­ ing a corsage bouquet of pink roses. The groom was supported by his brother, Cyril, of Toronto, who sang three selections which followed. _ ___„ . _ .. . held at the home of the bride’s par­ ents. The bride’s. ed In blue and the .groom’s mother was attired in black, both wearing bouquets of roses, The rooms were beautifully ■ decorated with ever­ greens, barberry, gladioli and red and white streamers. The wedding luncheon was served by Misses Beth Elliott, Elizabeth0 Scott. and Emma McDonald. The groom’s gift to the bridesmaid was a love­ knot brooch with brilliants >and to. the groomsman, , gold cuff links. Among those from a distance who were present for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Schilbe, of Zurich; zMr. and Mrs. Frank Temperton, of Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Du- fort, Miss Grace Strange and Miss. -Gertrude *>Wilson, of Toronto; Miss Helen Cook, of Clinton; and Mrs. Ed. Munn, of ■Mr. and Mrs. Strange will Chatham. They will have wishes of many friends. ' FAREWELL SERVICE A large congregation was present at Caven Presbyterian Church Sun­ day evening when Bev, D. C. Hill preached his farewell sermon prior to leaving for Toronto where he has hden appointed District chaplain with the Canadian militia. Visitors were' present from Hensall and Cromarty, Mr. Hill took, for his final Message as minister in Exeter, “He who giveth his life shall find it, and he who saveth his life shall lose it.” He delivered a very force­ ful sermon, Bally Day services were observed in the morning and a children’s surpliced choir led the singing, Mr. Hill’s in keeping with the was the •first Sunday ton Cochrane as the tendent of ’the school. on Tuesday to assume his new du­ ties. Mrs. Hill and family will re­ main in Exeter indefinitely. Mr. Hill had made many friends .in this community during the five he has been the minister of church and the best wishes will follow him. -----_y__.— Brooms................25c to $1.00 ! Dry Mops.........69c to $1.50 i Step Ladders ..........$2.00 I Galvanized Pails .......... 25c ; Scrub Brushes......20c to 35c i Gio-Coat, pts................. Gio-Coat, qts. '.............. Johnston’s Wax ........... Old English Wax ........ Old English No-Rub .... 59c 98c 59c 53c 53c LUNCH KITS 75c BOTTLES FOR KITS 50c ......■....J1...........................1"“|, ' '"i1 ■ ■ ■ - ■ . ■ J See our large stock of Stoves, Ranges and -Heaters; — also — Stove Boards, Dampers, Stove Pipes, Furnace Pipes, Elbows, Coal Hods and Ash Sifters. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NEW STOCK OF TOYS CHILDREN’S CHILDREN’S WAGONS JOYCYCLES $1.95 to $5.95 $2.95 to $10.95 SAWS HAMMERS SQUARES SOc to $5.50 45t to $1.50 , 25c to $2.50 PLANES LEVELS BRACES $1.00 to $2.85 25e to $3.50 $1.00 to $2.25 Traquair’s Hardware TINSMITHING PLUMBING SIGN WORK Send the Paper Overseas 1 No finer* gift can be sent to the boys oversea/ or in camp than a subscription to the home paper, it is a weekly visitor with the home news and very few copies have been missed by those who are receiving the paper overseas, Sub* scrlbo now. Sister-in-Law’s Death Mrs, Jos. May on (Sunday received word of the death of her sister-Itt- law, Mrs. Archie Hicks, of Okotoks, Alta, Mr, Hicks Was a former re- silent of this community and has spent many years in the West. He has two other sisters, Mrs, Harold Peters, of Atwood and Mrs. John Leary, of Munro, formerly of staf- fa, LOCAL NEWS Field Day will be held Friday by the Exeter* High School. Activity is increasing at the Cen­tra ha Airport, Men are coming to Exetei* in increasing numbers look­ing for board, having secured em­ployment at the airport, Mr. Wesley Simmons is having an apartment made of the second-stor­ey of his building on Main Street. An apartment is also being remod* eiied ovex* Wong’s Cafe, Mr, E. L. Johnston has the eou* tract for redecorating the audi­torium of the Main 'Street United, church and the work is now in pro­gress, The ceiling will bp in ivoi'y and the walls cream. Mr, J, D, Watterworth, pt the Bank of Montreal staff, has taken over the teller’s duties at the local branch. Mr, Watterworth succeeds Mr. F. H, Walter, who is now sta­tioned with the RjQ.A.F. Service Flying School at. Brantford. The Silver Maple Leaf Club, an organization of public school girls^ held a frolic in Dr. Fletcher’s, gar­age Monday after foux* and during the evening, It was well patron­ized by the youngsters, the proceeds amounting to $11.7’0, principally for Red Grose. A tractor hauling >a trailer on which was a plow while on its way* to Paisley on Tuesday evening , was struck from behind by a motorist from London about three miles south of Exeter. The plow was upset and a lady in the London car was cut above the eye. The drivex* of a La- batt’s truck rendered first4 aid. -------W-----------* The Crediton United Church, ected in part by the bride’s father, some twenty years ago, was the set­ ting for a quiet but pretty wedding .on Saturday, October 4, when Ed­ na, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Beaver, of Crediton, was un­ ited in marriage to Arnold Robert son, son of Robertson, mony was Turner. The bride wore a length crepe dress style. Her hat was of plaited biege with brown veil and feather. Her othef“ accessories were brown and she* wore a corsage of Sweetheart roses. Mrs, Jack Pryde, of Exeter, wearing a dress ’ with black accessories and corsage of roses, Was the bride’s attendant, while Mr, Jack Pryde at­ tended the groom. .. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride’s parents, where Mrs. Bea­ ver received, wearing navy alpaca crepe with corsage of red roses., Af­ ter an extended trip Mr. and Mrs. Robertson will reside in London.----------y---------- , Mr. Christian Trick, of Crediton, died Monday in St. Joseph’s Hospi­ tal, London, following a short ill­ness, Deceased was- in his 81st year. The funeral was held from his late residence Wednesday af­ternoon with ’ interment in the Cre­dit-on cemetery.———V--------- 3 ________ ___________________ putated. in St. Joseph’s Hospital after he had caught it in the gears of a windmill on his farm. "Hobbs Taylor, of Da»u„ the attending (physician, ney suffered from shock of blood, but is believed no danger.The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held in the Public Library on Monday, October 6th at 8 p.m. Absent, J, N, Willis, A, O. Elliot and W. J. 'Smith. ..Principal ", Wethey’s report for September showed 203 pupils in. at­ tendance ((-Exeter 37 per- cent, Hur­ on 58 pei* cent, ’Perth and Middle­ sex, 5 per* cent). Satisfactory fire drill*had -been held. The afternoon of Friday, October 10th, was asked for 'Field Day. Ribbons necessary would be -64 firsts, second and thirds. Music was being taught in Grade 9 by Mr. Sturgis. Some new library books were needed, also sup­ plies for repairing old and delapidat­ ed books. Pei* W. May and G. Lawson, that Friday afternoon, October 10th,'be allowed for be procured as desired. ‘Principal September. Public School, 144, average atten­ dance, 1'34.9. Mr. Waghorn was at camp for one day when Mrs. J. Pryde had substituted for him. otherwise staff had been complete. >Fire drill had been held and school was cleared in a little over one min­ ute. About ten new pupils had en­ tered school while two had left, making a gain of eight. Some sup­ plies were needed. 'Per J. M. Southcott and MrS. Beavers, adoption of the two re­ ports also that supplies as request­ ed be ordered, including the Book of Knowledge set, advertised at $1'5.00. Carried. The reqjiest of Miss Tape fox* leave of absence fox* balance of Oc- bobex* -and first week of November to prepare for and try necessary exams was granted on motion of Messrs. Lawson and May.' •Per G. Lawson and G. V. Pick­ ard, that- desks and chairs be pur­ chased at prices submitted. ’Car­ ried. •Some information regarding Air Cadet training was read by Ohair- xnan. Pei* G. Lawson and W. May that Supplies including geography books required by Mt. Hillgartner be procured. Carried. Per C. V. Pickard and Mrs. Bea­ vers, payment of the following ac­ counts: A. J. -Sweitzer, roofing and labour, .$68.24; W. E. Midd-iaW, supplies, ^l.l'S’; S. B. Taylox*, sup­ plies, $1.20; G. F. Skinner, supplies, $2.10; Central Scientific Co., sup­ plies, $87.40; Grigg .Stationery, supplies, $83.79; G. A. Hawkins, supplies, $17.7’2; H. Bierling, sup­ plies, $3/39; 'Penny Bank of Ontario, supplies, $12,75; D. Gestetner Ob., supplies, $44.01; B, W, F. Beavers, supplies, $16.99; Robertson’s, chem­ icals, etc., $47.12; Jones & May,, ’supplies, $16.11; E. Treble, -shar­ pening saw, 75c; Times-AdVocate, supplies, $20.0-5. Carried. The matters of lights and bicycle racks were referred to the Build­ ing and ’Grounds Oomin, tm* at­ tention. Adjournment, J. M. southcott. K, M. MacFauI, Secretary. .■ 14 ... ........ y—'-f—-■--■ '' ■ Mr. W. W. Taman, -of Aownj in Victoria Hospital, London, where on. Friday last he underwent an operation for eye trouble. Mrs. Taman is in London with him. His many friends will wish for. him a speedy recovery.---------y--------- Bridge (and Afternoon Tea The women b owlets of Exeter held an. afternoon knitting and bridge Tuesday followed bv an., af­ternoon tea from* 4 to 6 o'clock at the home of Mrs, E. R. Hopper. The lady members of the bowling club invited friends to their homes for knitting or bridge, following which they repaired to the hOme of Mrs. Hopper. An auto load from Wingham was present. A pleasant social time was enjoyed and the ladies’ treasury was enriched by $.20.00. A----------v---------- HOUSE SOLD Mr. J. W. Hern has sold the re­ sidence on Main St. now occupied 'by Mr. John Pryde to Miss Alice Hackney, of Usborne. Mr. Pryde will continue to occupy the house. -— ----V---------- WAR TIME BOARD The Exeter District War Time Committee, registered in Ottawa, as Exeter District War Charities Fund, is called to meet on urgent business in the Canadian Bank of Commerce Chambers on Tuesday,' October 14th, at 8 p.m. This com­ mittee consists of Thos. Pryde, Pres,; Dr. R. H. Taylor, 1st vice; H. K. Eilber, 2nd vice; Geo. Hicks, 3rd vice; Rev. W. Mair, 4th vice; R. N, Creech, secretary? J. R. C. Moffatt, treasurer. " Hon. Active Officers are Reeve B: W. Tuckey, H. 0. Rivers, president of the Lions Club; Mrs. N. J.“ Dore, president of the Red.« 'Cross Branch; Mrs. Kyle, president of the Women’s Institute; Ken. Clarke, representative of the Canadian Legion; Dr. Gowen, representing the Scouts and Cubs. Sub-committee chairmen are W, G. Medd and C. V. Pickard for Wel­ fare of Uniformed Men; R. G. Sel­ don for British Child Visitors; F. A: May, for War Savings; J. A. Traquair, for Salvage. During the past fifteen months the principal officers and the var­ ious committees have been very ac­ tive in theii’ Several ways, and much work has been done, but ho work is yet complete, nor will it be until the War is over, work in fied and deijtaken; sary that The pictures of Burdens Clark and Irene Pooley, who have been, assisting in the picking of fruit in. the Niagara Peninsula during the summer, appeared in the photo en- gravure section of the Star Week­ly last week. The girls live at a \ camp supervised by the Y.W.0.A% They report a splendid time, get i good meals and keep regular hours. I In the same issue is a picture of ’ some* of the Canadian Highlanders * ' With them Exe- Harvest Home sei*vices were ob­ served in James St. United church on Sunday under the auspices of the Women’s Association., The pul­ pit railing was beautifully decorated with numerous baskets of'fall flow­ ers. Large ’congregations were pre­ sent both morning and evening. A nulnbei* of young men. acted as. ush- ers\ and -collectors. Special music was furnished by the choir and as> sisting them -were Mrs. J. MacKen- zie, soprano, and Mr. E. C. Herbert, baritone, of London. Mrs. Mac- Kenzie sang a solo at the morning service and Mr. Hei'bert in the even­ ing. They also sang a duet a't each service. Their singing was much appreciated. The pastor, Rev/ A,. Page, was in charge of the ser­ vices and at the morning service took for his text; “Bless the Lord, O my soul and forget not all His benefits.” It was in ’ keeping with the Thanksgiving season, So fre­ quently We* forget the supreme source of the benefits .of life. The richest gifts of life We are apt to regard as commonplace. The air We •breathe; the sun that kisses the earth -with its radiance, that makes the grass to grow, that colors the foliage, that ripens Hie limit. We are so familiar with it that oui* grati­ tude is tame. God has called us in ‘co-operation with himself. We have •gifts and abilities and there Is a certain justice in taking credit for the use We make of them. We are debtors to God and those who have given to. us our heritage. The nat­ ural way to God is 'by gratitude and thankfulness.---- PIECE OF SHELL REMOVED ' Donald Kirk, son of Mr. an$. ; Mrs, Lewis Kirk, underwent an operation in Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, on Monday, for the removal of a piece of shell frdih his leg. While oh his way home from school one evening about -two weeks ago, ,an- ; other lad threw a 45 calibre bul­ let filled with caps onto the side­ walk and the bullet exploded and a large piece of the shell entered the leg. it bothered him very llttie until 'Thursday ef iast Week and an X-ray revealed that a piece ! of the shell was embedded in the I leg close to the bone. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY a special feature “Sea Wolf” starring EDWARD G. ROBIN­ SON, JOHN GARFIELD, IDA LUPINO and ALEXANDER KNOX and GENE LOCKHART, London Ontario Stars "4 SUNDAY AFTER MIDNIGHT 12.05 a. m. a special feature <<‘A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob” with LUCILLE BALL, GEORGE MURPHY and an all star cast MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY two features DEANNA DURBIN in “Spring Parade” and CHARLES STARRETT “WESTERN” , i (FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE Stephen Township unit will meet Monday, October IJth, at 8.30 p.nt in Creditoil town halt. Mr, editor of Ledger, will be speaker, ^Directors and all mere are urged to attend, Scott, guest far-1 K RED CROSS NEWS The Treasurer, Mr. Moffatt, knowledges the receipt of the lowing monies: Gavon Unit, $7.66. (IfihdverUfttiy omitted from report of SepL 18th.) ac­ tol- It is xxeoessary that all branches be intensi- possibly other work un- consequently it is neces- evety person whose name is mentioned above should be sent on Tuesday night next, not >look for a special notice; is your call to attend. Some of the special activities during the past few months were the Red Gross Campaigns, the War Savings Campaign, the War Ser­ vices Campaign, the Salvage Cam­ paign, the regular mailing of smokes and other parcels to the men over­ seas, and socks and sweaters to all enlisted men from the district; as­ sisting in the country-wide regis­ tration work, the Navy League Tag Lay. The various organizations all over the District have done a Wonderful work during the last tew months in raising funds for Led Cross and >th- or war work. Tobaccos were mail­ ed te overseas men in September and parcels of comforts go to all the men in England this week. pre- Do this Wed- if The funeral took place on nesday atfexmoon from the James St. United church of Mrss Andrew Emex'son Stewart, of, Mimico, —The service was? conducted by Rev. Mg, Fage agd interment took place in M'CTaggqAWV^cemetery., Mrs. Stew­ art, whose-’Ihaidefx name wps Mary Elizabeth Vivian,. was a former* re­ sident of Exeter/ Her late bus- bandr'at one time was iix the pro­ duce business here and afterwards with his brother owned the Exeter- Roller Mills. From here they mov­ed to Seaforth and for 25 years they were residents of Montreal.- Mr. Stewart died early in February of this year. Deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. V. McAreew of Mimico; Mrs. L. W. Inwood, of Montreal, and one son, C, H. B, Stewart, a mining engineer, now an officer ill the R.C.A.F.. ----^v—- SIX TO HOSPITAL FOLLOWING ACCIDENT^ As a result of an autpinooilAs a result of an au^oinobile crash in Lucan during the early $ hours of Sunday morning, three Exeter young people are in London, hospitals along with four othern who were injured at the same time, 'Trooper Ted McDonald is ix West­ minster Hospital having suffered a fractured leg below the knee, in­ juries to his back and hip and a bud scalp wound. Lloyd Hewitt and -Miss Margaret Fitzgerald, are at present in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Two Lucan residents, Norman Cour­sey, aged 23, and. Mrs. Cyril Cour­ sey, 20, were gravely injured, Mr. Coursey suffered a fractured, skull and Mrs. 'Coursey a deep scalp wound Two members of the r.C.a.F,, ,«at Clinton, were also in­jured and are at present in - West­ minster Hospital. Trooper Mc­Donald, of Camp 'Borden, had been at home on leave and had gone to Windsor to visit. With Lloyd Hew­itt and Miss Fitzgerald^ of Wind­sor, they Were returning to Etotof1 and had, picked up two B.U,A.F» man. on the outskirts of Lucan their car crashed ifttd the Coursey car shortly after midnight Satur­ day . ......