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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-12-04, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1878 .Swsiy^ihth Ymr a re- F. SANTA’S ANNUAL VISIT32 A Mrs, John Essery, highly residents of Centralia, their 60th wedding an- Mr. and Mrs. John Essery of Centralia Picture from London Free Press, .&( usi New Wabasso Prints We have just received a shipment of Wabasso Prints—the new spring' patterns for dresses, aprons, etc. Absolutely guaranteed fast in color at 25c and 29c yard.* EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 4th, 1941 Greatly Reduced Prices In order to clear out the balance of our ladies’# misses and] girls’ winter coats in a hurry we are offering them at greatly reduced prices. We still have a good range to choose from. Make an early selection as they will go fast at these low prices Rubbers, Overshoes Snow-boots, etc. Be ready for winter with a new pair of overshoes. Women’s and girls’ Velvet Overshoes carried in stock in any height heel. Men’s Overshoes in buckle or zipper style. Snow boots in white for school girls. & 4<. Merchandise s and Boys’ OVERCOATS Fleece Coats, Tweeds and Meltons, Made in Raglan or form-fitting style $15.00 to $25.00 Boys’, $3.45 to $15.00 We Carry All Sizes in These . Leather .windbreakers, lined smocks and windbreakers,« carpenters’ overalls, ski caps, leather caps, etc. SaturdaySpecial 'Values for Thursday, Mixed Nuts (in shell) Scarce goods but available now r®* •P&G Soap J kare The White Naphtha Soap ..... Golden Wax Beans 9 t1QA l<5-oz. tins, Aylmei* or Garden Patch" li/v Campbell’s Tomato Soup 9 line 1 Always a favorite ......................“ S.31&9 AiF^* Fr£ B^akfa5t Cocoal/g lb. tins 19c Broken Soda Biscuits 9 IL© Made by McConuick’s ............&> Home-Rendered Lard Excellent value ............ Champion Dog Food Or’ Cat Food ................. per lb. 15c 2 tins 19c Your Superior Store DOWN •II • s FEffl IMO 40 per cent. Hen Concentrate $3.75 Hog Concentrate $2*75 Fatena Checkers $2.95 19 per cent Lay Mash $2.75 Buy C.C.M. Skate hnd Shoe Matched Set. We have a large stock on hand and will gladly trade in your old -i skate outfits for hew. We have the largest stock of toys we ever had. Come in early and make your choice. A small deposit will hold any article. ■Special price on graniteware for this week— ♦ Cow ties, curry combs, brushes, shovels, ensilage forks, stable brooms, axes and axe handles See our large stock of roast pans — 50c up A nice Christmas present for mother, wife or daughter would be an Electric Easy Washing Machine. We have only two left at the old price. When in need of mitts and gloves we have a large supply Bring in your storm sash and barn windows and let / us do your glazing Traquair’s Hardware TINSMITHING PLUMBING SIGN WORK Pictures for Red Cross LeavitVs Theatre arc donating the entire proceeds of Monday and Tuesday evenings'* of next week to the Exeter Branch of the Red Cross, There Will be two features, “Under­ ground” starring Jeffery Lynn and Mona Harris; “Biondie Goes Latin” starring Blondie and Dagwood. Please Entertain Airmen An appeal is being made to the people of Canada to entertain,. ai,t« men in their, homes, over the Christ­ mas and New Year’s holidays. This is one way in which' all Canadians can -do a very* great deal to help the airmen from all parts of -the globe now training In Canada, BINGO... Exeter-Hensall Branch of the CANADIAN LEGION McKnight’s Hall, Exeter Thursday, Dec. 4th at 8.30 sharp ■ 15 Rounds CHICKENS, DUCKS and HAMS Ten Additional Rounds of Geese . ■■ ■ ■ ...... I . .. .. , - General Admission 25c DOOR PRIZE I.O.O.F. SOCIAL EVENING A Social evening will be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Wednesday, December 10th. All members, their wives and Oddfellows’ widows, are cordially invited to attend. Ladies please bring lunch. John Pryde, N.G. fi. r. Hopper, secretary t Attend Fuiierid Messrs. L, J, Benhale, T. 0. Southcott and Ht S. Waiter, of town and W» D. Smith, of Forest,- at­ tended the,funeral of Mr. B, R. Bar­ ton’s mother in Aylmer oil Monday, Interment was in Highgate ceme­ tery. Mrs, Bartow Will be remem­ bered by many .as she made her home with her sbn while resident in Exeter, T. BOARD OF EDUCATION W» G. Cochrane and Cyril Touton Are Appointed to the Board The i’egular meeting of the Board of Education was held in the pub­ lic library op Monday evening, De­ cember 1st at tS o'clock, absent A- O, Elliot. Chairman reported lighting to be looked‘’after as soon as possible, also bicycle racks. The public school inspector’s report was read, also the statements sent re­ garding grants received, viz.: pub­ lic school, $085.35; high school, $2,0'61,25, Principal Wethey reported number on the roll at present, in the high school, Mrs, Hill supplied for two days, Nov, .26 2>7, for Mr. Koch, who was ill. interesting and instructive display of talking pictures had been given in the arena by the representative of the Ontario Safety.' League. The Chairmap and Mr. F. May addressed the pupils on salvage and savings. Response to war savings for the latter half . of •’ the month was $36,00. Entry into W.O.S.S.A. of a hockey team had been,, accepted and assignment of dates would be made later, Officers had 'been elect­ ed for the Literary Society and Jun­ ior Red Cross,, ExAm^ are to be concluded by December 5 th and re­ ports will be ’ filled “'Shortly” A . _ quest for. a dahc^ on December 19 had been made and awaited' approval of the Board. The report was adopted on motion of G. Lawson and J. N. Willis. The date of . December; 19th for the high school dance was, approved and ex­ am paper as needed is to be procur­ ed, Carried.* <, The public school principal re­ ported as follows: Number on roll, 16(9. Mrs. Pr.yde had supplied for one day while Miss Love was absent. Inspector Beacom had made his fall visit on November 1.2th and 13th. Exam tests had been held and re­ ports issued in all the rooms. Pu­ pils had attended the display of films sent by the. Ontario Safety League. The new plan of War Savings was proving very .satisfactory. .School will close for the Xmas vacation on pgcembgL 1,af^^oppo Jah. • 5th,., A few supplies* wer'Q needed. Communication from Miss Tape re cupboard doors in home economics room was read and. referred to' Building and Grounds Committee. Resignation of Mr. C. V. Pickard was read and .accepted with regret on motion of Messrs. Lawson and Southcott. A ballot was taken .to appoint new members for the board with the re­ sult that Mr. W. G. Cochrane was elected to fill out the term of Mr. Pickard and Mr. Cyril Tanton- to take the place of Mr. W. J. Smith. Adjournment ©er W. H. Dearing. ----------y.---------- ■Preparations are being made for the annual visit of Santa Claus to Exeter. A theatre party and treats will be provided for the children. In addition Christmas cheer again be .provided so that will be overlooked at this mas season, Contributions received and acknowledged ThheS-Advocate. Make your buttons early. will no one Christ- will be by the contri- -V- BOXING DAY There is a request from a num­ ber of the merchants that Boxing Day, December 26th, be again served as a public holiday. ---------v-------- LADIES AT STYLE SHOW ob- Wednesday evening of sponsored by the Exeter The styling of dresses the supervision of Mrs. last Red was Mc- Miss A style-sliow and hair-fashion display was held$ in McKnight’s Hall week Cross, under Tavish and the hair-styling of Vera Decker. The president of the Red Cross, Mrs. N. J. Dore, address­ ed a few words of welcome to the ladies, about 200 being present. Mrs. H. L. Sturgis, commented on the different displays. Modern, styles were modelled by Carole Thiel, Gloria Appleton, Janet Kestle, Miss Dorothy Davis, Miss Lois Dar­ ling, Miss Ola Reid, Miss Blanche Senior, Miss Dorothy Green, MrS> Davies and Mrs. Dore. Old time costumes were displayed by Mrs. Stevens, Miss Eileen Shell, Mrs, R. Snell, Mrs. B. W« F. Beavers, Miss Helen Penhale and Miss Marion Bissett. The modelling was interspersed with musical numbers by Mrs. E< Harvey, Mrs. M, Fletcher, Miss B. Senior, Miss Miss. June. Wood naiid a den and Mrs. the close of metits were served by members of the Red Cross. Marguerite Hogarth, Bierling, Miss Peati duet by Mrs. Penwar- West, of Centralia. At the program refresh- Celebrate Diamond Wedding Jubilee Mr. and esteemed celebrated niVersary at their home Monday af­ ternoon and evening .when they were “.at home" to their many friends. A large number* of friends and relatives called to offer their felicitations. The officers and dir-’ ©ctors of the TJsborne & Hibbert' Mutual Fire Insurance ,’Co., of which Mr. Essery has been ap agent ’for many years, were present in the afternoon in. a body. An address, was read by the secretary, Mr. B. W. F. Beavers and the presentation of a beautiful blanket whs made by thg president, Mr... John McGrath.; Mr. Essery expressed the ’ apprecia­ tion of' Mrs. Essery .and himself. Close friends .of Mr* and Mrs,-Essery welcomed the guests and invited them . to the living-room which was effectively decorated with bronze and yellow mums. Mr. and Mrs. Es-‘ sery were assisted in . receiving by their daughter, Mrs. Byron Hicks and by their son and daughter-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Essery. The tea table, lovely with lace cloth, pink and white mums and tall ta­ pers, was presided over by friends of the happy couple. The grand­ daughters, Dorothy Hicks, Helen Essery, Beatrice Ess.ery and Mild­ red Hicks served in the tea room and .invited the guests to register.. Another grand-daughter, Mary Mar­ garet Essery, assisted by Maxine 'Bowden, also helped in the tea room. Mr. and Mrs. Essery received gifts and numerous cards and mes­ sages of congratulations included REV. J, W, DOWN honored Sixty Years in the Ministry Rev. j. w. Down was the guest of honor at a banquet in the Main, St. United chnrch on Monday, ev­ ening sponsored by the South Hur-* on Ministerial Association. About fifty, including the ministers and their wives, and a number of lay­ men saf down to the tables and par­ took of a splendid supper served by the ladies of the church,. Rev, C- Beacom, of Grand Bend,, secretary of th© .Association, presided over the proceedings. A sing-song was led by Mr. W» R. Goulding. Rev* Dr. Richards, of London, was the guest speaker and said it was a love­ ly thing to honor Mr. Down who had spent sixty years in the ministry and had rendered valuable service to his church. The subject of Dr, Rich­ ards’ address was “The Then and Now”. He spoke horse and buggy days of the and regretted the passing family pew. The church has had problems to face and will. It will be a sad day when it. refuses to face up to its problems. He believes there is a glorious op­ portunity ahead but it will require courage, resolution and persever­ ance both on the part of the clergy and the laity. Rev. R. A. Brook, of Hensail, president of the South. Huron Presbytery, paid tribute to Mr, Down, /dating that he was a guiding light to the younger min­ isters, having given sane leadership, good judgment and a fine example.. Reeve B. W. Tuckey brought the greeting of the council and the com­ munity. Rev. Mr, Smith, of Pt, Perry, who was visiting with Mr, t Richards in London, told that how- , las a boy he had listened to the . preaching of Mr, Down and could Church of tho chnroh of the always always* ' in -which were-.messages from Hon. . Mackenzie .King and Hon, M. • Hepbuim. The address of the Usborne Hibbert Fire Insurance Co. was follows : To Mr. and Mrs. John Essery, ■ Centralia. ' 1KWeT’r';Ile t>irect“-s “« oi^eeir'some ofthe “sermons preaoh“ the Usborne and Hibbert Mutual e4, Mr. Down'expressed bls aP. Fire Insurance Co., have met .with] ... you to-day to offer ouj* congratula-1 tions to you onT'*thi^»’ the. sixtieth anniversary of your marriage. I You have been spared through all 'these years to enjoy each other’s company, and have .seen many chaiigg^x'jbl jthe country and. iu the folks who have lived hgre. o We are glad to have a small part in this pleasant celebration and to join with your many friends in wishing you a reasonable number of extra years to enjoy the sunset of life together. We trust the remaining section of your lives will be filled with joy,t gladness and usefulness. You have always done a large share in church and secular work, and in the promotion of the best interests of this Canada of ours. We ask you to accept this gift as a slight remembrance from those who , have worked side by side with Mr. Essery in the interests of our 'Com­ pany. Extending to you our felic­ itations and best wisfies, we are Yours truly, The Directors and Officers of- the Usborne & Hibbert Ins. Co. John McGrath, President B. W. F, Beavers, Sec.-Treas. 1 further account pn Page Three preciatipn pf the honor thus ac­ corded him and gave some remin­ iscences of his early life in the min- [istry, 1 Mr. Down was born at Talbotville and at the age -of ten. moved with his family to Usborne township. In 1'881 he was given special ordina­ tion by the Bible Christian Church of which body James Street United, church, Exeter, was originally a par- t ish. He was sent to Prince Edward Island for his first charge. In 1.884 the Bible Christian ‘Church united* with the Weslyan and other Methodist bodies aud the same year he was given full ordination in the Methodist church. All his minis­ try was spent in the Bay of Quinte conference. In 1927 he retired to Exeter. Best wishes for ’ his fu­ ture health and happiness were freely expressed. ------------V------------ DEATH OF FRED BAWDEN The death took place in Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday of last week of a well-known resident of Exeter in the person of Mr. Fred­ erick W. Bawden who passed away in his 5 Sth year. Mr* Bawden was taken to the hospital for treatment on the Monday previous. His death came as a great shock to his many friends. Deceased was born in Exe­ ter, a son of the Late Peter Baw­ den. He was a mason »by trade. For many years he was associated' with his father in running a skat­ ing rink in Exeter. The rink was in operation about fifty years ago and continued until 1908. In 1910 Mr. Bawden was united in marriage with Missx Lavina Link, of Dash­ wood, who with one daughter, Mrs. Jack Farquhar (Helen) of Hensail, survives. Deceased was a ^member of the I.O.O.F, The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the undertaking parlor of Mr, E. R. Hopper, the service being conducted by Rev. M. A. Hunt. Interment was in the Exeter cemetery. The, bearers were Messrs, John Norry, T. O, South­ cott, Herbert Ford, Walter 'Cunning­ ham, Louis Day and Wm. Middle­ ton. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. John Bawden, of Colling- wood;. Mr. Salkeld, and- Mr. Sandy Bawden, of London; Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Bawden, of Lucan; Miss Ida Link, of Brantford; Mrs, J. Ja­ cob and Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Jacob,' of Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Link, Mrs. Wickson and James Wick* son, of Frankenmuth, Mich,; Mrs.1 Henry Rutig, of Saginaw, Mich,;' Mr, and Mrs. Bert Filkey and Mrs. Howard 'Symington, of Sarnia, Renew Now! BY CAR 6-year-oId son of Mr. Clarence Simmons, 'was knocked down by a ear •LITTLE LAD KNOCKED DOWN Melville, and Mrs. struck and- at the school ‘corner Wednesday morning while on his way home from school. Fortunately he was not hurt very badly, receiving a bruise on the forehead. Mr. T. A. Currie, of Wingham, was motor­ ing south following an ambulance. A car ivas coming from the oppos­ ite direction and the lad was cross­ ing the street when the bumper of the car caught him. _——V—— Receives Award for Designing Machine Attachments Mr. Ronald Hookey, formerly of Exeter, who is employed at the Somerville Paper Box Co. Ltd., in London, received a cheque 1. , $55.50 for designing and putting! attachments ort the Kowltcm Quad I Stayer. Ronald’s design meant, as near as could be estimated, an amount of 17 per cent additional production and a 2 per cent saving on spoilage. It was the highest award made under the new Simpli­ fication Plan open to all Somerville employees. Ron. also received an additional award of $5,00 for a suggestion made in the Strathroy plant recently opened by Somer­ ville’s of London, RED CROSS NEWS > The Treasurer acknowledges the receipt of th® following sums receiv­ ed during the past week: Mrs. McTavish and Miss Deck­ er, from. fashion show «>...$ Mrs. Howey, sale of tickets for Russian Relief Happy Quilting Gang for blankets «............. BURTON PRESZCATOR DIES The funeral tpok place on Tues­ day afternoon from Mr. E. R. Hop­ per’s funeral parlors under Mas­ onic auspices of Mr. Burton Rus­ sell iPreszcator, who died in Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday last in his 57th year. Mr. Preszcator was taken suddenly ill Tuesday of last week while employed at the Exeter canning factory. The fol­ lowing day he was removed to the hospital in London. He is surviv­ ed by his mother, Mrs. Samuel Preszcator, with whom he resided; also two brothers, Leslie, of To­ ronto; William, of Stephen town­ ship; and two sisters, Mrs. Flossie Smith, of London and Mrs. Walter Harness, of town. The funeral service was conducted by Rev, N. J. Woods assisted by Rev. M. A. Hunt, and the members of Lebanon. Forest Lodge, A.F. & A.M., attend­ ed in a body and officiated at the graveside. Interment was in Exe­ ter cemetery. The bearers were B. Dawson, C. Tanton, A. E. Buswell, H. W. Lewis, (Fred Dawson and Wm. Cann. • Those present from a distance were Mr. Leslie Preszca­ tor, of Toronto; Mrs. Flossie Smith ail'd Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Schroeder, of London and Mrs. W. G. Wilson, ■ of Goderich, /-■------_V--------- Airmen to Arrive at Centralia Airport This Week Spring-like weather prevails, far there has been little frost little snow. Cattle are still turing in the fields. The Work at the 'Centralia Airport is going 4 ahead rapidly. It is expected that about twenty members of the air force will be stationed at the air­ port the latter part of the week for .guard -duty, r 29.00 12,00 10,00 So and pas- LITERARY SOCIETY ’ The following officers have been; elected for ’the Exeter High School Literary Society; President, Shir­ ley Dunean; vice-president, Britain Sanders; seeretary-ttw-urof, Mar­ jorie May; editor, John Pago;, assis­ tant, Fiorehse Haberer; reporter# Dorothy Green,